Author Topic: International Cricket 2022 - 2023 - General Thread (Read 903691 times)

StevenLFC · « **Reply #280 on:** January 6, 2010, 08:17:22 pm »

Quote from: pepe_carra_stevie_nando on January 6, 2010, 03:07:52 pm

Fuck knows how we pulled that out of our arse.

Because Pakistan are shit.

bigbear · « **Reply #281 on:** January 6, 2010, 09:10:58 pm »

Quote from: bigbear on January 6, 2010, 12:44:06 am

Especially if you think you've already won it and then see it slipping away. If they get Yousuf cheap I think Australia will win with 150. In Warne/McGrath days they would have had enough with 100.

If it transpired there was dodgy betting on this game it would n to surprise me.

The keeper's woes started by almost deliberately not running out Shane Watson in 2nd innings and then carried on like he had a different agenda. The leg side spill off Siddle was one of the worst keeper spills I've seen.

No real surprise on the Aussies bowling them out once they got the very ordinary Siddle out of the attack and at 3-1 before the first ball of Pakistan's 2nd innings for once I had a green hat on !!

Red_Skippy · « **Reply #282 on:** January 7, 2010, 01:26:20 am »

I have to wonder how Pakistan managed to lose that Test? They had 206 run lead on first innings and had the Aussie's 8 down with only a 5o odd run lead.

It was on the radio this morning that there was a MASSIVE betting plunge on Australia after the 8th wicket fell. Some agencies had them out to $9.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #283 on:** January 7, 2010, 04:57:03 pm »

Quote from: Red_Skippy on January 7, 2010, 01:26:20 am

I have to wonder how Pakistan managed to lose that Test?

Just like some teams have a habit of winning, some teams make losing a habit. I read somewhere that they didn't play a test match the whole of last year, and the one victory they had against the Kiwis was the first in 2-3 years. Ponting and his men won because they were willing to fight till the last ball. I think that the team in green can win T20 and one dayers, but they are not professional enough to compete in test matches.

zero zero · « **Reply #284 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:48:04 am »

Tri-Series Final today India v Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka knocked over the top 5 wickets for 60 runs. Steadying the ship by Raina and Jadeja

India 194/6 after 40 overs

zero zero · « **Reply #285 on:** January 13, 2010, 11:35:52 am »

India all out for 245 in 48.2 overs. Good recovery, but it won't be enough.

zero zero · « **Reply #286 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:54:03 pm »

Woohoo! One billion Yindians and they still can't find eleven men to beat the Sri Lankans. Get in!

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #287 on:** January 14, 2010, 12:02:38 pm »

Same old story over in Hobart, Australia won the toss, Pakistan had Australia reeling at 70/3, Ponting was also dropped on 0 - an absolute sitter, goes on to make his 39th century.

At the end of the first day Australia 302/3, Ponting no 137, Clarke no 111.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #288 on:** January 14, 2010, 12:17:54 pm »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on January 14, 2010, 12:02:38 pm

Same old story over in Hobart, Australia won the toss, Pakistan had Australia reeling at 70/3, Ponting was also dropped on 0 - an absolute sitter, goes on to make his 39th century.

At the end of the first day Australia 302/3, Ponting no 137, Clarke no 111.

Couldn't believe the shit bowling tactics from Pakistan. Bowling overs of what should have been called wides seems stupid for a match that in the end is meaningless. Why not go out and try and get some confidence and good experience. Not negative shit.

Dread Breath · « **Reply #289 on:** January 14, 2010, 12:36:47 pm »

Sad really, this series had so much potential if catches were caught.

Purple Gorilla · « **Reply #290 on:** January 14, 2010, 03:03:51 pm »

Ricky Ponting's a run machine...that is all

thegoodfella · « **Reply #291 on:** January 15, 2010, 10:54:11 am »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on January 14, 2010, 12:02:38 pm

Same old story over in Hobart, Australia won the toss, Pakistan had Australia reeling at 70/3, Ponting was also dropped on 0 - an absolute sitter, goes on to make his 39th century.

At the end of the first day Australia 302/3, Ponting no 137, Clarke no 111.

After Ponting's double hundred, you would think that Pakistanis will learn and quit making mistakes for at least a day or two, but two stupid run outs later, I think they just don't want to learn.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #292 on:** January 15, 2010, 11:46:09 am »

Yousuf flat out called Butt a lazy runner, haha. He'll be wanting to post a big score tomorrow to make up for running out 2 of their best batsmen.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #293 on:** January 22, 2010, 06:58:59 pm »

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Crosby Nick · « **Reply #294 on:** January 22, 2010, 07:15:38 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on January 22, 2010, 06:58:59 pm

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pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #295 on:** January 23, 2010, 12:04:10 am »

Since no one has posted it yet, what a run chase by the Aussies. Needing 275 for the win they get it with an over an a half to spare after being 2-36 or something after 9 overs. I thought we were in trouble at that stage but a great performance from White coupled with his century partnership with Clarke was the game changer.

niallo27 · « **Reply #296 on:** January 23, 2010, 12:31:36 am »

Lets all have a cup of tea and a slice of cake and call it a draw

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #297 on:** January 23, 2010, 06:21:18 am »

Apparently Yousuf might get the sack at the end of the tour, and Younis Khan will be reinstated as captain.

What an absolute shambles.

Redcap · « **Reply #298 on:** January 23, 2010, 06:54:54 am »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on January 23, 2010, 06:21:18 am

Apparently Yousuf might get the sack at the end of the tour, and Younis Khan will be reinstated as captain.

What an absolute shambles.

The Pakistani cricket team is indeed shambolic, but getting rid of Yousuf is almost certainly the right decision. He makes Ponting look like a Taylor or a Waugh.

LF · « **Reply #299 on:** January 23, 2010, 08:43:17 am »

Quote from: zero zero on January 13, 2010, 03:54:03 pm

Woohoo! One billion Yindians and they still can't find eleven men to beat the Sri Lankans. Get in!

Waited all the time till you finally beat us in one eh? Don't forget the recent maulings we dished out to you.

Hyderabad Red · « **Reply #300 on:** January 24, 2010, 08:13:01 am »

Pak chasing 268.
Pak 7.1 20/2

Redcap · « **Reply #301 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:07:54 am »

5/45 now. Pretty much game over

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #302 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:10:51 am »

how much of a cock has mark nicholas become?! taken smarm to new heights!

zero zero · « **Reply #303 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:25:08 am »

Quote from: LF on January 23, 2010, 08:43:17 am

Waited all the time till you finally beat us in one eh? Don't forget the recent maulings we dished out to you.

That was just a warm up for the main event, the tri-series in Bangladesh

Una cerveza, por favor · « **Reply #304 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:52:27 am »

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The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #305 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:52:58 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 24, 2010, 09:10:51 am

how much of a cock has mark nicholas become?! taken smarm to new heights!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmarvellous. Although I do have a soft spot for him as he took me under his wing in Barbados once and we ended up pulling two very gorgeous ladies thanks to his charm!

red4ever · « **Reply #306 on:** January 28, 2010, 03:48:54 pm »

Does anyone recall/know the last time a team (excluding Bangladesh & Zimbabwe) got whitewashed in all the Tests and ODIs in a tour?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #307 on:** January 28, 2010, 05:32:20 pm »

5th benitle that is a great story! Did you head back to the same room and did he commentate through his performance? "oh boy! what a crackerjack" etc!

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #308 on:** January 28, 2010, 05:44:05 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 28, 2010, 05:32:20 pm

5th benitle that is a great story! Did you head back to the same room and did he commentate through his performance? "oh boy! what a crackerjack" etc!

Sadly not, I went off with one and he with the other. I'm sure his performance was majestically full of marvellous superlatives though

StevenLFC · « **Reply #309 on:** January 28, 2010, 07:03:54 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on January 28, 2010, 05:44:05 pm

Sadly not, I went off with one and he with the other. I'm sure his performance was majestically full of marvellous superlatives though

Ohhhh...Mmmmmmmassive.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #310 on:** January 28, 2010, 08:43:59 pm »

Quote from: StevenLFC on January 28, 2010, 07:03:54 pm

Ohhhh...Mmmmmmmassive.

Massive magnificent mammaries, Mary. Just marvellous.

Chivasino · « **Reply #311 on:** February 1, 2010, 09:15:22 am »

Don't have much time for Shahid Afridi, think he's a c*nt.

But to be caught biting the ball in an attempt to tamper with it is just outrageous. What was he thinking?

He's cheated before, and is the ban of two T20 games really enough?

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #312 on:** February 1, 2010, 10:40:20 am »

Quote from: Chivasino on February 1, 2010, 09:15:22 am

He's cheated before, and is the ban of two T20 games really enough?

No. Repeat offenders should be given longer bans. He won't care about missing 2 T20 games. Saying that, a 2 game ban is light even for first time offenders.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #313 on:** February 1, 2010, 01:00:39 pm »

Quote from: Chivasino on February 1, 2010, 09:15:22 am

Don't have much time for Shahid Afridi, think he's a c*nt.

But to be caught biting the ball in an attempt to tamper with it is just outrageous. What was he thinking?

He's cheated before, and is the ban of two T20 games really enough?

I think it's so hilarious that he shouldn't be banned at all

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #314 on:** February 1, 2010, 01:16:19 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on February 1, 2010, 01:00:39 pm

I think it's so hilarious that he shouldn't be banned at all

Got to agree with that. Pitch-dancing ball-biter. The man doesn't mind the odd cheat but its not like it actually helps his team. Quite harmless.

Una cerveza, por favor · « **Reply #315 on:** February 4, 2010, 08:57:24 am »

South Africa tour of India starts in 2 days now. I reckon it's going to be a whitewash if the wicket is turning. A green top will suit the SAffers. SA need to win 2-0 to regain the Number 1 test ranking. A 1-0 means both teams are leveled at 123 points. Anything less and India remains the best test team on the planet.

Walk On · « **Reply #316 on:** February 4, 2010, 09:12:14 am »

Quote from: Una cerveza, por favor on February 4, 2010, 08:57:24 am

South Africa tour of India starts in 2 days now. I reckon it's going to be a whitewash if the wicket is turning. A green top will suit the SAffers. SA need to win 2-0 to regain the Number 1 test ranking. A 1-0 means both teams are leveled at 123 points. Anything less and India remains the best test team on the planet.

They need to win but with the coach leaving its not going to be easy. They got a good squad and all that but winning on the sub-continent is no easy feat. Do you think the number 1 ranking matters to either team?

Una cerveza, por favor · « **Reply #317 on:** February 4, 2010, 09:15:44 am »

Quote from: Walk On on February 4, 2010, 09:12:14 am

They need to win but with the coach leaving its not going to be easy. They got a good squad and all that but winning on the sub-continent is no easy feat. Do you think the number 1 ranking matters to either team?

Not really. But both will want to win nonetheless.

Chivasino · « **Reply #318 on:** February 4, 2010, 09:21:48 am »

Quote from: Walk On on February 4, 2010, 09:12:14 am

They need to win but with the coach leaving its not going to be easy. They got a good squad and all that but winning on the sub-continent is no easy feat. Do you think the number 1 ranking matters to either team?

Matters to India for sure.

Think this series was previously only meant to be 5 ODIs, and was changed to two Test matches once India topped the ICC rankings.

DK · « **Reply #319 on:** February 4, 2010, 08:46:04 pm »

Quote from: Chivasino on February 4, 2010, 09:21:48 am

Matters to India for sure.

Think this series was previously only meant to be 5 ODIs, and was changed to two Test matches once India topped the ICC rankings.

So it matters when they are ranked number 1, otherwise it is ODI's that people care more about?