jikl Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 In a build-up to the Ashes from an Aussie front, the talk right now is about who will be batting at number 6, and surprisingly that is centred around how Glenn McGrath comes back. If McGrath is bowling well, then Michael Clarke will be at number 6, if it isn't coming out too well then it will be Shane Watson. Other than that the only other possible suprise in the Australian line up will be Stuart Clark as a bowler, an honest fast-medium out swing bowler with a decent seam position and a surprising off-cutter. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 In a build-up to the Ashes from an Aussie front, the talk right now is about who will be batting at number 6, and surprisingly that is centred around how Glenn McGrath comes back. If McGrath is bowling well, then Michael Clarke will be at number 6, if it isn't coming out too well then it will be Shane Watson. Other than that the only other possible suprise in the Australian line up will be Stuart Clark as a bowler, an honest fast-medium out swing bowler with a decent seam position and a surprising off-cutter. Sean Stuart Clark did well against the Saffers though. For England, the key is Panesar. If he is bowling well, he can fill an end all day and allow us to rotate the other 3 main bowlers around him. Then we can take all our batsmen and play Flintoff at 7. A line up something like this: Trescothick (Assuming he is well)StraussCookPietersenCollingwoodBellFlintoffReadHarmyHoggyMonty If the Aussies get after Panesar then an extra bowler is required to avoid overstressing the seamers and then the problem of England's tail rears its head again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Oops, I should have given the team also (not that it has many surprises): LangerHaydenPontingMartynHusseyClarke/WatsonGilchristWarneLeeClarkMcGrath Not sure about Clark's batting, McGrath may get another run at number 10 ;) Sean Edit: As an extra thought, damn this team is getting on in years, too many are holding on for the world cup or next Ashes in England. We need to blood some younger players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 ENGLAND IN ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL WIN SHOCKER!!!! About time too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewj Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Not sure about Clark's batting, McGrath may get another run at number 10 :) That'll cheer McGrath up...I've heard he fancies himself as a bit of a batsman! The Aussie team looks pretty fearsome to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 ENGLAND IN ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL WIN SHOCKER!!!! About time too!Shocker is the best description of Sajid's bowling when under pressure. p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 And we are currently in serious danger of winning another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr1303 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 And Sajid Mahmood took the man of the match award. That really is shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I am not so sure that Freddie as captain is a good idea, he already has too much to do. Traditionally bowlers and allrounders are not the best choice as captains. They usually bowl themselves too little or too much. Many say he is the next "Botham", and rejoice at his new posting. Perhaps it should be remembered that when Botham was captain, he played nowhere near to his ability. It will be interesting to see how he goes as captain. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 I would have gone with Strauss. He's done a reasonable job this summer. Just seems to much for Flintoff to do everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeGee Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 What on earth is going on at Headingley? Yorkshire 677 for 7 declared v Durham 411 for 6. I wish I'd been there, even though I guess it'll be a draw. Geoff (Yorkshire-born, though my brothers were born in County Durham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 In the Melbourne newspaper today: India about Hair umpiring in upcoming Tourney Didn't know how widely this would have been reported. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Didn't know how widely this would have been reported. Also to be read here ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/5382732.stm Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhare Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Pardon the pun, but I am sure that the Asian teams are glad that Darren is out of their hair. Personally, I think it's about time that he was reigned in and I have never forgiven him for that famous "ball hitting the shoulder" Tendulkar incident. If you ask me, cricket needs more umpires like Benson (who recently retracted his own decision after consulting w/ the leg umpire) and less polarizing figure like Bucknor and Hair. Of late, there have been numerous analogies of his ursine bearing, but his pig headedness and tendency to wallow in this own righteous interpretation of the laws seems more porcine to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 So, any predictions for ICC Champions Trophy? Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 So, any predictions for ICC Champions Trophy? Sean Australia of course. I don't think I'll make a fortune from that prediction. Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 The odds here are: Australia 2.75England 13.00India 4.50New Zealand 13.00Pakistan 6.00South Africa 9.00Sri Lanka 7.00West Indies 13.00 Sean PS: And congratulations to Bangladesh on their thrashing of Zimbabwe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 With Australia and India in the same group, England can forget all about advancing to the semi-finals. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if the Poms finish last, regardless of whether West Indies or Sri Lanka will be the 4th team. "We don't have the quality reserves to shore up the better players being injured," Geoffrey Boycott told BBC Sport. "The reserves do the best they can but it does lessen the team's quality when you have too many fill-in players." Sir Geoffrey knows this game better than most. England reached the Champions Trophy final when they hosted the event in 2004 but since then have won only 16 of their 43 one-day games. This summer they were thrashed 5-0 by Sri Lanka before coming from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 with Pakistan. Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwingo Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 On home soil, it will be difficult to beat the Indians. I will be rooting for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Sri Lanka are definitely worth a punt. The top order is in great form, they have quality spinners - ideal for the sub-continental conditions, and a decent opening seam pair too. Add in bags of experience in the side, and they are definitely in with a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 India vs England... Oh dear. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 India vs England... Oh dear. Sean Yes, pathetic performance by the English batsmen. However, I think this is worse ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/6054084.stm On the other hand, why would it be any different in cricket than in other sports? The era of "cricket, the gentleman sport" is long gone. Big money at stake, and some cheat. Sad but true. Let me emphasize that I'm not picking on Pakistan in particular. Shane Warne was the first player to violate the rules. I'm sure there are and have been others; they have just escaped until now. Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I am fairly sure Warne wasn't the first Australian to test positive, but what I am thinking of is domestic cricket. For some reason the name doesn't come to mind as it was pre-2000 I believe. I am sure there are many domestic cricketers that have tested positive but been hidden away and never heard of again. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 As you would expect, the odds have changed dramatically: Australia 2.75England 26.00India 3.75New Zealand 8.00Pakistan 11.00South Africa 13.00Sri Lanka 4.50West Indies 17.00 Would have been nice to get on Sri Lanka at 7s. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikl Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Odds after Australia vs England: Australia 3.25England Not listedIndia 3.50New Zealand 21.00Pakistan 6.00South Africa 21.00Sri Lanka 4.50West Indies 9.00 Personally I think the odds for Australia are too small. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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