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Title: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 22, 2009, 01:43:14 PM: Who do you think will win it?

Got to be patriotic and say England but for marketing purposes hoping Sri Lanka do well ;D

Whose everyone else opting for?
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 22, 2009, 01:46:18 PM: Did you ask sangakkara to use your helmet or did he ask you to send him one?

same goes for other players??
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 22, 2009, 01:48:52 PM: He was interested in them when word got out due to improved safety and weight. Got one going out to him for keeping wicket in as he wanted more ventilation in that one.

Players tried them at various events and as its obviously their livelyhood at stake they have taken them on when asked if they could have one sent to them.
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 22, 2009, 01:51:18 PM: i take it they got them for free? so then it advertises them or did u make them pay lol ;D
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Post by: ianbuchanan on September 22, 2009, 01:57:32 PM: i think sri lanka will do well this year, good batting line-up, good pace bowling and 2 quality spinners. but australia will always be in with a chance
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 22, 2009, 03:30:01 PM: Going to need a good run chase by the SA's of around 300+ by the looks of it!
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Post by: Talisman on September 22, 2009, 03:44:06 PM: I think England should have been withdrawn and replaced by a Forum XI, we might not win anything but the quality of the bats (and helmets) would put the rest to shame....
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Post by: Apple on September 22, 2009, 03:52:39 PM: kit wise we would win with ease
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 12:47:58 PM: Im going to go with the ploy that we played crap against the Aussies to lure the rest of the competition into a false sense of security!

7-2 things are looking up against sri Lanka....how long will it last? Place bets....NOW
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Post by: ianbuchanan on September 25, 2009, 12:53:45 PM: 17-3 even better!
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 12:54:55 PM: lol u beat me to it....another one bites the dust! dont think we want to be chasing too many on this if we can bowl them out
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Post by: ianbuchanan on September 25, 2009, 12:56:18 PM: 78 all out! my prediction, 4 down now!
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 25, 2009, 12:56:34 PM: 17-4 we are gna kill them
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 12:57:33 PM: U boys are quick on the typing!

think they make make more than 78 but dont think wed wanna chase more than 150 if possible with their bowling attack
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 25, 2009, 12:59:03 PM: i predict 109 all out!
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 12:59:47 PM: i predict 130
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:00:26 PM: I bet pads are flying on in the changing room...panic stations after their 300+ last innings

Ill have 147 then....who else is in free pair of gloves to the closest prediction.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:04:33 PM: Predictions as follows then thus far.....

Ian- 78
Aidy- 96
Westie- 130
Me- 147

Anyone else throwing their 10 pence worth in will have a slight advantage ;-)
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: aidy1098 on September 25, 2009, 01:06:25 PM: yes u may have to send Kumar a New Helmet as it's stremght may have been tested with him kicking it all around the changing room and may have been smashed into little pieces.

wot gloves are they?? if the prediction is right!

i hope i win with 109 all out!

and i modified mine straight after as i meant to write 106 or 109 so im going for 109! ok cheers
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 01:07:39 PM: free pair of gloves? nice one
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Post by: 400notout on September 25, 2009, 01:08:00 PM: 171 all out
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Post by: cgayle on September 25, 2009, 01:10:23 PM: 201
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:12:14 PM: Ok Aidy ill let u off with ur 109... Not sure on the gloves will see what i can find probably the premier model as im feeling generous.

Got another helmet sat here for him which has to go out for him to keep wicket in which has 12 vents rather than the 4 on his current one.

Although the take some breaking i can assure you! standing on one and jumping on it didnt do the job so ended up resulting to lump hammers in early testing out in the workshop when trying to find the right ply combination of carbon and kevlar ::)

400 n.o and gayley duly noted ill add u in the mix :D
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Post by: Tom on September 25, 2009, 01:13:13 PM: 135
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:14:46 PM: good shout tom middle of the road there amoungst us all...latest update

Ian- 78
Aidy- 96
Westie- 130
Tom-135
Me- 147
400 n.o- 171
Cgayle-201

Anymore for anymore?!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 01:16:01 PM: r we going to do this every game for a pair of gloves? lol ;)
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:19:11 PM: lol id like to say yes but dont think my generousity will stretch that far and having to watch every game will leave me with sqaure eyes...maybe just he england games!
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Post by: eaowbear on September 25, 2009, 01:20:29 PM: 155 all out
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Post by: cricket-master on September 25, 2009, 01:22:12 PM: My prediction 158
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:23:14 PM: Duly noted eaowbear and cricket-master ur both in the mix....Ian's shout is looking a little in doubt but given he was 1st in he set the benchmark

Ian- 78
Aidy- 96
Westie- 130
Tom-135
Me- 147
eaowbear-155
Cricket-master-158
400 n.o- 171
Cgayle-201
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: ianbuchanan on September 25, 2009, 01:32:52 PM: hmmm... bit doubtful now haha i live in hope
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Post by: Coach on September 25, 2009, 01:43:21 PM: 151 All out!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 01:52:18 PM: Expecting a tumble of wickets as well the Greg! Ur in the mix...seems to have died down a bit now though and they have settle in a bit

Ian- 78
Aidy- 96
Westie- 130
Tom-135
Me- 147
Greg-151
eaowbear-155
Cricket-master-158
400 n.o- 171
Cgayle-201
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 02:04:57 PM: Ian bites the dust and another wicket for us!

~~Ian- 78~~
~~Aidy- 96~~
~~Westie- 130~~
~~Tom-135~~
Me- 147
Greg-151
eaowbear-155
Cricket-master-158
400 n.o- 171
Cgayle-201
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 02:07:00 PM: I guess if the next 2-3 bats men play well, then 180 is def on the board. Still a long way to go though. Tailenders can bat in a very peculiar way sometimes and make the best of bowling attack look funny.

So it's 180 for me
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 02:07:23 PM: i was about to say can i up mine to 300 , lol !
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 02:10:24 PM: Westie ye of little faith..we have bowled some right crap to be fair but they would do well to reach 250 let alone 300 from here.

yvk ur in the mix but due to late entry some people may not feel it fair this late in the day if u win the gloves. ill let the others decide what they think
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Post by: Changy on September 25, 2009, 02:14:29 PM: Generally speaking, I think that they'll probably get about 165... but I don't care about the gloves I just wanna see the outcome
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 02:21:09 PM: Yeah runs are starting to come a bit easier now for them with broad bowling sum rubbish its not suprising!

P.S Aidy is out too with his 96
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Post by: niceonechoppy on September 25, 2009, 02:39:40 PM: 210 i say.....
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 02:42:17 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on September 25, 2009, 02:10:24 PM
Westie ye of little faith..we have bowled some right crap to be fair but they would do well to reach 250 let alone 300 from here.

yvk ur in the mix but due to late entry some people may not feel it fair this late in the day if u win the gloves. ill let the others decide what they think

no worries, I just picked up on the topic very late as I was busy replying to Mike on the SS issue.

I will go by the decision taken....

cheers
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 02:43:42 PM: No probs mate its only a bit of fun anyway....looking more like 220 now i think persoanlly unless we pull our figner out!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 02:45:24 PM: one more wicket here and SL can kiss 200 or 200+ goodbye.

England need to get a wicket in the next 5 overs
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 02:45:57 PM: my chance has gone ! england should of bowled them out for under 130 IMO
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 02:48:16 PM: Yeah seem to be going through the motions at the moment with colley and swann....need to get onions n anderson bk on to try and clear up a bit sharpish!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:02:09 PM: Damn it im out...cud really have done with a new pair of gloves too lol getting a bit boring now! usual middle overs of not much happening

Ian- 78
Aidy- 96
Westie- 130
Tom-135
Me- 147
Greg-151
eaowbear-155
Cricket-master-158
400 n.o- 171
Cgayle-201
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:05:40 PM: so if they get 300... does cgayle win the gloves as he is closest?
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:07:26 PM: of those oringially in with our guestimates if they get over 200 cgayle will be the closest...i think the rest of us hoped we would continue as we started but as usual we lack the killer instinct to finish off a side and get through the wickets
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:09:20 PM: agreeed ^^
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Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:10:46 PM: i don't think SL will get 300. Maybe 230 if Eng fail to get these two guys out very soon.....

Anything over 230 and Eng are def out of the game.....
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:12:36 PM: england wont have a clue against mendis !
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Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:14:41 PM: Quote from: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:12:36 PM
england wont have a clue against mendis !

and going by the way they have played in the past few months, they are better fielding side than England. Much faster and committed
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:18:22 PM: maybe it wont be 200
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:20:28 PM: yeh this is where we need to rip through them quickly not let them add another 40-50 runs with the tailend in

Ian- 78
Aidy- 96
Westie- 130
Tom-135
Me- 147
Greg-151
eaowbear-155
Cricket-master-158
400 n.o- 171
Cgayle-201
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:23:33 PM: guess run out was the only way they could have got a wicket. One more wicket here and 200 will be a struggle.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:31:10 PM: with murili in at 9 they should never get 200 now
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:32:00 PM: what the hell?
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:32:43 PM: The old England rugby skills coming into play! Good sporting attitude by Strauss and his public schooboy education
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:35:42 PM: on your bike son!
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:36:29 PM: they cant get too many more now surely.. but then again.. this is england were talking about.
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Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:43:38 PM: murali smacks a six off Broad......see what i meant by tailenders making good bowlers look funny!!
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:44:02 PM: yeah true ^^ lol
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:45:26 PM: crap length tho if ur going to ruff up the tail its needs to be a proerp bouncer not a long hop which he can play a tennis shot at as he hasnt got the technique to play a proepr cricket shot
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:48:15 PM: guess the Eng players did not have sex last night...so the aggression and competitiveness is lacking....

should have a go before the next match...... i bet they will be calling their wives tonight an pleading for them to get to SA asap.......
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Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:51:12 PM: there you go, mention sex and Broad gets a wicket. I can now see some merit in the document circulated to the indian team ;) :)
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Post by: Coach on September 25, 2009, 03:51:36 PM: ha a great excuse!
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Post by: Apple on September 25, 2009, 03:51:53 PM: AND ANOTHER
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 03:52:44 PM: if fairness the have bowled like a bunch of W*nkers during parts of the match so i dont think lack of sex is the excuse to use lol cleared him out there tho!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 03:54:20 PM: cgayle won then !! oh well ive always got the next game lol , i think with all the guesses we made ( except c gayle ) we were giving england credit they shouldent deserve
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:57:28 PM: see the "Sex Effect"!!!

You mention it and they start getting wickets......

I think Eng just gave it away in the middle overs to Kadamby and Matthews. They should have got their front line bowlers in to create extra pressure and get wickets. Instead they allowed these guys to settle in and score at a good rate....

Straussy - what was all that about calling Matthews back? He didn't deserve to be gift a chance..... you got luck this time mate as Matthew as out without scoring after that....

Had Staruss not called back Matthew SL would have been under more pressure.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: yvk3103 on September 25, 2009, 03:58:25 PM: cgayle, congrats mate.

Ayrtek, please send me a free pair too and send the invoice to Broad for giving 10 off the over to Murali
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Post by: cgayle on September 25, 2009, 04:02:33 PM: cheers mate - england apart from anderson and maybe collingwood have bowled pants this afternoon !
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 25, 2009, 04:04:11 PM: yeah broad has had his bowling picked off by bowling too short as proved with a back foor 6 over point! Cgayle drop me a message with ur addy and size and will wing a pair off to you on monday (hope ur not a lefty as havent got any left in stock lol)
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Post by: niceonechoppy on September 25, 2009, 08:08:04 PM: Quote from: niceonechoppy on September 25, 2009, 02:39:40 PM
210 i say.....
I was pretty close to SL's score.
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Post by: westie on September 25, 2009, 08:09:15 PM: i think you made the prediction too late buddy ..
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Post by: niceonechoppy on September 25, 2009, 09:02:28 PM: Yehh admitadly when they were 130-5 but i still will count it!
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 12:44:39 PM: Eng vs S.A.....England to bag 286 i recon!
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 12:51:05 PM: im going for 294 ;D
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 12:53:56 PM: With Ravi in its strengthens our batting line up a touch...just depends how morgan does with the gloves to replace him!
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Post by: cricket-master on September 27, 2009, 01:17:51 PM: i think 267 :)
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Post by: Howzat on September 27, 2009, 02:46:33 PM: Wooo Shah finally showing he can play and not run anyone out!
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 02:49:19 PM: Yeah best iv seen him bat i would say! his wristy technique is starting to pay dividend with the leg side 6's. Hopefully my 286 will be at least 40 runs short!!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Howzat on September 27, 2009, 02:52:12 PM: Comon 4 more runs Owais!!!
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 02:57:02 PM: as soon as he come in i knew he wud get runs as he usually has scatchy up tight/ on edge body language eraly on, but today he looked a lot more comfy and was not scratchy at all!

all granted that i didnt think he would get a century (hopefully!)
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 03:00:40 PM: ooops jinxed him >:(
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Post by: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 03:09:35 PM: shot of the day from morgan - lifting it over extra cover for 6 - not too shabby!
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Post by: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 03:14:12 PM: 325 minimum!
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Post by: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 03:15:29 PM: 325 would be excellent - 305 would be my guess
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Post by: stevie on September 27, 2009, 03:16:33 PM: 310 if Colly stays there
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 03:18:32 PM: can someone tell me where prior has gone ?
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Post by: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 03:22:57 PM: he has a virus - just said on the commentary.
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Post by: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 03:38:27 PM: apparently Steve Davies is being flown in to Johannesburg as cover for Matt Prior - as we speak!
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 03:44:47 PM: Quote from: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 03:38:27 PM
apparently Steve Davies is being flown in to Johannesburg as cover for Matt Prior - as we speak!

thats a load of balls, he's keeping wicket on sky sports now in a pro40 game!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 04:01:13 PM: Good total in the end id say think we were 15-20 runs short with Ravi, Broad and wright falling for 10 runs between them but certainly a good run chase to follow now from the Southies!
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 04:04:08 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on September 27, 2009, 04:01:13 PM
Good total in the end id say think we were 15-20 runs short with Ravi, Broad and wright falling for 10 runs between them but certainly a good run chase to follow now from the Southies!

Ayrtek, i agree with you. bopara should go ! bring in trott !. IMO, i reckon this is doo-able.
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 04:05:05 PM: Quote from: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 03:44:47 PM
thats a load of balls, he's keeping wicket on sky sports now in a pro40 game!

He is flying out tonight, he sent his dad out to get his passport and gear !
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 04:07:07 PM: Yeah seems strange Trott isnt in the mix with his one day avergae being pretty decent! Ravi had a chance to add a few but went too big too early IMO instead of milking the singles to get morgan back on strike as he was seeing it like a beachball
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Post by: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 04:27:13 PM: I think its a real shame that there is so much god risih talent but instead of letting the Irish rise in the cricket world, england just nick their players. Look at Ed Joyce - One match for England and now he is in the wilderness, playing for Middlesex and cant return to the Irish national team. Same for Dirk Nannes of Australia and many others
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Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 04:48:18 PM: He can play for Ireland again but he has to wait 4 years to requalify, Same happened to Gavin Hamilton played one test now back playing for Scotland
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Post by: stevie on September 27, 2009, 05:29:52 PM: Joyce is playing for Sussex btw.
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Post by: Howzat on September 27, 2009, 06:13:36 PM: Yep left middlesex at start of this year
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Post by: Apple on September 27, 2009, 06:21:58 PM: its not like we need him . . .

oh wait
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Post by: stevie on September 27, 2009, 06:26:54 PM: Getting worried, we need a wicket.
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Post by: Howzat on September 27, 2009, 06:30:13 PM: We are going to lose :(
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Post by: Apple on September 27, 2009, 06:35:22 PM: slowly drifting away
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Post by: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 06:40:49 PM: dont worry lads, we'll pull through. And if we dont, still dont worry, beacause New Zealand are Sh!te and we will bet them!
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Post by: stubbzy on September 27, 2009, 06:49:32 PM: yeah (No Swearing Please), they just dicked on sri lanka:s
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 07:07:49 PM: Quote from: Leo on September 27, 2009, 06:30:13 PM
We are going to lose :(

They need about 8 an over, and englands ground fielding is amazing. we just need to constrict smith and make him nervous, then strike!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on September 27, 2009, 07:08:57 PM: sneak up on him!
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 07:23:47 PM: Quote from: Apple on September 27, 2009, 07:08:57 PM
sneak up on him!

The Whore just got 100. get Jimmy back on !
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 07:24:36 PM: Dumminy is good enough for me !
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 07:25:32 PM: Actually,still get Jimmy on !
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 07:44:58 PM: Morkel hold the key for SA aswell as boucher with their big hittin!

As far as new zealand goes now that Ryder is out!

McCullum isnt the destructive force he used to be!

Guptill looks a class act but may get out cheaply

Taylor seems to have technical issues that im sur eengland will work on using against him!

Elliott doesnt look like an international player at all!

Vettori is his simple self but effective however can be an easy wicket!

Franklin is a good batsmen who make their line up a strong batting unit on paper but not all in the best of form!

So who knows it depends which new zealand turns up the top 5 ODI team (capable off! easily) or the ones that will roll over and die
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 07:48:45 PM: Aidy Im not sure on you comment on McCullum hes still a top class player!
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Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 07:50:44 PM: Quote from: Greg on September 27, 2009, 07:48:45 PM
Aidy Im not sure on you comment on McCullum hes still a top class player!

yes a very class player if anything may have improved, just not as destructive as he used to be as in to change a game in NZ favour in a few overs, he seems to have matured and become a more "sensible" (not a good word) anyways im sure u know wot im gettin at that his games changed a lot!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 08:07:41 PM: Views of Strauss not allowing Smith to have a runner?
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Post by: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 08:08:20 PM: Harsh, but fair.
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Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 08:10:10 PM: Quote from: Greg on September 27, 2009, 08:07:41 PM
Views of Strauss not allowing Smith to have a runner?

We need the win. simple as that. plus botha's out !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 08:10:33 PM: 13 a over is the run rate !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 08:12:19 PM: game is in the bag simple as that, strauss will be absolutely slaughtered by the SA media and im guessing the SA team will make a big deal about it so it will be all other in the media, detracting from the fact rngland have out played them
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 08:14:18 PM: Merwe is goneee :D
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Post by: Apple on September 27, 2009, 08:22:16 PM: WE HAVE DONE IT YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEE
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Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 08:26:14 PM: For me Smith has cramp that is caused by a lack of fitness on his part not an injury therefore he shouldn't be allowed a runner because he is unfit! Ha plus De Villiers runs twice as fast as Smith even when hes fit ha!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Slab on September 27, 2009, 08:40:24 PM: Harsh for Smith, because Shah is a rubbish fielder and england took him off just so that they could bring on a sub
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on September 27, 2009, 08:40:49 PM: Haaa, suck a fat one smithyyy ! through to the semis, i reckon we can do this !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:41:30 PM: England have been pretty lucky with the toss in both their matches so far.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: slogger02 on September 27, 2009, 08:43:04 PM: Quote from: Slab on September 27, 2009, 08:40:24 PM
Harsh for Smith, because Shah is a rubbish fielder and england took him off just so that they could bring on a sub
but it was shah that caught smith?
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:43:54 PM: Quote from: slogger02 on September 27, 2009, 08:43:04 PM
but it was shah that caught smith?

Yeah but Shah was off the field for around 25 overs, for God knows what reason
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 08:45:08 PM: Quote from: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:41:30 PM
England have been pretty lucky with the toss in both their matches so far.

Jeet, are you suggesting that the toss resulted in England's victory? We clearly outplayed Sri Lanka and South Africa. Totally different side to the one against Asutralia.

I blame the kit. Blue is much better than red!

(http://www.rosebowlplc.com/assets/Image/Hampshire-Shop/Shop_Products/England-Kit/England_ODI_SE/E87891-ONE-DAY.jpg)(http://www.flintoffsashes.com/wp-content/uploads/ecb-kit-500.jpg)
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:46:36 PM: Winning the toss at Centurion Park, means win the match
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 08:47:42 PM: Stop undermining Englands victory >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:48:58 PM: Quote from: musama91 on September 27, 2009, 08:47:42 PM
Stop undermining Englands victory >:( >:( >:(
I'm stating a fact. Take it how you see it.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Talisman on September 27, 2009, 08:50:33 PM: Watch this jubilation go up in smoke when we lose the next one!!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:52:02 PM: Quote from: Talisman on September 27, 2009, 08:50:33 PM
Watch this jubilation go up in smoke when we lose the next one!!!
England are through Mike, so it doesn't make any difference.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 08:56:55 PM: Yeah no doubt the english press will be on the up now after writing us off as no hopes before the tournament began. I think Strauss was completly fair in refusing Smith a runner as greg stated unless you have got the injury during the game why should you be allowed a runner. His lack of fitness shouldnt allow him a runner from which they will benefit.

Will be interesting to see if we can carry our form forward now as firm underdogs for the tournament it has probably played into our hands with a "nothing to loose" attitude.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Talisman on September 27, 2009, 08:58:21 PM: Aye, and a good effort so far but we do like to swing our mood.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 09:01:18 PM: Yeah were the same at every sport cricket/football/rugby...we have the team and potential just a case of application on the day in my view
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Slab on September 27, 2009, 09:01:49 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on September 27, 2009, 08:56:55 PM
I think Strauss was completly fair in refusing Smith a runner as greg stated unless you have got the injury during the game why should you be allowed a runner. His lack of fitness shouldnt allow him a runner from which they will benefit.

Well, why did Shah go off then?
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: stubbzy on September 27, 2009, 09:05:53 PM: to have his fingers strapped up i think
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 09:08:37 PM: Quote from: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:43:54 PM
Yeah but Shah was off the field for around 25 overs, for God knows what reason

As far as im aware it was a finger injury
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 09:09:09 PM: They prob tried to strap to foam fingers to both hands to improve his chances of pouching one as well! He got ther in the end though
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 09:15:02 PM: Quote from: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 08:48:58 PM
I'm stating a fact. Take it how you see it.

So your saying every game at Centurion has been won by the side winning the toss?
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 27, 2009, 09:16:54 PM: Bit of a waste of the players bothering to play in that case shud have just done the toss accepted victory shaken hands and cracked open a few cold ones!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 09:18:32 PM: Quote from: Ayrtek on September 27, 2009, 09:09:09 PM
They prob tried to strap to foam fingers to both hands to improve his chances of pouching one as well! He got ther in the end though

Ha in fact he should be allowed a baseball mitt for the rest of the competition!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 09:45:58 PM: Quote from: Greg on September 27, 2009, 09:15:02 PM
So your saying every game at Centurion has been won by the side winning the toss?
Well 3 out of 4, South Africa lost against Sri Lanka when the rain arrived. So 75%, so not really a level playing field.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 09:50:47 PM: Wow, how can you argue with those kind of stats.
As our dear departed friend Winston suggested - "There are lies, damn lies - and statistics" - Those stats show nothing.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 09:52:37 PM: Quote from: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 09:50:47 PM
Wow, how can you argue with those kind of stats.
As our dear departed friend Winston suggested - "There are lies, damn lies - and statistics" - Those stats show nothing.
You keep thinking that pal.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: SillyShilly on September 27, 2009, 09:56:47 PM: Unfortunately, as a partly trained statistician i am very much inclined to think this way :) - statistcs can be manipulated to show whatever the hell you want them to, take from them what you want.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 09:57:05 PM: Ha Jeet this is in one tournament! Could it not be that the sides who happened to win the toss outplayed the other sides? If you were to present scientific evidence with only 4 samples you would be ridiculed! Just think about your posts!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 27, 2009, 10:04:07 PM: Well if there's only 6 matches in total to be played at the venue during the given event, I can't change the stats can I? I'm using what's available. I wouldn't say 323 vs 302 is one team totally out playing another.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 27, 2009, 10:16:29 PM: Ha so why limit your sample to just this event? The pitches they are using haven't been relayed since last year so widen your sample range? In which case maybe England were that 21 runs better? You cant say that the toss had a massive effect when the pitch played well throughout and it was only a 21 run margin
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Damo1583 on September 27, 2009, 11:26:34 PM: stats are like mini skirts......... They give you good idea, but not the full picture!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: aidy1098 on September 27, 2009, 11:29:04 PM: Quote from: Damo1583 on September 27, 2009, 11:26:34 PM
stats are like mini skirts......... They give you good idea, but not the full picture!

ha ha so using that comment in the future!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 28, 2009, 05:05:55 AM: Ha love that comment also! Love a good chuckle before work in the morning!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on September 28, 2009, 02:02:36 PM: hahaha good comment Damo
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: eaowbear on September 29, 2009, 01:04:05 PM: Nice to see England maintaining their impressive start, currently 16 for 3 against the Kiwis...
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on September 29, 2009, 01:09:17 PM: strauss and denly were done by good balls , shah just played an outragous shot ..!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on September 29, 2009, 01:27:36 PM: thats the way shah plays though
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on September 29, 2009, 01:28:59 PM: to be fair he should atleast of tried to adapt on a difficult wicket.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on September 29, 2009, 01:29:05 PM: Quote from: eaowbear on September 29, 2009, 01:04:05 PM
Nice to see England maintaining their impressive start, currently 16 for 3 against the Kiwis...

If bond and mills are swinging the ball that much. think what Jimmy and sidebottem are going to do !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Damo1583 on September 29, 2009, 01:36:36 PM: Shocker of a pitch.........
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: 400notout on September 29, 2009, 02:16:25 PM: I think it's good, gives us the opportunity to see how the Pro's cope on a typical poor Club pitch, instead of having it easy on roads!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Coach on September 29, 2009, 02:18:42 PM: It will still be flatter than the A1!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: jamespaxton on September 29, 2009, 03:50:13 PM: boparas a shambles
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: jamespaxton on September 29, 2009, 03:52:01 PM: also cant understand how luke wright gets in the team
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: GJ on September 29, 2009, 03:55:46 PM: Wright is a useful player and should be in the team. Gives us something with the ball and is useful at the end of an innings with the bat.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: slogger02 on September 29, 2009, 03:58:48 PM: any of you reckon this shambolic display may be on purpose?
if we lose sri lanka get knocked out, one of the favourites,
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on September 29, 2009, 05:53:10 PM: Quote from: Pinch-Hitter on September 29, 2009, 01:29:05 PM
If bond and mills are swinging the ball that much. think what Jimmy and sidebottem are going to do !
Sorry, but Anderson and Sidebottom aren't fit to lace Shane Bond's boots. If it hadn't been for the crippling injuries Bond has suffered, he would go down as an all time great.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on September 29, 2009, 05:54:16 PM: I have never rated side bottom, and he hasnt looked at all good recently
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Damo1583 on September 29, 2009, 06:43:17 PM: Sidebottom should not even be allowed to wear and England shirt as a fan!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Musco on September 29, 2009, 08:53:36 PM: New Zealand because Brendan McCullum has my bat
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on September 30, 2009, 01:48:08 PM: well bowled mahendra singh dhoni lol !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: aidy1098 on September 30, 2009, 01:49:22 PM: Quote from: Musco on September 29, 2009, 08:53:36 PM
New Zealand because Brendan McCullum has my bat

dont u mean u have a replica of his bat!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on September 30, 2009, 05:01:16 PM: dhoni bowled pretty well, big in dukkers
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: eaowbear on October 02, 2009, 12:28:06 PM: So Strauss wins the toss again and we are batting - can we do it with 3 changes to the team? Come on England - let's have a good performance!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 02, 2009, 12:42:42 PM: Cya Strauss!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 02, 2009, 12:44:12 PM: Cya Shah!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 02, 2009, 12:59:55 PM: Quote from: WALSHY on October 02, 2009, 12:44:12 PM
Cya Shah!

Would love admin to see this and say "Cya Walsh-BANNED"
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 02, 2009, 01:11:11 PM: yeah that would be funny ha ha
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: eaowbear on October 02, 2009, 01:18:45 PM: Aussies currently going around the park, which is nice...
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: eaowbear on October 02, 2009, 02:11:33 PM: And now we are capitulating as usual, which isn't as nice...
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 02, 2009, 02:13:38 PM: same old england..
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: stevie on October 02, 2009, 03:48:17 PM: Could get 280+ now, keep on going boys.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 02, 2009, 03:51:28 PM: WOW !! i wrote england off at 100-6.. and i imagine most other people did too !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: eaowbear on October 02, 2009, 03:52:14 PM: What in the name of sanity has happened to England? They are putting up a fight and as for Bresnan, hats off!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on October 02, 2009, 04:04:39 PM: Ponting should've gone for the kill at 100-6, there was no need to give Hauritz a bowl or give Hopes another couple of overs.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 02, 2009, 04:06:52 PM: yeah i agree , should of brought lee back on and gone of for the kill ! england have a chance now , even if its only a small chance !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Damo1583 on October 02, 2009, 04:16:01 PM: "Goofy" Johnson's got a face you would never tire of hitting!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 02, 2009, 04:42:55 PM: Bressey shocked me, he looked a better batsmen than bowler recently !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on October 02, 2009, 05:07:29 PM: hahahahah go home tim paine, OINONS
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 02, 2009, 05:23:06 PM: was that Onions or Opinions?

been @ golf all day so missed the spread bet for the england score! early wicket tho now but all to do to get through to the final...lets hope we perform with the ball
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Fetchthatone on October 02, 2009, 06:33:10 PM: Come on England! We're better than this, all half chances need to go in!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on October 02, 2009, 07:02:49 PM: we have lost
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 02, 2009, 09:28:32 PM: Quote from: Apple on October 02, 2009, 07:02:49 PM
we have lost

We did not lose. we got the granny smashed out of us.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 02, 2009, 09:33:13 PM: i cant wait too see WALSHY'S comments in the morning...
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 02, 2009, 09:37:04 PM: Quote from: Cover Drive on October 02, 2009, 09:33:13 PM
i cant wait too see WALSHY'S comments in the morning...

I don't. He is a tit at the moment. But on bragging grounds, He will annoy everyone !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: GJ on October 02, 2009, 09:39:27 PM: Who cares what Walshy says. England won the ashes.... full stop!!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 02, 2009, 09:41:45 PM: Quote from: Lucifer on October 02, 2009, 09:39:27 PM
Who cares what Walshy says. England won the ashes.... full stop!!!

A threat of a temporary ban from from admin would keep him at bay :)
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on October 02, 2009, 10:14:43 PM: Wow, that was one hell of a beating. Ponting played the perfect ODI innings and Watson just gets better and better.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on October 02, 2009, 10:16:34 PM: http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/image/407460.html?search=ravi+bopara;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/wt202009/content/image/407460.html?search=ravi+bopara;page=2)

we need to get properly training
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 12:53:00 AM: Thankyou!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 01:01:40 AM: Ive just been looking at the scorecard now and I think if we can do this to some good teams then there is no stoping us - Australia will win the Champions Trophy!!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 01:22:24 AM: Some great photo's -

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428122.html?object=415285;page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428122.html?object=415285;page=1)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428110.html?object=415285;page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428110.html?object=415285;page=1)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428058.html?object=415285;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428058.html?object=415285;page=2)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428052.html?object=415285;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428052.html?object=415285;page=2)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428046.html?object=415285;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428046.html?object=415285;page=2)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428014.html?object=415285;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428014.html?object=415285;page=2)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428013.html?object=415285;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428013.html?object=415285;page=2)
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: gramw on October 03, 2009, 07:37:08 AM: So are these
http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428076.html?object=374074;page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428076.html?object=374074;page=1)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428061.html?object=374074;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428061.html?object=374074;page=2)

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428056.html?object=374074;page=2 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428056.html?object=374074;page=2)

http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/image/421830.html?search=ashes;page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/image/421830.html?search=ashes;page=1)

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc317/gram10_safc/89102644.jpg (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc317/gram10_safc/89102644.jpg) ;)
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 07:39:01 AM: Nots as much, Oh yea wait thats because we wiped the floor with them!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: gramw on October 03, 2009, 07:57:57 AM: Quote from: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 07:39:01 AM
Nots as much, Oh yea wait thats because we wiped the floor with them!
Do you want some more?
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:02:01 AM: Nah, how about you, care to see the winning team again?
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: gramw on October 03, 2009, 08:07:54 AM: Quote from: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:02:01 AM
Nah, how about you, care to see the winning team again?

http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/image/421836.html?search=ashes;page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/image/421836.html?search=ashes;page=1) ?
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:10:07 AM: http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428107.html?page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/image/428107.html?page=1)
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 03, 2009, 08:15:45 AM: walshy mate , your getting incredibly boring now..
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:16:34 AM: Ok.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: gramw on October 03, 2009, 08:17:40 AM: http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/image/421933.html?search=ashes;page=1 (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/image/421933.html?search=ashes;page=1)
http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/107300/107395.jpg (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/107300/107395.jpg)
http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/107400/107408.jpg (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/107400/107408.jpg)
http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/gallery/421789.html (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/gallery/421789.html)
http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/gallery/421789.html (http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/gallery/421789.html)
etc etc
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:19:07 AM: Now you are the one who is getting boring!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: gramw on October 03, 2009, 08:19:53 AM: Quote from: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:19:07 AM
Now you are the one who is getting boring!

Whooooooshhhhhhhhh
is the sound made when something goes over your head
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Talisman on October 03, 2009, 08:21:35 AM: No fighting boys, we all know the Aussies are the best team but the nation has huge chip on its shoulder....
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Cover Drive on October 03, 2009, 08:23:08 AM: walshy we won the ashes , that's the most important thing !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 08:26:05 AM: Ok, grow up I have stoped now it's your turn.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: AlRidd on October 03, 2009, 08:28:27 AM: Did you guys see the lad in blue get hit on the head? That was so funny!!!!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 09:28:56 AM: That would have drilled!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: E-Unit on October 03, 2009, 09:35:26 AM: Were not all like Walshy I promise !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Beachcricket on October 03, 2009, 09:57:07 AM: That was funny! If you can't catch it don't get your face in the way of it.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 03, 2009, 09:58:36 AM: Whos going to win out of NZ and Pakistan then? going to be a decent game i think
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 10:03:14 AM: Pakistan!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 03, 2009, 10:06:20 AM: Pakistan will beat NZ, it will be PakvsAus in the final.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 10:07:23 AM: Quote from: Pinch-Hitter on October 03, 2009, 10:06:20 AM
Pakistan will beat NZ, it will be NZvsAus in the final.

???
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Master-Basterd on October 03, 2009, 10:14:11 AM: Quote from: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 10:07:23 AM
???

Mistake. i edited it you mong !
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 03, 2009, 10:21:35 AM: That's not very nice!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on October 03, 2009, 08:23:37 PM: What a fabulous victory for New Zealand. A disciplined bowling performance and a great partnership between Elliott and Vettori to guide them through.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on October 03, 2009, 08:27:29 PM: never rated elliot but played v well
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 04, 2009, 10:20:13 AM: Yeah always the dark horses! saw them in the 20/20 warm up games at wormsley and ross taylor hit 2 of the biggest 6's i have ever seen! should be a decent final but NZ def going in as underdogs
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Majid_V3 on October 04, 2009, 12:18:02 PM: Taufel played a big part.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: musama91 on October 04, 2009, 12:25:14 PM: Quote from: Majid_V3 on October 04, 2009, 12:18:02 PM
Taufel played a big part.

OMG! All Pakistanis really p!ssed off so are blaming the umpire. I was watching the match and none of the 20 or so lbws that Pakistan appealed for were not out. Most of the time the ball pitched outside the line or was going away. The only time the umpires were wrong was when Umar Akmal got given lbw when in fact it hit his bat. But even though that was the wrong decision, you have to consider how he was playing a sweep shot and when he made contact with the ball, the bat was pointing toward the umpires. A deflection onto the pads it was, but for the umpire the ball hit him straight onto the pads simply because of the position he was in with with relation to the direction the bat was pointing (slightly confusing i know).

Blame the Pakistani fielding. If Younis Khan hadn't dropped that regulation catch and got Elliot (who made the most runs) out, then Pakistan would be in tomorrows final, not New Zealand.

All umpires, no matter how good, only see it once and form one angle and need 1 second to decide the fate of the batsman. They don't see it through hawk eye and the side angle and in slow motion like we do.

Anyway, ask any Pakistani and they will say that Pakistan beating India was them winning the cup. And vice versa
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 04, 2009, 12:41:49 PM: I agree Musama91!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Jeet on October 04, 2009, 01:16:00 PM: The better side won. End of discussion.
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 05, 2009, 12:57:14 PM: Aussies to win? hoping for some resistance from NZ but think they will be outclassed in the end.

NZ 287 to be chased down
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 05, 2009, 02:06:40 PM: Go the Aussies!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Apple on October 05, 2009, 04:24:39 PM: dont see the aussies throwing this away
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: musama91 on October 05, 2009, 06:27:24 PM: I SEE THE AUSSIES THROWING IT AWAY NOW!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 06, 2009, 04:20:24 AM: Bring it on, two years in a row!
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: Talisman on October 06, 2009, 07:03:34 AM: The best team won. All they have to do now is stop choking in the Test series in England and maybe Ricky can be here in 2013 to have a crack at winning the Ashes on English soil for the first time in 12 years....
Title: Re: Champions Trophy
Post by: WALSHY on October 06, 2009, 07:11:06 AM: It was not long ago that we had 16 test wins in a row!