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Title: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 20, 2016, 08:56:54 AM
BBL starts today with Morgan, roy and billings on show.

Any idea how russell is still playing? thought he missed 3 doping tests
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Post by: rickjames on December 20, 2016, 09:02:22 AM
Doug Bollinger looks err, different
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Post by: csnew on December 20, 2016, 09:17:32 AM
Botha continues to get away with chucking it, amazing he's not been called
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Post by: rickjames on December 20, 2016, 09:21:41 AM
Andre Russell's bat. OK...
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Post by: Aussiecollector on December 20, 2016, 09:43:32 AM
How is that even legal  white ball  black bat   = grey ball
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Post by: rickjames on December 20, 2016, 10:36:42 AM
MULLET BOY
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Post by: csnew on December 20, 2016, 10:38:54 AM
Roy teeing off. Great contest between him and cummings!
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Post by: rickjames on December 20, 2016, 10:39:23 AM
That shot was gorgeous
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Post by: FattusCattus on December 20, 2016, 11:02:12 AM
Where can one watch this bun-fight?
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Post by: six and out on December 20, 2016, 11:11:33 AM
Where can one watch this bun-fight?

i believe it is on that new cricketing channel you call BT Sport  :( :(
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Post by: Woodyspin on December 20, 2016, 11:14:11 AM
Where can one watch this bun-fight?

BT Sport 2
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Post by: Woodyspin on December 20, 2016, 11:18:28 AM
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/FRCCWoody/IMG_20161220_111706_zpsv58rah5f.jpg)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Felix Tito on December 20, 2016, 03:02:15 PM
When did Bollinger become a white version of Amla?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 20, 2016, 03:04:57 PM
Channel 5 will be showing 5 games live and also have highlights rights. First game could be KP vs broad on boxing day
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 20, 2016, 06:38:28 PM
Think Dre Russ got his colours for the bat wrong!! Don't the sixers play in pink & black?
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Post by: ElPerro on December 20, 2016, 10:37:29 PM
How is that even legal  white ball  black bat   = grey ball

Brad Haddin said something v similar on commentary, said even with the few shots he played the ball was beginning to mark up
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Post by: skip1973 on December 20, 2016, 10:51:02 PM
It was painted black yesterday morning, unfortunately he took sleeve off which meant it left black marks, think it would have been ok with sleeve on.
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Post by: Nmcgee on December 21, 2016, 01:32:50 AM
I thought the Thunder fielding was poor all night. Steve OKeefe was magnificent with the ball but the pace bowling from experienced guys like Mennie, Cummins and Dougy B was dreadful. Poor line and length.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 21, 2016, 08:57:25 AM
I see Baz is off to a flyer
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Post by: csnew on December 21, 2016, 09:07:52 AM
McCullum really does enjoy smashing Jordan around  :D
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Post by: northernboy1987 on December 21, 2016, 09:19:37 AM
Pollard on a hat trick!
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Post by: well past my peak on December 21, 2016, 09:30:00 AM
How is that even legal  white ball  black bat   = grey ball
not now, won't be able to use it again.
but the most important question is " were the hell is Mel McLaughlin?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 21, 2016, 09:32:32 AM
Lynn is gearing up
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Post by: northernboy1987 on December 21, 2016, 09:41:54 AM
Lynn is gearing up

Jinxed him!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 21, 2016, 09:42:31 AM
Wont be the big bash without the commentators talking about who's going to be on I'm on celebrity...how boring!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 21, 2016, 09:43:31 AM
Wont be the big bash without the commentators talking about who's going to be on I'm on celebrity...how boring!

You realise the best part about the BBL is that you stay for the sh1tposting in commentary form?

That catch from Pollard was great
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Post by: rickjames on December 21, 2016, 10:43:49 AM
This is a fun chase right now
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 21, 2016, 10:51:29 AM
That was some take by the crowd control!!

Cracking game in the making here, Heat's bowling looks as friendly as it has the last few years.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 21, 2016, 10:54:06 AM
Slam Dunk! well on course here
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Post by: Nmcgee on December 21, 2016, 11:14:49 AM
Good to see Benny Dunk getting stuck in after a disastrous start to the season in the Matador and Shield.
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Post by: iand123 on December 21, 2016, 01:35:31 PM
Looks like the coloured bats wont be used anymore

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38388937 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38388937)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: procricket on December 21, 2016, 01:59:45 PM
Good to see my cricketing hero Brad Hodge today.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 21, 2016, 04:53:23 PM
Its so weird seeing Hoggy in a Renegades shirt as well
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 22, 2016, 09:29:14 AM
If Alec Stewart doesn't resign Finch for next summers T20 Blast then he's awful at his job.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 22, 2016, 09:30:10 AM
Daft from Finch, hit's 2 6's and holes out going for the third
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 22, 2016, 09:37:54 AM
Interesting discussion about bat size restrictions and whether they should only be in place for ODI & Tests. Ponting saying they didn't want it to become too confusing for people?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 22, 2016, 10:52:05 AM
Love the idea that they show club cricket hero's every game - Those forgotten people in club cricket who keep clubs running etc.. Wish sky would introduce that
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 22, 2016, 11:01:58 AM
How poor has the fielding been tonight?
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Post by: rickjames on December 22, 2016, 11:10:41 AM
I wish cricket had more characters like Hogg, even at 45 years old he can still take it all in for a laugh
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 22, 2016, 11:32:16 AM
Unsure what the top order were doing batting so slow, even russell cant go at 17rpo
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Post by: iand123 on December 22, 2016, 11:58:33 AM
Love the idea that they show club cricket hero's every game - Those forgotten people in club cricket who keep clubs running etc.. Wish sky would introduce that

Didnt Sky always do some sort of awards or recognition on the final test of the summer? Someone from my old club was included one year and he went up for lunch at the Oval and there was some sort of presentation
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Post by: Nmcgee on December 23, 2016, 07:25:40 AM
Beautiful arvo in Sydney for a T20.

Tim Payne using the new single shell Masuri. I don't think you can buy them in Oz yet.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 23, 2016, 09:02:23 AM
God I love Jason Roy
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Post by: csnew on December 23, 2016, 09:17:43 AM
Broad won't like Roy smashing him for 6  :D
Title: BIG BASH 2016/17
Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 10:02:00 AM
Just watching BB - Didn't realise Broad was playing? And Billings seriously riding his luck!
Ian Bell due to play soon too.

I want Billing's lotto numbers Because he has had some incredible luck in this match!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on December 23, 2016, 10:05:24 AM
@petehosk I have merged your topic with the current one
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 23, 2016, 10:05:39 AM
be good to see how johnson goes later on. Bet Bell is happy he doesn't have to face Mitch any more
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 10:07:01 AM
@petehosk I have merged your topic with the current one

Cheers - couldn't find it! Where is that free eye test voucher  ;)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 10:24:33 AM
be good to see how johnson goes later on. Bet Bell is happy he doesn't have to face Mitch any more

Bell, Johnson and Willey in the same team!
Interested to see how Bell looks with the bat these days!
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Post by: Nmcgee on December 23, 2016, 10:32:31 AM
Ian Bell with the sky blue Woodworm!
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Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 10:39:36 AM
Couple of nice boundaries - the first 4 was a gorgeous shot.
He is a pleasure to watch when he drives!!  :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 23, 2016, 10:46:04 AM
Lovely 6 off Jordan! Not looking too shabby
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Post by: roco on December 23, 2016, 10:46:28 AM
Cheers - couldn't find it! Where is that free eye test voucher  ;)

Sack him

Can't be an admin with poor eyesight only need to be deaf as well
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 10:51:50 AM
Sack him

Can't be an admin with poor eyesight only need to be deaf as well

Sorry, did someone say something? Was that the door? Can't hear a thing these days!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Biggie Smalls on December 23, 2016, 10:52:27 AM
Ricky Ponting singing the Mark Waugh /Barmy Army song to Mark Waugh while in the comm box was one of my highlughts of the year !
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: roco on December 23, 2016, 11:02:00 AM
Sorry, did someone say something? Was that the door? Can't hear a thing these days!

That's because if all the knocking in of the 1000 bats
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Post by: rickjames on December 23, 2016, 11:04:40 AM
Top edge for six, classic Mitch Marsh
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Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 11:10:15 AM
Top edge for six, classic Mitch Marsh

To be fair the following 4 was a very nice straight drive!!
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Post by: rickjames on December 23, 2016, 11:47:00 AM
Oh God that fielding effort with the run out, hahahahahaha
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 23, 2016, 11:50:29 AM
Bell looked good once he got used to the wicket. Was sold down the river for the run out.
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Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 12:18:35 PM
He may have run Bell out but he made up for it with his hitting after that!
And his bowling looks pretty decent too, and should have had an LBW too....looked plumb!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 23, 2016, 12:19:35 PM
How much drift is he getting with is offies? They're like massive hooping inswingers
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Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 12:24:32 PM
Turner looked great and was unlucky! And how good does Willey look!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on December 23, 2016, 12:32:50 PM
And I can't imagine how much pressure is on pollard and Hodge! They need to both be there and firing for 10 overs to stand a chance!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on December 23, 2016, 12:49:43 PM
These Strikers seem to be relying on 42yr old Brad Hodge to dig them out of a hole again. 2 times in 2 games. Their imports have been bog-ordinary with the bat and ball.
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 23, 2016, 01:15:29 PM
Like the speed in and out graphic they are using to show the bat speed and the effect it's having on the ball.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 26, 2016, 08:07:46 AM
Today's game is live on channel 5. Shame no kp
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Post by: wayward_hayward on December 26, 2016, 09:11:17 AM
Great that live cricket is free to air tv, really been enjoying the BBL on bt so far.
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Post by: Ams4287 on December 26, 2016, 09:22:55 AM
Good to have a few games on channel 5 this year. Great innings from Paine and Bailey - always thought Paine was a class act (surely should have played more for the national side).
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: roco on December 26, 2016, 10:18:50 AM
Broad looking good to get back in one day squad 😭😭
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Post by: csnew on December 26, 2016, 10:19:53 AM
Broad not enjoying being spanked around to much. Great start for the stars, Wright's had a couple of chances. Decent punt on the stars ;)
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Post by: Nmcgee on December 26, 2016, 10:20:15 AM
I was under the impression that Tim Paine was struggling to retain his spot in the Tasmania shield team. He is definitely a class act in short form cricket.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 26, 2016, 10:20:48 AM
Bit of a jinx there, stars lose a wicket very next ball. Time to get the big show in
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Post by: tommo256 on December 26, 2016, 10:59:44 AM
Maxwell has been class! His skill and ability is up there
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 26, 2016, 11:00:58 AM
Maxwell looks class! 190 strike rate without really trying! Brilliant batting!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 26, 2016, 11:08:04 AM
Bobby's knock was really good but maxwell was effortless with his knock. Unbelievable he got dropped from the ODI side -
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Post by: Number4 on December 26, 2016, 12:34:50 PM
Paine out batted both of them tonight... his timing was perfect and every boundary he hit the ball went to the fence like a bullet
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Post by: smilley792 on December 26, 2016, 12:37:54 PM
Only saw one ball of broads first two overs and Liam wright did smash him for 4.

His second two overs he bowled decent, a maxwell incide edge and 1s were all they got, granted the hussey wicket was a poor ball, but a cracking catch.


He was bowling quicker than tait according to the speed gun. (Can't say it was accurate mind)
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Post by: Woodyspin on December 26, 2016, 05:15:17 PM
Only saw one ball of broads first two overs and Liam wright did smash him for 4.

His second two overs he bowled decent, a maxwell incide edge and 1s were all they got, granted the hussey wicket was a poor ball, but a cracking catch.


He was bowling quicker than tait according to the speed gun. (Can't say it was accurate mind)

Luke wright mate
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Post by: smilley792 on December 26, 2016, 05:23:30 PM
Luke wright mate

Well done have ten internet points.
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Post by: brokenbat on December 26, 2016, 05:54:49 PM
On a different note, why is Tim Paine not the first choice keeper for Aussie test team? He looks the part, no?
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Post by: Nmcgee on December 27, 2016, 05:26:23 AM
In short form cricket, yes. Tim Paine hasn't played 1 game of first class shield cricket this year and it seems that Jake Doran has taken his spot. I had even heard rumours before the season started the Paine might even be making an appearance in Sydney Premier cricket this season.
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Post by: brokenbat on December 27, 2016, 05:36:40 AM
In short form cricket, yes. Tim Paine hasn't played 1 game of first class shield cricket this year and it seems that Jake Doran has taken his spot. I had even heard rumours before the season started the Paine might even be making an appearance in Sydney Premier cricket this season.

Nice...hope you guys play him in that case :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: iand123 on December 27, 2016, 10:04:53 AM
Are those pink GN gloves Billings is wearing generally available or are they Pro issue? @Vitas Cricket do you know?
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Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 27, 2016, 10:27:26 AM
Think I saw on Insta that they were specials he's had made for the. BL @iand123
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: iand123 on December 27, 2016, 05:57:46 PM
Think I saw on Insta that they were specials he's had made for the. BL @iand123

Yeah i saw that but was hoping they might be normal order :(
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: procricket on December 28, 2016, 11:12:43 AM
Chris Lynn is boxoffice
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Post by: csnew on December 28, 2016, 11:14:17 AM
At 55/5 never thought this would go down to the wire. Sydney have been poor in the field, a couple of drops that have gone for 6.
Cummings vs lynn is probably the game here
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 28, 2016, 11:15:52 AM
Oh dear the keepers just dropped lynn. Easy chance that
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 28, 2016, 11:20:30 AM
Oh jeez! How has watto dropped that! Even worse drop than the keeper
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Vitas Cricket on December 28, 2016, 12:18:19 PM
Are those pink GN gloves Billings is wearing generally available or are they Pro issue? @Vitas Cricket do you know?


Not generally available to my knowledge. Mind you, these aren't generally available either, after 2 years of trying i have secured a couple of pairs for some lucky forum members, so if you really want some pink gloves let me know and i'll see what i can do.

(http://i.imgur.com/PDVFXSJh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RimZOkwh.jpg)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: iand123 on December 28, 2016, 12:42:37 PM
Not generally available to my knowledge. Mind you, these aren't generally available either, after 2 years of trying i have secured a couple of pairs for some lucky forum members, so if you really want some pink gloves let me know and i'll see what i can do.

([url]http://i.imgur.com/PDVFXSJh.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i.imgur.com/RimZOkwh.jpg[/url])


If you can work your magic @Vitas Cricket  please let me know
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: 123* on December 28, 2016, 02:17:54 PM
Jake, any chance of some Black Legend Pads?!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: brokenbat on December 28, 2016, 05:09:23 PM
Oh jeez! How has watto dropped that! Even worse drop than the keeper

I think thats the most drops I've seen in a T20 game
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on December 29, 2016, 08:52:21 AM
The Thunder fielding has been simply appalling in the BBL so far.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 29, 2016, 10:27:08 AM
Poor knock from marsh, looks woefully out of form. They dropped bell down the order to accommodate a knock like that!

Klinger seems to get better and better with age. Amazing he's not played more for Australia
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on December 29, 2016, 11:39:48 AM
That was a great game! Right down to the last ball!!
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Post by: Biggie Smalls on December 30, 2016, 07:09:15 AM
Poor knock from marsh, looks woefully out of form. They dropped bell down the order to accommodate a knock like that!

Klinger seems to get better and better with age. Amazing he's not played more for Australia


Correct me if I'm wrong but ....i think Klinger hasn't played for oz in any format ?!?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 30, 2016, 10:11:05 AM
Wow poor catching again in the bbl. lynn already dropped
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 30, 2016, 10:24:03 AM
Broad looking dangerous! Making the ball talk!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 30, 2016, 10:32:47 AM
Lynn and Baz both dropped. And they're making hay now. 40 off the last 2 overs! Some entertaining batting but pretty poor bowling
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 30, 2016, 10:34:28 AM
That 6 was hugeee!! Out of the ground! The sound off lynn's bat
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Post by: Vitas Cricket on December 30, 2016, 10:42:17 AM
Interesting

(http://i.imgur.com/2ROZ9qdh.jpg)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: simonmay5 on December 30, 2016, 10:56:42 AM
They are the worst looking bats I have seen really not a fan off the black back etc
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Post by: rickjames on December 30, 2016, 11:15:33 AM
Lynn is some player
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Post by: Australian fast bowler on December 30, 2016, 11:23:12 AM
They are the worst looking bats I have seen really not a fan off the black back etc

Not the worst looking, better than that thing Andre Russel is using
Least KP is doing his for a cause, not just to look like a tard
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 30, 2016, 11:26:51 AM
Wonder if Spartan will actually pay money to the Rhino charities for them! They're notoriously bad at paying their sponsored players!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: simonmay5 on December 30, 2016, 11:32:58 AM
Let's hope so if that's the reason behind the rhino on kp bats
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 30, 2016, 11:39:19 AM
Such a shame the ECB can't do something like the big bash. 30k watching, proper family event and on free to air TV so will just keep growing. English cricket needs something like this to get the crowds in.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on December 30, 2016, 11:45:41 AM
We do, it is called the Nat west blast, we just don't have grounds that hold 30k people.

Even of we did have a city franchise we still don't have the grounds that hold 30k
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on December 30, 2016, 11:48:19 AM
Such a shame the ECB can't do something like the big bash. 30k watching, proper family event and on free to air TV so will just keep growing. English cricket needs something like this to get the crowds in.

they can do something, they just hav'nt because it involves a gamble. The ECB is sitting on about 70 million approximately at the moment which is anyone's books is a lot of cash.

take 2 weeks out of our summer, our government to suspend Visa's for overseas players, put it on the BBC or Channel 4, and hold the matches at the major grounds starting 5 or 6pm and get all the Counties to buy into it with a profit share of the tournament. In return every single British player is available for the matches-as well as any overseas stars that want to come over.

 :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 30, 2016, 11:50:53 AM
We do, it is called the Nat west blast, we just don't have grounds that hold 30k people.

Even of we did have a city franchise we still don't have the grounds that hold 30k

Most grounds half empty apart from finals day or the odd Friday. On Sky TV so half the country can't see it.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on December 30, 2016, 11:52:15 AM
Most grounds half empty apart from finals day or the odd Friday. On Sky TV so half the country can't see it.

absolutely has to be free-to-air.

everyone else is right we have it wrong.

Sky will kill cricket in the long run. Giles Clarke's legacy.

cheers mate
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 30, 2016, 11:53:00 AM
The problem is the counties, any time it goes for a vote the counties vote against it. Don't see it changing any time soon. Players like Chris lynn and abD would rather go to the CPL

Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on December 30, 2016, 12:01:59 PM
The problem is the counties, any time it goes for a vote the counties vote against it. Don't see it changing any time soon. Players like Chris lynn and abD would rather go to the CPL


correct they do..... but why?  because all the gamble is with them so they are risk-averse.

As I said, the ECB is sitting on Fort Knox.

it needs backing    :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on December 30, 2016, 12:06:40 PM
If it's going to happen I'd back BT sport to do it, with half the games on channel 5. Didn't the IPL want to play a few games in England a few years back and the ECB blocked it. Seems like the ECB doesn't want the big names to come and play
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on December 30, 2016, 01:35:24 PM
Let's appreciate this huge six from Lynn earlier https://streamable.com/eg7pv
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: jamielsn15 on December 30, 2016, 01:51:37 PM
If it's going to happen I'd back BT sport to do it, with half the games on channel 5. Didn't the IPL want to play a few games in England a few years back and the ECB blocked it. Seems like the ECB doesn't want the big names to come and play

Not sure I'd want to get into bed with the IPL. The alleged corruption alone would be more than enough to put me off. The press, media and this forum would take the ECB to task a la Stanford and it would be a pr disaster. I don't blame them at all for that.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on December 30, 2016, 01:52:41 PM
Let's appreciate this huge six from Lynn earlier https://streamable.com/eg7pv

 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Felix Tito on December 30, 2016, 02:33:23 PM
You watch someone like Chris Lynn blasting it out of the stadia and then you have to wonder why he didn't get a go in the Australian Test side. His f/c average is nearly 45, better than Ferguson, Maddinson and Cartwright.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: edge on December 30, 2016, 04:25:18 PM
Lynn doesn't even get much of a look in for the t20 side does he? Seems bizarre when you watch him play, although saying that Broad tore holes through him in his first over, should have had him caught too.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Alvaro on December 30, 2016, 04:34:47 PM
To use a golf analogy, I don't think lynn has the short game for the higher level, especially if he were to play outside of Australia.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on December 30, 2016, 04:43:56 PM
Didn't he score big in the CPL last year?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Alvaro on December 30, 2016, 04:58:57 PM
I meant for Australia.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Northern monkey on December 30, 2016, 06:53:16 PM
If we don't sort a decent t20 comp, and get it on TV we can all watch, crickets gonna be a distant memory for most
Doesn't matter if the format offends the die hard traditionalists, it's a format that fits today's society unfortunately.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on December 30, 2016, 08:44:44 PM
Lynn in my opinion was way ahead of travis head in last years big bash.

Both got an opportunity for aus in the limited stuff and both looked way out of there depth.

Lynn seems to have been cast aside, where as head was given a go and has come good.

One can only presume the selectees saw a floor in Lynn that wouldn't work at the highest level(international).

Hopefully eh gets another shot and can prove me people wrong.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Blank Bats on December 30, 2016, 09:27:42 PM
We do, it is called the Nat west blast, we just don't have grounds that hold 30k people.

Even of we did have a city franchise we still don't have the grounds that hold 30k

We can't import their weather either, they have pretty much guaranteed sunshine in their summers. We have to keep our brollies on stand by constantly.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Number4 on December 30, 2016, 10:54:35 PM
We can't import their weather either, they have pretty much guaranteed sunshine in their summers. We have to keep our brollies on stand by constantly.

That's what you get for sending us to a "Penal Colony"  ;) :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on December 31, 2016, 12:12:43 PM
What a fantastic game in Adelaide tonight. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day BBL games are brilliant events.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: GoodLeave on December 31, 2016, 06:30:43 PM
That's what you get for sending us to a "Penal Colony"  ;) :D

I'll take the persistent drizzle over waking up to find a snake in my toilet. Again.

'Straya!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 01, 2017, 10:12:38 AM
Tremain with what might be the worst/weirdest over in T20 history

Also the Scorchers/Thunder game is on Channel 5 now, have Titch and Carberry in the studio
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 01, 2017, 10:46:47 AM
Shaun marsh looks woefully out of form.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Alvaro on January 01, 2017, 11:18:00 AM
Bell's 'Worm sounds awesome
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 01, 2017, 11:18:20 AM
Bell teeing off
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 01, 2017, 11:19:03 AM
Belllllllllyyyyyyyy
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on January 01, 2017, 12:21:55 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOuAb6sBip8/?r=mg1 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOuAb6sBip8/?r=mg1)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 01, 2017, 12:38:48 PM
BIG WILLEY
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 01, 2017, 01:09:17 PM
This is poor from thunder and dre russ looked like a number 11 at club level wafting
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 01, 2017, 01:12:56 PM
Kid for thunder called lenton, picked straight from grade cricket to play big bash. First ball. Mitchell Johnson bouncer at 145kph!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: billyb on January 01, 2017, 01:16:52 PM
This is painful to watch.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 02, 2017, 04:24:00 AM
Kid for thunder called lenton, picked straight from grade cricket to play big bash. First ball. Mitchell Johnson bouncer at 145kph!!

Mind you, he's been getting scores against guys bowling 140 in Sydney Premier cricket.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 03, 2017, 10:50:33 AM
Interesting game here between the Sixers and Heat
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 03, 2017, 11:04:54 AM
Good knock from Hughes.

Apart from Badree Brisbane have no bowlers. Bowling quality in general in the BBL has been poor compared with previous years
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 03, 2017, 09:09:04 PM
Good knock from Hughes.

Apart from Badree Brisbane have no bowlers. Bowling quality in general in the BBL has been poor compared with previous years

Why I think Perth might win.  Seem to have the best bowling attack,  particularly at home.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 04, 2017, 09:01:11 AM
Russell's been injured for the last 4 games, surprised the medical staff are letting him play. What players do for money, can't imagine him playing injured for west indies
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 04, 2017, 09:42:27 AM
KP's still got it 60 off 37
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 04, 2017, 11:27:31 AM
Lovely Eoin
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 04, 2017, 11:42:24 AM
Morgan finishes with a 6! great chase
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 04, 2017, 11:42:44 AM
MOGGY!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 04, 2017, 11:43:53 AM
Can you believe it!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: roco on January 04, 2017, 11:45:34 AM
we won a game

we finally won a game
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Number4 on January 04, 2017, 11:46:40 AM
The Aussies know how to run a T20 competition  ;) :(
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on January 04, 2017, 11:57:23 AM
Wow. Am working from home so had this match on in the background!
The further into the innings it got, the less I was working. I ended up doing no work in the last 15 minutes as it was such an intense match!
Morgs looks in awesome form! Both KP and Morgs showed how to start an innings slowly and give yourself time to get in before accelerating their scoring!!
And an exciting finish too - best match I have seen for a while  :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: simonmay5 on January 04, 2017, 12:00:28 PM
Wow. Am working from home so had this match on in the background!
The further into the innings it got, the less I was working. I ended up doing no work in the last 15 minutes as it was such an intense match!
Morgs looks in awesome form! Both KP and Morgs showed how to start an innings slowly and give yourself time to get in before accelerating their scoring!!
And an exciting finish too - best match I have seen for a while  :D


It was flawless indeed Pete  :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on January 04, 2017, 12:03:01 PM
Decent finish and innings from Eoin Morgan to win the natch
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 04, 2017, 02:11:54 PM
Bring a tear to the eye https://streamable.com/kuk8p
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 04, 2017, 02:28:43 PM
Bring a tear to the eye https://streamable.com/kuk8p

Morgan with that great feeling of knowing as soon as you hit it that it's gone miles.


Wish I knew how that felt, it's been so long :(
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on January 04, 2017, 02:56:06 PM
he's one of those players either in form and looks a million dollars or out of form and bats like you or I

ive seen him bat live and he made it look so easy it's scary
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: GoodLeave on January 04, 2017, 03:44:49 PM
Bring a tear to the eye https://streamable.com/kuk8p

Almost as good as Big Liam's last season.

He should do that more often. Instead of getting out backing away and cutting to point.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 05, 2017, 10:23:15 AM
Chris Lynn at it again! some serious hitting even against the best bowling line up in the tournament. Amazing he's not playing for Aus!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 05, 2017, 10:46:39 AM
It's ridiculous how easily he's hitting 6s. Two years in a row he's dominated in the BBL. He must be in the national T20 side.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 05, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
Did any see the video where players were asked if they could change one rule what it would be? The first 5 or so we're bowlers complaining about bat size :(
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 05, 2017, 10:58:30 AM
11 6s in a knock of 98 not out! haven't seen Baz play second fiddle in too many knocks, possibly gayle. But Lynn is making a habit of it
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on January 05, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Highlights will be on btsports showcase tonight at 8.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: langer17 on January 05, 2017, 11:49:12 AM
Chris Lynn has hit more 6's himself than most of the other teams.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 05, 2017, 11:50:51 AM
Here you go https://streamable.com/ss8k4
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 06, 2017, 12:28:40 PM
Can you believe it!

Yep went to the game!  Like the atmosphere,  though a bit to loud with the music at times.  Stars threw it away.  Getting 16 odd runs in the last 5 overs was poor and the choice of ball at the death wasn't clever.  Cutting had missed every slower ball,  so why not keep bowling it? No bowl a full pace half volley instead and watch it sail into the crowd.

Went to the game tonight. Shame Hobart made a complete hash of first 6 overs with the bat,  34-5 wasn't clever.  Even more disappointed with the Hobart spinners,  thought they would get more out of instead of sailing into the crowd.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Number4 on January 06, 2017, 12:31:30 PM
Music too loud? You are getting old Nick  :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 06, 2017, 12:49:23 PM
Yep went to the game!  Like the atmosphere,  though a bit to loud with the music at times.

Is that because you had to stand on top of the speakers to see over the advertising boards though?  ;) :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 06, 2017, 08:34:08 PM
Heat have just signed tymal mills!

Pace!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: InternalTraining on January 06, 2017, 08:41:05 PM
Bring a tear to the eye https://streamable.com/kuk8p

Good hit, especially with Celine Dion serenading the victory.  :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 06, 2017, 08:51:25 PM
Is that because you had to stand on top of the speakers to see over the advertising boards though?  ;) :D

Lol, who has woken up Cam!

I think the Adelaide crowd/ground were a bit more restrained,  that said it was 103f!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 07, 2017, 09:12:45 AM
50 up for KP...this is some batting. Continues his good form
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Northern monkey on January 07, 2017, 09:37:33 AM
Kp!!!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 07, 2017, 09:39:37 AM
Kp's in the runs, lovely 73.

He's had a good bbl start, and was good in the ram slam that he played, yet he was still dropped for the auction by another ipl team.

Strange to drop a guy in form that's available for the entire year.






As for maxwell his bad run co tinies, dropped from opening to accommodate rob quiney, who goes on to make his second fifty of the tournament.

Big chase on for the renegades.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 07, 2017, 10:08:59 AM
Sunil Narine opening the batting?!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: JB on January 07, 2017, 10:15:02 AM
He did the other day too, scored 20 odd off 10-12 balls. Hits it a long way!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Manormanic on January 07, 2017, 10:43:17 AM
KP...whatever you may think of him, the guy is class with the bat!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Number4 on January 07, 2017, 11:19:57 AM
KP...whatever you may think of him, the guy is class with the bat!

Just another f u ecb innings  ;) :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Aussiecollector on January 08, 2017, 12:19:52 AM
You must have taken notice    your batting yesterday  was 4.4.4.2.2.2 you obviously needed a rest after each shot &  if i hadn't made you run those 3 two's we would have lost the game
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Number4 on January 08, 2017, 02:56:53 AM
You must have taken notice    your batting yesterday  was 4.4.4.2.2.2 you obviously needed a rest after each shot &  if i hadn't made you run those 3 two's we would have lost the game

I was actually thinking that last night haha
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 08, 2017, 06:45:32 AM
Yep went to the game!  Like the atmosphere,  though a bit to loud with the music at times.  Stars threw it away.  Getting 16 odd runs in the last 5 overs was poor and the choice of ball at the death wasn't clever.  Cutting had missed every slower ball,  so why not keep bowling it? No bowl a full pace half volley instead and watch it sail into the crowd.

Went to the game tonight. Shame Hobart made a complete hash of first 6 overs with the bat,  34-5 wasn't clever.  Even more disappointed with the Hobart spinners,  thought they would get more out of instead of sailing into the crowd.

You on tour Nick?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on January 08, 2017, 08:06:14 AM
Game today is free on Channel 5 if anybody wants to watch.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on January 08, 2017, 08:18:17 AM
Im watching
Broady and vincey representing the Poms  :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 08, 2017, 03:41:36 PM
Please can we appreciate this fine moment from CLIVE ROSE https://streamable.com/mayfx
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 08, 2017, 05:10:24 PM
Please can we appreciate this fine moment from CLIVE ROSE https://streamable.com/mayfx

Saw it live and thought to myself that's some timing!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 09, 2017, 11:59:11 AM
Pretty poor last over from pattinson
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 09, 2017, 12:41:25 PM
Pretty poor last over from pattinson

Pretty unforgivable giving a free hit away in the last over
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 10, 2017, 10:09:58 AM
For the amount of cricket pollard plays, his batting has gone backwards.


The one thing the aussies have got wrong is having the ODI series vs pak overlapping the BBL - weakens the tournament and can't imagine too many fans wanting to go to the ODI's.
Have your best international players available for the latter half of the tournament!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 10, 2017, 11:47:53 AM
Hilfy you beauty! Thought the stars messed the chase up earlier.
Decent debut from Ish sodhi, nearly swung the game
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 10, 2017, 12:13:36 PM
Hilfy you beauty! Thought the stars messed the chase up earlier.
Decent debut from Ish sodhi, nearly swung the game

As we all know in club cricket,  if you play on a tricky deck send in somebody to mow it,  often works better than trying to bat properly!  I think hilfy surprised a lot of people in the ground,  especially when he was 7 off 11 and in danger of playing out a maiden. Good game and decent atmosphere.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Over Gully on January 11, 2017, 04:50:23 AM
40K at the MCG for a domestic game of cricket and not the Melbourne Derby, on a weekday as well. BBL has really taken off. The Heat are the side to beat with their big hitting, although Lynn being selected in the Aussie ODI squad will be a loss. The Stars are usually one of the teams most affected by national call-ups, but this year Maxwell aside, they should have their squad together. KP, Wright, Quiney, D.Hussey and Handscomb is pretty decent.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 11, 2017, 05:42:02 AM
Crowds this year have been outstanding. Generally speaking, 40k+ or a sellout is the new norm. And this is, up until recently, without test players taking part. Mostly domestic cricketers. The competition is going from strength to strength and it's bloody brilliant to see.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 11, 2017, 08:45:39 AM
Mills flying in a few rockets this morning
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 11, 2017, 08:57:56 AM
Well that shrey took the heat at 143kph.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 11, 2017, 09:00:03 AM
Good job that beamer was his slower one!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 11, 2017, 10:12:21 AM
Some absolutely awful fielding combined with some dreadful umpiring
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 11, 2017, 10:35:56 AM
40K and the ground still looks empty lol

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2q7vUMSSePn3OQkj5TFQfxf-bsyzUkJVMO8qX8ipT-ohiDEZkjb54Ymp6OHpw1FgLHeHtRTi3a7KZdcIfqtAjnGgGbo7EEaVAN8TnfmP4tfDjeBgQ_YsGQAu034i141bhwe9ATm_0xmtAttbRhKcbzsWUbea7UW172y-eGDe05KHpH1eGwSaZPLnJ7HY_yjuEDYZc0vv-E0XjItM-L4ybbeLwXG0B3Q9HX0V2zIhhaFcDP4fQy47neaKJEXSc_42iSoADh_5hIF0K1skRpBKdh_w3RRru17AmroJFhc_AGz3g8jHJ7s13HSpbqqL5_yoR7KOsJmmF6jsl2RoATVBKczshFmwIKwzuTCZwUIgmjt5zP-pY5f-w9pAxQ-blUTaaE4bjOnlU0d7ljtLJ3A56x2B36l72YqmQ_JA23V6-4V0gYXskc5KZMXROF6I14qud1iDNqJLXu7mesKJHGacqfg0MREg0iTWUISlGTSm4YbfKHU-Qe1ajj5406Nu7LwvjfTOkycsvUFidVT0VQw2QG20IyuPHa5hlA-wPNh3jkyqY7ZFVu3N8LQzF21r0khFOca3aeUVtOI50YTR5X5KLY0O6kRcA_bTCziaScaQn3AVzsIdytGKIMTaye30bzGqL2AmuJa3DXR-w5OpQTxYxeWnSyD4Mnda_rVnmvg75FM=w1920-h748-no)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 11, 2017, 12:03:10 PM
Hat trick from tye! Great bowling from perth. Lynn is a big miss for brisbane
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Over Gully on January 12, 2017, 12:22:32 AM
40K and the ground still looks empty lol

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2q7vUMSSePn3OQkj5TFQfxf-bsyzUkJVMO8qX8ipT-ohiDEZkjb54Ymp6OHpw1FgLHeHtRTi3a7KZdcIfqtAjnGgGbo7EEaVAN8TnfmP4tfDjeBgQ_YsGQAu034i141bhwe9ATm_0xmtAttbRhKcbzsWUbea7UW172y-eGDe05KHpH1eGwSaZPLnJ7HY_yjuEDYZc0vv-E0XjItM-L4ybbeLwXG0B3Q9HX0V2zIhhaFcDP4fQy47neaKJEXSc_42iSoADh_5hIF0K1skRpBKdh_w3RRru17AmroJFhc_AGz3g8jHJ7s13HSpbqqL5_yoR7KOsJmmF6jsl2RoATVBKczshFmwIKwzuTCZwUIgmjt5zP-pY5f-w9pAxQ-blUTaaE4bjOnlU0d7ljtLJ3A56x2B36l72YqmQ_JA23V6-4V0gYXskc5KZMXROF6I14qud1iDNqJLXu7mesKJHGacqfg0MREg0iTWUISlGTSm4YbfKHU-Qe1ajj5406Nu7LwvjfTOkycsvUFidVT0VQw2QG20IyuPHa5hlA-wPNh3jkyqY7ZFVu3N8LQzF21r0khFOca3aeUVtOI50YTR5X5KLY0O6kRcA_bTCziaScaQn3AVzsIdytGKIMTaye30bzGqL2AmuJa3DXR-w5OpQTxYxeWnSyD4Mnda_rVnmvg75FM=w1920-h748-no)

When the top deck of the Great Southern Stand fills up, you know it's a big'un! I went last year to the Stars v Renegades game when they got 80K for that game, the MCC had only anticipated a crowd of 30-40K so half the bars and kiosks were closed. Was a nightmare to line up for a beer! Lynn is a massive loss for the Heat, and it appears McCullum might get suspended for a 2nd offence for slow over rates. Lose the 2 big guns at the top of the order and they don't look too crash hot. Perth always seem to get to the business end of the comp without having the big imports playing for them.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 12, 2017, 09:23:08 AM
Finch is quality
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 12, 2017, 09:31:45 AM
Cameron White joining the party now as well
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 09:47:09 AM
Some hitting from cooper! Can't afford to drop him twice
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 10:13:16 AM
Hobart probably wishing they had Sanga in their batting line up. Can't believe he's been dropped
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 12, 2017, 10:19:32 AM
Canes deserve it for dropping Chocolate Vettori
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on January 12, 2017, 11:16:59 AM
I am 95% sure they won't chase it down. But they are giving it a really good go!!
What did McDermott have for breakfast!?!?  :o
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:17:44 AM
In hindsight seems a masterstroke dropping sanga for McDermott. Looks like a decent bat, not easy smacking hoggy and pattinson around
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:24:13 AM
100 up from McDermott! what a knock!
Run rate below 12! Surely they're favourites now. About time bailey got going too
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: simonmay5 on January 12, 2017, 11:24:17 AM
Some innings this from Ben McDermott
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Felix Tito on January 12, 2017, 11:25:18 AM
Finch called Pattinson the best T20 bowler in the world a couple of weeks ago...more like buffet bowler
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:28:41 AM
Have to say it's poor captaincy from finch, he should have got narine on earlier

Great ad for kookaburra mind you: https://twitter.com/KookaburraCkt/status/819350611585925121
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on January 12, 2017, 11:29:04 AM
Bold call dropping Sangakarra for McDermott in the previous game, but he has repaid the faith in the two games he has had so far.

His dad must have bowles a load of overs at him in the garden...!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on January 12, 2017, 11:31:26 AM
Have to say it's poor captaincy from finch, he should have got narine on earlier

Great ad for kookaburra mind you: https://twitter.com/KookaburraCkt/status/819350611585925121

After an incredible knock like that...you blame the Captain of the fielding team? Seriously??
That is a worrying attitude!
Why not say that it was an amazing knock?

Or just say, That was a fantastic knock although I think the Captain should have got Narine on earlier!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:33:27 AM
After an incredible knock like that...you blame the Captain of the fielding team? Seriously??
That is a worrying attitude!
Why not say that it was an amazing knock?

Or just say, That was a fantastic knock although I think the Captain should have got Narine on earlier!

100 up from McDermott! what a knock!
Run rate below 12! Surely they're favourites now. About time bailey got going too

Mentioned its been a great knock already. Worrying attidute when an Admin doesn't look at previous posts  ;)
Just think finch got it wrong
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: alexhilly1492 on January 12, 2017, 11:36:36 AM
38 off 19 needed!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:39:27 AM
2 wickets from hoggy! what a game so far. The heat should win this from here with narine having one of the last 3 overs
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 12, 2017, 11:43:01 AM
2 wickets from hoggy! what a game so far. The heat should win this from here with narine having one of the last 3 overs

Looks like Bailey has other ideas!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 12, 2017, 11:51:03 AM
Great over by Narine!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:52:20 AM
And Narine does the damage. Even with his new action he's probably still the best t20 bowler going around.

Great effort from Hobart taking it down to the last over. Over to broad
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 12, 2017, 11:58:07 AM
STUART BROAD
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:58:12 AM
Broad!! Such poor bowling from perera but what a chase!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 11:59:02 AM
Fleming having a laugh saying this would be up there with broad's career highlights
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on January 12, 2017, 11:59:48 AM
Broad!! Such poor bowling from perera but what a chase!

You're learning  ;)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 12, 2017, 12:04:53 PM
You're learning  ;)

Mentioned its been a great knock already. Worrying attidute when an Admin doesn't look at previous posts  ;)
Just think finch got it wrong

In case you missed that post mate.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Rob580 on January 12, 2017, 12:15:56 PM
Aussies choked. Had to leave it to a Pom to save the day..

Bit like the test matches with Renshaw  ;)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Buzz on January 12, 2017, 12:23:04 PM
I cant believe all those byes Broad hit through third man were given as runs...


Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 12, 2017, 11:55:09 PM
I cant believe all those byes Broad hit through third man were given as runs...

Some of the umpiring has been dodgy to say the least. Mccullum and Klinger smashing hooks to the keeper and not going,  KP lbw the other night and Hilfy hat trick ball were plumb. Add to that watto only being given out when he started to walk and then turned around,  and some work needs to be done on the umpiring front. That said,  plenty of dodgy decisions in the English first class game as well!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: brokenbat on January 13, 2017, 12:34:04 AM
I cant believe all those byes Broad hit through third man were given as runs...

LOL.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Shinpathy on January 13, 2017, 02:13:00 AM
No wonder Perera has been booted out of the Sri Lankan team lol, absolute pie chucker.

Can't believe NZ tried to get him to switch countries play for them a few years back.

Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: uknsaunders on January 13, 2017, 06:11:40 AM
No wonder Perera has been booted out of the Sri Lankan team lol, absolute pie chucker.

Can't believe NZ tried to get him to switch countries play for them a few years back.

Like Pollard,  teams have worked him out  and just bowl half way down the wicket when he bats. His bowling has always been pies. I was talking to a strikers fan in adelaide (funny that) and a lot of them aren't happy with Pollard this year. He dropped a sitter when I was there and looked sluggish in the field at the stars game.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 13, 2017, 08:38:27 AM
I think Pollard and Russell both looked overweight and only marginally interested this year.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: edge on January 13, 2017, 09:04:43 AM
I think Pollard and Russell both looked overweight and only marginally interested this year.
Russell's probably preoccupied with wondering how long his doping ban will be.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 13, 2017, 09:34:55 AM
I think Pollard and Russell both looked overweight and only marginally interested this year.

Don't think either are bothered given they play every t20 tournament in the world. No team will turn them down and they're making a decent living from it.

Playing all of that t20 means they couldn't care less if their side wins or not
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: liscon12 on January 14, 2017, 10:27:34 AM
Golden Duck Bell, Beer not spinning either
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: liscon12 on January 14, 2017, 10:28:06 AM
fyi it's on 5 as well
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: liscon12 on January 14, 2017, 10:32:11 AM
wow Perth are 13/4, will be hard getting to 120 now
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on January 14, 2017, 10:36:18 AM
Kinger gone for 3, Marsh gone for 8. Bell and Bancroft both gone for nough!
Scorchers 15 for 4 with Beer bowled 3 overs and has only gone for 5 runs with 2 wickets to his name!
This could be a short match!  :(
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 14, 2017, 10:38:28 AM
Shame as had the potential to be a cracker, they'd prob settle for 140 from here.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: petehosk on January 14, 2017, 10:41:52 AM
Shame as had the potential to be a cracker, they'd prob settle for 140 from here.

If they were offered 140 from here, they would take their hands off!
That was the lowest start to a BBL ever (13 for 4)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 14, 2017, 12:27:43 PM
Kp vs bresnan. No love lost there
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on January 14, 2017, 12:33:21 PM
Jimmy Anderson in the studio will be willing his mate Bres on to get KP out you might think!

Fashion police please Vaughan round neck jumper and suit jacket, was never in fashion....ever

 :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 14, 2017, 04:52:16 PM
Anyone else clock Carlos Brathwaite's green bat?
Saw this on JP Gavan's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPPHD4JBZHR/?taken-by=jpgavancricket (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPPHD4JBZHR/?taken-by=jpgavancricket)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPPos7ChoA4/?taken-by=jpgavancricket (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPPos7ChoA4/?taken-by=jpgavancricket)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Shinpathy on January 15, 2017, 12:44:56 AM
These coloured bats are so ugly and look plastic
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 16, 2017, 09:22:01 AM
Let's predict how the Renegades can throw tonight's game away.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 16, 2017, 10:14:36 AM
Let's predict how the Renegades can throw tonight's game away.

They found a way! Losing 6 wickets for 22 runs in the last 4 overs
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 16, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Never seen that before, bat slips out and hits the keeper in the head!

Finch has got it wrong again by not bowling narine out earlier and get the rate as high as possible
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 16, 2017, 11:36:30 AM
Looked weird because it was the handle

Finchy taking the gloves
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 16, 2017, 11:47:55 AM
renegades doing their best to throw this one away! 10 needed of 3. Not surprised pattinson wasn't trusted to bowl the last over
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Shinpathy on January 16, 2017, 12:29:02 PM
Kieron Pollard has been pathetic, doubt he will get another season.

He looks fat and completely washed up plus can't hit any bowlers bowling above 135kph.

It's a joke how they say he is one of the cleanest and biggest hitters in the world, when he's not even fit to polish Lynn's shoes in terms of six hitting ability.

He is only able to tonk medium pace and spinners.

Chris Gayle is miles better than this hack.

Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: six and out on January 16, 2017, 02:40:18 PM
Never seen that before, bat slips out and hits the keeper in the head!

Finch has got it wrong again by not bowling narine out earlier and get the rate as high as possible


here it is for all - it is absolutely freaky - apparently they are now saying Nevill has a suspected fractured jaw!

https://twitter.com/btsportcricket/status/820985059167571968

Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Shinpathy on January 16, 2017, 10:41:42 PM
Poor Neville doesn't seem to have luck these days whatsoever, been hit twice in 2 games... Miss multiple chances, can't hit a boundary, and will continue dropped from the Aussie side for the foreseeable future.

That was absolutely sickening to see, poor guy  :(
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 18, 2017, 10:17:18 AM
Pollard finally comes to the party with a score. That should secure him a BBL deal for next year
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 18, 2017, 11:24:34 AM
Love it when either team from Sydney/Melbourne balls it up
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 18, 2017, 11:26:05 AM
Sodhi is tearing them a new one
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 18, 2017, 11:27:12 AM
Lovely to watch a leggy work his magic! and better yet he's a kiwi  :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 18, 2017, 11:28:18 AM
Stunning over! Probably sums up the Thunder campaign.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 18, 2017, 11:33:51 AM
6/11, bloody hell
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 18, 2017, 11:34:39 AM
Not sure I've ever seen such dominance with the ball in this format.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 18, 2017, 11:35:26 AM
wow 6-11 in a t20, flight and control was unbelievable!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Shinpathy on January 18, 2017, 12:05:23 PM
Incredible flight and spin  :o
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Dunamis Cricket on January 18, 2017, 10:46:24 PM
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1390034201027358&id=115175031846621

Heres the video if people missed it, the control to the left handers is beautiful! He must have used the googly alot too as some batsman had no clue what was coming out!

Eat your heart out Rashid, watch and learn!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 09:14:12 AM
Renegades teeing off! 100 up within 8 overs. Surely they can't mess this one up
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 20, 2017, 09:25:00 AM
Its the Renegades, never rule anything out.

Finch making a statement to the selectors
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 09:36:21 AM
Renegades slowing down in the last 5, white needs to tee off too now
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 09:55:48 AM
Fair to say the renegades have done it again. lost 3 quick wickets and the run rate falling
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 10:40:19 AM
Not sure how james pattinson keeps getting a game, he's been shocking this season. Been smacked all over the place
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 20, 2017, 10:43:47 AM
Classic Baz here
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 10:47:15 AM
50 off 18 balls. Don't think I've seen 200 being chased down so easily!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Sam on January 20, 2017, 10:50:41 AM
Has Mills left for India already?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 11:19:58 AM
Saw this on twitter and found it amusing

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2nAsN5VQAII9Zf.jpg:large)

Bat OCD about those stickers!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 20, 2017, 11:25:50 AM
Not having bt sport I don't know how the bowling is.

But
Bmac 50 of 18 balls
Out for 64 of 40 balls. So his last 22 balls only yielded 14 runs?


Heat doing a renegades and throwing Thais way?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 11:29:30 AM
Not having bt sport I don't know how the bowling is.

But
Bmac 50 of 18 balls
Out for 64 of 40 balls. So his last 22 balls only yielded 14 runs?


Heat doing a renegades and throwing Thais way?

Baz was struggling with a bug of some sort. Was throwing up. Ross was also struggling with something
Pitch seems to slow down after the first 6 overs but pererra has bowled well for once
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 11:51:53 AM
26 needed of the last 2 with narine bowling one of them. Surely renegades can't mess it up or can they?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 12:01:13 PM
Remmington has bottled it!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 20, 2017, 12:03:32 PM
I wish the Blast had close games like this all the time, this is why the BBL is so good
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 20, 2017, 12:05:34 PM
Wow what a finish! to win by one run!! Rimmington needs a change of pants!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 20, 2017, 12:06:48 PM
WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU RUN OFF THAT WIDE?!?!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 21, 2017, 09:02:09 AM
Stars/Sixers on Five now, for anyone inclined
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: roco on January 21, 2017, 09:19:58 AM
Wright has been so consistent
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 21, 2017, 09:33:24 AM
Wright has been so consistent

Jinxed him pal
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 21, 2017, 09:36:08 AM
That catch was a screamer from haddin! Especially as he was talking to the commentators 2 seconds earlier!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 21, 2017, 09:36:23 AM
What a catch from Haddin
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ScottParko on January 21, 2017, 09:52:23 AM
KP looked in good nick......

Luke Wright has been one of the most consistent batsmen in BBL over the last few year, not just in this years shows, which is good to see! Like Vaughan said, Englishmen dominating!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on January 21, 2017, 09:56:11 AM
No one here mentioning how well Lyon bowled in the closing overs which is interesting.

He may not be the best be he has a brain which when guys are trying to get after you....very handy  :)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 21, 2017, 10:29:26 AM
No one here mentioning how well Lyon bowled in the closing overs which is interesting.

He may not be the best be he has a brain which when guys are trying to get after you....very handy  :)

Nice Gary!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ppccopener on January 21, 2017, 10:33:02 AM
Haha!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 21, 2017, 10:48:57 AM
Noiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Garrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 21, 2017, 11:23:03 AM
Going down to the wire here!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: northernboy1987 on January 21, 2017, 11:26:56 AM
Unforgivable all these wides.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 21, 2017, 11:29:35 AM
Love it when a Melbourne team balls it up
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 21, 2017, 11:34:05 AM
Not sure how the renegades didn't qualify for the semi's. They really messed that up!

Any idea if the international players are going to be available for the semi's? Bizarre if they aren't
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: iand123 on January 22, 2017, 07:20:16 PM
Not sure how the renegades didn't qualify for the semi's. They really messed that up!

Any idea if the international players are going to be available for the semi's? Bizarre if they aren't

Haven't Australia got themselves in a clash of the t20's with Pakistan and the test side being in India, hence why langer is coaching the t20 series? I'm assuming these are after the bbl semis and final but could be that international players are ruled out by two series let alone one
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Alvaro on January 22, 2017, 09:55:29 PM
It's interesting how much the blast gets ridiculed for international players missing matches, and for low quality of overseas players, but it's no different really in BBL.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 22, 2017, 10:19:26 PM
It's interesting how much the blast gets ridiculed for international players missing matches, and for low quality of overseas players, but it's no different really in BBL.

I'd say this years not been great for overseas. Some very random and not great(dare a day past it) signings.

But as not as many people can watch it because sky sucks and bt now have it. It's not like as many can complain.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 24, 2017, 08:43:31 AM
0/1 after 0.1 overs
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 24, 2017, 08:46:33 AM
0/2 after 0.4 overs

This is great
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 24, 2017, 08:46:49 AM
Gillys sweat patches are doing a bit
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 24, 2017, 09:05:27 AM
It's a blow out! 3 wickets for johnson - no chance for the stars. unsure why hussey has batted so low all tournament
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 24, 2017, 09:06:48 AM
1/3 after 3 overs. This is exceptional bowling
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 24, 2017, 09:06:53 AM
The Stars are making Mitch Johnsons short and wide bowling look good.

All 3 wickets were due to poor shot selection and execution.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 25, 2017, 09:26:12 AM
Heat need Baz to bat the full 20 to get a good score. Massive shame about lynn getting injured
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 25, 2017, 09:29:44 AM
Another absolutely shocking drop, the fielding in this tournament has been atrocious
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 25, 2017, 09:44:42 AM
Fair play to Lyon, he's bowled well so far this tournament
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 25, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Has anyone had a worse summer than Maddinson?
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 25, 2017, 11:22:16 AM
Joe mennie had his skull fractured by a Micheal lumb drive in net practice!!


http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38743021 (http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38743021)

Hopefully joe has a speedy recovery and is back out there soon.



I except a wav of "big bats must be banned" by the unknowlegable ones.
let's hope no knee jerk reactions happen!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: smilley792 on January 25, 2017, 11:22:59 AM
Has anyone had a worse summer than Maddinson?

Me most years
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: edge on January 25, 2017, 11:35:48 AM
Joe mennie had his skull fractured by a Micheal lumb drive in net practice!!


[url]http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38743021[/url] ([url]http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38743021[/url])

Hopefully joe has a speedy recovery and is back out there soon.



I except a wav of "big bats must be banned" by the unknowlegable ones.
let's hope no knee jerk reactions happen!

Cricket's not safe!!! The rules should be changed, bowlers must wear helmets!!!!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 25, 2017, 11:39:53 AM
surely sixers can't throw it away here. only need 7 rpo
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 25, 2017, 11:44:55 AM
The panic is on! Haddin run out
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 25, 2017, 12:01:22 PM
Ah, bad umpiring
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 25, 2017, 12:03:16 PM
Ah, bad umpiring

very bad umpiring but what a poor shot! From an experienced cricketer
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 25, 2017, 12:04:25 PM
SUPER OVER
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 25, 2017, 12:06:14 PM
Wow! what a game! how have the sixers not won this. Great captaincy from McCullum to get back into it.

Surely Heat are favourites now
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Rob580 on January 25, 2017, 01:17:15 PM
Mega game, and excellent hitting from Henriques. But what a dreadful over from Cutting!

Used his bouncer up first ball, so the batsman could happily plonk on the front foot, and then served up 3 hittable length balls. Bottled it massively. 
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Alvaro on January 25, 2017, 01:38:38 PM
That game reeks of FIX

It's entertainment now, I suppose.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 28, 2017, 08:30:23 AM
Maddison fails again. Sixes 2 down early
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 28, 2017, 08:31:22 AM
And now 3
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 28, 2017, 08:54:29 AM
Haddin looking to end his career on a high. Good counterattack
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 28, 2017, 10:26:43 AM
Looks like this is a blow out. A few poor games towards the end which is a shame
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: rickjames on January 28, 2017, 10:40:42 AM
Aye, rubbish final
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Kulli on January 28, 2017, 10:42:24 AM
No surprise the side with the most Englishman is cruising it ;)
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: brokenbat on January 28, 2017, 06:49:03 PM
This has become my favorite tournament to watch. Somehow find it more enjoyable than watching the IPL. The coverage is fantastic and the quality of cricket has been outstanding!
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: billyb on January 28, 2017, 06:58:26 PM
My team wins again! Now if only my football team could learn to do the same...
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Calzehbhoy on January 28, 2017, 11:49:45 PM
Gutted it's finished, love watching the BBL over Christmas and New Years.

I think it's the commentary that makes it a better watch than the IPL/Blast though, standard isn't that much better but Channel 10 have nailed the commentary (a bit like Top Gear on BBC it's not so much the format but who's presenting it) which makes the tournament a great watch
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: adb club cricketer on January 28, 2017, 11:56:53 PM
Agree on the BBL commentary quality which makes it  for much better viewing than the IPL while competition levels may be similar..
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: jamielsn15 on January 29, 2017, 10:00:33 AM
For me it feels purer than the IPL. You always get the feeling theres that undercurrent of corruption in the IPL. Allegedly of course.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: csnew on January 29, 2017, 11:16:47 AM
Looks like they want to increase the number of games. Not a bad idea but hopefully doesn't kill the product.

Hopefully they stop 'having odi series' overlapping the latter half of the tournament - weakens a lot of sides
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: ScottParko on January 29, 2017, 11:43:33 AM
I love the relaxed nature of the commentary, almost like blokes down the pub having a laugh.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 29, 2017, 11:56:39 AM
Gutted it's finished, love watching the BBL over Christmas and New Years.

I think it's the commentary that makes it a better watch than the IPL/Blast though, standard isn't that much better but Channel 10 have nailed the commentary (a bit like Top Gear on BBC it's not so much the format but who's presenting it) which makes the tournament a great watch

Channel 9 have the rights next year, unsure whether it will be better or worse, I liked 10s coverage
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Biggie Smalls on January 30, 2017, 06:02:56 PM
Channel 9 have the rights next year, unsure whether it will be better or worse, I liked 10s coverage

Gutted to hear this . I can't imagine Tubby , Heals , Slats , Pup , Chappelli and co getting near the quality of banter as the ch10 lads ( could be worse though.....could include Ravi Shastri - oh , the horror ! ) . I wonder what Gilchrist and Ponting will do ( at least M.Waugh has a selectors gig still ). Perhaps this will set Punter free to pursue coaching seriously,  perhaps look towards the the Oz test teams batting coach role ?
I'll also miss Morne Morkel's missus Ros as co host , perhaps she will go back to channel nine....one can only hope . ;) :D
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: GoodLeave on January 30, 2017, 09:56:47 PM
As long as it's not Ramiz Raja.

Anybody but Ramiz Raja.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Nmcgee on January 31, 2017, 09:32:18 AM
Channel 9 have the rights next year, unsure whether it will be better or worse, I liked 10s coverage

This is not correct. Negotiations start in the coming months for the rights starting from 2018.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: Biggie Smalls on January 31, 2017, 12:51:01 PM
This is not correct. Negotiations start in the coming months for the rights starting from 2018.


Oh , phew ! Go ten.
Title: Re: BBL 2017
Post by: adb club cricketer on February 02, 2017, 09:01:12 PM
As long as it's not Ramiz Raja.

Anybody but Ramiz Raja.

Lol.  Not sure what Waqar was doing in commentary box either