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[uknsaunders]

I've watched the IPL for a few years now and in the most part the 4 overseas make a huge difference to the team. They normally provide 2/5ths or more of the bowling, quite often the new ball bowlers. They are normally the best fielders and catchers in the team. Both these areas Indian aren't blessed and you can't rely on your batting to bail you out time after time. In that way the IPL doesn't help, watch how many overseas play in the champions league for IPL teams if you need further evidence of the reliance they have for key roles.

England are a young team and without KP this was a WC too early. I reckon we were 3/5 years younger than nearly every team in the comp and it showed.

[Tail Ender]

No Its Australia's fault SA went out.

Because we spanked you? 

[FvanN]

Because we spanked you? 

Yip.. you did.. hope we can make up for it in a month or so...

[Tail Ender]

Yip.. you did.. hope we can make up for it in a month or so...

Looking forward to it. Will be a great measuring stick to see where we're really at.

[Cover_Drive]

Really? Indian fans were going mental on Facebook and Twitter blaming Australia for losing to Pakistan. That's right - it's Australia's fault India went out. 

Was watching Indian news channels covering cricket and all were pointing fingers at Dhoni, his captaincy etc

[PedalsMcgrew]

Anyone watching England's women trouncing all before them? 

We are an AWESOME women's cricket team!  Colvin bowling great, Shrubsole looking quite pacy, Brunt too.....I like watching womens cricket....it's more like the level I play at these days!

they have interesting kit as well....Chase, MG2, Newbery etc....nice to see for a kit nerd!

[The_Bird]

Looking forward to seeing Sarah Taylor bat later on!!

[PedalsMcgrew]

Looking forward to seeing Sarah Taylor bat later on!!

I could watch her all day! Awesome player as well.....

[The_Bird]

Good wheels from Browne!!

[PedalsMcgrew]

At the risk of speaking too soon England look to have this nicely wrapped up. Sarah Taylor looks a class apart from everyone else. She really is a top player.....

[petehosk]

And nice to see some Chase kit and bat in view from Brindle! All good exposure! 

[PedalsMcgrew]

Good win for England....! Well done girls...

Was just thinking how good the Chase gear looked on TV  Very classy...

[petehosk]

Taylor looks an awesome keeper!!! Just watched some of her takes and movement! 
She bats brilliantly too!! The Gilchrist of womens' cricket?

[roco]

Wallllllllloooooppppppp

Great thinking George bailey bowling Doherty last over against gayle and pollard

[ppccopener]

carnage!!!