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[csnew]

Don't think the home crowd will be booing carberry today like the previous games.
Some really good hitting from the England boys these last few days, yet none of them are in the World Cup squad

[Come in 5 and left a bit]

I always thought he was one of Ayrtek and Adidas' main players. Surprised he's using a Masuri

[cricketbadger]

Carbs getting stuck into Flintoff, 50 off 24 and he's still going

Not a t20 batsmen ey, go take a lap mate, he's made you look foolish

Carberry is a funny one, I never agreed with his selection as a test match opener, or even a test match player, he always stood out and performe well in the limited overs and notably t20, so if he was ever gonna be selected for England, I always felt it would have been in the shorter form of the game.

[AndrewS]

I think (could be wrong) the commentators just said he took a ball to the grill before the game. Might be the reason.

[Stuey]

I'd have thought he would have more than one Ayrtek lid with him.

[AndrewS]

Confirmed in the interview it was damaged

[Kieron_BT]

I've never wanted somebody to succeed as much as Freddie Flintoff, especially in his come back but can anyone else see him having many more games or getting another contract?

He's must be going at 15's with the ball and averaging single figures.

Think he's got a gig for life as a commentator though. Hope he turns it around for the rest of the tournament as he bring something to any game he plays in!

[cricketbadger]

No chance, won't play the next game either IMO, just a high profile signing to raise interest, and an old lancs players is the coach, may have something to do with it?

His commentary is good though, but his commentary whilst batting and running the other night was class, was pissin myself laughing, funny stuff

[Come in 5 and left a bit]

Masuri were quick to retweet this picture...

[Ayrtek Cricket]

just spoken to him and he said having been hit in the nets pre-game the grille and shell sustained some damage meaning it couldnt be worn, thankfully it did its job and he avoided any injury in order to play in the game and smash it to all parts.

New lid in underway and will be en route to Oz ASAP

[Neon Cricket]

Masuri were quick to retweet this picture...

Really can't stand Masuri's PR team at times, they jump at every chance of putting down other companies (Ayrtek 99% of the time too) but when something happens to them they suddenly go all silent - anyone remember seeing any apology from them regarding Keiswetter and the fact he's now out for potentially the whole of 2015 too?

Prime example here: https://twitter.com/masuriofficial/status/498943056968941569 - no apology, just an excuse!

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Kind of flattering that they view us as their main competition if they jump on stuff like they do, seeing as they have been around for 30+ years and have numerous employees to take care of the various aspects of the company they are what we probably aspire to be if we continue to grow as a brand within cricket.

We are the new boys to the party and have 1 employee so sometimes things take a bit longer to get done

[Neon Cricket]

Too true mate - must be good to know you've ruffled their feathers, like you say they clearly see you as a threat (hopefully you'll show them who's best )

[Come in 5 and left a bit]

I've just read the Keiswetter tweet and that's shocking from any company. It's annoyed me. I like my Masuri lid but now I might stick it to the man and buy an Ayrtek!

Tom, keep ruffling those feathers industry needs innovators and competition.

[TBONTB]

In light of recent events you would think they would have a little more class. Say something like, Carbs was hit on the head wearing a competitors helmet. Fortunately he was okay, he is using one of our helmets because you should not wear a broken helmet. Instead they have jumped on it as a marketing tool! You would get more PR from that than just tweeting a picture! Ayrtek I'll be your de factor pr manager if you want?