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[roco]

I think as its on sky and the people around he cranked it up

[InternalTraining]

I saw the highlights and couldn't believe the poor bowling. Only bowler that challenged batsmen was Shoaib Akhtar, rest were throwing loseners. Sehwag got a lot of freebies from Walsh and Warne.

If the goal is to "globalize" cricket, then Cricket world needs to do a lot better than this. This looked like an attempt to Americanize cricket. Rather than this sham exhibition, why not have two proper teams hold a proper series in the Americas.

Let's bring two fierce rivals to play a real match instead of Cricket All Star (Commentators and their hangers-on Friends) Series. England v/s Australia? India v/s Pakistan? 

[brokenbat]

I think this is a good first step. Though I don't think non-expats attended the game...but still if the tv ratings are good enough it's a good sign.

I attended the gala they had prior to the game - was fun interacting with so many stars at the same time...a few had clearly been "exploring" nyc the night before

[brokenbat]

Also amazed at how quick shoaib still is

[csnew]

If the concept was to expand the game, why take a bunch of retired unfit cricketers over there. Half the stadium was empty - should have invited local schools etc.

Just another money making gesture from warne and tendulkar

[Cover_Drive]

Poor show for me. Struggling to get away with the shape of the ground and it looks very pedestrian which is understandable. More modern legends needed I think. Surprised Afridi and Gilchrist aren't there amongst others, this would suit them.

Shahid Afridi is not retired yet, however, not seeing Adam Gilchrist really surprised me, he might be committed elsewhere or would have declined it. Hard to believe that Shane Warne wouldn't have approached him.

[kdale6]

Shahid Afridi is not retired yet, however, not seeing Adam Gilchrist really surprised me, he might be committed elsewhere or would have declined it. Hard to believe that Shane Warne wouldn't have approached him.

I was under the impression that him and Warne really don't get on?

[Phoenix]

The 2nd game is currently being broadcast on GEM in Aus 

[cesare_in]

Akram still very good, making the ball move!
Looks like Lara getting back to his best, he just whacked one from Warne to the boundary

[brokenbat]

Saqi still got it!

[csnew]

Vaughan didn't look in too bad form, smashing Shoaib for 6 over cover.

[Buzz]

Sanga seems to like Matthew Hayden's bat...

Vaughan looked in decent knick - but then he always looked good, even when in horrible form - a little like Iron Bell

[liscon12]

Just seen some of the replay, that ground is tiny, no wonder they got 262! Vaughan hit a sweet six down over long off with his new Mana, I wonder if the bat helped?

[csnew]

Sangakarra borrowing warne's massive bat. Looked like one of warners!
A few newbery bats on show in the dugout

[rickjames]

Just watching highlights now, Sanga using Gray Nics looked weird. Plenty of Slaz on show...