2019 Cricket

[Mudball]

Some more Indian fans ...



In the cold light of day this is still an impossible match.. what a great exhibition of cricket and rubs the nose for those who say it is boring.

There is a piece on cricinfo that says Dharmasena should have given 5 instead of 6 for the overthrow.. while Dharmasena has a howler of a comp, the interpretation of the said rule is open that you could read it either way.

Let’s have a rematch (not for the trophy but because I pay for it)

 

[Hacker Khan]

From listening to the Kiwis reaction, including their PMs husband on the radio this morning, they are a class act.

 

[Don Barzini]

Wow what an end. Was watching it with the wife and kids and we were all screaming at the end! Sore throat this morning!

Do feel for the Kiwis though. Not a nice way to lose but they took it very well. Class team, class fans.

 

[Dan2501]

So after the drama of yesterday, we now look to The Ashes starting in a couple of weeks. Who are you picking for the First Test? I'm going:

Jason Roy
Rory Burns
Joe Root *
Dawid Malan
Jonny Bairstow +
Jos Buttler
Ben Stokes
Moeen Ali
Mark Wood
Jofra Archer
Jimmy Anderson

Feel a little harsh dropping Broad, but we have to throw Archer in. He had an exceptional WC and averages 23 with the ball in FC cricket, a no-brainer that he's in the side. The decision is between Wood and Broad for me, we either go for the control of Broad or the game-changing pace but potential inconsistency of Wood, tough choice. The batting still looks a bit of a mess, I'm happy for Roy to be given a go, last two years he's averaging over 50 in FC cricket and has been brilliant in the ODi side, and then I'm bringing Malan back in place of Denly, has a better Test record and is averaging 60+ this season. I'm also throwing Buttler back in, proved yesterday he can grind out an innings and he's too good not to make it as a Test batsman I think.

 

[Grizzly]

From listening to the Kiwis reaction, including their PMs husband on the radio this morning, they are a class act.

So true - they could easily have cried foul (they'd have been technically wrong but morally right) but instead just got on with the game and gave it their best shot. Even before then, they showed class that the Aussies and Indians could only dream of - Martin Guptill calling the catch as six before anyone had time to blink, for example.

 

[Grizzly]

So after the drama of yesterday, we now look to The Ashes starting in a couple of weeks. Who are you picking for the First Test? I'm going:

Jason Roy
Rory Burns
Joe Root *
Dawid Malan
Jonny Bairstow +
Jos Buttler
Ben Stokes
Moeen Ali
Mark Wood
Jofra Archer
Jimmy Anderson

Feel a little harsh dropping Broad, but we have to throw Archer in. He had an exceptional WC and averages 23 with the ball in FC cricket, a no-brainer that he's in the side. The decision is between Wood and Broad for me, we either go for the control of Broad or the game-changing pace but potential inconsistency of Wood, tough choice. The batting still looks a bit of a mess, I'm happy for Roy to be given a go, last two years he's averaging over 50 in FC cricket and has been brilliant in the ODi side, and then I'm bringing Malan back in place of Denly, has a better Test record and is averaging 60+ this season. I'm also throwing Buttler back in, proved yesterday he can grind out an innings and he's too good not to make it as a Test batsman I think.

Its an interesting discussion, that's for sure. In personnel terms, you might not be too far away there - my suspicion is that Ali might possibly lose out to Leach if Wood plays, as they will need to have someone who can block up an end for long periods of time.

 

[Slime]

Mrs Slime is a kiwi ................................. happy days!

 

[Dan2501]

Its an interesting discussion, that's for sure. In personnel terms, you might not be too far away there - my suspicion is that Ali might possibly lose out to Leach if Wood plays, as they will need to have someone who can block up an end for long periods of time.

Hmm, yeah possibly, Leach is for sure the better bowling option. Think they'll go Ali though purely because we probably need the extra batting.

The Kiwi's were pure class. Kane's reaction to getting POTT was hilarious, so gracious. Big fan of a few guys in their team - Lockie Ferguson is a real character and a properly good cricketer, Boult is fantastic, Neesham is an absolute legend and proved a lot of doubters wrong in this WC and Kane is the man.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

First test squad for me should be

Burns
?
Roy
Root
Bairstow
Stokes
Buttler
Woakes
Anderson
Archer
Leach

Broad
Ali

Ali has been poor for a while and it would be a shame to have him in at the sake of Leach because of his batting


Not sure about the other Opener - Hamed started well, cant remember if Sibley or Northeast can open

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'd go
Burns
Roy
?
Root
Buttler
Stokes
Bairstow
Ali
Broad
Archer
Anderson

Not sure who should come in at 3.

 

[Big_G]

Any reason why The Queen wasn't there to present the trophy as in 1966

I thought it was a bit of a snub with only Prince Andrew in attendance

All of the younger "A list" royals were at Wimbledon watching 2 overseas players, rather than cheering on their national team!!!

 

[ColchesterFC]

From listening to the Kiwis reaction, including their PMs husband on the radio this morning, they are a class act.

Love this from Jimmy Neesham on Twitter........

 

[3offTheTee]

OK for you Maths guys and Fundy.

What are the odds of 9,10 and 11 batsmen scoring 0 runs between them and receiving 1 ball between them?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Any reason why The Queen wasn't there to present the trophy as in 1966

I thought it was a bit of a snub with only Prince Andrew in attendance

All of the younger "A list" royals were at Wimbledon watching 2 overseas players, rather than cheering on their national team!!!

She has no interest in cricket, she is an old lady. Having to sit through such a long day when not interested would be harsh. The Royals don't like cricket, they do like tennis. No big deal to me but then I'm not a Royalist anyway.

It's only one day cricket, it's not proper cricket

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Some more Indian fans ...

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In the cold light of day this is still an impossible match.. what a great exhibition of cricket and rubs the nose for those who say it is boring.

There is a piece on cricinfo that says Dharmasena should have given 5 instead of 6 for the overthrow.. while Dharmasena has a howler of a comp, the interpretation of the said rule is open that you could read it either way.

Let’s have a rematch (not for the trophy but because I pay for it)

Appears it’s all come from that “Aussie” umpire Tauffel who says because they didn’t cross when the ball was thrown it should only be one run - seems the Aussies have slowed it right down to try and work out the time the ball left hand and to when they crossed. Good old Aussies eh

Both Sky and Talksport are trying to find any negative possible from yesterday

 

[Piece]

I've played with several Kiwis and they are classy. Still mates to this day.

 

[fundy]

OK for you Maths guys and Fundy.

What are the odds of 9,10 and 11 batsmen scoring 0 runs between them and receiving 1 ball between them?

My maths is pretty good, thats is wayyyyy beyond my level!

 

[Mudball]

Appears it’s all come from that “Aussie” umpire Tauffel who says because they didn’t cross when the ball was thrown it should only be one run - seems the Aussies have slowed it right down to try and work out the time the ball left hand and to when they crossed. Good old Aussies eh

Both Sky and Talksport are trying to find any negative possible from yesterday

Today it makes it to the Telegraph..
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket...mpire-error-handed-england-cricket-world-cup/

Though a slighly better news in Torygraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket...nstrate-glorious-defeat-world-cup-slips-grasp/

 

[fundy]

1st test at Edgbaston, for me I expect the side will be:

Roy
Burns
AN Other (probably Denly or Sibley, maybe Malan or Ballance)
Root
Stokes
Buttler
Bairstow
Ali
Woakes
Archer
Anderson

Broad, Wood, Curran, Leach all missing out

Personally would find a spot for Foakes, interesting to see hes batting 3 for the Lions today so maybe still an option with him keeping and Bairstow going back up to 3 and wouldnt be picking Ali either.

Strange to see us look to have plenty of bowling options and be desperately short of batting alternatives! Would love to see Roy do well but yesterday showed us what to expect if the ball swings about early on. Far too many of our side need to bat between 4 and 8!

 

[Kellfire]

Appears it’s all come from that “Aussie” umpire Tauffel who says because they didn’t cross when the ball was thrown it should only be one run - seems the Aussies have slowed it right down to try and work out the time the ball left hand and to when they crossed. Good old Aussies eh

Both Sky and Talksport are trying to find any negative possible from yesterday

Yea so by the laws of the game, it wasn’t a six. It was a five. So really we’ll never know what would have happened but we can make a guess based on the fact it would have left Rashid on strike.

A shame that England fans must always know they drew due to an umpire error. Fairly tarnishes the win. Oh well there’s always next time.