Cricket World Cup

[SaintHacker]

Can't see a thread so here goes.
Anyone watching tonight? Predictions? Other than Mitchell Johnson tearing our batsmen a new one...

 

[fundy]

Hard to see past wins for the two home sides.

Kiwis started like a train, all looks a bit cold for the Sri Lankans. Only gonna get worse if they dont get BMac out soon thats for sure

 

[fundy]

as i was saying........

 

[Beezerk]

I see the England bowlers have turned into mindless fools again, when did bowling a good yorker go out of fashion?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Our batsmen just don't seem to be aggressive enough compared to the opposition.

3 dropped catches doesn't help especially when one goes onto to score 135.

 

[Piece]

Eng v Aus is going to the form book...unfortunately

 

[Blue in Munich]

Our batsmen just don't seem to be aggressive enough compared to the opposition.

3 dropped catches doesn't help especially when one goes onto to score 135.

And especially when the one that made 135 was dropped when on a duck…….

 

[Tongo]

I see the England bowlers have turned into mindless fools again, when did bowling a good yorker go out of fashion?

England's bowling is farcical these days. They get one tactic in their brains (in this case the slower ball bouncer) and then use it ad nauseum, eventually providing cannon fodder for the batsmen. Bowling at the death is not easy and very much slanted toward the batsmen but England show no thought or imagination.

 

[Tongo]

Our batsmen just don't seem to be aggressive enough compared to the opposition.

3 dropped catches doesn't help especially when one goes onto to score 135.

The fact that England's starting XI does not include any of Jason Roy, James Vince, Ben Stokes or Alex Hales says everything. Once again England have gone for the safe option rather than an option that brings risks but may also bring a spectacular performance.

 

[Tongo]

Having said all that, fair play to James Taylor who looks a good batsman and is making KP look a clown regarding his comments about Taylor being too small.

Finn did well to keep going as well even if he was expensive. At least he takes wickets.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Predictable and when will England learn not to concede so many runs at the death. They had a chance to keep it at a respectable 280-300 and lost the plot. Not sure where Morgan goes from here given the run of noughts. Makes the next one an even bigger game

 

[JCW]

Watching now , Ireland vs West Indies and WI are in trouble at 99-5 , not stay up all night as i kinda fall asleep , no work for next 3 weeks so may do the odd nite , Aus is team to beat , England could win it you know as last time it was played in Australia a team that were almost out then went on to win beating England in the Final

 

[3offTheTee]

Good Morning.

Just got back from Nelson NZ where Ireland beat W.Indies with ease.

Great result great support great day.
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[Tongo]

Predictable and when will England learn not to concede so many runs at the death. They had a chance to keep it at a respectable 280-300 and lost the plot. Not sure where Morgan goes from here given the run of noughts. Makes the next one an even bigger game

In about 5 years time when the one day game will have moved on again!

 

[Tongo]

Good Morning.

Just got back from Nelson NZ where Ireland beat W.Indies with ease.

Great result great support great day.
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BTW s

You gotta hand it to the Irish, they keep on coming up with these cracking performances on the big stage even if they look fairly ordinary in between!

 

[Piece]

Well played Ireland. Dangerous team for those that aren't good; e.g. Windies, England...

 

[vkurup]

Moved my monthly s/f from Sunday to Saturday (and played my PB)...

On Sunday watched India whip the idiots from across the border... apparently one of the most watched game across the planet. Besides an awesome game, I was also chatting with my friends on group Whatzapp - folks from California, Chicago, UK, India, Jakarta, Melbourne and those inside the stadium... plus viewing all the twitter updates.. very 'immersive' experience.. Sunday well spent. Dont have the heart to watch India lose to SA next week.

As far as Eng goes.. not holding my breath yet. Finn was lucky with the last 3 balls of the match otherwise he had a piss poor day...

 

[Tongo]

Well played Ireland. Dangerous team for those that aren't good; e.g. Windies, England...

Also worth remembering that this is an Ireland team shorn of Eoin Morgan (admittedly not missing much at the moment!) and Boyd Rankin whilst Tim Murtagh, one of the more effective bowlers in the last couple of years, is injured. For an associate nation to turn over a test nation with such limited resources is mighty impressive. Admittedly, the Windies are a sitting duck at the moment but Ireland still had to chase down over 300. Its not like the Windies rolled over for less than 150.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Great performance by Ireland. Reasonable target set by the West Indies but chased down brilliantly. England should look at the innings and learn from it

 

[Farneyman]

Just ordered this.

http://www.oneills.com/ireland-cricket-world-cup-jersey-2015-adults.html

Hope it turns up before the big UAE clash in 8 days :whoo: