Official Cricket Thread Part 99.94 - Page 6

cobl04 · 03-01-2014, 03:13 AM

Hopefully Steyn knocks him out.

Axver · 03-01-2014, 04:38 AM

King pair! King pair!

Axver · 03-01-2014, 05:06 AM

Australia's made it to 100 for the loss of only one wicket. Not a bad start in their attempt to banish bad memories of Newlands.

dan_smee · 03-01-2014, 06:45 AM

Been a great start from Australia. I agree that Marsh should have been dropped instead of Doolan - he still has potential (although I think Hughes should be in there, and Doolan should be told to score a bucketload of first-class runs to push Silk and Lynn for Rogers spot when he retires or is pushed).

Watson had to come back. As much as I hate the bloke, and think he is a disgrace to the baggy green in both action and performance, we need another seamer as Siddle and Harris have been impotent for a while. Johnson's heroics have completely papered over the deficiencies of the other seamers. Siddle had to go, bowling high 120s without moving the ball doesn't cut it against the world's best. Pattinson isn't the answer, he did nothing to get himself on the plane. Bird would have been a good option, especially if swing is expected to play a part again.

Axver · 03-01-2014, 03:30 PM

Never mind Australia, how about this! Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Asia Cup, Fatullah Report : Afghanistan pull off landmark upset | Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo

Vlad n U 2 · 03-01-2014, 06:11 PM

That's brilliant, probably one of the most exciting recent developments in cricket.

Axver · 03-01-2014, 07:14 PM

Really hope Afghanistan pull an Ireland and tear it up at next year's World Cup. Though I hope that if they claim a big scalp, it's not New Zealand.

cobl04 · 03-01-2014, 07:18 PM

Awesome.

dan_smee · 03-01-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axver

Though I hope that if they claim a big scalp, it's not New Zealand.

That's an oxymoron Ax

Axver · 03-01-2014, 11:39 PM

My avatar begs to differ.

dan_smee · 03-02-2014, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axver

My avatar begs to differ.

I know :P they have been improving incredibly over the last few years. They are a world class seamer ad spinner short of a top 4 side.

Clarke's hundred is the stuff champions are made of. Insane.

Axver · 03-02-2014, 05:30 AM

I'd say we're fine for pace, but spin in the wake of Daniel Vettori becoming a geezer is a problem. A good opener would help. Care to loan us one?

Big, big knock by Clarke, agreed. Hope Twatto gets knocked over in a hurry.

Axver · 03-02-2014, 04:07 PM

Oh what a relief! I had an awful dream that Watson scored 200. I'm glad that didn't happen. Clarke's really put Australia in an impressive position though.

Meanwhile, this sounds like quite an ODI: India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur Report : Shahid Afridi sixes seal final-over victory | Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo

(I love the descriptions of Afridi too. "Blends genius so liberally with lunacy"; "Afridi's comically mercurial hands".)

Axver · 03-03-2014, 05:47 AM

Well, safe to say Clarke's not playing for a draw, and the declaration appears to be paying off so far. Gutted Amla just got dismissed.

dan_smee · 03-03-2014, 05:57 AM

4 fa is a huge effort for the first session - Aus were 3 down overnight after day 1. This day 3 pitch doesn't look too bad either. Clarke needs ot be brave and enforce the follow-on if he gets a chance - risk batting last for glory.

cobl04 · 03-03-2014, 06:12 AM

Again, distraught I'm missing it. Supposedly Ryano delivered a couple of overs for the ages. Read on twitter Faf nicked one and we didn't review. He's having knee surgery after this Test.

Meanwhile Boof Lehmann put it bluntly - "Sids has to bowl faster"

Vlad n U 2 · 03-03-2014, 06:55 AM

South Africa can't even play two good tests in a row. Jesus Christ.

Axver · 03-03-2014, 03:35 PM

Really surprised Clarke didn't enforce the follow-on.

South Africa's fucked though.

intedomine · 03-03-2014, 04:47 PM

Smith retired?

Axver · 03-03-2014, 08:06 PM

Holy shit he has: Graeme Smith to retire from South Africa team after Australia Test | Sport | The Guardian

Saw some stats on Cricinfo earlier that he's one of the most successful opener-captains ever.

03-01-2014, 03:13 AM	#101
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 04:15 PM	Hopefully Steyn knocks him out. __________________

03-01-2014, 04:38 AM	#102
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	King pair! King pair! __________________ __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-01-2014, 05:06 AM	#103
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Australia's made it to 100 for the loss of only one wicket. Not a bad start in their attempt to banish bad memories of Newlands. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-01-2014, 03:30 PM	#105
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Never mind Australia, how about this! Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Asia Cup, Fatullah Report : Afghanistan pull off landmark upset \| Cricket News \| ESPN Cricinfo __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-01-2014, 07:14 PM	#107
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Really hope Afghanistan pull an Ireland and tear it up at next year's World Cup. Though I hope that if they claim a big scalp, it's not New Zealand. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-01-2014, 06:45 AM	#104
dan_smee ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 14,192 Local Time: 04:15 PM	Been a great start from Australia. I agree that Marsh should have been dropped instead of Doolan - he still has potential (although I think Hughes should be in there, and Doolan should be told to score a bucketload of first-class runs to push Silk and Lynn for Rogers spot when he retires or is pushed). Watson had to come back. As much as I hate the bloke, and think he is a disgrace to the baggy green in both action and performance, we need another seamer as Siddle and Harris have been impotent for a while. Johnson's heroics have completely papered over the deficiencies of the other seamers. Siddle had to go, bowling high 120s without moving the ball doesn't cut it against the world's best. Pattinson isn't the answer, he did nothing to get himself on the plane. Bird would have been a good option, especially if swing is expected to play a part again.

03-01-2014, 06:11 PM	#106
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 03:45 PM	That's brilliant, probably one of the most exciting recent developments in cricket.

03-01-2014, 07:18 PM	#108
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 04:15 PM	Awesome.

03-01-2014, 11:39 PM	#110
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	My avatar begs to differ. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-02-2014, 05:30 AM	#112
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	I'd say we're fine for pace, but spin in the wake of Daniel Vettori becoming a geezer is a problem. A good opener would help. Care to loan us one? Big, big knock by Clarke, agreed. Hope Twatto gets knocked over in a hurry. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-02-2014, 04:07 PM	#113
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Oh what a relief! I had an awful dream that Watson scored 200. I'm glad that didn't happen. Clarke's really put Australia in an impressive position though. Meanwhile, this sounds like quite an ODI: India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur Report : Shahid Afridi sixes seal final-over victory \| Cricket News \| ESPN Cricinfo (I love the descriptions of Afridi too. "Blends genius so liberally with lunacy"; "Afridi's comically mercurial hands".) __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-03-2014, 05:47 AM	#114
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Well, safe to say Clarke's not playing for a draw, and the declaration appears to be paying off so far. Gutted Amla just got dismissed. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-03-2014, 05:57 AM	#115
dan_smee ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 14,192 Local Time: 04:15 PM	4 fa is a huge effort for the first session - Aus were 3 down overnight after day 1. This day 3 pitch doesn't look too bad either. Clarke needs ot be brave and enforce the follow-on if he gets a chance - risk batting last for glory.

03-03-2014, 06:12 AM	#116
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 04:15 PM	Again, distraught I'm missing it. Supposedly Ryano delivered a couple of overs for the ages. Read on twitter Faf nicked one and we didn't review. He's having knee surgery after this Test. Meanwhile Boof Lehmann put it bluntly - "Sids has to bowl faster"

03-03-2014, 06:55 AM	#117
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 03:45 PM	South Africa can't even play two good tests in a row. Jesus Christ.

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03-03-2014, 03:35 PM	#118
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Really surprised Clarke didn't enforce the follow-on. South Africa's fucked though. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

03-03-2014, 04:47 PM	#119
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,108 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Smith retired?

03-03-2014, 08:06 PM	#120
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Holy shit he has: Graeme Smith to retire from South Africa team after Australia Test \| Sport \| The Guardian Saw some stats on Cricinfo earlier that he's one of the most successful opener-captains ever. __________________ __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog