Stereogatari
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Oh damn. Underdogs it is!I think that would be afghanistan now.
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 |OT| The World comes Down Under
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If anyone's interested, you can buy the Star Sports web package for around 2-3 bucks for the whole tournament. Then get an VPN (for India) for another 4-5 bucks and you're set.
An evenly fought contest + most electric buzz = hottest match of the tournament. Whoever wins will have won a greater achievement than actually winning the cup
It will be one of the most entertaining for sure..if not for the match itself it will be fun to watch my Indian and Pakistani friends go at it lol
Oh, the dark horses, I'll be happy if one of them makes it to the finals this time. In South Africa's case it's more of a mental hindrance than anything.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
The Afghanistan vs India match should be fun. Really want to see how the Afghanistan pacers stack up.
Scully Scully Scoo
Member
In no tournament should south africa be considered one of favs, they are complete chokers and no way in hell are they winning this.
Honestly its very hard to get excited about one day, t20 is just so much more superior in entertainment but I will check a few games out for an hour or two
Honestly its very hard to get excited about one day, t20 is just so much more superior in entertainment but I will check a few games out for an hour or two
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Jeez hamid hassan is quality. Would make it into a lot of test playing teams.
crazy monkey
Banned
SA got this. sorry haters.
ODI has become third-tier cricket entertainment in my house, though that isn't saying much. I watched about 45 minutes of the BBL during its run, and watched not much more than that of the ODI tri series. I guess India being a woeful team is partly to blame for that, but also, there is no getting away from just how boring the middle stages of the 50-over game can be on TV.
All that said, of course I'll tune into this. Any cricket in March is good cricket in my books. My local competition will have ground to an end by then and I'll only have indoor cricket to keep my going.
I hope NZ have a good tournament, I've always had a soft spot for the Kiwis. I see Clarkey has been named captain for our hit out against the UAE, so that's something. This tournament ought to make or break a few of the pretenders in the short form Australian squads (Maxwell in particular), but I wish them all well.
As long as a Pietersen-less England go shit I'll be happy. Can't hate on SA, Amla is too godlike to not want to watch. Which is to say nothing of the sublime De Villiers.
All that said, of course I'll tune into this. Any cricket in March is good cricket in my books. My local competition will have ground to an end by then and I'll only have indoor cricket to keep my going.
I hope NZ have a good tournament, I've always had a soft spot for the Kiwis. I see Clarkey has been named captain for our hit out against the UAE, so that's something. This tournament ought to make or break a few of the pretenders in the short form Australian squads (Maxwell in particular), but I wish them all well.
As long as a Pietersen-less England go shit I'll be happy. Can't hate on SA, Amla is too godlike to not want to watch. Which is to say nothing of the sublime De Villiers.
Are you in Canada?Jaysus
I get ONE free match, India vs Pakistan on Saturday. yeesh.
Try starsports.com (you'll need an Indian VPN) and you can watch the whole tournament for around 10 bucks including the cost of VPN. If you have a roku, try enteroku.
hmmm I'll look into it
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
First amazing fielding gif of the tournament.
May there be many more.
May there be many more.
DarkLordMalik
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Amazing!! Also hilariousFirst amazing fielding gif of the tournament.
May there be many more.
Phat Michael
Banned
For those not keeping up.
Aus vs UAE warmup @ MCG
Aus 8/304 from 50. (that's with Warner not playing)
UAE need 305 to win. I dont think they will get 200 TBH.
Aus vs UAE warmup @ MCG
Aus 8/304 from 50. (that's with Warner not playing)
UAE need 305 to win. I dont think they will get 200 TBH.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Might have to go for the UAE so I can yell ouy "AZIZ, WICKETS!!"
Phat Michael
Banned
I would like you to do that at any match if you can! im sure he would love it!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Good to see pup pulling up well.
Phat Michael
Banned
UAE all out for 116...
Aus win by 188 Runs....
Aus win by 188 Runs....
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Man, it's almost a shame to keep on seeing misbah batting on as the rest of the pakistan lineup crumbled around him.
Phat Michael
Banned
does anyone else here play cricket? we should post pics of our kits and gear haha. Wish there was more cricketers posting on here.
Phat Michael
Banned
ok this pak vs England game is pretty damn exciting!
England 8/250 and Pakistan 4/191 off 41 overs. They should be able to do it from here.
England 8/250 and Pakistan 4/191 off 41 overs. They should be able to do it from here.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Used to play. Thinking about getting back next season.
DarkLordMalik
Member
Man I had zero faith in my team but seems like they are winning against England. Shocking!
chicko1983
Member
it is off topic for the World Cup thread but here is my bat:
Its pretty good, very nice pick up and a big middle.
However, its the second one I have had this season, the first one broke after about 6 games. This bat feels a lot nicer back lift and sweeter off the middle, so hopefully the previous one was just a bad piece of wood.
I used to be a Kookaburra man, this is the first non Kookaburra bat I have had. But I have to say, it is a very, very good bat.
chicko1983
Member
My XI for Aus v Eng
Warner, Finch, Watson, Smith, Clarke, Maxwell, M.Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Starc, Hazlewood
Warner, Finch, Watson, Smith, Clarke, Maxwell, M.Marsh, Haddin, Johnson, Starc, Hazlewood
bobnowhere
Member
Played grade up until 2 years ago, my shoulders are gone. Had surgery on my bowling shoulder, but it's probably time to admit defeat. Or possible take up batting instead of lower order slogging!
Phat Michael
Banned
Nice GM!
Here is my stuff from when it was all new:
Kookaburra Left handed Pads, thigh pad. Segmented LH gloves. GM kevlar helmet, GM Icon F2
Here is my stuff from when it was all new:
Kookaburra Left handed Pads, thigh pad. Segmented LH gloves. GM kevlar helmet, GM Icon F2
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Misbah is so awesome I can't really find the words to describe it. The bullshit he has to put up with constantly would have crushed anybody else by now.
Stopped playing years ago due to a combination of being crap, focussing on other sports, being crap, injuries and also being crap.
Now that my body has fallen apart to the extent that playing other sports is probably beyond me I may have to return to cricket as a wily old spinner.
Phat Michael
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man i hear you. i picked up the bat for the first time in 10 years about 6 months ago. Your body falls apart bowling now! you revert to spin after about 3 hours!
Also, every time the ball hits you - it fucking hurts so bad!
Also, everyone is just so damn fast!
im heading off to play tonight in 1 hour - wish me luck!
Also, every time the ball hits you - it fucking hurts so bad!
Also, everyone is just so damn fast!
im heading off to play tonight in 1 hour - wish me luck!
mentallyinept
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Has anyone paid for the ESPN package and can tell me what the quality is like?
Link for those interested: http://espn.go.com/espncricket2015
I enjoy watching International Cricket, but I don't want to pay for shitty service.
Link for those interested: http://espn.go.com/espncricket2015
I enjoy watching International Cricket, but I don't want to pay for shitty service.
SniperHunter
Banned
New Zealand beat South Africa! Man NZ has turned around big time. What a team! Also, Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka! They also played well against NZ before the rain hit
chicko1983
Member
Phat Michael said:
Nice gear. I am now a big fan of GM bats. Ive owned 6 Kookaburras in my life but the best sounding and feeling bat I have had is this GM. How is yours?
As for getting back into cricket, it was about 3.5 years ago I got back into cricket after a 10 year break.
At junior level and up to First XI at school, when I last played, I was the opening bowler that I became through default.
In primary school I was the best player in the team, won the best player awards in yr 5, 6, and 7. As I moved into high school I was still the best bowler but other new kids thought they were batsmen (because they couldn't bowl). One of their dads became coach and as such I became the opening bowler who batted at 6 or 7. By the time First XI came around, I was pushed down to 9 but I always maintained I was a better batsman than half the team.
As usual in cricket, politics won out and I was the opening bowler and lower order batsman. So I went and played district cricket and same thing happened. A few people saw me bowl and knew me as a bowler in school cricket so I stayed as a bowler at district cricket.
I ended up getting sick of that and quitting for 10 years.
Then my mate started a cricket club about 8 years ago and bugged me for years to go and play with him. They started their b-grade team four years ago and I decided to go and play on the provision that I didn't have to bowl quick (moreso because I am too fat and unfit to these days).
So now I am early 30s, opening the bat and bowling leg spin and finally loving my cricket like I did in the backyard. Its low grade turf cricket, one-dayers so I get a bowl and bat and pretty much take the reins of captain when we are in the field.
For the last two years, I am averaging about 35 with the bat and low 20s with the ball, and funnily feel like I am improving.
Im turning into one of those Wiley old cricketers who all the young players get annoyed at playing against.
To anyone who is thinking about going back to play cricket after a long break, I can say that it can be done, is very fun and is very rewarding.
I've made that same comment before in the cricket OT! I play both indoor and outdoor cricket, and occasionally umpire. I'll post pics of my gear later.
LiquidSolid
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First amazing fielding gif of the tournament.
May there be many more.
Great catch but wow, the 1980's called, they want their on-screen graphics back. Doesn't sound like they're going anywhere, sadly, so we'll have to deal with the hideous TV presentation for the whole world cup.
How much is that package? Can anyone in Canada without a cable subscription recommend the best way I can watch the World Cup?
lastplayed
Member
Was at the warm up game yesterday, man NZ demolished SA. Just about everyone was ready to leave at about 4pm lol.
Phat Michael
Banned
Hey man. In my high school in Perth i was was on the 8A's, 9A's, 10A's - then only managed to make the 2nd XI because the competition was so fierce back then., I was averaging about 25-30 and had a top score of 59. Bowling my best day was 3/18 of 6 overs but i was more an allrounder.
The GM is nice. such a sick sounding sweet spot and it's incredibly light for what it is. When i was growing up i had the GM Maestro Superstar (Steve Waugh's one)
Cricket seriously does take a toll on the body though - especially if you are a bowler i guess! when batting though, the little knocks here and there add up!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Really impressive showing by Scotland today.
bobnowhere
Member
Ireland and Scotland should be given some level of test membership. Both countries have long histories, start them off slowly, Bangledesh, Zimbabwe against each other. Only way they will improve.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Ireland, Scotland, Afghanistan, UAE etc should all be in a division, winner moves up to the big league for a year. Something like Football or whatever.
chicko1983
Member
I agree there needs to be a second division, however, the gap between the big nations and any associates is huge. This gulf between abilities is only accentuated over five day cricket.
Test cricket is so hard because a team can grind another into the ground because of the time involved (think about Australia in recent series at home or when India play at home, or Pakistan recently in the UAE).
A top team like Australia or Sth Africa would bat for two days and then bowl them out in less than a day. There would barely be a match.
Unfortunately, the associates need way stronger domestic first class competitions (three days min) to get a player pool big enough, before they could consider matching a full member over the course of a test series (min 2 matches these days).
Of the associates in this world cup, only Ireland has its own first class competition and that was started in 2013. And Ireland's first class competition only has three teams, playing three day cricket.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Anyone hyped for the starting matches tomorrow? I sure am!
SniperHunter
Banned
super hyped ^_^
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