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Freezer_au
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DropBear
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![[image loading]](http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/135900/135988.2.jpg) http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527303.html On the back of a crushing win by an innings and 242 runs over India, England have replaced India as the number one ranked Test team in the world. This victory, won through a masterly 294 from Alistair Cook and sharp bowling from England's pace battery, also wrapped up the series 3-0 in England's favour, with a fourth game still to play. India's stay at the top was heavily disputed, with Australia, Sri Lanka and South Africa all feeling they had claims to the top position at various times. South Africa in fact came within 9 balls of snatching top spot in their last series in India. England however, have comprehensively won their last 6 series and are undefeated in a series since 2008. They have also beaten strong opposition and been winning at home and away, which was a criticism of India's reign at the top. Are England the real deal? Do they deserve to be there? Should we expect a British dynasty or are they just a flash in the pan who will be unceremoniously knocked from their perch sooner rather than later? Poll: Are England here to stay? They will be strong for some time but not dominant (3) They will get knocked off by South Africa very soon and plummet (3) Gin and tonic, please! (3) This is the beginning of a long period of English dominance! Sirrah! (0) 9 total votes Your vote: Are England here to stay? (Vote): This is the beginning of a long period of English dominance! Sirrah! | ||
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snotboogie
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TyrantPotato
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On January 14 2012 11:09 snotboogie wrote: Another epic bump, but is anyone watching the third Australia vs India test? Australia's opening partnership was historic, what an insane way to dominate! First bowl India out for 161 and then almost catch up within like 20 overs. Crazy! i sat there at the tele in complete awe. honestly indias downfall atm is their selectors, they're completely adamant on keep the "superstars" in their team even when their not in form at all. which in turn results in us aussies SMASHING THEM. as an aussie im loving this test series, as a cricket fan im slightly annoyed at how one sided things are though. | ||
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snotboogie
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Resent
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DrThorMD
Canada359 Posts
Stopped following pro cricket after I moved to Canada from Pakistan 8 years ago. Also, because I got pissed off at teams throwing matches. Hopefully this thread stays active and I can get back into it. | ||
GTR
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snotboogie
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Resent
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Doraemon
Australia14949 Posts
On January 14 2012 11:54 GTR wrote: it's even more depressing considering that the australian team actually isn't that great (compared to past years). indians are only good on home soil. been like that for a while, and they play a lot of minnows there as well. it's been in contention for a while the sachin isn't that "great" because most of his huge scores are off like zimbabwe and bangladesh. anyway. don't know why australians are doing so well, but their batting is always susceptible. just lost 10 wickets for 140odd. lets see if indian can show a little bit of fight! i've always considered south africa as the strongest team out there and kallis > tendulkar for me. | ||
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50757 Posts
as if watching the games are bad enough, the level of madness from the media is just wow... at least Indian bowling seems to be picking up again. | ||
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emjaytron
Australia544 Posts
On January 14 2012 11:35 DrThorMD wrote: I play every chance I get which isn't very often because its either raining, just rained or about to rain in Vancouver. I prefer bowling over everything else (mid-fast) and I'm pretty good at it from what I've heard. =) Stopped following pro cricket after I moved to Canada from Pakistan 8 years ago. Also, because I got pissed off at teams throwing matches. Hopefully this thread stays active and I can get back into it. Is match fixing really as bad as the media say it is in Pakistan? | ||
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Doraemon
Australia14949 Posts
On January 14 2012 16:36 BLinD-RawR wrote: even on TL I seem to be unable to get away from the shame... as if watching the games are bad enough, the level of madness from the media is just wow... at least Indian bowling seems to be picking up again. gambhir looks like he's going to get bowled again. lol | ||
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Ultimo Hombre
Australia1436 Posts
On January 14 2012 16:32 Doraemon wrote: indians are only good on home soil. been like that for a while, and they play a lot of minnows there as well. it's been in contention for a while the sachin isn't that "great" because most of his huge scores are off like zimbabwe and bangladesh. anyway. don't know why australians are doing so well, but their batting is always susceptible. just lost 10 wickets for 140odd. lets see if indian can show a little bit of fight! i've always considered south africa as the strongest team out there and kallis > tendulkar for me. No arguments about SA being the strongest though i would love to see them vs England in a test series and come on man, sure Kallis is a great bowler and batsman but Tendulkar is basically the GOAT in cricket. Also how the hell are India that awful at fielding? | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50757 Posts
On January 14 2012 16:43 Doraemon wrote: gambhir looks like he's going to get bowled again. lol why do we still have Ghambir... | ||
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DropBear
Australia4399 Posts
I think they've found a player in Yadav though. He's quick and energetic. He will only get better. Also Brad Haddin fuck off and retire already. | ||
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snotboogie
Australia3550 Posts
On January 14 2012 16:59 DropBear wrote: To be honest, I find many of India's players to be lazy. Watching Zaheer Khan chase that ball to the rope was hilarious. Dhoni is never at the stumps to field throws, just sits on his arse. I think they've found a player in Yadav though. He's quick and energetic. He will only get better. Also Brad Haddin fuck off and retire already. Yeah Yadav looks like a killer. I like his style just from watching today. | ||
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Doraemon
Australia14949 Posts
why do you still have laxman? even dravid is borderline. | ||
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Doraemon
Australia14949 Posts
On January 14 2012 16:59 DropBear wrote: To be honest, I find many of India's players to be lazy. Watching Zaheer Khan chase that ball to the rope was hilarious. Dhoni is never at the stumps to field throws, just sits on his arse. I think they've found a player in Yadav though. He's quick and energetic. He will only get better. Also Brad Haddin fuck off and retire already. lol haddin. what a joke of a keeper. i love cummings, aussies have 2 great young bowlers, just needs to find some batsmen...i don't think warner/usman are the answer... | ||
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