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GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 03 2004 15:46 GMT
#1
I believe most of you Americans don't know what cricket is, but for them people who do (frolix etc), i sometimes play it XD

Also I got Cricket 2004, i was australia, they were dukes, 10 over match, i scored over 250 runs, them, under 40 :D

Anyway, cricket is a game of 2 teams of 11, 1 player is a wicketkeeper and.... umm i cant be bothered saying more

well the point of the game basically is to when your batting, smash the ball as far as you can with the cricket bat and when your bowling, try to \"bowl\" the ball to the \"wickets\".

i think this kinda summerises it :X
Commentator
fearus
Profile Blog Joined December 2003
China2164 Posts
December 03 2004 16:13 GMT
#2
[image loading]


and there .... the complete tl.net's cricket 101
bisu fanboy
Legionnaire
Profile Joined January 2003
Australia4514 Posts
December 03 2004 16:15 GMT
#3
i got 147 in my first go at playing it, i was india vs aus i think.

Only played 3 games on it though.
My hope is one day stupid people will feel the same pain when they talk, as the pain the rest of us feel when we hear them. Twitter: @Legionnaire_au
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 03 2004 16:17 GMT
#4
;o i use my $3 sidewinder i got from the flea market, its way easier to play.
Commentator
fearus
Profile Blog Joined December 2003
China2164 Posts
December 03 2004 16:19 GMT
#5
i got 3 at burwood park last time. =\
bisu fanboy
MrEd
Profile Joined March 2003
Australia357 Posts
December 03 2004 16:59 GMT
#6
There is nothing like playing a game of backyard cricket with mates on a hot summers day, with beer barbeque and a pool....mmm
My cats breath smells like cat food
choader
Profile Joined June 2003
United States487 Posts
December 03 2004 17:29 GMT
#7
I played one evening with a few friends at a nearby schoolyard. Only one of us knew the rules, so eventually it turned into Calvinball
Failure by design.
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 03 2004 18:34 GMT
#8
great game! steve waugh!! <3
Elsi
Profile Joined October 2002
United Kingdom8173 Posts
December 04 2004 08:16 GMT
#9
Ye, one day cricket is excellent, my mate is down under playing cricket for a team in Perth, lucky shit^^

Ashes series always exciting to watch!
Eatme
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
Switzerland3919 Posts
December 04 2004 10:04 GMT
#10
If I remember corectly the rules are pretty hard to understand. Any country that has not been a part of GB where cricket is played?
I have the best fucking lawyers in the country including the man they call the Malmis.
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 04 2004 11:16 GMT
#11
netherlands, pakistan, india?
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Pob
Profile Joined February 2004
880 Posts
December 04 2004 12:41 GMT
#12
On December 04 2004 20:16 GTR-2-Go wrote:
india?
India was an english colony until i think 1948.Perhaps Kenya , Bangladesh and Canada are some answers you are looking for.
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 04 2004 13:00 GMT
#13
On December 04 2004 21:41 Pob wrote:
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On December 04 2004 20:16 GTR-2-Go wrote:
india?
India was an english colony until i think 1948.Perhaps Kenya , Bangladesh and Canada are some answers you are looking for.


they still didn't play competitively until the 80's
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Arbiter[frolix]
Profile Joined January 2004
United Kingdom2674 Posts
December 04 2004 17:40 GMT
#14
Cricket is a fine game. It is also highly eccentric, which is one of its charms. Despite watching the sport for more than two decades it still never fails to amuse me that test matches last for five days and the players break for lunch and tea.

England has a fairly decent team at the moment, which makes a nice change. Still no chance of beating Australia though.
We are vigilant.
LumberJack
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States3355 Posts
December 04 2004 18:47 GMT
#15
looks homo
Man fears the darkness, and so he scrapes away at the edges of it with fire.
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 04 2004 19:55 GMT
#16
On December 04 2004 21:41 Pob wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 04 2004 20:16 GTR-2-Go wrote:
india?
India was an english colony until i think 1948.Perhaps Kenya , Bangladesh and Canada are some answers you are looking for.


Nope, they're all former British colonies too.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
zurg
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
1923 Posts
December 04 2004 20:34 GMT
#17
gogo cricket is really cool i love it
우리는 대-한민국입니다
Pob
Profile Joined February 2004
880 Posts
December 04 2004 21:00 GMT
#18
On December 05 2004 04:55 RowdierBob wrote:
Nope, they're all former British colonies too.

ok , i'll eat humble pie
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 05 2004 16:42 GMT
#19
Can't believe we lost to NZ last night Kasper!! 22 runs in his last over with 4 wides.
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 05 2004 16:59 GMT
#20
yeh kasper yah moron
Commentator
Pob
Profile Joined February 2004
880 Posts
December 05 2004 18:04 GMT
#21
I remember about 6-7 years ago Kasper bowled 7 no balls in a row
x2fst
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
1272 Posts
Last Edited: 2004-12-05 20:09:28
December 05 2004 19:59 GMT
#22
On December 06 2004 03:04 Pob wrote:
I remember about 6-7 years ago Kasper bowled 7 no balls in a row


haha yeh i remember that

its funny because he may be dropped, he wont be playing in the next game anyway

cricket is awesome, the sport of kings (and by kings i mean lazy people)


so a guy named "lumberjack" calls somehting homo, riight
muda, is a crime for me to wear a shirt, cos I is so good lookin
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 05 2004 21:07 GMT
#23
It sure beats baseball
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 05 2004 22:30 GMT
#24
On December 06 2004 04:59 x2fst wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 06 2004 03:04 Pob wrote:
I remember about 6-7 years ago Kasper bowled 7 no balls in a row


haha yeh i remember that

its funny because he may be dropped, he wont be playing in the next game anyway


I'm sure they will put it under the "rotation policy"
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
Eatme
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
Switzerland3919 Posts
December 05 2004 22:56 GMT
#25
So cricket is played in the Netherlands. I didnt know that. The top 5 countries in the world are? Trying to learn some info about cricket without leaving TL.net. ^ ^
I have the best fucking lawyers in the country including the man they call the Malmis.
FBS1
Profile Joined April 2003
United Kingdom875 Posts
December 05 2004 23:09 GMT
#26
1day:
1 Australia
2 Sri Lanka
3 New Zealand
4 Pakistan
5 England

Test:
1 Australia
2 England
3 India
4 Pakistan
5 Sri Lanka
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 05 2004 23:32 GMT
#27
We have dominated international cricket for the best part of 10 years now.

Cause we're just so cool.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
mdb
Profile Blog Joined February 2003
Bulgaria4059 Posts
Last Edited: 2004-12-05 23:38:31
December 05 2004 23:33 GMT
#28
What excatly is meaning of "test" in cricket terms?Some kind of friendly game?
Used to watch a lot on SkySports,but never managed to inderstand the rulez.Pretty dumb game IMO
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 05 2004 23:40 GMT
#29
Test cricket is played over 5 days with 90 overs each day. You have to bowl the opposition out twice, whilst scoring more runs (in a nutshell).

One day games are 50 overs a side, most runs wins.

Test cricket was the original form when it was first played way back when, whilst one day cricket is fairly new (Late 1970s)
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 06 2004 10:19 GMT
#30
On December 06 2004 08:09 FBS1 wrote:
1day:
1 Australia
2 Sri Lanka
3 New Zealand
4 Pakistan
5 England

Test:
1 Australia
2 England
3 India
4 Pakistan
5 Sri Lanka


You left out South Africa, they are the hardest team to beat for the aussies.

1st Australia
2nd South Africa
3rd India
4th NZ
5th England
6th Sri Lanka
7th Pakistan
8th West indies
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
Last Edited: 2004-12-06 11:50:29
December 06 2004 11:45 GMT
#31
South Africa have gone down heaps now Freezer. They've slipped to #6 in the test rankings

Edit: Here is the official rankings:

1 Australia
2 England
3 India
4 Pakistan
5 Sri Lanka
6 South Africa
7 New Zealand
8 West Indies
9 Zimbabwe
10 Bangladesh


"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
x2fst
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
1272 Posts
December 06 2004 12:32 GMT
#32
official ranking dont mean THAT much because of the different amounts of games played, no way england is the 2nd best cricket nation, more like 4th or 5th
muda, is a crime for me to wear a shirt, cos I is so good lookin
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 06 2004 15:18 GMT
#33
ever since england was in control of michael vaughan, they've been dominating outside of australia, i wont be surprised if england win the ashes
Commentator
N.sL)_CirCle
Profile Joined December 2002
New Zealand478 Posts
December 06 2004 15:58 GMT
#34
God what a great game the other night...some truely fine cricket...australia were just lucky they came so close against the quality side they were playing...

Cricket 2004 is gay...it always crashes between 600-1000 runs in a 1 day international...pisses me off. That and its almost impossible to score <300 with nathan astle :O
I'm home with the downies
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 06 2004 16:13 GMT
#35
On December 07 2004 00:58 N.sL)_CirCle wrote:
God what a great game the other night...some truely fine cricket...australia were just lucky they came so close against the quality side they were playing...

Cricket 2004 is gay...it always crashes between 600-1000 runs in a 1 day international...pisses me off. That and its almost impossible to score <300 with nathan astle :O


hamish marshall is art.
Commentator
N.sL)_CirCle
Profile Joined December 2002
New Zealand478 Posts
December 06 2004 16:21 GMT
#36
Yeah. who knew? haha
I'm home with the downies
x2fst
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
1272 Posts
December 06 2004 17:27 GMT
#37
On December 07 2004 00:18 GTR-2-Go wrote:
ever since england was in control of michael vaughan, they've been dominating outside of australia, i wont be surprised if england win the ashes


they've toured west indies (which are the worst they've been in years), zimbabwe(complete crap, shouldn't even be a test team) they've also played namibia and they didn't slaughter the shit out of them.
i will be VERY surprised if england beats south africa and they have NO chance of winning the ashes.
NONE!
Im willing to bet $10(yeh im poor) on both these outcomes with anyone living in aus

BTW: http://www.cricinfo.com/ <-------great site for stats/info.reports etc
muda, is a crime for me to wear a shirt, cos I is so good lookin
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
Last Edited: 2004-12-06 17:47:36
December 06 2004 17:46 GMT
#38
England is by far the 2nd best test side atm.

They went through their last summer winning all their series against NZ, West Indies and India.

I really don't understand all the attention South Africa gets. They're by far the most overrated side out there today. They have a few good batsmen and not much else.

England will destroy South Africa. I'll take the bet NP. As for the Ashes... Never
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
December 06 2004 17:49 GMT
#39
i am too young to bet keke
Commentator
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 06 2004 18:19 GMT
#40
I think England have improved but noway are they the 2nd best side. When they are able to win a test series in australia then they are a top 2 side. South Africa the last year or two have slipped but I still think they are good enough to own england.
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 06 2004 20:42 GMT
#41
Btw the test ranking arent accurate at all and need to be changed. I remember a couple of years ago Australia were dethroned as the number one test playing nation to South Africa just because they lost in india in 2001, despite having a better win/loss ratio in tests then South africa.

The official standings mean crap all.
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 06 2004 21:19 GMT
#42
I actually think they're quite an accurate reflection of the current scene.

But yes the situation you mentioned was ludicrous at the time. It made even funnier when the South Africans failed to make it out of the group stages of the World Cup, and Kenya did

Comets > Tigers forever
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
x2fst
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
1272 Posts
Last Edited: 2004-12-06 23:32:13
December 06 2004 23:25 GMT
#43
no way england are 2nd best in the world. i think india sri lanka and south africa are better than england.

england seem better because they havent been slaughtered by australia in recent times
muda, is a crime for me to wear a shirt, cos I is so good lookin
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 07 2004 13:31 GMT
#44
England only starts to get good the series after they have been beaten by Australia. It happens every year with the ashes same old story. In the meantime they win a few tests away from home, Michael Vaughan is scoring some runs and they get all cocky thinking they have what it takes to beat Australia.

England wont win a test series over Australia for another 7-8 years.
x2fst
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
1272 Posts
December 07 2004 15:27 GMT
#45
On December 07 2004 22:31 Freezer_au wrote:
England only starts to get good the series after they have been beaten by Australia. It happens every year with the ashes same old story. In the meantime they win a few tests away from home, Michael Vaughan is scoring some runs and they get all cocky thinking they have what it takes to beat Australia.

England wont win a test series over Australia for another 7-8 years.

just correcting your post

muda, is a crime for me to wear a shirt, cos I is so good lookin
Pob
Profile Joined February 2004
880 Posts
December 07 2004 15:52 GMT
#46
warne says he will play another 3 years i saw in the paper other day , personally i think his shoulder/finger may give up by then , still a legend anyhow
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 07 2004 18:31 GMT
#47
Much better than that chucker fellow.

Boo Sri Lanka.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
Appleyard
Profile Joined December 2002
South Africa16 Posts
December 07 2004 18:44 GMT
#48
south africa is playing um india or something atm apparently we doing badly , bein south african i follow it a bit as my my dad loves cricket umm yeah and south african cricket has gone downhill
Appleyard
Profile Joined December 2002
South Africa16 Posts
December 07 2004 18:45 GMT
#49
i wonder if im the only south african bw player that visits this site ?
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 07 2004 19:08 GMT
#50
I think FBS1 or something is South African.

South Africa has a sever shortage of good bowlers atm which is really bringing them down.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
Pob
Profile Joined February 2004
880 Posts
December 07 2004 20:13 GMT
#51
anyone remember first one dayer of 96' bevan hits 4 off the last ball against windies to win? BEST GAME EVER
Kl0sS
Profile Joined December 2004
Sweden4 Posts
December 07 2004 23:58 GMT
#52
I was i australia a few years ago and saw west indies vs zimbabwe. Great game!
no thanks.!
Elsi
Profile Joined October 2002
United Kingdom8173 Posts
December 08 2004 00:46 GMT
#53
Missing Allan Donald and Klusner, although Shaun Pollock is a great asset^^
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 08 2004 08:36 GMT
#54
Was a nice game last night. New Zealand played well to get so close, that NZ number 11 hitting for consecutive sixes was nice. Don't think i've ever seen that before! Was also good to see Chris Harris demoted down the order due to injury come out and bat, Have to admire the kiwis courage there.

Vettori out LBW was a bad umpiring decision and cost the kiwis the match imo.
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 08 2004 08:43 GMT
#55
On December 08 2004 05:13 Pob wrote:
anyone remember first one dayer of 96' bevan hits 4 off the last ball against windies to win? BEST GAME EVER


I'm sure that was the first final of the 96 season featuring the West indies Australia and Sri Lanka. But I have fond memories of that game The aussies were chasing a small total and were at one stage 6/40 odd. Have to love Bevan though for that camio innings chipping away at the total with the tail enders. Then hitting roger harper for 4 from the last ball to win the match.

Another match that sits fondly in my mind is the 1999 world cup semi final, Australia vs South Africa. Was a very slow batting wicket with Australia only scoring 213 odd runs and South Africa was needing 9 from the last over with Kluzener hitting the ball as if it were the size of a beach ball. Fleming the old aussie swing bowler was hit for the first 2 balls of the over. The match was then tied and with 3 balls left Kluzener and allan donald went for a suicide single ending the match in a tie but meaning Australia progressed!
Elsi
Profile Joined October 2002
United Kingdom8173 Posts
December 08 2004 08:49 GMT
#56
On December 08 2004 17:43 Freezer_au wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 08 2004 05:13 Pob wrote:
anyone remember first one dayer of 96' bevan hits 4 off the last ball against windies to win? BEST GAME EVER


I'm sure that was the first final of the 96 season featuring the West indies Australia and Sri Lanka. But I have fond memories of that game The aussies were chasing a small total and were at one stage 6/40 odd. Have to love Bevan though for that camio innings chipping away at the total with the tail enders. Then hitting roger harper for 4 from the last ball to win the match.

Another match that sits fondly in my mind is the 1999 world cup semi final, Australia vs South Africa. Was a very slow batting wicket with Australia only scoring 213 odd runs and South Africa was needing 9 from the last over with Kluzener hitting the ball as if it were the size of a beach ball. Fleming the old aussie swing bowler was hit for the first 2 balls of the over. The match was then tied and with 3 balls left Kluzener and allan donald went for a suicide single ending the match in a tie but meaning Australia progressed!


The 2nd game when Gibbs dropped Steve Waugh? Brings back happy memories
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 08 2004 08:50 GMT
#57
That was the 1st game Australia were chasing a pretty big total with Steve Waugh saving our asses. Gibbs caught the ball threw it up to celebrate then dropped it.

Then Steve Waugh goes up to him and says "You just dropped yourself the world cup" lol
x2fst
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
1272 Posts
December 08 2004 10:15 GMT
#58
On December 08 2004 17:50 Freezer_au wrote:
That was the 1st game Australia were chasing a pretty big total with Steve Waugh saving our asses. Gibbs caught the ball threw it up to celebrate then dropped it.

Then Steve Waugh goes up to him and says "You just dropped yourself the world cup" lol

did he actually say that? thats pretty harsh but i guess he deserved it
muda, is a crime for me to wear a shirt, cos I is so good lookin
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 08 2004 11:02 GMT
#59
Of course he said that. Greatest line ever.

Steve Waugh is a fucking hero
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
FBS1
Profile Joined April 2003
United Kingdom875 Posts
December 09 2004 09:49 GMT
#60
This is the first year in my life when during the summer I actually thought England were good at cricket. Andy Flintoff is very good and Harmison is supposedly world #1 bowler although I think hes overrated..

I fancy them to beat South Africa. Soon find out first test is between 17-21 December.
Freezer_au
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Australia1461 Posts
December 09 2004 11:07 GMT
#61
For England to ever be good, they need to strengthen their County Cricket league better. Foreign imports are able to join and they are the main players dominating. England have some promising batsman but they just don't have the bowlers under developement
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4399 Posts
August 18 2011 16:31 GMT
#62
This is a fairly epic bump I know, but I decided it was better to bump this than make a new thread.

[image loading]

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)
 
33%

They will get knocked off by South Africa very soon and plummet (3)
 
33%

Gin and tonic, please! (3)
 
33%

This is the beginning of a long period of English dominance! Sirrah! (0)
 
0%

9 total votes

Your vote: Are England here to stay?

(Vote): This is the beginning of a long period of English dominance! Sirrah!
(Vote): They will be strong for some time but not dominant
(Vote): They will get knocked off by South Africa very soon and plummet
(Vote): Gin and tonic, please!



Sucker for nostalgia
snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
January 14 2012 02:09 GMT
#63
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!
TyrantPotato
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Australia1541 Posts
January 14 2012 02:16 GMT
#64
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.


Forever ZeNEX.
snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
January 14 2012 02:27 GMT
#65
Yeah, honestly I'm half cheering for India as I want to see a competitive game/series. I remember in my childhood I would always cheer for whoever was playing against Australia, simply because we dominated so hard that it didn't seem fair to enjoy it...
Resent
Profile Joined March 2011
Australia938 Posts
January 14 2012 02:31 GMT
#66
Used to watch cricket a bit years ago as i used to play, just started watching again for this test series and have to say, pretty disappointed by India.
DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-14 02:36:12
January 14 2012 02:35 GMT
#67
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.
Damn your Chronoboosts!
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
January 14 2012 02:54 GMT
#68
it's even more depressing considering that the australian team actually isn't that great (compared to past years).
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snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
January 14 2012 07:20 GMT
#69
Good rally from India today once the wickets started falling, hope we have a game on our hands!
Resent
Profile Joined March 2011
Australia938 Posts
January 14 2012 07:25 GMT
#70
Definitely a good day for India bowling-wise, but i really can't see them batting too impressively, and even if they do bat well, a mediocre score from Australia's second innings will probably still be enough to win it.
Doraemon
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Australia14949 Posts
January 14 2012 07:32 GMT
#71
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.
Do yourself a favour and just STFU
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-14 07:40:54
January 14 2012 07:36 GMT
#72
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.
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emjaytron
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia544 Posts
January 14 2012 07:39 GMT
#73
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
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Australia14949 Posts
January 14 2012 07:43 GMT
#74
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
Do yourself a favour and just STFU
Ultimo Hombre
Profile Joined June 2010
Australia1436 Posts
January 14 2012 07:44 GMT
#75
On January 14 2012 16:32 Doraemon wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


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?
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
January 14 2012 07:50 GMT
#76
On January 14 2012 16:43 Doraemon wrote:
Show nested quote +
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


why do we still have Ghambir...
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DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4399 Posts
January 14 2012 07:59 GMT
#77
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.
Sucker for nostalgia
snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
January 14 2012 08:28 GMT
#78
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.
Doraemon
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Australia14949 Posts
January 14 2012 08:33 GMT
#79
On January 14 2012 16:50 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 14 2012 16:43 Doraemon wrote:
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


why do we still have Ghambir...


why do you still have laxman? even dravid is borderline.
Do yourself a favour and just STFU
Doraemon
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Australia14949 Posts
January 14 2012 08:35 GMT
#80
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...
Do yourself a favour and just STFU
DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
January 14 2012 08:42 GMT
#81
On January 14 2012 16:39 emjaytron wrote:
Show nested quote +
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?

Probably. Haven't kept up. From what I've heard though, its pretty bad.
Damn your Chronoboosts!
emjaytron
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia544 Posts
January 14 2012 08:43 GMT
#82
If Tim Paine hadn't shattered his finger then we wouldnt have this (Haddin) problem.
Grubby - SaSe - Oz - Hero
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
January 14 2012 08:44 GMT
#83
On January 14 2012 17:33 Doraemon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 14 2012 16:50 BLinD-RawR wrote:
On January 14 2012 16:43 Doraemon wrote:
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


why do we still have Ghambir...


why do you still have laxman? even dravid is borderline.


Laxman is good luck charm against australia lol
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Doraemon
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Australia14949 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-14 09:06:08
January 14 2012 08:57 GMT
#84
the collapse has begun. innings defeat coming up. so bad...

lol 4/51 what a joke
Do yourself a favour and just STFU
snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
January 14 2012 09:07 GMT
#85
Yeah. Sigh.
Hacksaw11
Profile Joined July 2008
Australia359 Posts
January 14 2012 09:28 GMT
#86
lol good job Australia crushing the Indian basketball team
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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
January 14 2012 09:29 GMT
#87
On January 14 2012 18:28 Hacksaw11 wrote:
lol good job Australia crushing the Indian basketball team


lool.

but true.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
Kiante
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7069 Posts
January 14 2012 09:48 GMT
#88
it would be nice if india could score enough to avoid another innings defeat tho. wanna see warner bat again
Writer
Speedbump
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
New Zealand338 Posts
January 14 2012 09:57 GMT
#89
Man, India getting rolled in 3 days means I don't get to watch any of this test.

I'm glad there's test matches I still enjoy. At the moment, NZ gets to play Zimbabwe. This is after the 12345678 series we usually play against Bangladesh every year.
Hopefully we can beat S.A. though. Looking forward to that series.
Unbeliever
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia22 Posts
January 14 2012 10:26 GMT
#90
What a great day for the Aussies! I always love it when Hussey gets a bowl.
No no, Mr. Superman no here
Eiaco
Profile Joined January 2012
170 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-14 10:39:17
January 14 2012 10:37 GMT
#91
Its funny how India always go on about having "great" batsmen who all average over 50. But in reality, they never score over 200 as a team unless they are batting on an Indian graveyard wicket. BOWL AT DA HEAD = India all out <150

And then theres the bowlers. I am pretty sure that they have the worst bowling attack out of all the test playing nations (at least Bangladesh have shakib).


Eiaco
Profile Joined January 2012
170 Posts
January 14 2012 10:40 GMT
#92
On January 14 2012 19:26 Unbeliever wrote:
What a great day for the Aussies! I always love it when Hussey gets a bowl.


Very very very very gentle away swing FTW :D.
althaz
Profile Joined May 2010
Australia1001 Posts
January 14 2012 11:10 GMT
#93
Luckily the Indians dug in near the end there or it could have been a 2-dayer! Aussies playing decently and Indians playing BADLY is fun to watch for us Aussies .

At least we've looked capable of bowling a side out, even one playing as ineptly as this Indian side.

Still need to get our batting sorted out, but BRING ON THE ASHES .
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Eiaco
Profile Joined January 2012
170 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-14 16:50:53
January 14 2012 16:49 GMT
#94
On January 14 2012 20:10 althaz wrote:
Luckily the Indians dug in near the end there or it could have been a 2-dayer! Aussies playing decently and Indians playing BADLY is fun to watch for us Aussies .

At least we've looked capable of bowling a side out, even one playing as ineptly as this Indian side.

Still need to get our batting sorted out, but BRING ON THE ASHES .


Aus is playing very well, especially Warner. But that is on a very hard true wicket in perth vs a very poor bowling attack. Put him on a green top in northern england vs anderson with the ball swinging both ways on a 5-10 degree celcius day, I think he will have lots of problems. To be honest, the only batsmen who can bat in England in previous years is is the English batsmen (because everyone else freezes to death as soon as they get off the plane).
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4399 Posts
April 03 2013 14:54 GMT
#95
Bit of a necro, but the opening game of the Indian Premier League started about 20 minutes ago, Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils. Brett Lee took a wicket with the first ball of the tournament.

Sadly there is no television coverage in Australia due to a rights dispute

Sucker for nostalgia
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
April 03 2013 15:02 GMT
#96
On April 03 2013 23:54 DropBear wrote:
Bit of a necro, but the opening game of the Indian Premier League started about 20 minutes ago, Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils. Brett Lee took a wicket with the first ball of the tournament.

Sadly there is no television coverage in Australia due to a rights dispute



meh you're not missing much, I hate T20, so I don't even follow the IPL all that much
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-10 13:12:06
October 10 2013 13:11 GMT
#97
Sachin Tendulkar will bring an end to his glittering 24-year international career after he plays his 200th Test, which is scheduled to be during the home series against West Indies in November. Tendulkar announced his decision on Wednesday afternoon, via a BCCI statement, like he had done when he retired from ODIs in December 2012.


Source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/678469.html

I knew it was going to happen eventually but, hes been playing the game longer than I've been alive...its just sad
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
crc
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia256 Posts
November 16 2013 10:54 GMT
#98
Wow, just saw Sachin giving his farewell speech. What an absolute legend he is. Such a great guy, on top of the ridiculous talent. Manly tears were shed.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
November 16 2013 14:49 GMT
#99
On November 16 2013 19:54 crc wrote:
Wow, just saw Sachin giving his farewell speech. What an absolute legend he is. Such a great guy, on top of the ridiculous talent. Manly tears were shed.


Ashes soon :D
You ready for more tears Mr Aussie man sir :D
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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
November 16 2013 15:02 GMT
#100
On November 16 2013 23:49 Pandemona wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 16 2013 19:54 crc wrote:
Wow, just saw Sachin giving his farewell speech. What an absolute legend he is. Such a great guy, on top of the ridiculous talent. Manly tears were shed.


Ashes soon :D
You ready for more tears Mr Aussie man sir :D


ahh I love ashes.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
November 16 2013 15:36 GMT
#101
I do too....as surprisingly the last 4/5 experiences have been bloody epic! Minus the fact that we lost 5-0 in one of those, we got to see some absolute awesome players play the game. My favorite of the lot if Mr Warne, god that guy could spin a ball xD
Then the best test ever was the Birmingham test in England in 2005, jesus wept, Flintoff and KP in the same side going ham with the bat, awesome!
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crc
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia256 Posts
November 16 2013 21:15 GMT
#102
Ha, I'm actually a New Zealander living in Australia. In the Ashes, I support the underdogs, which means I've been going for Australia last series and will do the same again. Gonna have cricinfo open in the background at work, and running to the kitchen TV for every wicket. Australia's bowling stocks are running low due to injuries, and England does have a great team. This won't end well is my first impression
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
November 16 2013 21:19 GMT
#103
Haha oh fair enough!
Yeah i think England will win due to the superior batting line up. Already in the warm up games (yes i guess warm up but still) they have been in fine form. Remember last Ashes in Australia where England where winning due to out batting Australia? Making like 500 and skittling out Aussie for 250 and just using that huge 1st innings lead to romp home. I have a feeling it will be like that in the first test.
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DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4399 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-22 04:50:00
November 22 2013 04:49 GMT
#104
On November 17 2013 06:19 Pandemona wrote:
Haha oh fair enough!
Yeah i think England will win due to the superior batting line up. Already in the warm up games (yes i guess warm up but still) they have been in fine form. Remember last Ashes in Australia where England where winning due to out batting Australia? Making like 500 and skittling out Aussie for 250 and just using that huge 1st innings lead to romp home. I have a feeling it will be like that in the first test.

Hehehehehe.....

6 for 9 wot wot?
Sucker for nostalgia
Ultimo Hombre
Profile Joined June 2010
Australia1436 Posts
November 22 2013 08:33 GMT
#105
i dont want to jinx it, but watching Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Johnson of all people rip England's middle order to shreds was fucking hilarious
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
November 22 2013 09:18 GMT
#106
Pretty hilarious indeed, however we're just as likely to be rolled for 150 then take a total of 1 wicket in the 2nd innings, so I won't get too excited.
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13375 Posts
December 11 2013 01:49 GMT
#107
Bump! Poms scared.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
December 17 2013 05:50 GMT
#108
ezpz

GG's England.
Ultimo Hombre
Profile Joined June 2010
Australia1436 Posts
January 05 2014 05:39 GMT
#109
5-0 WHITEWASH. Its the first time an England side have lost all 100 wickets in a 5 test Ashes series, we absolutely stuffed them in every way. Serious questions for Flower and co. but right now:

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AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
January 05 2014 05:46 GMT
#110
Highly enjoyable
ChriS-X
Profile Joined June 2011
Malaysia1374 Posts
January 05 2014 06:05 GMT
#111
huehuehue
crc
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia256 Posts
January 06 2014 21:23 GMT
#112
LOL, only the Aussies are posting in this thread now
marvellosity
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom36161 Posts
January 07 2014 11:01 GMT
#113
I sacrifice myself to the aussie altar. I guess you guys earned it :p
[15:15] <Palmar> and yes marv, you're a total hottie
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
January 07 2014 11:47 GMT
#114
Thank you, just one token English comment was required!
Greg_J
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China4409 Posts
March 27 2014 16:06 GMT
#115
I am really enjoying the twenty20 world cup thing, some great games so far.

The last couple of years I have basically only watched the IPL and not cared at all about any other cricket. Twenty20 is definitely the way forward I personally think they should just drop test cricket entirely its truly dire.

England suck at twenty20 but who cares an entertaining game is far more important than England doing well.
marvellosity
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom36161 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-27 16:15:02
March 27 2014 16:14 GMT
#116
On March 28 2014 01:06 Greg_J wrote:
I am really enjoying the twenty20 world cup thing, some great games so far.

The last couple of years I have basically only watched the IPL and not cared at all about any other cricket. Twenty20 is definitely the way forward I personally think they should just drop test cricket entirely its truly dire.

England suck at twenty20 but who cares an entertaining game is far more important than England doing well.

Edit: meh, cba.
[15:15] <Palmar> and yes marv, you're a total hottie
Greg_J
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China4409 Posts
March 28 2014 14:49 GMT
#117
Nothing could be more entertaining than Australian commentary of West Indian batsman dancing to Korean music hyped up by a Bangladeshi DJ.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50771 Posts
March 28 2014 15:00 GMT
#118
On March 28 2014 23:49 Greg_J wrote:
Nothing could be more entertaining than Australian commentary of West Indian batsman dancing to Korean music hyped up by a Bangladeshi DJ.


a union of world cultures.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
zeo
Profile Joined October 2009
Serbia6342 Posts
March 28 2014 15:11 GMT
#119
Didn't even know we had a cricket thread on TL, used to be a bit of a bowler when I was a kid... was shit at batting though. Cricket in Serbia is practically no-existent and relies on hand-outs from the UK embassy but meh. At least with the start of 20-20 cricket the clubs have started to get serious.
"No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot." - Mark Twain
Greg_J
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China4409 Posts
May 24 2014 17:54 GMT
#120
Yusuf Pathan has just scored 72 runs of 22 balls (he got to 50 in 15). Unbelievable.
MJG
Profile Joined May 2018
United Kingdom1451 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-06-16 10:54:57
June 16 2023 10:51 GMT
#121
Massive bump because it's Ashes season again!

England are currently attempting to Bazball the Aussies. That won't mean much to people who don't follow cricket, but the current result is that no one has scored more runs in seven overs against Australia since 1936. On the other hand, England have also lost a wicket in trying to score so quickly.

I'm so hype for this series. Whether or not England win, we're definitely going to make it entertaining with this ridiculous brand of test cricket that we're playing.

puking up frothing vitriolic sarcastic spittle
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51578 Posts
July 07 2023 21:31 GMT
#122
can't believe i made this thread in 2004 lol
Commentator
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4399 Posts
March 08 2026 14:55 GMT
#123
Bump

The world's first ever "triple hat trick" at first-class level was taken today. 5 wickets in 5 consecutive balls

Brett Randall was the bowler, playing for Central Districts in New Zealand
Sucker for nostalgia
MJG
Profile Joined May 2018
United Kingdom1451 Posts
March 09 2026 10:27 GMT
#124
On March 08 2026 23:55 DropBear wrote:
Bump

The world's first ever "triple hat trick" at first-class level was taken today. 5 wickets in 5 consecutive balls

Brett Randall was the bowler, playing for Central Districts in New Zealand

I'm confused why this is being called a triple hat trick. It's not even a double hat trick as far as I can tell.

Still a ridiculous achievement though!
puking up frothing vitriolic sarcastic spittle
XenOsky
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Chile2356 Posts
March 22 2026 06:09 GMT
#125
On July 08 2023 06:31 GTR wrote:
can't believe i made this thread in 2004 lol


On December 05 2004 03:47 LumberJack wrote:
looks homo


still applies
ἡ τῆς Νεμέσεως τάξις
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13994 Posts
March 25 2026 21:26 GMT
#126
On March 09 2026 19:27 MJG wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2026 23:55 DropBear wrote:
Bump

The world's first ever "triple hat trick" at first-class level was taken today. 5 wickets in 5 consecutive balls

Brett Randall was the bowler, playing for Central Districts in New Zealand

I'm confused why this is being called a triple hat trick. It's not even a double hat trick as far as I can tell.

Still a ridiculous achievement though!

In cricket 4 in a row is considered a double hat trick. 5 being a triple is what naturally follows.
Engage, Zero target Engage, Engage, Kagari target Engage, Engage.
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland26556 Posts
March 25 2026 23:59 GMT
#127
TIL there’s a TL thread for cricket!

Yeah absolutely nuts achievement to get the first 5 for 5 in first class cricket, least that’s known about and recorded. Been a couple of hundred years to see it
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