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Saaf_laandon_mo 07-09-2011 13:17
Re: Cricket
 
How poor was the Indian bowling (lack of) attack yesterday. Even I'd have been disappointed to to get into double figures if I was facing them.

denphone 07-09-2011 13:22
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35297493)
How poor was the Indian bowling (lack of) attack yesterday. Even I'd have been disappointed to to get into double figures if I was facing them.
Yes so much for them being OD champions and the number one test side in the world before they came here.

Saaf_laandon_mo 07-09-2011 14:15
Re: Cricket
 
Following the tests everyone was saying the one dayers would be different because of the IPL, but looking at them yesterday I don't think they want to be here anymore.

Osem 09-09-2011 22:29
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35297521)
Following the tests everyone was saying the one dayers would be different because of the IPL, but looking at them yesterday I don't think they want to be here anymore.
From what I've seen they never wanted to be here. They've looked very jaded throughout and that's not surprising given the amount of cricket they're playing these days. As always however, money's at the root of it and he who pays the piper calls the tune...

Huss73 10-09-2011 07:38
Re: Cricket
 
India dont travel well, i think during the tests sky were saying that when they got to number 1, 4 of the 6 test series they won were at home. They drew against SA away, but beat the so called lesser world cricket teams.

Not taking anything away from them but apart from a couple of sessions they were awful all summer. England are pretty poor at one day cricket and we have still beat them.

Its clear they are jaded and just want to go home, but IMO they didnt ever have the desire to play.

denphone 11-09-2011 18:25
Re: Cricket
 
Well India have finally drawn a match after a series of defeats due to the bad weather forcing a tie.

Saaf_laandon_mo 12-09-2011 14:51
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35299038)
Well India have finally drawn a match after a series of defeats due to the bad weather forcing a tie.
And bopara not understanding what he needed to do on that last ball. i.e blocking the ball would have meant winning the game (no I'm not blaming him - D/L is hard wnough for us to understand from our sofas!)

denphone 12-09-2011 14:57
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35299320)
And bopara not understanding what he needed to do on that last ball. i.e blocking the ball would have meant winning the game (no I'm not blaming him - D/L is hard wnough for us to understand from our sofas!)
Yes l have to admit l have no clue to how D/L works and nor do the players l suspect either.:confused::confused:

iadom 12-09-2011 17:25
Re: Cricket
 
Its what happens when a Welshman gets involved with cricket.;) :D

denphone 12-09-2011 17:28
Re: Cricket
 
Stuart Broad out for 6 weeks with a shoulder injury.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/14880310.stm

iadom 15-09-2011 18:10
Re: Cricket
 
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The LANKY boys are the new county champions.:cool:

With no highly paid overseas stars, lots of lads that have come from the local leagues and tipped for relegation at the start of the season a truly magnificent performance.

Jim.

The icing on the cake.... The Yorkshire puddings were relegated.:D

Cobbydaler 16-09-2011 16:04
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35297230)
Kent & Glamorgan to trial pink ball... :erm:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/14797662.stm
Geraint Jones not impressed!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cric...nt/9592794.stm

denphone 17-09-2011 06:12
Re: Cricket
 
Well India the much heralded tour team from the sub continent has gone home with the tail between its legs after a total thrashing in the Test and ODI series with them not winning one game at all.

denphone 21-09-2011 15:31
Re: Cricket
 
England drawn with India in 2012 World Twenty20


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cric...medium=twitter

richard1960 21-09-2011 16:03
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35302899)
England drawn with India in 2012 World Twenty20


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cric...medium=twitter
Looks like England will have a game on their hands,forget the recent series in England where india were ill prepared and had injuries india in the sub continent fully fit and with greater preparation , will be a whole new game denphone.

denphone 21-09-2011 16:06
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35302923)
Looks like England will have a game on their hands,forget the recent series in England where india were ill prepared and had injuries india in the sub continent fully fit and with greater preparation they will surely have will be a whole new game denphone.
Yes l have to agree with you on this.

richard1960 21-09-2011 16:11
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35302926)
Yes l have to agree with you on this.
I wonder though if india will perform better v England in a few weeks time when England go on a short one game series to india.

Or wether the players will still be carrying injuries and or lack of preparation ,should be an interestng mini series that will show possibly how far England have come if we are competitive in indias back yard.:)

denphone 21-09-2011 16:14
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35302928)
I wonder though if india will perform better v England in a few weeks time when England go on a short one game series to india.

Or wether the players will still be carrying injuries and or lack of preparation ,should be an interestng mini series that will show possibly how far England have come if we are competitive in indias back yard.:)
The trouble is when you go to the sub continent their pitches are produced to suit their batsmen and bowlers but then again this happens in most other countries as well.

richard1960 21-09-2011 16:23
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35302929)
The trouble is when you go to the sub continent their pitches are produced to suit their batsmen and bowlers but then again this happens in most other countries as well.
Yes that is the case in England some of the pitches used were very green especially Lords as i recall,suited our bowlers to some extent especially Bresnan, swann and Anderson.

And in india they will be hard virtually grassless pitches which helps their bowlers,and possibly they will be suited to Andersons style of fast bowling,but not so much to Englands more skiddy medium pacers.

denphone 22-09-2011 19:32
Re: Cricket
 
Trent Bridge to host Ashes Tests in 2013 and 2015


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15020210.stm

Cobbydaler 23-09-2011 22:23
Re: Cricket
 
Windies very poor...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15023091.stm

denphone 26-09-2011 06:10
Re: Cricket
 
Graeme Swann's England fall to West Indies to end summer with defeat

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...-international

denphone 27-09-2011 17:20
Re: Cricket
 
Surrey's Stuart Meaker is selected for England's tour of India

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15079053.stm

denphone 28-09-2011 19:07
Re: Cricket
 
England announce 2012 summer schedule of Tests and ODIs


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15091748.stm

Saaf_laandon_mo 30-09-2011 14:15
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35306627)
England announce 2012 summer schedule of Tests and ODIs


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15091748.stm

I'm trying to get out to Dubai for the games against Pakistan. I think I could justify a trip their coinciding with valentines and my love for cricket! lol

denphone 30-09-2011 20:36
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35307647)
I'm trying to get out to Dubai for the games against Pakistan. I think I could justify a trip their coinciding with valentines and my love for cricket! lol
And l am afraid me being a cheapskate will watch it on TV.:D

denphone 05-10-2011 13:21
Re: Cricket
 
Very sad news to hear about Graham Dilley.

http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/england/dilley,316084,EN.html

iadom 05-10-2011 15:05
Re: Cricket
 
Very sad indeed, I can remember his exploits with I.T.Botham at Headingley against the Aussies as if it was yesterday.:(

I also watched as the classic scorecard entry took place,

Lillie, caught Willey, bowled Dilley.:)

richard1960 05-10-2011 17:33
Re: Cricket
 
Very sad news he was a fast bowling legend from my early days of watching the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ChrMOYIpoE

Died at far too young an age.:(

denphone 05-10-2011 20:49
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 35310574)
Very sad indeed, I can remember his exploits with I.T.Botham at Headingley against the Aussies as if it was yesterday.:(

I also watched as the classic scorecard entry took place,

Lillie, caught Willey, bowled Dilley.:)
l remember it totally as l was at work and sneaking off to listen to their exploits on the radio.

denphone 06-10-2011 06:07
Re: Cricket
 
Pakistan cricketers' trial shows 'rampant corruption'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15185353

richard1960 06-10-2011 11:53
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35310951)
Pakistan cricketers' trial shows 'rampant corruption'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15185353
No great surprise there sadly denphone really the same as i would have suspected.:(

Our Pakistan slow bowler at Essex Kaneria had to be dispensed with after years with us,as did Mervyn Westfield.:(

Due to match fixing allegations.

denphone 06-10-2011 11:59
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35311108)
No great surprise there sadly denphone really the same as i would have suspected.:(

Our Pakistan slow bowler at Essex Kaneria had to be dispensed with after years with us,as did Mervyn Westfield.:(

Due to match fixing allegations.


Yes corruption is endemic in Pakistan cricket and has been for quite a while and unless the punishments are severe enough l still think it will happen as some players are easily convinced by easy money.

Osem 06-10-2011 12:10
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 35310574)
Very sad indeed, I can remember his exploits with I.T.Botham at Headingley against the Aussies as if it was yesterday.:(

I also watched as the classic scorecard entry took place,

Lillie, caught Willey, bowled Dilley.:)
Yeah a real classic, almost as good as: "The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey...." :D

RIP Graham Dilley and thanks for some great exploits!

denphone 06-10-2011 12:46
Re: Cricket
 
A further three Pakistan cricketers have been named in court as being allegedly involved in a betting scam.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15199725

denphone 08-10-2011 19:47
Re: Cricket
 
Steven Finn hat-trick helps England beat Hyderabad XI

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15228428.stm

---------- Post added at 19:47 ---------- Previous post was at 19:46 ----------

Somerset fall to Mumbai Indians in semis

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15199556.stm

denphone 10-10-2011 08:39
Re: Cricket
 
Mumbai Indians defeat Bangalore in Champions League final


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15235304.stm

denphone 11-10-2011 20:42
Re: Cricket
 
Jonny Bairstow hits century as England win warm-up game



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15267074.stm

---------- Post added at 20:41 ---------- Previous post was at 20:40 ----------

ICC rules Decision Review System no longer compulsory


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15255848.stm

---------- Post added at 20:42 ---------- Previous post was at 20:41 ----------

Pakistan cricketers' trial: Australian 'rigging' claims



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15247144

Osem 11-10-2011 20:44
Re: Cricket
 
Bairstow looks a very fine prospect along with several others. Although some of England's results in other sports might not reflect it yet, there seems to be a lot of young talent about. The future's looking good methinks! :)

denphone 12-10-2011 21:31
Re: Cricket
 
Scott Borthwick's turn in the long search for an England leg-spinner




http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...land-hyderabad

denphone 13-10-2011 20:18
Re: Cricket
 
Former Leicester Tigers boss Pat Howard has been named as Cricket Australia's general manager for team performance, The Australia head coach, captain and chairman of selectors will all report to the 37-year-old former rugby union international.





http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15288870.stm

iadom 14-10-2011 10:08
Re: Cricket
 
Great TV coverage of the first ODI from India.....NOT.:mad:

denphone 14-10-2011 10:23
Re: Cricket
 
Yes not happy.

iadom 14-10-2011 10:48
Re: Cricket
 
They resolve union disputes with amazing speed in India.:D

Dreadful drop by Trott.:rolleyes: then Finn got lucky.:cool:

denphone 14-10-2011 10:51
Re: Cricket
 
Yes they certainly do things differently in India from the way we do things in our country.

denphone 14-10-2011 12:58
Re: Cricket
 
Latest score in the India v England one day match is India are 179-4.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cric...nd/9615278.stm

dazed&confused 14-10-2011 14:22
Re: Cricket
 
Just a small matter of 301 to win then
:rolleyes:

denphone 14-10-2011 14:41
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35315470)
Just a small matter of 301 to win then
:rolleyes:
Or 300 to draw.:D

denphone 14-10-2011 20:45
Re: Cricket
 
England suffered a middle-order collapse on their way to a 126-run defeat against India in Hyderabad Chasing 301, captain Alastair Cook scored 60 but his dismissal sparked a flurry of wickets as England slid from 111-2 to 174 all out.




http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15288877.stm

denphone 16-10-2011 21:09
Re: Cricket
 
Australia by three wickets in Johannesburg and draw the Twenty20 international series 1-1.

The Aussies had made 147-8, captain Cameron White top scoring with 39.

Teenager Pat Cummins (2-26) struck early as South Africa slumped to 84-7, needing 64 from the last 33 balls.




http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15329010.stm

denphone 18-10-2011 06:46
Re: Cricket
 
Virat Kohli hit a commanding century as India thrashed England for the second time in four days to take a 2-0 lead in their five-match one-day series Set 238 to win, Kohli (112) and Gautam Gambhir (84) added 209 as India romped home with 13.2 overs to spare.




http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15338125.stm

denphone 20-10-2011 21:07
Re: Cricket
 
India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the one-day series against England with a tense five-wicket win in Mohali.

Quote:
But, aided by some poor bowling and fielding, Mahendra Dhoni (35 not out) got India home with four balls to spare.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15384514.stm

denphone 23-10-2011 20:55
Re: Cricket
 
England went 4-0 down in the one-day series in India as half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina guided the hosts to an emphatic six-wicket win.

Quote:
It was a bad-blooded encounter, involving a series of heated exchanges, with the umpires having to intervene on a number of occasions.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15420821.stm

denphone 25-10-2011 20:17
Re: Cricket
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15445284.stm


Quote:
England crashed to a 5-0 series whitewash against India after a shocking collapse led to a 95-run defeat in the final match in Kolkata.

denphone 26-10-2011 20:54
Re: Cricket
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15460599.stm


Quote:
Former captain Michael Vaughan believes England must change their approach to one-day cricket after their 5-0 whitewash against hosts India.

Quote:
Flower admitted Tuesday's loss was probably the hardest defeat of his England reign since they were skittled for 51 all out against the West Indies in 2009.

gazzae 26-10-2011 21:03
Re: Cricket
 
Apart from you Denphone this thread has gone very quiet recently. Can't think why...

denphone 26-10-2011 21:14
Re: Cricket
 
Yes all threads seem to have a quiet spell then suddenly you will get a rush of posts.

gazzae 26-10-2011 23:01
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35321515)
Yes all threads seem to have a quiet spell then suddenly you will get a rush of posts.
Coinciding with England winning again? ;)

denphone 27-10-2011 05:58
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gazzae (Post 35321587)
Coinciding with England winning again? ;)
You have hit the nail on the head.:)

iadom 29-10-2011 17:10
Re: Cricket
 
BUMP.. England win T20..:D

denphone 29-10-2011 20:11
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 35322800)
BUMP.. England win T20..:D
Yes nice to have a one day win at last.:)

denphone 01-11-2011 11:52
Re: Cricket
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15538516

http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan...ry/538829.html


Quote:
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif have been found guilty of their part in a "spot-fixing" scam.

richard1960 02-11-2011 12:41
Re: Cricket
 
Always on the cards denphone the news of the world sting recording the exact moments on film they were told the no balls would be bowled,and lo and behold they were bowled when they were told they would be,very compelling evidence indeed.

I feel very sorry for Mohammad Amir who was just starting a very promising fast bowling career and was probably very knieve,Butt and Asif have been around a long time,butt being an ex-captain both of those knew exactly what they were doing.

The authorities need more resources to cach them,now the news of the world is no longer around to do the job for them.:erm::erm::)

denphone 02-11-2011 19:28
Re: Cricket
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15556531


Quote:
An unnamed Pakistan cricketer was involved in arranging a spot-fixing plot with ex-team captain Salman Butt, a defence lawyer has told a court.


Quote:
The claims were made at the Southwark Crown Court sentencing of Butt and Mohammad Asif, who have been convicted of deliberately bowling no-balls.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15560476.stm


Quote:
Sir Ian Botham says the International Cricket Council (ICC) needs to take action to tackle match-fixing in cricket, starting in Pakistan.

Quote:
Former England captain Botham said: "I think the ICC have just sat on their hands and pretended it's not there. Well now they have got to act.

Kingofthedead4 03-11-2011 09:07
Re: Cricket
 
The Pakistan team have issued a statement expressing their shock at the involvement of three Pakistani players in match fixing and promised to clean up their act before the 2-1 series defeat to the West Indies next year. :D

denphone 03-11-2011 09:19
Re: Cricket
 
l am not sure they will clear up their act as from what l see and read l believe corruption to be endemic in Pakistani cricket.

richard1960 03-11-2011 09:49
Re: Cricket
 
Radio five live had an interview with Lord McLauren this morning former chief of cricket in England,he set up the first anti corruption unit he was going on about there only being a few rotten eggs and the anti courruption unit he set up worked quite well.

Until the interviewer pointed it out, it was the news of the world ,and not the cricket anti corruption unit that caught the pakistanis! DOH !

She then went to point out that there are rumours of others being involved,he really did not have an answer If so my fear would be the anti corruption unit is just not ft to do the job they are tasked with,and now the NOTW is gone who now will investigate the rotten apples in cricket.:(

denphone 03-11-2011 10:47
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
1033 CRICKET: BBC Sport's James Pearce at the Pakistan cricketers spot-fixing trial: "[Agent Mazhar] Majeed sentenced to 2 years and 8 months."
Quote:
1038 CRICKET: BBC Sport's James Pearce at the Pakistan cricketers spot-fixing trial: "Salman Butt sentenced to 30 months in prison."
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1041 CRICKET: BBC Sport's James Pearce at the Pakistan cricketers spot-fixing trial: "Now onto Asif. Asif gets one year in jail."
Quote:
1041 CRICKET: BBC Sport's James Pearce at the Pakistan cricketers spot-fixing trial: "Amir sentenced to 6 months in prison"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/9630528.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/default.stm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...candal-verdict

richard1960 03-11-2011 10:50
Re: Cricket
 
Not tough enough in my view to put others off and i notice all will only do half their sentance.:(


I notice in another article the ICC said the veridct was consistant with their investigation. ha ha.

It was only because of the NOTW it ever got off the ground,not because of anything the ICC did how ironic perhaps now the ICC may get off its backside as regards corruption,and not leave it to newspapers some hope.

denphone 03-11-2011 10:56
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35324611)
Not tough enough in my view to put others off and i notice all will only do half their sentance.:(
Yes when you consider that they will only serve half their sentence l believe the sentences given to them are quite weak and they are going to appeal their sentences l have just heard as well they might only end up serving a few months.

richard1960 03-11-2011 10:58
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35324615)
Yes when you consider that they will only serve half their sentence l believe the sentences given to them are quite weak and they are going to appeal their sentences l have just heard as well they might only end up serving a few months.
They will denphone in the links you gave the bbc news one stated all will only do half their sentance sadly as you have said, plus any allowance they get from appeals they could be out in weeks all of them.:(

denphone 09-11-2011 09:06
Re: Cricket
 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...5000-test-runs

Quote:
Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to reach 15,000 Test runs as India edged closer to victory in the first Test against the West Indies in Delhi.
What a wonderful achievement by the little master.:clap:

denphone 10-11-2011 14:12
Re: Cricket
 
Just watching a bit of the cricket and Australia in their second innings are currently a mind boggling 21 for 9 wickets and thats after they dismissed South Africa for the low score of 96 in their first innings.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/engli.../scorecard.stm

Kingofthedead4 10-11-2011 18:22
Re: Cricket
 
21 for 9? My god there media will barbecue them.

Shadow Demon UK 10-11-2011 18:39
Re: Cricket
 
They only batted 18 overs in the innings, thats quite shocking for a test playing country, under any circumstances.

denphone 10-11-2011 20:43
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4 (Post 35328429)
21 for 9? My god there media will barbecue them.
Yes how lovely to see the boot on the other foot now.

Saaf_laandon_mo 10-11-2011 23:51
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 35328438)
They only batted 18 overs in the innings, thats quite shocking for a test playing country, under any circumstances.
If it had been the pakistanis we'd all be shouting fix fix... I wonder if south africa can chase down the 150 odd runs required.

iadom 11-11-2011 00:08
Re: Cricket
 
If that was a county championship match the curator ( groundsman) would have been hung out to dry and the home side would have been punished. Although there where some dreadful shots played, any wicket that produces such results must be very suspect indeed.:rolleyes:

The new SA bowler, Philanderer or whatever ;) looks tasy though.

denphone 11-11-2011 05:44
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo (Post 35328608)
If it had been the pakistanis we'd all be shouting fix fix... I wonder if south africa can chase down the 150 odd runs required.
My money is on South Africa to chase the score down.

denphone 13-11-2011 09:59
Re: Cricket
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/cricket/...k.html&BID=615

Quote:
Former Somerset captain Peter Roebuck has died at the age of 55.
Quote:
Roebuck was found dead in a hotel in Newlands, South Africa, where he was covering Australia's Test series for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, who confirmed the news

Very saddened to hear this news this morning.

richard1960 13-11-2011 10:12
Re: Cricket
 
I agree very sad news that Peter Roebuck has died i remember him playing for somerset,and the fact "beefy" and him did not get on at all!

Very sad RIP Peter Roebuck.:(

Cobbydaler 14-11-2011 23:36
Re: Cricket
 
ICC postpone Test Championship until at least 2017:

Quote:
Originally Posted by The BBC
The first Test Championship, expected to take place in England in 2013, will not now be played before 2017.

The tournament was set to replace the Champions Trophy, a one-day competition that was last held in 2009.

"I am disappointed it is not going to take place sooner," said International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat.

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) described the announcement as "a setback for Test cricket".

The Test Championship, due to involve the top four teams in the ICC rankings, had been planned as a way of reviving international interest in the five-day format.
Sounds like Sky aren't enamoured of the 5 day game?

Quote:
The delay comes because of a lack of "support and consent" from the ICC's broadcast partner.
Link

denphone 19-11-2011 09:12
Re: Cricket
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/15803140.stm

Quote:
Former England all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira has died at the age of 80.
Quote:
In 1968 he was named in England's squad to tour South Africa which was then cancelled as South Africa's government refused to accept his presence.

Quote:
The tour was called off and the incident culminated in a ban on sporting ties with South Africa which would last until the early 1990s.
Quote:
"He was a man of true dignity and a wonderful role model as somebody who overcame the most extreme prejudices and circumstances to take his rightful place on the world stage.

Quote:
"Throughout this shameful period in South Africa's sporting history, Basil displayed a human dignity that earned him worldwide respect and admiration.

RIP Basil

Maggy 19-11-2011 12:11
Re: Cricket
 
I would have put that in current affairs myself.

denphone 19-11-2011 12:17
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35332238)
I would have put that in current affairs myself.
If one of the moderators could do that then that would be very helpful

richard1960 29-12-2011 05:24
Re: Cricket
 
Australia on the brink of test match win v India,india 9/for 151 and require 292,does not look like a good start to their tour of Australia after their disaster of a tour of England last summer.

denphone 29-12-2011 05:34
Re: Cricket
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35352031)
Australia on the brink of test match win v India,india 9/for 151 and require 292,does not look like a good start to their tour of Australia after their disaster of a tour of England last summer.
Yes l agree Richard and what happens when Tendulkar and Dravid retire as l feel they could be in the test doldrums for several years to come after that and Australia even though they are winning here still have quite a few concerns as they to have some older batsmen who could retire soon and also their bowling lineup is nowhere near as strong as England's or South Africa's.

richard1960 29-12-2011 05:47
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35352032)
Yes l agree Richard and what happens when Tendulkar and Dravid retire as l feel they could be in the test doldrums for several years to come after that and Australia even though they are winning here still have quite a few concerns as they to have some older batsmen who could retire soon and also their bowling lineup is nowhere near as strong as England's or South Africa's.
Ausralia win! Yes thats very true denphone once Tendulkar and Dravid (aka the wall) retire india could be in the test doldrums for a while although india i think at the moment are mostly interested in one day games,thier domestic audience love one day games.

Yes Ditto australia for years they relied on Hayden,Gilchrist,Warne,McGrath,Ponting,ect ect they do not seem to have that many "greats" coming through it makes you wonder when Ponting and Hussey retire in the next couple of years presumeably , what they will do.

iadom 09-01-2012 10:43
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Well held Sirs...
Wonder catch :cool:

denphone 09-01-2012 10:45
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Originally Posted by iadom (Post 35357680)
Well held Sirs...
Wonder catch :cool:
Truly a wonderful catch.:clap:

denphone 10-01-2012 06:43
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/16428553.stm

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Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of England's Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

The Yorkshire seamer, 26, who had elbow surgery in November, suffered swelling while training in Dubai last week.

He may still be available for the limited-overs internationals that begin on 15 February.

"I'm obviously gutted not to play in the Test series but I knew looking at my rehabilitation it was always going to be touch and go," said Bresnan.

"The priority for me now is to get myself ready for the one-day series in February."

Durham seamer Graham Onions, who is already with England as cover, will join the squad as a replacement while Bresnan returns home to rest his elbow.
Not good news as he has been one of our best bowlers in the last couple of years.

Pog66 10-01-2012 12:07
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35358247)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/16428553.stm



Not good news as he has been one of our best bowlers in the last couple of years.
...but at least we do have some depth in strength - Anderson, tremlett, Broad, Finn, Onions....

denphone 10-01-2012 12:21
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...but at least we do have some depth in strength - Anderson, tremlett, Broad, Finn, Onions....
Yes true but we would not want another injury would we.

iadom 10-01-2012 16:50
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And Bresnan is much better with the bat than any of those with the possible exception of Broad at his best, plus he is a lucky charm, on the winning side in every test he has played.

denphone 10-01-2012 16:51
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Originally Posted by iadom (Post 35358675)
And Bresnan is much better with the bat than any of those, plus he is a lucky charm, on the winning side in every test he has played.
And thats why England will miss him quite a bit.

denphone 12-01-2012 11:41
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http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/...ry/549087.html

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Mervyn Westfield, the former Essex bowler, has become the first English cricketer to be convicted of spot-fixing after pleading guilty at the Old Bailey to criminal charges arising from a spot-fixing investigation by Essex police. He will be sentenced on February 10.

Westfield admitted he accepted £6,000 to concede 12 runs in his first over of Essex's Pro40 tie against Durham at Chester-le-Street in September 2009. Judge Anthony Morris warned Westfield he could face a jail sentence up to a maximum of seven years.

Westfield pleaded guilty to accepting or obtaining corrupt payments under the 1906 Corruption Act. A separate charge of assisting another person to cheat at gambling was ordered to lie on file.

Westfield conceded 60 runs from seven overs, bowling four wides and two no balls, after agreeing to concede a set number of runs in return for payment. The match was televised live and available in India, the centre of cricket's illegal gambling industry.

denphone 12-01-2012 16:59
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/16533011.stm

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Monty Panesar took five wickets on day two of England's final warm-up game to press his claims to be included in the Test series against Pakistan.

The left-arm spinner finished with 5-57 as the Pakistan Cricket Board XI declared on 200-9, 69 adrift.

Chris Tremlett took 2-30, with Graham Onions and Graeme Swann claiming a wicket each.

England then moved to 82-0 by the close, with Jonathan Trott unbeaten on 39 and Andrew Strauss 36 not out

richard1960 12-01-2012 18:22
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Yes denphone Mervyn Westfied has thrown a very promising career away for what,whilst at my county Essex he was a good up and coming player.

Even without a life ban he is unlikely ever again to play for a first class county very sad indeed.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012...?newsfeed=true

denphone 15-01-2012 11:47
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/16565578.stm

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Ben Hilfenhaus claimed three wickets in an over as Australia completed an emphatic innings and 37-run victory over India in the third Test at Perth.

The seamer dismissed Vinay Kumar, Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma in five balls as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-match series.

Virat Kohli, who batted through the morning session to keep the hosts' victory push at bay, was last out.

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On David Warner, who hit the equal-fourth fastest Test century on the opening day to help put Australia in a commanding position, Clarke even compared him to former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist.

"It's like opening the batting with Gilly," said Clarke. "He can hit it both sides.

"I love his enthusiasm. He's a great asset for Australia and he has a bright future."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/16565788.stm

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England bowler Stuart Broad suffered "heavy bruising" after hitting a ball into his foot in the nets on Sunday.

Broad, 25, was given treatment to his left foot but was not sent for a scan and is expected to train on Monday.

He said on Twitter: "Afternoon with my foot up being iced. Jimmy [Anderson] got me with an in swinging yorker. Bowling tomorrow so no worries."

denphone 17-01-2012 07:36
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/9678945.stm

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England are in trouble against Pakistan in Dubai, Ian Bell going first ball as they lose a fourth wicket in their first Test since achieving the number one ranking.


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