West Indies were decimated by Australia in the first warm up. Not quite sure about them - having all that hitting power, for me, doesn't make them that strong a team.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
This Shahzad guy somehow keeps getting fatter and fatter every time I see him.
First pitch we've seen curated by ICC and spin is already dominating. Nothing like the 720 runs scored in 95 overs on the same ground a week ago.
South Africa are scoring at 6+ in their game, though.
Well I didn't claim that every pitch will be a dust bowl but in general ICC won't be obsessed with 450+ pitches like the ECB are.
Can he reach the legendary Bermuda whale level?
Lets hope so.
Tough task. That was peak fatness, Shahzad needs to up his game big time if he's to reach those levels.
Both are them are class. Raja was poor in the beginning but now good voice. I love Manjrekar as co-commentator. He is always class.Commentary squad:
How do the likes of Manjrekar and Raja keep getting picked? At least there's no Shastri, Danny Morrison etc.
Which match?
Wait what?
it seems that there'll be a concept of away jersies this tournament. India will play in a different color in matches against England and Afghanistan due to jersey clash.
This might be a tournament for team with World Class Spinners. I fear Afghanistan if their batting clicks. They can cause a few upsets.
India is always going to do good watching these wickets gripping. Turn is good and with a little bit of pace. I haven't watched Srilanka for more than a year. No idea how their spinners are.
Pak-Afg. Afg spinners been brilliant and getting assistance from the pitch.
Africa is plonking Lanka in the other warmup match.
Nabi and Khan are class tbf. Don't really need to pitch assistance to bowl well.
Amla and du Plessis on the wicket, two class and technically gifted. I would like to see their other players against the spin.
Think Saffers won't choke this time particularly I don't think they'll reach the SF.
Can't choke if there's nothing to choke.
Can't choke if there's nothing to choke.
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Fielding seems to be a major weakness. But yeah, anyone expecting a walk in the park will be in for a major surprise. On their day they can beat anyone.
Babar Azam is absolute class. Just love watching him play.
Seems like the Afghan whale has pulled a hammy 
Enough internet for today.
I hope Pakistan learn how to use reviews by the time WC actually starts.
Feckkk
That was a lovely ball
Pakistan cricket is in absolute shambles.
When was the last time Pakistan won a game? February?
England kit is absolutely beautiful. Can't believe that people didn't like it
Yea exactly. Best kit amongst all teams to me.
Oh man, what a start. 24/3... good job we didn't pick anyone who showed good form throughout the IPL.
Oh, look Wood's injured himself...
H Pandya isn’t someone who you want in inside 6 overs but the last 10 absolutely
I like it a lot more seeing it in real life I’ve got to say
39/4. Kohli out.
Nicely embarrassing there.
Nicely embarrassing there.
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...ost_runs_career.html?id=12741;type=tournament
Rahul, Dhawan, Pant, Kohli, Iyer, Surya Kumar Yadav, Dhoni, Rohit, Pandya, Rahane
Who should we've picked then? Literally it is just Pant from that list who has an argument. All players who are playing today were in the top scorers.
I'd not pick anyone based on IPL form, in any case. Two different things.
The conditions are great - I hope we see more of this.
I don't know about Rahul in ODIs. And for me, Dhawan and Rohit are far too similar to continue opening for India and neither showed great consistency in the IPL.
I'm curious. Who'd you like India to open with then? if you aren't convinced about Rahul, Dhawan etc.
No, what I meant is.. we've picked all players who made runs in the IPL which you were suggesting we did not..