Ekkie Thump
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Surely that’s down to the ICC?Why would anyone agree with reserve days...ridiculous isnt it.
We've got reserve days when it matters.
A single test match in an era of test cricket vs a 6 week tournament...Surely that’s down to the ICC?
Isn’t it basically the same argument as if there’s rain in a test match? Just delay the game instead of calling it a draw.
The same thing almost would have happened to England to be fair if they hadn't beaten India. I'm sure there would be a few people angry about it but in the grand scheme of things I think it would be minimal because either Australia or India are going to win the World Cup and they're not missing out. Pakistan have just missed out on getting beat by Australia essentially.We are losing out due to no reserve games, I wouldn't say that is minimal. If the same had happened to England I would love to see the same posters going get over it.
From a financial POV a India Pakistan semi is miles bigger than India England.
You're having a laugh if you actually believe that.Overall the impact of the abandoned games in this tournament has been minimal as well.
As is the anti England whinge machine, seems to be going in full force again.The England hype machine is inflating again. Would be fun to see India bat first in the semis and watch Morgan be confused "but I flattened the pitch!"
Maybe we'll get Kohli moaning about the boundary being too short and then getting caught trying to clear it again.The England hype machine is inflating again. Would be fun to see India bat first in the semis and watch Morgan be confused "but I flattened the pitch!"
For good reason. A bunch of decent players who can smash the ball around on flat pancake pitches being talked of as "rebirth of English cricket"As is the anti England whinge machine, seems to be going in full force again.
Not really, we were close last time and have gotten better. On our day, we could easily have beaten them but all of that is moot. If you think it's going to be India vs Australia, I am guessing you wont be watching the semis?The same thing almost would have happened to England to be fair if they hadn't beaten India. I'm sure there would be a few people angry about it but in the grand scheme of things I think it would be minimal because either Australia or India are going to win the World Cup and they're not missing out. Pakistan have just missed out on getting beat by Australia essentially.
That, scoring 105 v the Windies and struggling v Afghanistan. The weather's definitely had an effect but Pakistan underperforming against teams they'd expect to beat is the bigger issue.The same thing almost would have happened to England to be fair if they hadn't beaten India. I'm sure there would be a few people angry about it but in the grand scheme of things I think it would be minimal because either Australia or India are going to win the World Cup and they're not missing out. Pakistan have just missed out on getting beat by Australia essentially.
We've been appalling at ODI cricket for 30 years at least.For good reason. A bunch of decent players who can smash the ball around on flat pancake pitches being talked of as "rebirth of English cricket"
What are you banging on about. The pitches are flat due to the hot weather, they are the same for both teams. The pitch then became slower during the innings and difficult to bat on. There is no rebirth of English cricket because we have been playing well for the last 2 years across the world. I know that may grate on people such as you but that's the way it is.For good reason. A bunch of decent players who can smash the ball around on flat pancake pitches being talked of as "rebirth of English cricket"
Has some good players of whom we cant hear the end of. Youd think Butler is Haydan, Archer the new Waqar and Root Brian LaraWe've been appalling at ODI cricket for 30 years at least.
This is by far our best side.
I'll watch the semis but those two teams are clearly the favourites.Not really, we were close last time and have gotten better. On our day, we could easily have beaten them but all of that is moot. If you think it's going to be India vs Australia, I am guessing you wont be watching the semis?
Like I said if it had happened to England I doubt I would be getting the same response to you. Almost doesn't count.
That's just nonsense.Has some good players of whom we cant hear the end of. Youd think Butler is Haydan, Archer the new Waqar and Root Brian Lara
God, clearly you have some issues with England playing well. No one has said any of that so not sure where you have got that from. Perhaps you can provide some sources please?Has some good players of whom we cant hear the end of. Youd think Butler is Haydan, Archer the new Waqar and Root Brian Lara
They'll be out if Pak score 600 and Bang are out for 100. Don't rule it out with Imam opening the innings.If New Zealand lose,,do they still qualify for semis? Or are they depending on Pakistan result?
If you beat Bangladesh and that's not a given the reason you will go out is because your NRR is awful.
Pakistan will have to thrash Bangladesh to go through on net run rate.If New Zealand lose,,do they still qualify for semis? Or are they depending on Pakistan result?
It's on!They'll be out if Pak score 600 and Bang are out for 100. Don't rule it out with Imam opening the innings.
The feck are you babbling on about? English cricket media coverage is relatively balanced and focused compared to its football counterpart.Has some good players of whom we cant hear the end of. Youd think Butler is Haydan, Archer the new Waqar and Root Brian Lara
If one of england victories had gotten rained on they would be going out right here, for a tournament with only 9 games that is leaving a lot to chance.I'll watch the semis but those two teams are clearly the favourites.
If it happened to England then losing to Sri Lanka and Australia would have been a bigger factor, England would still have been unlucky as Pakistan if NZ lose here. But England would have caused a lot of the problems themselves.
Yeah and it could decide something like the Ashes. And you didn’t answer, who decides these rules?A single test match in an era of test cricket vs a 6 week tournament...
I wish England-Sri Lanka got rained on personally. 9 games for a cup tournament is a lot to be fair.If one of england victories had gotten rained on they would be going out right here, for a tournament with only 9 games that is leaving a lot to chance.
I dont have anything agaisnt English cricket but the fact English media is framing these rain impacted days as "Ah well we couldn't predict it such is the game. Doesnt matter though does it!".God, clearly you have some issues with England playing well. No one has said any of that so not sure where you have got that from. Perhaps you can provide some sources please?
Hey if we can choose, I would rather Pakistan West Indies got rained on.I wish England-Sri Lanka got rained on personally.
Would be hilarious to see the excuses if they lose again.Just hope India win the toss in semis
The feck are you babbling on about? English cricket media coverage is relatively balanced and focused compared to its football counterpart.
Exactly, so you can't even say a rained off match would have been a certain 2 points either.Hey if we can choose, I would rather Pakistan West Indies got rained on.
Maybe we'll get Kohli moaning about the boundary being too short and then getting caught trying to clear it again.
It wont but I would have liked the opportunity to get knocked out or gone through rather than it being decided by rain.Exactly, so you can't even say a rained off match would have been a certain 2 points either.
Let's play another game. Lets not play the world cup and split the trophy among all nations since you csnt say if Bolivia had a cricket team they wouldnt be performing well.Exactly, so you can't even say a rained off match would have been a certain 2 points either.
The best 4 teams are going to go through.I think the rules do need to be looked at for sure.
This format isn't fair enough.