Of course it's relevant, I'm saying Sri Lanka isn't a naturally sporting nation...even if they were...say...football mad, they'd still most likely be the whipping boys of Asia, but because cricket is only played in a handful of nations, if we're totally honest, it's only truly big in four countries, they've got a chance to be successful. The point is clear, the point is obvious, it's easier to be successful at a sport where there's not much competition, however, being successful in a truly globalised game is, well, let's say not as easy. Which is why, I repeat, the game should spread to shite footballing nations.... like Wales or Bhutan. And if you don't agree...I'll set Salvo on you.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
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Noone cares about why England aren't successful. Start a new thread for that.
I wish you'd stop bringing Wales into this Spoony. We're a proud footballing nation.
We're football mad, though. I think we ought to improve our standing at a national level. I mean, one world cup? and even that at home?! Then again, as I said, it's not easy to dominate such a globalised game. There's so much more competition.
Can't seem to remember the Independence Cup. I'm sure I saw it, just can't place it.
Legend
Greatness
I think you mistitled those two picture Mr. Bhatia. It should be 'Greatness' for Dhoni and 'Legend' for Sachin Tendulkar.
Forget dominating, England are not even competing at the international stage when it comes to football.
What I meant was that dhoni now has become a legend of Indian cricket whereas I really couldn't think of a word good enough for sachin.
You're all weird.
Apparent the cup presented was a replica.
I should care but I don't!
Woohoo!!
I should care but I don't!
Woohoo!!
Icc says it is the original one.
It's funny how much drama there is!
I'm surprised its soooo important to the media!
It's funny how much drama there is!
I'm surprised its soooo important to the media!
Congrats to India. Well deserved it was in the end.
India - Cricket World Cup winners! Unbelievably proud of India, we really fought for it and still can't believe that we won it. An absolute dream World Cup really; India win in India, Tendulkar finally wins the World Cup, Yuvraj Singh - man of the tournament and to top it off, Dhoni hits a 6 to win the final.
I really thought we deserved it, would have been a really crushing blow to lose the final and after the end of their batting and start of ours, I began to fear the worst. But, to win it in the fashion we did, and having beaten so many top teams and the previous holders makes it even more special. I had a lot of family round and we really celebrated the triumph in the end after having been on edge for the whole match, very memorable day.
Jai Hind!
I really thought we deserved it, would have been a really crushing blow to lose the final and after the end of their batting and start of ours, I began to fear the worst. But, to win it in the fashion we did, and having beaten so many top teams and the previous holders makes it even more special. I had a lot of family round and we really celebrated the triumph in the end after having been on edge for the whole match, very memorable day.
Jai Hind!
Well played India - about time though all things considered!
Still couldn't beat England though
Still couldn't beat England though
Yeh, we just let the Bangladeshis do the dirty work for us
And the Irish.
The English are comedy gold.
The English are comedy gold.
If anyone can find clips of the winning moment and celebrations and presentation ceremony, do let the rest of us know.
All I can find it shady youtube clips.
All I can find it shady youtube clips.
Yeah too bad the Irish are not going to be in the next World Cup. Apparently there are only going to be ten teams for the next two world cups, which means its going to be the usual 8 who qualified for the knockout stages along with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. That could be tough, because if you lose one game, you are in trouble.
Cricket Highlights | Cricket World Cup 2011 Highlights
This worked for me yesterday. See if it still works.
Thanks but that's not for download.
I just downloaded some clips from youtube.
Can't wait for high rest stuff to hit the net and then maybe the UK broadcast and things like that.
I still can't believe it.
I just never tire of watching events post the winning shot.
Sachin glugging a bottle of alcohol straight up was funny
Ireland ruled out of the next World Cup. What a joke.
Why is that?
Something to do with only allowing association nations to take part because the number of teams has been reduced from 14 to 10.
Zimbabwe don't count as an associate team. They're a test playing nation in a self-imposed exile. I vaguely remember reading somewhere that they're going to play a test series again in the upcoming few months.
It's very stupid. Ireland are actually ranked #10 in the ODI rankings.
Its only going to be the 10 test playing nations. Tough on the Irish. If it were up to me, I'd let the likes of Ireland, Canada, Netherlands etc. battle it out in a qualifying tournament and let the best team earn a place in the World Cup. I'd include Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in this.
It's OK though, because the ICC says that Ireland can compete in the 2019 competition, if they manage to qualify against all the Test playing nations.
Nice to see enough is being done to globalise the game....
It is amazing how almost all of the sports governing bodies in the world are run by clueless muppets.
Afridi is a fecking cnut!
Absolutely childish from Afridi.
What did he say?
Yeah, what did he say? Immediately after the loss to India, I thought he came across as pretty sporting and magnanimous.
Can I propose Manchester as a good place to host?The 20-year-old had disappeared from the public eye since India secured the one-day title in Mumbai on Saturday, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets - raising fears among her fans that she only made the pledge for publicity.
However, breaking her silence via social networking site Twitter, Pandey said she is still going ahead with her plans to go nude - and hinted that details are already being ironed out for the event.
She wrote: 'Thanx a Lot All for ** Support!! I am Still on with My Commitments Stay TUNE
Poonam Pandey has her arm painted in support of India (AFP/Getty)
Later on Monday, Pandey added: 'Once Steve Forbes said "A promise made should be a promise kept." so guys soon will complete my promise just Wait n watch. [sic]'
Until then, the model's only public statement since India's victory had been a short message saying she was 'on cloud nine'.
Pandey also referred journalists who have apparently been badgering her for interviews and comment to a previous non-committal open letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), two days before the final.
In that letter, the swimwear model said she would give the Indian team the choice of whether she should strip for them privately or in a public place.
However, she urged them to arrange for any open show to be staged abroad - preferably in Paris - to avoid the potential for outrage among traditionalist Muslims and Hindus.
Read more: Model Poonam Pandey: Naked strip still happening for India World Cup win | Metro.co.uk
How about my house?
check out who is driving!!!!