NZ's coach said that the bigger boundaries open up the chance to get twos or three's'which they don't get in NZ. They'll still be able to keep the scoreboard ticking over.MCG will have less swing and the bigger boundaries do play into our hands.
NZ's coach said that the bigger boundaries open up the chance to get twos or three's'which they don't get in NZ. They'll still be able to keep the scoreboard ticking over.MCG will have less swing and the bigger boundaries do play into our hands.
Not yet. He's been battering an average bowling line up all winter/summer and was quiet, all tournament, till he got the chance the play against the same attack. We'll be able to truly judge Smith when he tours South Africa, England and the Sub-continent. As of now, he's a good player.Deserved win for the Aussies. The best two teams in the tournament will make for a cracking final. Hope NZ wins it now. As for India, have done well to come this far after a very average summer. The bowling was always concerning and until today did quite well. Disappointed with Kohli in this tournament, but that's more because of the expectation that he brings and will continue to bring in the future. Good on Dhoni. Wonderful career as a ODI captain and hope I get to see him play again. And Steve Smith is a special player.
I think almost everyone can see that Smith is something special.Not yet. He's been battering an average bowling line up all winter/summer and was quiet, all tournament, till he got the chance the play against the same attack. We'll be able to truly judge Smith when he tours South Africa, England and the Sub-continent. As of now, he's a good player.
Maybe, but not yet. Like I said, you can't judge a player based on one series against one of the worst touring teams in the sport, along with a really average bowling line up, until he tours the nations I named in my previous post. In terms of test cricket, Kohli, who matched Smith in that series and also had a similar World Cup, shouldn't be considered special till he proves himself to be.I think almost everyone can see that Smith is something special.
He did pretty well against India and England last time we toured those places.Not yet. He's been battering an average bowling line up all winter/summer and was quiet, all tournament, till he got the chance the play against the same attack. We'll be able to truly judge Smith when he tours South Africa, England and the Sub-continent. As of now, he's a good player.
He nearly had massive tantrum when NZ beat us a hobart and Warner got MoM over a kiwi.Ian Smith will spunk himself if NZ wins.
Him and Warne will be unbearable. Like listening to FanZone.Ian Smith will spunk himself if NZ wins.
Not yet. He's been battering an average bowling line up all winter/summer and was quiet, all tournament, till he got the chance the play against the same attack. We'll be able to truly judge Smith when he tours South Africa, England and the Sub-continent. As of now, he's a good player.
That was when it was decided by the vodafone viewers verdict. Southee from memory was the player dudded.I nearly had massive tantrum when NZ beat us a hobart and Warner got MoM over a kiwi.
He did alright, he averaged 40 and 34, respectively, however, he wasn't as mature as the Steve Smith we've witnessed over the last few months. A lot will revealed over the next year or two with regards to his quality. I don't think he's special, yet, but hes definitely capable of being one of the best.He did pretty well against India and England last time we toured those places.
Smithy and Warnie were funny in Auckland during the pool stage, but with the stakes higher they could very well be unbearable. Amazing how emotionally involved commentators are. Warnie commented on how tense and nervous Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock were on Tuesday.I'd be surprised if NZ won, but you never know. One of their top-3 will have to get a century if they're to win.
Him and Warne will be unbearable. Like listening to FanZone.
The NZ commentator was literally screaming like a school girl towards the end of that game.Smithy and Warnie were funny in Auckland during the pool stage, but with the stakes higher they could very well be unbearable. Amazing how emotionally involved commentators are. Warnie commented on how tense and nervous Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock were on Tuesday.
Clarke still needs to play, Not worth changing captaincy before the world cup final.
Thanks guys.He'll be there. Bailey who would be next in line hasn't played in 6 weeks, and you wouldn't make Smith ODI captain for only the second time in his career in a World Cup Final.
India got Chak de f out.
Twice in quick succession. Pakistani?Choke de India.
Twice in quick succession. Pakistani?
Why exactly?Well, the toss again proved to be so very crucial. We were never going to chase down 330 on that pitch in a World cup semi. It would have taken a superhuman effort from our batters to achieve that against an excellent bowling attack. I don't think Australia would have chased that score down if we made it batting first.
It hurts not making the finals. Never expected us to do so well in the tournament but that we did, I am very disppointed now.
Hope New Zealand wins. Watching Australia winning their fifth would be hard to take.
Go Kiwis! I am sure most neutrals would be behind them.
Agreed. Best 4 teams into the semis and the best 2 into the final.One can safely say that the two teams most deserving to be in final based on performance in this world cup, are in final. Last time, didn't have same feeling with Sri Lanka being in final.
Yup.Agreed. Best 4 teams into the semis and the best 2 into the final.
Timesnow is a jokeThe reaction On my twitter and fb has been excellent with ppl appreciating the cricket the Indian team have played but our media is fecking pathetic
Yeah all the people around me are saying the same - missed opportunity but an overall satisfying campaign. What are the media saying? I avoid them like the plague these days.The reaction On my twitter and fb has been excellent with ppl appreciating the cricket the Indian team have played but our media is fecking pathetic
?? Where?What did timesnow do?
What??? Where?