13 Mar 07
Well, it starts in earnest today (Tuesday) with West Indies vs Pakistan starting at 14:30 GMT.
My prediction for the final four? Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand. Not West Indies because of home ground disadvantage 8-)
BTW today is the 1st anniversary of THAT game:
http://content-rsa.cricinfo.com/rsavaus/content/story/240507.html
13 Mar 07
Originally posted by buffalobillI fancy Sri Lanka as they have the best opening pair and the best spin bowler. They are a one day specialist team and the slow wickets might suit them.
Well, it starts in earnest today (Tuesday) with West Indies vs Pakistan starting at 14:30 GMT.
My prediction for the final four? Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand. Not West Indies because of home ground disadvantage 8-)
BTW today is the 1st anniversary of THAT game:
http://content-rsa.cricinfo.com/rsavaus/content/story/240507.html
Australia, South Africa and India will make up the semi-finalists.
13 Mar 07
Originally posted by invigorateI'll weigh in with an ounce of pessimism.. The Black Caps beat Sri Lanka in the warm up last week I can't see those teams making it..
I fancy Sri Lanka as they have the best opening pair and the best spin bowler. They are a one day specialist team and the slow wickets might suit them.
Australia, South Africa and India will make up the semi-finalists.
I have Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and India for the Semis.
But
For once I honestly don't mind so long as the Capts shut up, the Umps don't forget their glasses and the tv camera men remember its the girls in the smallest bikinis we want to see.
'Course if the kiwis thrash a couple of fancied teams .. so much the better.
Oh and the icing would be for ponting to go down with larengytis for the tourne.
13 Mar 07
Originally posted by Tirau DanI don't think you should sell the black caps short. You have a very balanced bowling attack (as do SL, Pakistan and India). If the game wickets are not fast, bouncey tracks, England, Aus and SA may struggle.
I'll weigh in with an ounce of pessimism.. The Black Caps beat Sri Lanka in the warm up last week I can't see those teams making it..
I have Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and India for the Semis.
But
For once I honestly don't mind so long as the Capts shut up, the Umps don't forget their glasses and the tv camera men remember its the girls in the ...[text shortened]... e better.
Oh and the icing would be for ponting to go down with larengytis for the tourne.
13 Mar 07
Originally posted by Tirau DanNot Pakistan - Kamran Akmal's the worst wicketkeeper in world cricket which probably includes the minor nations. He's missed a catch and a stumping so far today that I've seen. And this is not a one-off, he was just as rubbish in their recent tour of South Africa. You can't gift two wickets a match and expect to be competitive.
I'll weigh in with an ounce of pessimism.. The Black Caps beat Sri Lanka in the warm up last week I can't see those teams making it..
I have Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and India for the Semis.
But
For once I honestly don't mind so long as the Capts shut up, the Umps don't forget their glasses and the tv camera men remember its the girls in the ...[text shortened]... e better.
Oh and the icing would be for ponting to go down with larengytis for the tourne.
13 Mar 07
Originally posted by buffalobillLOL, it was so funny when the commentators in SA started saying things like: "Nice to see Kamran actually take that catch" etc.
Not Pakistan - Kamran Akmal's the worst wicketkeeper in world cricket which probably includes the minor nations. He's missed a catch and a stumping so far today that I've seen. And this is not a one-off, he was just as rubbish in their recent tour of South Africa. You can't gift two wickets a match and expect to be competitive.
I was laughing so hard, I peed a little...
14 Mar 07
Originally posted by Crowleyno no no re above.. I'm not getting any hopes up I've been crying over Southampton FC football failures ..the last vestige of my pommie heritage but I just love the black caps and All Blacks and just can't wait for good news...
LOL, it was so funny when the commentators in SA started saying things like: "Nice to see Kamran actually take that catch" etc.
I was laughing so hard, I peed a little...
That keeper got 4 dismissals.. so I gues the ball was beating the bat a fair bit if he missed lots and assisted you to wet yourself haha
sniff sniff.. phewwww..
lol..
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by invigorateMy money's on Australia, Sri Lanka and India. Nearly every good team right now has lost an important player except India. They have an upper hand here. They have the potencial to win but lack the motivation.
I fancy Sri Lanka as they have the best opening pair and the best spin bowler. They are a one day specialist team and the slow wickets might suit them.
Australia, South Africa and India will make up the semi-finalists.
17 Mar 07
Originally posted by CrowleyNot a bad record to get that one. At least the Dutchman will get free beer from that story for the rest of his life. When did Sir Garfield Sobers get his over of sixes?
South Africans murdered the Dutch - Good batting, with records falling all over the place.
Good stuff Herchelle! 6 sixes off a van Burgen over to get $1 000 000 dollars for charity!
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