Cricket 2008/2009

[wayno]

Well, we're off and running and it's great to have cricket back. :)
Must say I really enjoyed last nights 20/20 game and will admit I was cheering for the All Stars.
Good to see yet another solid performance from Hodge (must be the unluckiest player in aussie cricket) but I would have given man of the match to Dighton.
Stunning hitting and probably the best catch we'll see all season (reminded me of John Dyson). I also thought he was stiff to be given out.

[david5]

Life left in Langers too.

[HRT 1-2]

Well, we're off and running and it's great to have cricket back. :)
Must say I really enjoyed last nights 20/20 game and will admit I was cheering for the All Stars.
Good to see yet another solid performance from Hodge (must be the unluckiest player in aussie cricket) but I would have given man of the match to Dighton.
Stunning hitting and probably the best catch we'll see all season (reminded me of John Dyson). I also thought he was stiff to be given out.

Unluckiest or just Victorian??;)

Great it's back, can't wait 'til Thursday!!

[wayno]

I wont comment on that, but Katitch is in the side and he's nothing near as good as Hodge.
Draw your own conclusions. :rolleyes:

[mjcurtis25]

Its really hard to give someone Dighton MOM when hogdey got 60 odd...Although the Aussies didnt play there Strike attack does seem we lack a bit of depth...I would like to see Mcofin get a go very underrated bowler performs very well...I think Brad Haddin has to tidy up the glove work a bit to many byes yesterday...Should be a great summer..

[skaifeyfan2]

you are going to kill the New Zealand cricket team this summer :(:mad:

[david5]

Speaking of dead kiwis, havent seen a certain pommie kiwi on here for a while, must enjoy playing with tractors.

David

[wayno]

you are going to kill the New Zealand cricket team this summer :(:mad:

Sure about that?

[HRT 1-2]

Not making excuses but, I wonder if the green first day pitch which no one wanted to bat on 1st is a bit trickier than it appears on the telly??

[HRT 1-2]

Our effort yesterday with the bat is beginning to look ok!! Ryder's in good shape, I reckon I'd almost have a show of getting a game if I was a Kiwi!!:p

[wayno]

Nice to have a first innings lead. I wonder if the pitch will continue to play as difficult as it has been?
50 odd runs is a decent gap the way this match is going. :)

[lionking]

Hmmm Haydo out for a golden duck... ouch :(

[wayno]

This could be a reeeeeal short test.

[lionking]

Definately lookin that way... And old Rudi needs to get his eyes checked, giving Mr Cricket out when its only flicked his pad... :eek:

[whitlam]

This could be a reeeeeal short test.


at the rate they're going it should be over tomorrow

[Thunder]

Well done Katich for his century. At least someone is scoring runs :rolleyes:

[wayno]

I've never been a massive fan of his (only because I think there are other guys that should have been in the side before him) but he's showed great patience and maturity and deserves the accolades that will come from this.

[The Hammer]

It's good to see a game where the bowlers have a chance at showing their ability with the ball. Good to see the batters have it not so easy, & made to work hard for their runs.

[sad]

I am glad to see (even though i don't like rugby of either variety i much prefer cricket).that we can beat new zealand in something!! I thought they did BAAADLY (sorry couldn't help it!!)

[HRT 1-2]

Anyone who hasn't seen it, make sure you get a look at Ponting's catch today in Adelaide!! Best slips catch I've ever seen, he is a freak!!

[sad]

To paraphase a certain commentator "it was the best catch the world has ever seen!";):rolleyes: But i agree it was fantastic.

[james]

A loss big loss for the kiwi's.

[bills]

cant believe kiwis lost all 10 wickets today.

[Skaife fan]

The Aussie's are in a bit of trouble at the WACA today , it should be a close test series against South Africa.

[brchi17]

considering the weather that we're expecting for the Christmas break, the winner of the Perth test could take the series 1-0

[Skaife fan]

considering the weather that we're expecting for the Christmas break, the winner of the Perth test could take the series 1-0
I haven't seen any weather forecasts for christmas, is it going to be a wet one.

[HRT 1-2]

Great bowling Mitch Johnson, that's how to bowl quick here!!:cool:

Haydos can't take a trick lately, that was one of the worst decisions I've seen, he missed the ball by about five inches, straight down to OSPF for Aleem Dar I reckon!!:mad:

[samrawet]

life is short so enjoy it do you know today two team are plying India and england which one will be won this match I don't know I just take enjoy

[MarkHM]

Oh how I wish we had a bowler of his calibre...the test here against WI is looking like a draw

[wayno]

Pity to see Haddin out for 94. He had big shoes to fill but is doing well i think. :)

[8hype]

aussies need a descent spinner.it's about time they also put pressure on some of our batsman .drop them and bring some new blood in.

[Skaife fan]

Australia was lucky the tail enders scored a few runs or they would have lost already.

[wayno]

This is a great performance from the South Africans and their victory will be well deserved.

[Nate07]

Sloppy Aussies

[MarkHM]

We surrendered a strong position against the Windies, made a modest 60 run lead when it should have been 150 given the wickets in hand (until the inevitable collapse). Then they bowl loose and the Windies have clawed back the deficit before stumps...mutter miutter

[Oh Five]

excellent show of skill and maturity from the S.As.

[MarkHM]

A very exciting test match. Great run chase and belief in their own abilities

[HRT 1-2]

What's Punter's story berating the bowlers over not defending the total, how about the top order make some runs rather than relying on the middle order and tail to make them for them and then have to perform with the ball as well!!:mad:

[wayno]

I think the bells are starting to tol for Ricky as captain. I've never been a fan of his in this role as he's reactive rather than proactive.
He might learn to bat again without the added responsibility. :rolleyes:
I agree he should shut up. After the first innings was finished for both teams the match was there to be won. The batsmen blew it and were made to look much better than they were in both innings by great efforts from the tail.
Great way to inspire your men for boxing day as well clown. :rolleyes:

[brchi17]

Gee I hope this morning session ends quickly.....

[wayno]

Absolutely pathetic showing from the australians. I really hope now they take the broom to the team and give some of the guys that have been knocking on the door for so long a go.
Maybe a bit of hunger and desire is what's needed?
Full credit to the South Africans. The cricket they have played is brilliant and their tenacity is to be admired.

[karromar]

I think I can hear a fat lady singing.

[sad]

OUTBLOOMINGRAGEOUS!!! :mad: :mad: :(:(

[pitcrew]

Congrats to the Sth Africans a well deserved win. How about the AUS selectors try some new talent and stop hanging onto injured players .

[vikings100]

New test side should be -


S.Katich
M.Klinger - to replace Hayden (out of form badly)
R.Ponting
M.Clarke
M.Hussey
B.Haddin
A.McDonald - to replace Symonds/Watson (both injured)
M.Johnson
N.Hauritz
D.Bollinger - to replace Lee (out of form & injured)
P.Siddle

Cheers Greg:)

[pitcrew]

that's what I want to see. "GIVE THEM A GO".
I like Chappels team selection on the cricket show as well.
cheers.

[wayno]

Time to clean out the dead wood for sure. :mad:

[james]

Hayden still in team .????????????????????????????? WTF.

[pitcrew]

these selectors need to get their heads out of each others #$%%. It's a dead rubber, show Australia the next generation in Australian cricket.

[wayno]

Agree 100%. The current crop are not doing the job. Who cares how well they go in a dead test? :confused:

[Holdennumber1]

I really hope that Hayden doesn't go. He is still a great batter and is just lacking form and a good start in an innings to get things going.
And also, if Australia constantly keep bringing in and kicking out players, won't it kind of stuff everything up as the new players won't have enough time to get settled before the older more experienced players return to form and get selected again. :confused:
Anyway, I can't wait for ther next test as the Aussies have nothing to lose and should come out firing! :cool:
Cheers,
Thomas

[wayno]

Disagree there mate. Time to give some new blood a chance. Get some guys in who want to fight to stay in the team. Our team has been stagnant for too long and needs a shake-up.
Too many of these guys made their careers riding on the coat-tails of Warne, McGrath and Gilchrist.

[El Cheapo]

Go South Africa you little beautys!!

:p

[brchi17]

must admit, I'm surprised that there wasn't so much more change to the Aussie side....even thought this is a dead rubber, if Australia were to lose, SA (not South Australia) would gain top spot in the world Test ranking, so perhaps that is why the selectors didn't want to make too big a change...must admit I can't see why we still deserve top spot after how we've played in 2008!

[ratster70]

Oh the shame :shame:that hangs over our boys at present it will be the first time we have lost a series by losing all matches in over 104years on home soil that in itself gives me the :toilet:but im still proud of our national side what they have achieved in recent times is awesome and as much as wed love to see it they cant be at the top forever everyone falls from the top eventually as long as they do their best and take pride in the baggy worn by those before them ill stand by them proudly:D

[ratster70]

gosh everyone was bagging the test team

Well im bagging the beach cricket team they just got panced by the kiwis by 76 runs only scored 24 they got rid of thommo an lillee think they need to get rid of AB and dean jones while we r at it staurt law its beach cricket and we havnt won any of the tournaments yet its a national disgrace :(

[skaifeyfan2]

Mark Nicholas is an englishman, its going against nature for him to be saying all Australian cricketers are great etc. i expect it from Bill Lawry, but come on. :p

Australian commentary team = most biased in world cricket :p:D

[david5]

DAVE WHO ????, wont be saying that again :D

[GSXR1]

DAVE WHO ????, wont be saying that again :D
There was bloke from Perth who had a band called Dave Warner's From The Suburbs (http://www.davewarner.com.au/), but I think this guy can now lay claim to that title...:D

Not a bad debut, although a century would have put the icing on the cake but was just out of reach

[vikings100]

Just got back from the 20/20 at the "G", and that was some of the best hitting I have seen from Dave Warner, what a gun, and that 1st over from Shaun Tate was sensational, with the fastest ball being 156kmh, they were like thunderbolts being bowled, great stuff.

Cheers Greg:)

[fatty]

DAVE WHO ????, wont be saying that again :DHe's just a suburban boy.

[wayno]

Wasn't it grest to see some fast bowling with a bit of venom again. Sensational spectacle this 20-20 stuff. :cool:

[Thunder]

The "New Boy" sure was sensational. The $$$ are going to start rolling in for him now. Also to be so close to Viv Richards record of the fastest 100, just fantastic.

[david5]

Can you imagine Viv playing 20/20 ?

[skaifeyfan2]

Taits action is more than a little suspect IMO.

[wayno]

No more suspect than any number of bowlers in world cricket though.
They've created a lax standard with Murali so have to wear it now.

[skaifeyfan2]

No more suspect than any number of bowlers in world cricket though.
They've created a lax standard with Murali so have to wear it now.

any bowler that i can think of from memory capable of over 150 kmh has been suspect, Lee, Ahktar, now Tait. Lee has cleaned up his action since his early days though, back when he was "bowling" :rolleyes: 160 kmh balls.

agreed though.

[Thunder]

Can you imagine Viv playing 20/20 ?

"Let the beast out of the cage". He would be an animal.

[Holdennumber1]

Taits action is more than a little suspect IMO. I agree with you there Simon. He seems to have a slow run up compared to other bowlers that bowl the same speed and then kind of bring his arm around very fast and nearly throw it (In my eyes anyway).
Anyway, its okay with the umpires, so I'm all for him getting a few more one day and 20/20 games after his little break from cricket. Plus, he's a South Australian, so he must be good!:D:rolleyes:
Cheers,
Thomas

[david5]

They showed a few of Taits deliveries from the high overhead shot at one point & the big "flick" was very noticeable from that unusual angle.

David

[skaifeyfan2]

Lol, i thought his throws from the boundary were more legitimate than some he bowled in his overs :D:p

[Holdennumber1]

Just thought I'd post a link to a video of Tait bowling if anyones interested. If you got to around 1:49, it has a good replay of his action from the front.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ffp6AQH4cig
Cheers,
Thomas

[skaifeyfan2]

hang on a minute, did you just simultaneously prove a point AND shame NZL cricketers at the same time :confused:

high five :D:p

[Holdennumber1]

LOL,:laugh3::D no I actually didn't try to shame the kiwi cricketers, but good point anyway mate. I just looked up "Tait" on youtube and found the best video that showed his unique bowling action from various actions.
Also, just one last question for everyone. Who's better, Tait or Johnson? I have been wodering this for a while and when Mitch get himself right, (he is injured isn't he?) I'm not sure who will get dropped from the one day and twenty/20 side.
Cheers,
Thomas

[sad]

Is anyone surprised about the news this morning?, I certainly am not.Saw it coming for a while.

[pitcrew]

Congrats on his career. Now who will take his place ?

[brchi17]

not really surprised sad, considering he's been omitted from the ODI and 20/20 which kind of sends a rather loud signal...I wonder now if he'd wished he'd retired at the end of last summer when he was still in fine form....???

[pitcrew]

Great farewell for Hayden. Nice looking Mustang as well.
He did mention that Symonds will be hanging up the gloves soon.

[wayno]

JP, that was AMAZING! :cool:

[wayno]

JP, that was AMAZING! :cool:

And that one wasn't. :o:D

[pitcrew]

how good was that. Some costly drop balls for SA.
Great game to watch......

[Holdennumber1]

Wow, what another fantastic game.:):D
Duminy is a freak, but that last dropped catch off White proved to be costly, as was Bouchers missed stumping.
Glad to hear Hussey got man of the match too.
Cheers,
Thomas

[fordmad17]

Yep two great games. Hope it not going to make the 50 over games look boring.

[pitcrew]

there's a good cricket show on at the moment on the ABC about cricket though the 80's
12.30pm - 1.30pm eastern time.

[wayno]

Gee I get frustrated watching Ponting captain Australia.
Despite bleeding runs to late cuts he just leaves the field as it is. :rolleyes:

[wayno]

I rest my case. As bad an Australian captain as I've seen in a long time.
Looked like a genius with far and away the best side in the world but now he's being found wanting in my eyes.
Pathetic and sloppy effort all around.
Full credit to the South Africans. A better side with more heart and a well deserved win.

[sad]

I personally blame these new power plays and things like that.

[MarkHM]

Are you blokes winning these days?

[sad]

Well we beat seth efrica yesterday.

[skaifeyfan2]

whats up with your team? its like Hussey + Ponting + Bracken and the rest are people ive barely heard of.

restructuring?

[sad]

Well i think the players who haven't retired or got injured are being "rotated" something to do with when they go to South Africa.

[brchi17]

looks like another series victory is on the cards for SA....what a brilliant job they've done of keeping the Aussie's to such a low score on a pitch which had so much more potential....:sad:

[Skaife fan]

Rebuilding time for aussie cricket im afraid. Hopefully in won't take to many years to bounce back.

[wayno]

This is an absolute pasting. No other words for it. :mad:

[fordmad17]

Wonder what the kiwis will do. the way the aussies are going might be a little bit closer

[wrxwrc]

If anything its getting really embarrassing for Australia...hats off to South Africa...but we cant even bat out 50 overs!!
At this rate i can see the Kiwi's giving us a real run for our money...now that is a scary thought!! haha

[wrxwrc]

Looks like another exciting game coming up in the cricket - NOT!! Aus 3-35 = GOOD LUCK!!

[Holdennumber1]

Hmmm, but at least Warner isn't out yet!:D;) All we need is a century from him and a half century by Hussey and we'll be laughing.
Hey, also, how annoyed would Amla be. Getting out for 97 is never good, so close to the century and all.

[wrxwrc]

[QUOTE=Holdennumber1;304738]Hmmm, but at least Warner isn't out yet!:D;) QUOTE]

Dont put the moz' on him Thomas....BANG.... Big SIX!!

[wrxwrc]

What did i say Thomas....Thats a very very ordinary way to get out!! Sums up Australia's Summer...

[Skaife fan]

Man, how unlucky was Warner to get run out like that. South Africa can do no wrong at the moment.

[Holdennumber1]

What did i say Thomas....Thats a very very ordinary way to get out!! Sums up Australia's Summer...:disappointed::furious::rolleyes4: What the! That is the worst way to get out ever. Its pretty much the only way you can accidentally get run out in Cricket.

P.S Lol, hahaha they just did a pole on David Warners dismissal which read "is this the worst way to get out?" And around 87% said yes.

[wazza002]

Come on ozzy come on Hehehe :D

[ratster70]

OMG ritchie did yas see the beer cup chain they had in the stand from end to the other :D what an awesome effort by the drunks in the stand

[wazza002]

OMG ritchie did yas see the beer cup chain they had in the stand from end to the other :D what an awesome effort by the drunks in the stand

I like to know how many cups where uesd to do it but, a good effort to them :D

[wrxwrc]

Just shows how 'interesting' Australia is to watch at the moment - just have to drink yourself silly!! Good effort that...

[wazza002]

Do you think we have a chance of winning this game tonight or not ;)

[ratster70]

I like to know how many cups where uesd to do it but, a good effort to them :D

several hundred i would say it was at a guess 20 to 30 m long at least good to see everyone got into it usually theres at least one stiff to spoil the fun lol

[ratster70]

Do you think we have a chance of winning this game tonight or not ;)

only if haddin lets fly i think wazza

[wazza002]

only if haddin lets fly i think wazza

Lets hope so, will soon see if they can pull it out of the hat from here ;)

[wayno]

New Zealand are a pretty good one day side and I think they can beat our bunch of idiots at the moment.
I think it's time for Clark to take the reigns of the one day side to start rebuilding.

[pitcrew]

:( The tennis is starting to look good.

[wrxwrc]

What a cracker of a slower ball...Not bad to fool a guy who's 'in' thats on 78!!

[wazza002]

What a cracker of a slower ball...Not bad to fool a guy who's 'in' thats on 78!!

IT went high thats all I can say well done :D

[wayno]

Now Hopes is gone to Botha (who I think has nearly been the man of the series).

[wazza002]

Now Hopes is gone to Botha (who I think has nearly been the man of the series).

They have lost this one wayno :mad:

[wrxwrc]

Thank goodness thats over....bet the Aussies are happy its over against SA for the time being, they have been totally outclassed!! Congrats goto South Africa - now the #1 Team in ODI.

[fordmad17]

We thrashed the Kiwi's in the tests but it might be the other way around in one dayers me thinkin. Do they play any 20Twenty games as well like SA did

[pitcrew]

here we go again......... :uhoh2: :(

[sad]

If anyone is familiar with "one foot in the grave" in the words of victor meldrew "I Don't believe it!!")

[ratster70]

Gets out the hanging rope for aussie cricket oh hang theres always the we are rebuilding excuse :D

[Holdennumber1]

Damn, the Aussies are doing crap again.:(Marsh was unlucky, Warner stuffed up and Ponting underestimated the fielder. And how bads their run rate! Less than three runs an over will not win you a one dayer. C'mon Australia!!!

[james]

The downward slide continues with ever increasing pace.

[beast]

Could never have thought of it.
We are actually getting worse.
Clarke run out too.

[james]

Could never have thought of it.
We are actually getting worse.
Clarke run out too.
Stopped watching when Punter ran himself out.

[ratster70]

whats with singles for gods sake have they forgot how to find the boundary its one dayers not test boyz wake up and i think theyve forgotten theres fielders out there that know how to throw wickets down :mad: 6 for 54 lucky to make a hunjy at this rate

[skaifeyfan2]

i shall take this time to say GO YOU GOOD THINGS! :D

[GSXR1]

It aint over yet, although I must agree it doesn't look too promising for the Aussies atm....

[Skaife fan]

Unless the Kiwi's have a batting collapes it aint looking good for the Aussie's. :(

[brchi17]

Unless the Kiwi's have a batting collapes it aint looking good for the Aussie's. :(

It won't happen as we don't have enough fit bowling stock to trouble them.......at this rate this series could be worse than the South African one....:(

[GSXR1]

It aint over yet, although I must agree it doesn't look too promising for the Aussies atm....
Like I said....;)

[rusky26]

Like I said....;)

yep...some of the guys are very quick to throw in the towel

[Holdennumber1]

Wow, this is interesting! The Aussies batted like crap, but New Zealand aint much better at the moment. Anyway, IMO, the Aussies will run out of decent bowlers in the end. As soon as Tait, Johnson and Bracken use up their 10 overs, I reckon the Kiwis will do way better.
Cheers,
Thomas

[group C]

go Bracken now need 4 from 4
:D

[GSXR1]

NZ have just lost their 8th wicket with four balls remaining, needing four runs to win as I type this - gotta love a tight, tense finish....

[GSXR1]

Greigy took the words right out of my mouth - so near, yet so far....

[david5]

Gee just imagine if Aust had batted for all there overs & scored at .5 run per ball for the remaining balls.

[Robert Murphy]

Gee imagine what it would have been like if the umpires wore their glasses!;)

[fordmad17]

I could not believe those too wickets were given out. Surely the umpire at square leg would have seen that Haddins gloves were in front of the stumps. As for that LBW decision I'm speachless.

[El Cheapo]

I could not believe those too wickets were given out. Surely the umpire at square leg would have seen that Haddins gloves were in front of the stumps. As for that LBW decision I'm speachless.

Can't believe that Haddin wasn't truthful or at least hesitant as well :mad:

Also saw some aussie news this morning (sky news) and was shocked (well not really) to not here anything about the McCullum dismissal being wrong, and only hear a couple of words about Brooms wicket :mad:

[Holdennumber1]

Boy, how good was that!:D Either both teams batted like crap or both teams bowled and fielded brilliantly, but what a close and exciting game. Pity the Aussies lost in the end though.
And also, so what if a couple of players had bad calls against them. From an umpires position, it wouldn't have looked like Haddin had his gloves on the wickets at all. But ah well, theres no need to whinge when your team won the game!
Cheers,
Thomas

[sad]

I might be the only one but i am starting to wish a certain south african commentator would clear off or shut up.

[Robert Murphy]

Mate, Now your starting to sound like a Kiwi!:D

[sad]

Its just that imo it seems hes very anti-australia and i think its a bit odd he's a commentator here.Yes i know he's a south african former captain of england but i still think hes anti-australia.

[Robert Murphy]

The problem is he doesn't know what he is.

[skaifeyfan2]

Its just that imo it seems hes very anti-australia and i think its a bit odd he's a commentator here.Yes i know he's a south african former captain of england but i still think hes anti-australia.

i tell ya it makes a bloody good difference to the rest of the commentators saying the aussies are great, smart players etc, it must've crushed them inside to say nice-ish things about the new zealanders. mark nicholas is english! whats he doing saying aussies are awesome! :confused:

goes against nature it does. :p

[El Cheapo]

:laugh4: Spoken like a true master Simon.

I had to laugh when I heard one of them say in the SA series that Ricky Ponting is the best player in the world :rolleyes: Couldn't really stand it when they said it the next 5-6-7-8 or so times...:p

But we can't have anyone saying negative things about Australia can we... :rolleyes:

[sad]

All i'm saying is i would understand it if it was overseas and someone criticized the aussies
However in OUR OWN country i reckon its a bit wrong imo.But excuse me i am having a bad day with family issues.

[sad]

actually disregard the previous post I'm having a bad day.

[rusky26]

the commentators are supposed to be neutral...even tho most are former Aussie players. and I dont mind a different view

[sad]

Thats the point i was trying to make (probably badly as i have a lot on my mind at the moment) I just think you should be allowed to 'bag' a team as much as it seems he does.Then again i'm probably wrong.Over it already anyway and probably won't watch the rest.

[MarkHM]

:mad:

[david5]

I dont think he did it on purpose. Luckily you still won.

[david5]

I find it a bit sad that the commentaters are still talking the closeness of the games up. Even when its clear were geting flogged.

[MarkHM]

But bloody Ponting called us cheats and poor sports!

[MarkHM]

Woohoo...we'll be number 1 soon

[El Cheapo]

:mad:

Agreed :mad:

[Holdennumber1]

Oh, stop whinging.:p:D You guys won the game, are 1 up in the series and still complain about it. The ball probably would have hit the top of the stumps anyway and he still would have gotten out. And like David said, its not like Haddin would have tried to do it in the first place.
Cheers,
Thomas

[MarkHM]

Well excuse me...we did win but I bet you blokes wouldn't have surrendered the win had we have lost by a wicket.

[sad]

Thats the point i was trying to make (probably badly as i have a lot on my mind at the moment) I just think you should be allowed to 'bag' a team as much as it seems he does.Then again i'm probably wrong.Over it already anyway and probably won't watch the rest.

I meant shouldn't not should btw.Anyone planning to watch the A B medal?

[Holdennumber1]

Well excuse me...we did win but I bet you blokes wouldn't have surrendered the win had we have lost by a wicket. No, probably not, but hey, thats sport I guess. Decisions like this happen in most sports at some stage.
So, why don't we just start accusing every batter who has not walked when they are certain they are out too. Is that cheating?

[whitlam]

Well excuse me...we did win but I bet you blokes wouldn't have surrendered the win had we have lost by a wicket.


You're just lucky we didn't bowl underarm ;)

[pitcrew]

No, probably not, but hey, thats sport I guess. Decisions like this happen in most sports at some stage.
So, why don't we just start accusing every batter who has not walked when they are certain they are out too. Is that cheating?
O.K I'll start Greg Chappel. :D

[david5]

Woohoo...we'll be number 1 soon

Sure you will....have you had your tablets ? I think you should lie down now.:p

[david5]

But bloody Ponting called us cheats and poor sports!

Wot, thats just not, well, cricket.

On behalf of the Australian Nation Id like to apologies for everything weve done wrong to NZ...ever.

Thats just how I feel when I think of NZ.......SORRY..HAAAAA:D

[skaifeyfan2]

tbh, whenever it gets tight, the aussie cricketers poor sportsmanship continues to shine, theres been so mabny examples over the years. spoilt brats, but you can't blame them can you? everyone around them constantly goes on about how great they are, no wonder they have big heads.:p

more than half of the commentary box now played with Ponting didn't they?

[Robert Murphy]

Thats OK Punter will be up there with them if he keeps going the way he is!;):D

[El Cheapo]

Wot, thats just not, well, cricket.

On behalf of the Australian Nation Id like to apologies for everything weve done wrong to NZ...ever.

Well it's about bloody time :rolleyes::laugh4: I'll ignore the last bit....

Thomas, the point is that Haddin wasn't honest about his actions. What is Broom meant to think when he hears the stumps break, the bails on the ground and Haddin screaming? He's got to walk. Haddin should've just raised his hand to the umpire, given Broomy a pat on the back and said a quick sorry. Should be given a ban from all forms of cricket for at least 5 matches imo.

[Tumbo]

must say i can't stand our cricket team - quite pleased to see them fall to the level they have, can't stand punter and their arrogance has stepped up in recent times.......maybe some humility might help

[group C]

Well it's about bloody time :rolleyes::laugh4: I'll ignore the last bit....

Thomas, the point is that Haddin wasn't honest about his actions. What is Broom meant to think when he hears the stumps break, the bails on the ground and Haddin screaming? He's got to walk. Haddin should've just raised his hand to the umpire, given Broomy a pat on the back and said a quick sorry. Should be given a ban from all forms of cricket for at least 5 matches imo.

Maybe just maybe he did'nt relise at the time,happends pretty fast?????

[fordmad17]

must say i can't stand our cricket team - quite pleased to see them fall to the level they have, can't stand punter and their arrogance has stepped up in recent times.......maybe some humility might help

I'm with you there.

[Andrew]

Yes, I agree. Punter is a sore winner and sore loser. Such a shame. Australia's losses to South Africa and New Zealand have highlighted the lack of succession planning by our selectors in ensuring Australian cricket stayed at the top. To be smashed by india, then South Africa (in both forms of the game) and now to lose to New Zealand is...well....quite humbling. While I hate seeing Australia lose, I do like that we are getting a kick in the pants and that a few players who thought they were invincible are now having to reasses what they are doing and what their contribution is. Our selectors also deserve a pasting, but also the way they have (or rather haven't) blooded younger players over a period of time. Hauritz isn't international material, and I don't think David Hussey is either. Warner should be blooded at first-class level because he is showing the natural immaturity at international level that his youth and lack of first-class batting should display. He has been thrust into the opening role and while he has had 2 good innings, he throws his wicket away cheaply and hasn't (understandably) learnt how to modify his game according to how the match is playing out. He has great natural hitting talent but I'd hate to see him scarred by a run of poor results at international level before he has had a chance to really develop his own game. Haddin's cavalier attitude doesn't impress me one bit. The comments that came out from Ponting and Haddin after Vittori's press conference comments on the 'bowled' incident were pathetic - Haddin was in the wrong, fair and square. After seeing the replay (which he should have done by then), he should have apologised for the error. But I must ask, what type of international-standard keeper puts his gloves in front of the stumps while the ball is bowled?

[Oh Five]

Its no surprise to me to see that quite a few people dont like Ponting, i have never liked him, find him to be an arrogant little smartarse who only got the captaincy because we had no-one else. After having great captains who were held in high regard like Border,Taylor and Waugh its a shame to see the position filled by this upstart.

[Andrew]

[QUOTE=Oh Five;305530]Its no surprise to me to see that quite a few people dont like Ponting, i have never liked him, find him to be an arrogant little smartarse who only got the captaincy because we had no-one else. QUOTE]

His saving grace is that he knows how to wield a bat.

[group C]

Everybody is blaming selectors,players ect while i agree with some of what has been written above,I don't think they are gelling as a team,in which i blame the coach.

[El Cheapo]

Maybe just maybe he did'nt relise at the time,happends pretty fast?????

True, but I've looked a bit into this and heard a few people saying things along the lines of "I've been a wicket keeper in the past for my local club, and Haddin would've realised what he had done". Anyone on the forum a wickee?

And excellent post Andrew, I've gotta agree on all fronts :)

[skaifeyfan2]

it boils down to, aussie needed a wicket, Haddin saw a chance, and took it. if aussie had scored 350 and NZ were 150/5, i bet he wouldn't have claimed it.

[lionking]

it boils down to, aussie needed a wicket, Haddin saw a chance, and took it. if aussie had scored 350 and NZ were 150/5, i bet he wouldn't have claimed it.

Well of course when the chips are down ya might tend to appeal for anything but i do believe in what El Cheapo said, that Brad probably didnt even realise what he had done but having said that, agree with Andrew that after a replay shows you've made a mistake, maybe a shy apology wouldnt go astray.. Just my two bobs worth..

[Holdennumber1]

Go the Aussies!:D This is probably the best I've seen them for a while. As long as Clarke and Hussey can stay in, they should be able to get a quite reasonable score as they have quite a few wickets in hand. And it looks like Pontings finally worked out the batting power play too.
Cheers,
Thomas

[wayno]

That says how bad they're going.
I thought that was an insiped and weak performance from a side with no self belief.
New Zealand should cream that paltry total if they're any good.

[wazza002]

That says how bad they're going.
I thought that was an insiped and weak performance from a side with no self belief.
New Zealand should cream that paltry total if they're any good.

Well I think your right wayno, That New Zealand have a good chance of a win here you know

[rusky26]

Go the Aussies!:D This is probably the best I've seen them for a while. As long as Clarke and Hussey can stay in, they should be able to get a quite reasonable score as they have quite a few wickets in hand. And it looks like Pontings finally worked out the batting power play too.
Cheers,
Thomas

ummm....do you know Ponting is being rested (poor diddums)?
or that the point you are making?? not having Ponting......

[El Cheapo]

Funnily enough I don't think NZ will be able to make up the runs. They'll need good showings from Taylor and Macca for sure if they wanna get there. Maybe Guptil too. Hopefully I'm proven wrong :D

[fordmad17]

NZ 1/25 after 7

[El Cheapo]

Go Two Metre Peter :laugh4: Take that Simon! Hehe. Scores now 1/52 after 13

[El Cheapo]

Go Two Metre Peter :laugh4: Take that Simon! Hehe. Scores now 1/52 after 13

I knew I'd jinx him :(

[Holdennumber1]

ummm....do you know Ponting is being rested (poor diddums)?
or that the point you are making?? not having Ponting...... Doh!!!! I'm sorry about that guys.:o:o I just made two really stupid comments which I'm really embarrassed about. I believe that the Aussies batted alright today, but didn't keep their run rate anywhere near high enough. And I forgot that Ponting had been rested.

Anyway, it looks like the Kiwis will be leading the series 2/0 by the end of the night. IMO, Australia have wasted to many half chances and with less than a run per ball and plenty of wickets in hand, New Zealand ahould easily win.
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[skaifeyfan2]

I knew I'd jinx him :(

i need not say anything but......

he sucks. he is terrible. put my grandma at #3 and she'd fare better than he does.

[El Cheapo]

i need not say anything but......

he sucks. he is terrible. put my grandma at #3 and she'd fare better than he does.

Well his knock wasn't too bad. Hitting a fair few fours on his way to 20 something, before he was caught behind.

Yes 2-0 up :D

[Robert Murphy]

How can the losing captain be man of the match?

He lead his team to a loss and by his own admission did not bat well enough himself!

Rob.:confused:

[El Cheapo]

How can the losing captain be man of the match?

He lead his team to a loss and by his own admission did not bat well enough himself!

Rob.:confused:

Me and my dad were thinking that too :laugh4: At least he admitted that he didn't do as well as he should've and more importantly that Grant Elliot was more deservant :)

[skaifeyfan2]

Well his knock wasn't too bad. Hitting a fair few fours on his way to 20 something, before he was caught behind.

Yes 2-0 up :D

lol..... 20 isnt a good score, especially after 30 something balls.

but i guess i should be going yay :D?

[ratster70]

Me and my dad were thinking that too :laugh4: At least he admitted that he didn't do as well as he should've and more importantly that Grant Elliot was more deservant :)

Unfortunately i cant stand the little smug prick any better than pointing and apparently kaitich shares my view LOL he thought elliot was so much more deserving but didnt see him walk over and hand the cheque over oh of course he needs it to buy his girlfriend another $800,000 car :p they give him the captaincy and he promotes himself in the batting and then gives himself the ball for a bowl talk about full of himself look at me boys ill win it on my own

[fordmad17]

I can't stand the Australian cricket team anymore. Hope NZ win 5-0. And with the team they picked for SA they will get whipped

[El Cheapo]

lol..... 20 isnt a good score, especially after 30 something balls.

but i guess i should be going yay :D?


Well your grandma couldn't make 20 even if she tried :p

Good ta see ya get with your inner Kiwi Ratster :laugh4: Last sentence of yours sums it all up ;)

[Holdennumber1]

Hmmm, another crap match for the Aussies, which I think is there 5th limited overs match loss in a row.
IMO, they cant seem to get going quick enough and keep up a decent strike rate.
Also, I think that Clarke more than deserved his Man of the Match trophy. He scored around 37 runs more than Elliot, so why on earth would you give it to him?:confused:

Anyway, on another note, did anyone see the IPL auctions. I think it was Kevin Pieterson and Andrew Flintoff who went for over $2 million bucks each. Wow!:cool:
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[El Cheapo]

Also, I think that Clarke more than deserved his Man of the Match trophy. He scored around 37 runs more than Elliot, so why on earth would you give it to him?:confused:

Elliot played a well weighted innings which included bounderies. Clarks go with he bat was like a test innings. Just too damn slow. At no point did it appear that he was trying to 'up the tempo'. And of course, Clark didn't win the match :p

[james]

Another 2nd rate batting performance from the middle order .

[wayno]

Agree mate. I'm a Victorian, but I think David Hussey and Cameron White especially have got to go.
We were in a similar position at the same ground against South Africa and stuffed it up.

[ratster70]

there we go now the rot is about to happen hopefully haddin can get his hunjy before they all collapse :rolleyes:

[fatty]

Aussies set 302 for NZ to win.

[Holdennumber1]

Wow, nice score by the Aussies. I doubt whether the Kiwis will chase down 301, but, hey, you never know.
And how good was Haddin! Hes a brilliant opener.
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[sad]

To say my brother is furious with a certain west indian umpire would be the understatement of the millenium. I still can't believe the ridiculous two run ( or was it three i can't remember) penalty.

[Holdennumber1]

Well, thats the game to the Aussies.:D I think New Zealand were all out for 269. Anyway, I'm glad they could break there 5 game losing streak. Thats 1 down, 2 to go.
Cheers,:)
Thomas

[El Cheapo]

Who won man of the match?

[whitlam]

I think it was Haddin

[El Cheapo]

Funny. Apparently (I didn't see it as I was out) Elliot got 2 wickets and 2 catches. That coupled with the 117 should've made him man of the match IMO.

[Holdennumber1]

Funny. Apparently (I didn't see it as I was out) Elliot got 2 wickets and 2 catches. That coupled with the 117 should've made him man of the match IMO. Well, remeber how you said that he should have got man of the match last time as Clarke played for a losing side. So, why should Elliot get it when he played for a losing side?:rolleyes:
And another point, the commentators were actually discussing this and they said that if NZ won the match, then Elliot would have got man of the match.

[wayno]

Just watching some old stuff I have. Tell me anyone that played a better cover drive than Greg Chappell.
Classic. :)

[Robert Murphy]

hmmm... not sure. I do know him and his brother cheat better than anyone else.:D:D

[El Cheapo]

Well, remeber how you said that he should have got man of the match last time as Clarke played for a losing side. So, why should Elliot get it when he played for a losing side?:rolleyes:
And another point, the commentators were actually discussing this and they said that if NZ won the match, then Elliot would have got man of the match.

If you read my post, I also said that Clarkes innings was sluggish. With only a few boundaries, unlike Elliots. I'm merely applying the Australian theory that a player in the losing side can win man of the match :rolleyes:

[Holdennumber1]

If you read my post, I also said that Clarkes innings was sluggish. With only a few boundaries, unlike Elliots. I'm merely applying the Australian theory that a player in the losing side can win man of the match :rolleyes: Yeah, I read your post, but he didn't play that bad. I think he ended up with a strike rate of about 9 or 10 less than Elliot which isn't that much.
Anyway, doesn't look like you guys are doing too well now. 3/95 after 27 overs with a run rate at about 3.5.:) Go Australia!
Cheers,
Thomas

[sad]

5/141 !! :) :) :)

[wayno]

Poor cricket from the aussies to let New Zealand get to that total. :mad:

[Robert Murphy]

Yep, but I reckon we are still 10-20 runs short.

[Robert Murphy]

Poor cricket from the aussies to let New Zealand get to that total. :mad:

......and a bit of fight from batsmen who wont be intimadated by bowlers who think they are better than they really are.;)

[Robert Murphy]

Just watching some old stuff I have. Tell me anyone that played a better cover drive than Greg Chappell.
Classic. :)

D Martyn?
B Lara?

[skaifeyfan2]

......and a bit of fight from batsmen who wont be intimadated by bowlers who think they are better than they really are.;)

i must say i choked on my dinner when Bill Lawry said Nathan Bracken was the worlds greatest bowler. worlds ugliest bowler perhaps :p

[Holdennumber1]

Well, theres the win to the Aussies and a great way to finish too with a six and an extra $5000 to the bushfire appeal.:)
It'll be interesting now to see how both teams go about the series decider.
Cheers,
Thomas

[Oh Five]

6 mill raised at the cricket today,what a fantastic effort, just about chokes ya up hearing all this genorosity

[sad]

6 mill raised at the cricket today,what a fantastic effort, just about chokes ya up hearing all this genorosity

top effort wasn't it mate ! :D

[beast]

It could only have rained in SUNNY Queensland

[wayno]

Yeah. Bit of an anti-climax really.

[Holdennumber1]

So, does anyone know what ended up happening? I flicked the channel over to watch the Essendone vs Bulldogs NAB cup match and when I went back to 9, it had underbelly on.:confused: So, did they end up cancelling it? And was the series a draw? I am confused!

[GSXR1]

It started raining again with only a few overs to go and match was abandoned - Series locked at 2-all so Australia retained the Chappell-Hadlee trophy

[El Cheapo]

That is so crap. I reckon they should have a rematch or something like that. The match was called with something like 30 balls left because of terrible weather, and since Australia won the last series between the two, they hang onto the trophy :(
NZ imo would have gotten there comfortably. Diamanti and Guptil were both looking good and only needed about 1 run a ball (they were doing better than that). Pissed me off. Argh well, puts NZ in good steed for the 20 20's. Had a good laugh at Ponting throwing a tanty following one of Hope's overs :D

[beast]

That is so crap. I reckon they should have a rematch or something like that. The match was called with something like 30 balls left because of terrible weather, and since Australia won the last series between the two, they hang onto the trophy :(
NZ imo would have gotten there comfortably. Diamanti and Guptil were both looking good and only needed about 1 run a ball (they were doing better than that). Pissed me off. Argh well, puts NZ in good steed for the 20 20's. Had a good laugh at Ponting throwing a tanty following one of Hope's overs :D

I think they would have been something minimal off being eligible to decide the match under the duckworth lewis system which probably would have given the match to the kiwis, they batted better its just the top order was too willing to give they're wickets away. Anyway the 20/20 should be a corker, then its off to south africa for the Aussies, so there is no time for a rematch.

Oh and by the way, the first day of the 2nd England/West Indies test in Antigua was abandonded due to the ground not being up to standard for play. The ICC will decide the fate of this test whether they play the remaining 4 days as is, add an extra onto the test time or relocate the test to another more suitable venue. Was said last night on the telecast on FOX that the Sir Vivian Richards Staduim has a severe problem with drainage. The grounds people there have used sand in the ground but it appears they have used too much.

[wayno]

Is Brad Haddin worried about wearing out the palms of his keeping gloves or something? :rolleyes:

[Holdennumber1]

Adam Voges, you are a superstar! Nothing else needed to be said.

[wayno]

C'mon Bracks! Need a ripper over here. :)

[group C]

Ditto unbelievable
Adam Voges, you are a superstar! Nothing else needed to be said.

[group C]

:)Geez 1 run we seem to be just winning against NZ when we do play them always just a matter of a couple of runs,great game though 20/20 is a good spectacular for the fans.
And again Voges :confused: that would of been the difference well fielded

[VXfan]

Bracken is a class bowler imho,how he doesn't warrant a guernsey for the test squad is beyond me..:confused:
Bollinger? oh please......:rolleyes:

[wayno]

Bracken has matured a lot as a bowler and I would love to see how he would go in the test squad, especially in the UK conditions.

[HRT 1-2]

Great job by the Aussies, 162 run win!! Slot the cocky South African's back in their hole!!:D

Fantastic job Johnson, 8 wickets and 96 not out in the 1st innings!!

[david5]

Great job by the Aussies, 162 run win!! Slot the cocky South African's back in their hole!!:D

Fantastic job Johnson, 8 wickets and 96 not out in the 1st innings!!

Thank goodness

[HRT 1-2]

There was just a news report that the Sri Lankan tour bus was ambushed in Lahore with a number of police killed and some players injured!! This is terrible news and more than vindicates our decision not to tour the joint!!!

[david5]

There was just a news report that the Sri Lankan tour bus was ambushed in Lahore with a number of police killed and some players injured!! This is terrible news and more than vindicates our decision not to tour the joint!!!


Two players & an official hospitalised, 5 Pakistani Policeman killed.
Hope the best for those injured. 4 gunman shot dead.

Sadly will probably see the end of international cricket in Pakistan for a long while

[sad]

all over channel 9 now
5 cops killed 8 players injured. I think they said they were on their way to the ground for day 3 of the test.

[sad]

sorry meant day 2

[pitcrew]

Aussie coach over there wounded.

[david5]

Aussie coach over there wounded.

Is that Greg Chappel or Geoff Lawson ?

[HRT 1-2]

Trevor Bayliss!!

[david5]

Trevor Bayliss!!

Ta,not even close.

[Bizzy029]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25133388-23212,00.html

[pitcrew]

Different news reports are saying different things. The last was two umpires and a coach or assistance coach were on the bus but were not injured. I'm only relaying what has been said on the TV news.
If this is incorrect I do apologize.
Cheers

[Brasha]

I think the players and coach only suffered relatively minor injuries.

They were very lucky.

The ICC should ban Pakistan from international cricket indefinitely.:mad:

[brchi17]

...The ICC should ban Pakistan from international cricket indefinitely.:mad:

The devils advocate would ask, Why blame the players for the acts of a 3rd party...???

[Holdennumber1]

I saw this on the news and it was very sad to hear.:( All I can say is that I'm very glad the Aussies won't go there anytime soon. I just hope that all the players are ok.
Cheers,
Thomas

[pitcrew]

Just saw a dramatization on the attack. Geeez they were lucky to get out alive.
The rocket they fired at the bus missed. Could of been a hell of a lot worse.