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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    I've been thinking it for days.

    Aussies I thought will do well. But now two losses (all be it the 2 best teams) now I am not so sure.

    I think this world cup is the most open in years. And that any of the top 5 teams can knock anyone off.

    Sth Africa, India, Australia, England and sri lanka are all good chances.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I reckon Sri Lanka or India to win.
    South Africa with a chance, a dark horse perhaps.
    England no.
    Pakistan no way with all the match fixing dramas.
    Aussies if we can fix our batting woes.
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  • theserialthrilla
    theserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    :shock: england no.... :shock: :shock: :shock:

    you fool.. :lol:















    but maybe a good point .
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  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    theserialthrilla wrote:
    and people ask why we watch cricket.....what a great game ,

    My Dad, took me to a World Test Match in 1970-71 I think the West Indies vs India in Kingston Jamaica. Even though i was a youngster I still can remember how the atmosphere was bigger than being in baseball's World Series. Cricket IS a great sport.

    Peace
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  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    I must check the time difference. Am I going to have more sleepless nights? :yawn:

    Just checked and it looks like they are 5.5 hours ahead of us here. Early alarm setting then. Her indoors will be delighted. :lol:
  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    If it wasn't for pretty boy broad, the poms could have lost to Canada
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  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Now that would have given everyone a good laugh. So you've lost Hussey but who else?
  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Hussey, Hauritz, Doherty.

    In is Ferguson and Krejza.

    A pace attack of Lee, Tait, Johnson and Bollinger. Krejza is a decent bowler. But he won't be a match winner this world cup. Too inconsistent but has some great attributes. I believe from the limited times I have seen him that he is the best off spinner in australia.

    I also heard a rumour the other day that cricket australia is going to try and sign Muralitharan to become Australia's spin bowling coach :thumbup: :thumbup:
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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    He is hosting a two week camp for off spinners in Australia. Plus recording a tutorial Geez I hope it works.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I say
    I don't like cricket oh no
    I love it
    I don't like cricket no no
    I love it
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  • nuffingman
    nuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Yeh! After football and rugby it's not bad. Which reminds me "2011 Rugby World Cup" thread needed soon. If only I was loaded I know where I'd be Sept/October.
  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    I am not as mad keen on Rugby... But obviously hope aussies win. Hopefully NZ choke again...

    Super rugby starts tonight, go the tahs.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    pjfan31 wrote:
    I am not as mad keen on Rugby... But obviously hope aussies win. Hopefully NZ choke again...

    Super rugby starts tonight, go the tahs.

    Go Rebels!
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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    pjfan31 wrote:
    I am not as mad keen on Rugby... But obviously hope aussies win. Hopefully NZ choke again...

    Super rugby starts tonight, go the tahs.

    Go Rebels!


    haha, nice introduction to the super comp. lost 43nil haha
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  • theserialthrilla
    theserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    ok now the games start ... :shock:



    easy win for the oz's yesterday
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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    I fast forwarded through their bowling today. Mitch bowled well :shock: :shock: And I am excited about Krejza. He is a good bowler, I think he will go for a lot of runs at times, but he tosses the ball up, gets drift and spin. Not sure if he will be an asset or a liability, but I hope he just keeps developing.

    England will find it tough against the Netherlands.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    The selectors are idiots for not selecting Mike Hussey.
    He could've been fit in time for the real stuff, who cares about the minnow matches.
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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    The selectors are idiots for not selecting Mike Hussey.
    He could've been fit in time for the real stuff, who cares about the minnow matches.


    Yeah, but it's a bit hard. From my understanding (I think and could be completely wrong) from the final squad you name, you can not take out or put in. So, if Ferguson gets injured you can't replace him, but you can appeal to icc.

    So if Hussey was named in the squad and didn't pull up, then aussies would be down. But I would have loved to have had him there.

    Not completely sure though...
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    http://www.news.com.au/world/official-s ... 6010321363

    :shock:
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  • pjfan31
    pjfan31 Posts: 7,335
    Go punter, he is a passionate bloke.

    Amazing what people do when they get out

    I think it was Michael Bevan who put his pads and bat in the toilet and tried to flush it.

    Matthew Hayden kicked the door in at the SCG and got done big time.
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