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June 9, 2013, 11:20 AM
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Dilshan!!!!!
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June 9, 2013, 11:22 AM
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hah!
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June 9, 2013, 11:23 AM
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3 wides...just about the perfect way to end a mental match
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June 9, 2013, 11:23 AM
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That was a good good game for sure.
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June 9, 2013, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gladiators
Southee survives Malinga - 4 off 84 deliveries lol
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He won at the end though!
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June 9, 2013, 07:59 PM
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Bangladesh would have given the tournament a good shakeup.
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June 9, 2013, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BengaliPagol
Bangladesh would have given the tournament a good shakeup.
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imrul would have scored ducks or double centuries all over the place
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June 9, 2013, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isnaad
To be fair, they have quality players. But for some reason, the current combination looks awkward by all means.
If we look at their domestic circuit, there are a good bunch of players who have it in them to make it into the National XI. What Australia lacks currently is proper coaching. They need to generate their lost self confidence. And equally importantly, the prospective bunch needs to be nurtured and prepared for International exposure.
But yes, not the same old Australia for sure.
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Yeah Australia have a lot of good talent but their balance is way off. Selection process isn't consistent. I think they need to differentiate which players should play in what formats. Warner isn't an ODI batsmen. He struggles to change gears sometimes. He is only a test and T20 batsmen.
Also Australia keep ignoring the classy Callum Ferguson who has scored everytime he was asked to. He is a very versatile batsmen that can switch gears (almost like a Nasir Hossain). He can bat at #7 or at #3 which he has for his state team. The inclusion of Adam Voges has been a real good one.
Michael Clarke really needs to take initiative because he is Australia's go to batsmen. He shouldn't be batting at #5 waiting for everyone to get out. He needs to be up the order and setting the platform for everyone else in the team. Heck he could even open for Australia if he wanted to because he has an average of 55 as an opener in ODIs.
If he does bat up the order then Australia will play with a lot of confidence because they are lacking a batsmen at the top of the order that will take ownership. Australia are having too many collapses at the top of the order. George Bailey has been very good for Australia. He reminds me of a better version of Mahmudullah.
Australia's Best XI
1. Shane Watson
2. Phillip Hughes
3. Michael Clarke
4. George Bailey
5. Adam Voges
6. C. Ferguson
7. Brad Haddin
8. James Faulkner
9. Mitchell Johnson
10. Mitchell Starc
11. Clint McKay
A much better and balanced team imo.
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June 9, 2013, 09:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by al-Sagar
imrul would have scored ducks or double centuries all over the place
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im confused
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June 9, 2013, 10:04 PM
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Australia shouldn't have dumped Katich, Brad Hodge and David Hussey while the new guys were trying to find their feet. They should have waited till two or three of the new faces settled in and started performing. Right now the middle order looks non existent.
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June 9, 2013, 10:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jadukor
Australia shouldn't have dumped Katich, Brad Hodge and David Hussey while the new guys were trying to find their feet. They should have waited till two or three of the new faces settled in and started performing. Right now the middle order looks non existent.
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To add to that, Mike Hussey should have stuck around a bit more. He is still a quality player in prime form.
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June 9, 2013, 10:24 PM
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Finally cricket is up on Streak for the Cash!! If you want to kill some time follow the discussion section during the game, you'll see confused Americans trying to figure out what the heck is going on.
http://streak.espn.go.com/en/convers...atchupId=25457
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June 9, 2013, 10:50 PM
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Finally cricket is up on Streak for the Cash!! If you want to kill some time follow the discussion section during the game, you'll see confused Americans trying to figure out what the heck is going on.
http://streak.espn.go.com/en/convers...atchupId=25457
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Some hilarious comments!
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June 10, 2013, 03:38 AM
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The first knock-out (virtually) coming up between SA and PAK. These two teams were the favourites to begin with!!
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June 10, 2013, 03:42 AM
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Lolz some commenting about match results. Wondering how he came up with the figures
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I don't know anything about cricket...but I might as well post some odds:
Pakistan: +110
South Africa: -138
Implied Probability: 54.91% chance that South Africa wins
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June 10, 2013, 04:22 AM
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Really would love to see hashim Amla score a century, has been struggling recently.
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June 10, 2013, 06:59 AM
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Will support Muslim brothers- Pakistan & Amla for this match.
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June 10, 2013, 08:48 AM
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Ah Amla. Best in the world for a reason.
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June 10, 2013, 09:08 AM
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Rasel to Ramiz, "Why are you called by everybody 'RAMBO'".....
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June 10, 2013, 09:18 AM
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Amla gone.
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June 10, 2013, 10:06 AM
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Silly Duminy.
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June 10, 2013, 11:52 AM
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well that score doesn't look like it will be enough - but with the Pakistani batting line up...anything is possible
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June 10, 2013, 11:58 AM
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18 in 10 overs with 2 down, no hope for them..
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June 10, 2013, 12:10 PM
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You cannot write off PAK till the last ball is bowled. Let the shine deteriorate and see how the evening unfolds. The problem is PAK and English condition have some chemistry to cherish.
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June 10, 2013, 12:12 PM
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Also you should consider the opponent as well, they also have a part to play to make the game more unpredictable..
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