Cricket Thread

[Larksea]

ROTFL!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricke...-up-close-and-personal-during-national-anthem

when I saw this headline I expected something innocent and cheeky grab but this was like wooohhhh holy crap! He's really giving it the whole rub and teasing it with his fingers, he's rounding for third base! haha!

 

[frandollow]

Does anyone here see the IPL? If yes, Please let me know today's match.

 

[frandollow]

Can someone tell me when will be Australia next series and where?

 

[Every Time Ref]

Well it's the first day of the first test. Never mind the weather, summer is here.

England should win comfortably (although we said that last time) - England on the up, Sri Lanka rebuilding and early summer British conditions. Plus Joe Root.

 

[Tony Manx]

Well it's the first day of the first test. Never mind the weather, summer is here.

England should win comfortably (although we said that last time) - England on the up, Sri Lanka rebuilding and early summer British conditions. Plus Joe Root.

Spoke too soon about Root today?!!

 

[Every Time Ref]

Sorry, should've been clearer, my bad - I meant second innings

 

[Tony Manx]

 

[ncurd]

****ing disgraceful news

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/...t/37171109&link_location=live-reporting-story

Counties like Somerset which sell out and actually make money no longer count apparently. I hope Middlesex make a pigs ear of it and we can give almighty middle finger to the authorities next week.

 

[SelimNiai]

Test Grounds? So on that basis the nearest team to us here would be Hampshire? I mean I dont really like T20 anyway and this isnt helping. Meanwhie, in proper cricket we battered Yorksire and go into the final games with a legit chance of winning the Championship, couple that with a 50 over semi final, its been a good year for Somerset.

Blackbird!

 

[TRF_heineken]

So how about the Proteas winning another series in Australia, and becoming only the 2nd team in 80 years to win by an innings against Australia in Australia??

At least the Proteas are giving the Saffas a little bit of hope on the sports front.

 

[Every Time Ref]

So how about the Proteas winning another series in Australia, and becoming only the 2nd team in 80 years to win by an innings against Australia in Australia??

At least the Proteas are giving the Saffas a little bit of hope on the sports front.

That can't be right, didn't we do it 3 times in the 10-11 Ashes?

 

[TRF_heineken]

That can't be right, didn't we do it 3 times in the 10-11 Ashes?

You are right. My Apologies. I was mislead by an uninformed commentator on our local sports channel.

 

[Every Time Ref]

You are right. My Apologies. I was mislead by an uninformed commentator on our local sports channel.

Actually in fairness you could argue that that was the same team; so your statement might still be true. Regardless, a great result for South Africa (and for any self-respecting Pom of course!), haven't really followed the series though, who stood out for either side?

 

[saulan]

Actually in fairness you could argue that that was the same team; so your statement might still be true. Regardless, a great result for South Africa (and for any self-respecting Pom of course!), haven't really followed the series though, who stood out for either side?

No one for Australia, maybe Khawaja a bit, but nothing special.

For South Africa, pretty much everyone has done something good, but standouts are most likely De Kock, Rabada and Bavuma, but all of our seamers could be mentioned really. Honestly the players that stand out are those that haven't performed, and that's pretty much just Cook. Amla and Faf haven't really done all too much either run wise, but Amla is Amla and will bounce back and Faf has done a great job captaining the team so it hasn't really mattered.

 

[InsaneAsylum]

Well done Proteas. Really clinical against us again. I'm really liking Rabada, young, quick, great attitude.

For us, Mennie is useless and an incorrect selection - mid 120km/h is pedestrian. Ditch him and give Jackson Bird or Scott Boland a shout.

Now that the series is gone, we must look to youth in batting - Peter Handscomb, Travis Head and Bailey to replace Burns, Ferguson and Voges. Wade to replace Neville. See how that goes.

Warner
Handscomb
Khawaja
Smith
Bailey
Head
Wade
Starc
Hazelwood
Bird/Boland
Lyon

 

[TRF_heineken]

Actually in fairness you could argue that that was the same team; so your statement might still be true. Regardless, a great result for South Africa (and for any self-respecting Pom of course!), haven't really followed the series though, who stood out for either side?

Well, you have been missing out on some excellent cricket. Like Temba Bavuma's Superman run-out of David Warner:

[video]<iframe width="854" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PhpVachTDc8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/video]

For Australia, the Standouts were Warner, Khawaja and Hazelwood.
For South Africa it's Dean Elgar, JP Duminy, Temba Bavuma and Quintin De Kock with the bat, and with the ball it is Philander (who destroyed the Aussies in the first innings of the 2nd test) Kyle Abbott and KG Rabada.

 

[Every Time Ref]

I did see that runout on Youtube actually, insane skill! Not quite as funny as Jonty's head first dive in an ODI though...

Is Rabada the young, quick black bowler who stood out against us last year? Think he got a fivefer on debut?

 

[TRF_heineken]

Is Rabada the young, quick black bowler who stood out against us last year? Think he got a fivefer on debut?

Yup. That's him. for a 20-year old he's becoming a real world class player.

 

[Every Time Ref]

Yup. That's him. for a 20-year old he's becoming a real world class player.

Nice, one to watch. Things looking a bit brighter for you guys in the cricket than certain other sports!

 

[Which Tyler]

Bloody hell: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38904731
Indian cricketer scores a triple century in a Twenty20 match