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Final Four teams
Australia vs New Zealand
South Africa vs West Indies.

New Zealand after bowling well for the first 10 overs taking 2 early wickets let Aussie off the hook for a bit Ponting getting 50 odd and Symonds late in the innings getting 58 held the Dirty Ockers to a competitive 240-9

This is Cricket.

But apart from that who will win the ICC Champions Trophy?

is that bondage back for the kiwi's I seem to remember that name?!

It'll probably be Australia. The West Indies don't deserve it after losing to England (anyone who loses to England in an ODI deserves nothing). NZ will lose to Australia - probably be bowled out for about 180. The Windies might beat S. Africa. That looks like a tough one to call. I really don't know. But the Aussies will win.

Australi FTW, we took care of the Kiwis pretty comfortably last night.

We've easily had the wood on the Windies in recent times.

South African really took us to the cleaners last time we played them in SA though.

Australi FTW, we took care of the Kiwis pretty comfortably last night.
YOu really should show a bit more respect to the Kiwis, young fellamylad.
Because of them, your cricketers have developed a superior sense of self-confidence and belief in themselves and their ability.
If the Kiwis didn't roll over and die pretty much every time the two nations played, the Aussie cricketers might well start to doubt their own cricketing talent.

Then where would you be?

is that bondage back for the kiwi's I seem to remember that name?!
Yep, he did alright at the end of your innings.
Australi FTW, we took care of the Kiwis pretty comfortably last night.

We've easily had the wood on the Windies in recent times.

South African really took us to the cleaners last time we played them in SA though.
Thats a lie!:(
I can't remember who it was (either Ponting or Martyn) but they got LBW plum early on and Bucknor didn't give it.:(
We gave away about 2 overs in wides and No balls though.

Come on Windies!
2 in a Row!

YOu really should show a bit more respect to the Kiwis, young fellamylad.
Because of them, your cricketers have developed a superior sense of self-confidence and belief in themselves and their ability.
If the Kiwis didn't roll over and die pretty much every time the two nations played, the Aussie cricketers might well start to doubt their own cricketing talent.

Then where would you be?

Like England? :eek:

Yep, he did alright at the end of your innings.

Thats a lie!:(
I can't remember who it was (either Ponting or Martyn) but they got LBW plum early on and Bucknor didn't give it.:(
We gave away about 2 overs in wides and No balls though.

Come on Windies!
2 in a Row!

I haven't actually seen any of the match, so I don't know the finer details of it. I followed some of it online before I went to bed last night, then read about the result this morning.

Do South Africa & the Windies play tonight?

I haven't actually seen any of the match, so I don't know the finer details of it. I followed some of it online before I went to bed last night, then read about the result this morning.

Do South Africa & the Windies play tonight?
I think they do.
I won't be staying up like i did last night though.:p

We don't have pay-TV, so I haven't actually seen any of the teams perform.

Still, Australia has got to be favourites in pretty much every occasion related to Cricket whatsoever.

McGrath FTW. He's perhaps the only Australian player I genuinely like.

We don't have pay-TV, so I haven't actually seen any of the teams perform.

Still, Australia has got to be favourites in pretty much every occasion related to Cricket whatsoever.

McGrath FTW. He's perhaps the only Australian player I genuinely like.

That's interesting, because I don't think he comes across as likeable at all. He is an incredible bowler though. Personally, because he is so unnerringly accurate & deadly, I think he is some sort of sporting "terminator", developed in secret by the AIS. Don't be surprised if we see more McGrath-like Australian bowlers springing up around the country over the next few years. :p

That's interesting, because I don't think he comes across as likeable at all. He is an incredible bowler though. Personally, because he is so unnerringly accurate & deadly, I think he is some sort of sporting "terminator", developed in secret by the AIS. Don't be surprised if we see more McGrath-like Australian bowlers springing up around the country over the next few years. :p
I think you need more Mark Lewis'.:p

Meh, you wait until during the first semi final to make this thread and noone sees it until NZ are out anyway.


I'm going to back the West Indies. Defending champs :eek:

Meh, you wait until during the first semi final to make this thread and noone sees it until NZ are out anyway.


I'm going to back the West Indies. Defending champs :eek:
Hey i made it half way through the first innings and, i was meaning too but heh, noone else did.:(

Hey i made it half way through the first innings and, i was meaning too but heh, noone else did.:(

And we lost :(

Why do we even have a top order? We should just start each innings at 40/5 after 15 and go from there.

I think you need more Mark Lewis'.:p

Who is Mark Lewis? :confused:

And we lost :(

Why do we even have a top order? We should just start each innings at 40/5 after 15 and go from there.
Did you watch the 2nd innings?
I watched until the 3rd over then listened to it until Vincent got out on the Radio.

Oz was 36-2 off 10.-Should have been 3.

Who is Mark Lewis? :confused:

He means Mick Lewis. (http://www3.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/BOWLING/ODI_BOWL_MOST_EXPENSIVE.html) He's a bit slow sometimes :p

Did you watch the 2nd innings?
I watched until the 3rd over then listened to it until Vincent got out on the Radio.

Oz was 36-2 off 10.-Should have been 3.

Nah I watched until the innings break and then fell asleep. Heard the result in the morning.

Who is Mark Lewis? :confused:
No name that got spanked for over 100 versus South Africa.
Gave NZ victory in the 3rd Chappel/Hadlee match of last summer.

He also gave you victoy in the 1st Chappel/Hadlee of last summer, but that was because of a Kiwi lower order brain explosion when we had the game won.

He means Mick Lewis. (http://www3.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/BOWLING/ODI_BOWL_MOST_EXPENSIVE.html) He's a bit slow sometimes :p
What is this sometimes?
I'm aways slow!

4 hours sleep FTW!

He means Mick Lewis. (http://www3.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/ODIS/BOWLING/ODI_BOWL_MOST_EXPENSIVE.html) He's a bit slow sometimes :p

Now I understand. :p

South Africa: Owned.



South Africa: 258/8 (50.0 overs)
West Indies: 262/4 (44.0 overs) C. Gayle 133*


Aus - WI final.

damn cause SA would have been a walkover. now it all depends if the windies fire or not

That's interesting, because I don't think he comes across as likeable at all.

True. He's got a nasty attitude (atleast on the field) and sledges a lot.

This happened when Aus were touring west indies

McG to Sarwan: How is Lara in bed?

Sarwan: I dunno. Ask your wife.:D

McGrath got all pissed of and started a ruckus because his wife was battling cancer or something at that time. Well, as they say, if you can't take it, you probably shouldn't dish it...

McGrath got all pissed of and started a ruckus because his wife was battling cancer or something at that time. Well, as they say, if you can't take it, you probably shouldn't dish it...
See, the thing is that he takes Wickets. Most of the time batsmen find it very difficult to deal with his perfection.

Unfortunately the Australian cricket team as a whole doesn't come across as particularly likable, so I stick with McGrath being my favourite (even though perhaps not particularly "nice"). He does play a lot of pranks on his team members though, which is always good.

True. He's got a nasty attitude (atleast on the field) and sledges a lot.

This happened when Aus were touring west indies

McG to Sarwan: How is Lara in bed?

Sarwan: I dunno. Ask your wife.:D

Reminds me of the classic sledge, "How's your wife and my kids?"

Or Merv Hughes great comeback after being told he was a useless batsman. He hit the next ball for 4 and responded, "We make a great pair! I can't fucking bat and you can't fucking bowl!"

damn cause SA would have been a walkover. now it all depends if the windies fire or not
Gayle certainly was. If he comes out doing the same it'll be a great final.

Gayle certainly was. If he comes out doing the same it'll be a great final.

I'm really looking forward to it. I love to see the Windies batting well, they have a real flair. Of course, I hope they don't bat too well. :p

See, the thing is that he takes Wickets. Most of the time batsmen find it very difficult to deal with his perfection.

Unfortunately the Australian cricket team as a whole doesn't come across as particularly likable, so I stick with McGrath being my favourite (even though perhaps not particularly "nice"). He does play a lot of pranks on his team members though, which is always good.

I really like Michael Hussey. He's intelligent, level headed & comes across as far less arrogant than most of the others. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he is the next captain.

True. He's got a nasty attitude (atleast on the field) and sledges a lot.

This happened when Aus were touring west indies

McG to Sarwan: How is Lara in bed?

Sarwan: I dunno. Ask your wife.:D

McGrath got all pissed of and started a ruckus because his wife was battling cancer or something at that time. Well, as they say, if you can't take it, you probably shouldn't dish it...

Eddo Brandes got him pretty good too:

McG: Why are you so fat?

Brandes: Everytime I sleep with your wife, she gives me a biscuit...


Old Glen wasn't happy after that..

Eddo Brandes got him pretty good too:

McG: Why are you so fat?

Brandes: Everytime I sleep with your wife, she gives me a biscuit...


Old Glen wasn't happy after that..
I heard that one was attributed to Craig McMillian.

GO WINDIES!

I heard that one was attributed to Craig McMillian.



It wasn't.

I love hearing their sledges, some of them a very funny.

It's interesting that McGrath seems to come off the worst with the sledging, but seems to get the results on the board.

I heard that one was attributed to Craig McMillian.

GO WINDIES!

It wasn't.

What's happened to Craig McMillan, I haven't seen him for a while?

I really like Michael Hussey. He's intelligent, level headed & comes across as far less arrogant than most of the others. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he is the next captain.

agreed him and Gilly I dont particularly like any of the others, but they are a fucking good cricket team

Gayle certainly was. If he comes out doing the same it'll be a great final.

Gayle is a huge danger plus there is always Lara

I don't believe you have to sledge to perform. The Aus team would be more likeable if they don't have the nasty (from others PoV) attitude.

The Windies of the 70s never had to sledge to get results. (AFAIK).


Here's another example.

Warne: Muralidharan is a cheater. +some general bad comment about Ranatunga protecting him or something like that.

Ranatunga : I come from a 3500 year old culture. We all know where the Australians come from. :p

I hope the Windies win. It'll do them some good, and will knock the Aussie's a bit before the Ashes.

I hope the Aussies win. Simply because I hate the windies, I hate Chris Gayle, and Brian Lara is the most overated batsman in the world.

I want Windies to win because it would boost cricket there and any team pissing on Australias bonfire i want to win

Cricket is awesome! I wish they played it more here than that damn baseball rubbish.

I want Windies to win because it would boost cricket there and any team pissing on Australias bonfire i want to win

The Aussies do not need a major defeat to team they consider nobodies. The last time that happened they went mental, got some awesome new players, and reasserted themselves as the best in world Cricket. Why give them anymore motivation?

Quite frankly, I believe Australia may well lose their nerve. Gilchrist, MacGrath, Hayden, Langer and Martyn have all suggested that this will be thier last test series, and given the extant expectation within Australia, I believe they'll buckle under the pressure.

I don't believe you have to sledge to perform. The Aus team would be more likeable if they don't have the nasty (from others PoV) attitude.

The Windies of the 70s never had to sledge to get results. (AFAIK).


Here's another example.

Warne: Muralidharan is a cheater. +some general bad comment about Ranatunga protecting him or something like that.

Ranatunga : I come from a 3500 year old culture. We all know where the Australians come from. :p

Sledging was rife in the 70s, it just wasn't made an issue of then, the way it is now. I've seen some impressive sledges from players like Viv Richards written somewhere, but can't for the life of me remember where at the moment.

The Aussies do not need a major defeat to team they consider nobodies. The last time that happened they went mental, got some awesome new players, and reasserted themselves as the best in world Cricket. Why give them anymore motivation?

Quite frankly, I believe Australia may well lose their nerve. Gilchrist, MacGrath, Hayden, Langer and Martyn have all suggested that this will be thier last test series, and given the extant expectation within Australia, I believe they'll buckle under the pressure.

I really can't see them choking. They're far too experienced to let that sort of pressure get the better of them. Quite the opposite in fact, they seem to thrive under pressure.

What's happened to Craig McMillan, I haven't seen him for a while?
Just like before he was a piece of shit.
He hasn't had some sort of talent sice '98

I heard Macca said that comment in '00 or whenever we were lost over there for the VB Series(Except it was during the tests.)
Anyways...

GO WINDIES!

Windies kind of have the upper hand...
They had the whole arm and Australia by the balls before...

good to see the windies have a crack at us, but the loss of 4 wickets in 15 overs is going to hurt

It turns out they didn't have them by the balls, just about to pay homage to Oz by giving them a Blow job...

Maybe the Goliwog will get smacked around...

Windies are getting done now...
*Sleeps*

Somehow, I can't see this ending in a glorious victory for the Windies.

Aussies at their obnoxious best...:rolleyes:

http://www.indianexpress.com/res/i/mediumImages/M_Id_3864.jpg

http://www.indianexpress.com/story/16128.html?headline=Pawar~pushed:~This~is~how~Oz~behave~when~they~get~the~Trophy


This is how Champions behave when they get the Trophy

Express news service

Posted online: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 0000 hrs IST

Mumbai, November 6
When Australia captain Ricky Ponting tapped BCCI president Sharad Pawar on his shoulder and gestured with his forefinger last night, suggesting that the smiling Union Minister hand over the Champions Trophy, he would never have expected to hit headlines.

Today, that uncouth gesture drew flak from all sides with batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar terming it “unpleasant”, chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar calling it “appalling” and BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah saying it may have been “unintentional” but certainly “not in good taste”.

Pawar, in return, had gestured back to Ponting, asking him to step up to receive the trophy. Then, a bunch of Australian players, apparently overjoyed at receiving the one title that has eluded them all these years, virtually pushed Pawar off the dais so that they could pose with the trophy for the flashbulbs.

Ponting, who in the past has been put under watch by Cricket Australia for his on-field behaviour, had already crossed the line on Sunday night by publicly backing umpire Darrell Hair who was sacked for the ball-tampering fiasco involving Pakistan at the Oval in August.

“I’d be disappointed for him (Hair)... He’s done what he believed was right at the time for the good of the game,” Ponting said after his team beat West Indies by eight wickets at the Brabourne.

Tendulkar termed the Pawar incident as “uncalled for” behaviour against a person who was dear to all cricketers.

In response to a query at a press conference, Tendulkar said, “I wasn’t watching the proceedings because I was travelling, but from what I heard (from others) it was an unpleasant experience which was uncalled for (action)... Firstly, it should not have happened. It’s important to show respect to the person who is so dear to cricketers and is involved with cricket. So it’s good that we avoid such incidents.”

Board secretary Shah, who sought to play down the incident, told this paper, “I also saw it yesterday and watched the video footage today. I personally I feel it was unintentional. But it was not in good taste.” Vengsarkar, former Test legend, told this paper, “You expect such behaviour from uneducated people. Cricketers touring abroad are ambassadors of the game. If they wanted to pose for photographs, they could have politely requested him. This is appalling.”

Anshuman Gaekwad struck a conciliatory tone, saying, “They had won the Trophy for the first time, and the team was very happy. They wouldn’t have done it knowingly, so it shouldn’t be taken seriously. But looking at the gravity of the matter, they should have been a little more careful,” he said.

I haven't seen any of the footage, but that article seems like a bit of a beat-up to me.

You know what they say.
Cricket is a sport for Gentlemen and Australians.:p

A loutish Australian?!
I am shocked, I tell ya, shocked.

That article is a definate beat up.



Chris Gayle picks up man of the series for scoring half of the centuries made in the tournament. The guy is just fun to watch batting.

That article is a definate beat up.



Chris Gayle picks up man of the series for scoring half of the centuries made in the tournament. The guy is just fun to watch batting.

When he's on, he's just outstanding. Fantastic to watch.

Australia give Ashes fans warning

Australia have warned they will be taking a tough approach on fans whose sole intention during the Ashes is to spoil the fun for everyone else.

Cricket Australia has reviewed its policy after complaints by South Africa and Sri Lanka players who claimed they were the target of racist taunts.

CA chief James Sutherland said: "Come along, enjoy yourself and have fun.

"But if your idea of fun is to spoil someone else's day, we will identify you and we will take action."

The Ashes between Australia and England begin in Brisbane on 23 November and CA wants there to be a great atmosphere at the grounds.

But in an attempt to stamp out unruly fans there will be more security guards at matches and closed circuit television will be increased. CA has also adopted the International Cricket Council's anti-racism initiatives.

Sutherland added: "We want people coming to grounds to be able to enjoy the cricket in comfort, to enjoy the buzz of being a part of a large crowd, to have fun with family and friends and to give vocal support to their team.

"We don't want to be killjoys, we want to make sure everyone who attends matches this summer has a positive and enjoyable experience.

"We can't promise to totally eradicate bad behaviour that stems from a minority group.

"No doubt there will be some idiots over the summer who do the wrong thing.

"But we can assure fans that we will do all we can this season and in subsequent seasons to make their day the best it can be."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/6131378.stm

In light of what happened at the ICC Champs, does this mean Ricky Ponting will be barred from the MCG?:p

Meh. Can we have Ponting banned for the Ashes?

And Hogg from the VB Series, as a Spinner he has no right to celebrate like a wanky pace bowler.
Stupid Spinners.

And Hogg from the VB Series, as a Spinner he has no right to celebrate like a wanky pace bowler.
Stupid Spinners.

Does that include Vettori? :eek:

Does that include Vettori? :eek:

He doesn't celebrate like a wanky pace bowler, he just gets that stupid grin. Ahhhhhhhhh I wanna have his babies.

Does that include Vettori? :eek:
He doesn't celebrate like a wanky pace bowler, he just gets that stupid grin. Ahhhhhhhhh I wanna have his babies.
What Monkeypimp said.
Mmmmmmmmm the way the zinc covers his lips.
yum.

England lost on purpose last night.

Just so you know.

England lost on purpose last night.

Just so you know.
I didn't see them lose...
However i saw them get absolutly pasted!:D *
*Didn't actually see it.

I didn't see them lose...
However i saw them get absolutly pasted!:D *
*Didn't actually see it.

It was deliberate. They were, er, trying to give the Aussie's some false confidence.

I think poor old Gerraint Jones did a pretty good job of convincing the selectors who should be keeping for England in the series, though.

It was deliberate. They were, er, trying to give the Aussie's some false confidence.

I think poor old Gerraint Jones did a pretty good job of convincing the selectors who should be keeping for England in the series, though.
I really shouldn't reply to this as i have nothing really interesting to say(As if i ever do) I saw Strauss play one very nice shot.

England lost on purpose last night.

Just so you know.

We always lose on purpose......

England lost on purpose last night.

Just so you know.

Is that what it was? I thought there must have been something more to it. To be fair though, they've only been in the country for 3 days or so, I wouldn't read to much into that result.

Is that what it was? I thought there must have been something more to it. To be fair though, they've only been in the country for 3 days or so, I wouldn't read to much into that result.
The All Blacks had only been in the UK a few days and look at their result.
Also they hadn't played together for a couple of months.

Still, even though the Poms lost the cricket, they still did well in the League.
Oh, wait a minute...I'm reading the scores around the wrong way. 34 - 4 against. :D

The All Blacks had only been in the UK a few days and look at their result.
Also they hadn't played together for a couple of months.

Still, even though the Poms lost the cricket, they still did well in the League.
Oh, wait a minute...I'm reading the scores around the wrong way. 34 - 4 against. :D

I don't follow rugby, so all of that is lost on me.

I don't follow rugby, so all of that is lost on me.
In simple terms: The Poms got their arses kicked in both League and Union, again.
Even a cricket-mad Aussie like yourself can appreciate that, surely?

In simple terms: The Poms got their arses kicked in both League and Union, again.
Even a cricket-mad Aussie like yourself can appreciate that, surely?

To be totally honest, I really don't care about rugby results (either code). I take an interest when the RWC is on, but otherwise no. I'd prefer Australia to win, but if they don't it's no skin off my nose. If it's a match between two other countries (eg NZ & England), I wouldn't even know it was on, let alone take an interest in the result.


Edit: I don't mean to sound rude BTW, just that rugby is a non-issue for me.

The All Blacks had only been in the UK a few days and look at their result.
Also they hadn't played together for a couple of months.

Still, even though the Poms lost the cricket, they still did well in the League.
Oh, wait a minute...I'm reading the scores around the wrong way. 34 - 4 against. :D
I was at the game, i was going to make a thread about but no one would care.
I almost won a Ball at halftime.
If one caught the ball they were meant to go and she the 'Gillette Girls' and if one was of a special 6 they got a special shaving pack.

If i had won i would have asked one or all of them.
'Do you come with the prize?'
Of course one or all of them would reply.
'I cum everytime.'

And i'd be fucken sweet!:cool:

Also i was pretty much the only White person there.*

*Apart from the Pommie team.