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Post by karma on Nov 5, 2023 14:42:00 GMT
Oh dear, I see the virus that affected the England team has struck South Africa.
In reply to India's 326 - 5 , South Africa have been reduced to 67 -7 after 22.(and subsequently 83 all out)
The totallossofform virus is very infectious. I suspect SA will make a rapid recovery, England have long totallossofform.
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Post by davemorton on Nov 5, 2023 17:24:59 GMT
S Africa need an aspirin, England a coroner.
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Post by hawke on Nov 5, 2023 20:44:34 GMT
India have been amazing so far. I hope after all this that they don’t have a bad day in the semi or final.
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Post by Capybara on Nov 6, 2023 13:08:34 GMT
So, we've had a 'Timed Out' in today's game, the first occasion in international cricket. I remember it becoming the tenth form of dismissal back in the late-70s/early-80s so assumed it was introduced because of one-day cricket. Given that it will almost inevitably lead to bad feeling, I'm not sure having its availability is such a good thing.
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Post by newby on Nov 6, 2023 16:07:40 GMT
Usually you have 3 minutes but it has been reduced to 2 minutes for the World Cup. You'd think they must have reduced it because these innings have go on far too long and ICC were prepared to enforce it.
I think he did take well over 2 minutes to get there, even before the nonsense with the helmet, so by the letter of the law he was out and the Umpires had no choice once the appeal has been made.
The appeal should have been withdrawn in my opinion and I suspect Bangladesh will regret it. But, in the heat of the moment it may have felt to Shakib that Mathews was taking the p*** due to the helmet nonsense.
I suspect nobody will push their luck for the rest of the tournament.
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Post by karma on Nov 6, 2023 17:49:42 GMT
Well perhaps the message will have got through that what, I understand , was deliberate timewasting isn't what people play to watch ( no you got to watch Football and they add the time wasted at the end) On the other hand Matthews 'lost' innings might have made the game closer.
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Post by newby on Nov 6, 2023 17:54:19 GMT
Shakib on his interview after the match certainly gave no signs of remorse and stood by his decision when the Umpires asked him if he was sure.
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Post by davemorton on Nov 6, 2023 19:50:55 GMT
Nothing to be remorseful about. The batsman failed to respect the ethos of the game, as well as the regulations, and was correctly given out.
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Post by donnylad on Nov 7, 2023 7:31:09 GMT
Matthews took 5 minutes to get to the crease from the fall of the wicket, and the 'spirit of cricket' crowd seem to have missed or ignored this - then the helmet bit. Two things - a pro should always see that his kit is OK before using it and if each new batsman took 5 minutes to reach the crease the innings would last another 45 minutes.
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Post by newby on Nov 7, 2023 9:21:46 GMT
It might be an interesting game today Afghanistan v Australia. Slow start for Afghanistan 45/1 after 10 but their spinners may incommode the Aussie's.
On the Matthews thing, I think the 5 minutes included the messing with the helmet, arguing with the Umpires etc. Listening to it on the radio there seemed no actual extended wait for him to appear on the field.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Nov 7, 2023 14:34:37 GMT
Afghans in control and looking well set to win with Aussies 91-6 chasing 292
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Post by karma on Nov 7, 2023 15:36:06 GMT
Aussies 169 - 7 after 30 overs and needing a further 123 . No Smith but Maxwell back from golf accident
I'm delighted, not at Australia's relative form (so far) but at Afganistan's all-round performance, not just in this game but in the tournament as a whole
Maxwell's still there and they might have enough nowse to eek out the 6 runs per over required to take the win.
Maxwell got his ton, 186-7 after 33
I'm finding this one of the best games of the whole competition, listening only.
Whichever team wins this clearly deserves it
C'mon Afganistan !!
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Post by karma on Nov 7, 2023 18:01:23 GMT
Mmh maybe one of the best One Day Innings, it's ever been my pleasure to sit through and to which I've listened. Well done Maxwell.
My view is influenced by the context and some of the dross that's gone before.
Afganistan looked likely winners at one stage and they will naturally be disappointed there didn't make it . They did however contribute to a memorable game
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Post by byased on Nov 7, 2023 18:04:17 GMT
I am not one for bigging up pampered over paid professional sportsmen, but Glen Maxwell is a one off. Just caught the last few overs on TV, having listened to it in the car from when they were around 150 for 7. Can only imagine the pain he was in, and how strong his upper body must be to play the shots he did. I like the Australians, and hope they win the tournament.
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Post by newby on Nov 7, 2023 18:14:38 GMT
I am not one for bigging up pampered over paid professional sportsmen, but Glen Maxwell is a one off. Just caught the last few overs on TV, having listened to it in the car from when they were around 150 for 7. Can only imagine the pain he was in, and how strong his upper body must be to play the shots he did. I like the Australians, and hope they win the tournament. I wouldn't go that far but I think they deserve a semi-final place. They keep it simple and give it their best shot every game. Maxwell rode his luck and deserves all the praise he gets. Afghanistan have got the batters and the bowlers, they just need the fielders and the intensity.
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