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Post by tbsteve on Nov 8, 2023 3:44:52 GMT
Cummins also deserves praise for his 12 from 60+ balls. Someone had to stay in with Maxwell, and he played a captains innings.
However, I don't like the Aussies, and I hope they lose in the semi-finals. Personally, would love to see South Africa finally win a major tournament.
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Post by hawke on Nov 8, 2023 7:29:21 GMT
'watched' the scores come through on the BBC Cricket webpage....became increasingly fascinated and amazed....Maxwell has played for many clubs and I'm sure scored vital runs for us against the odds in 2015 helping our successful title challenge
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Post by karma on Nov 8, 2023 7:33:06 GMT
Me too byased, well done Afganistsn for making a game of it well-done Maxwell, but hope South Africa win the final.
They'd then be the most balanced sporting nation,after the rugby win too, with a cup at either end of their trophy mantlepiece
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Post by byased on Nov 8, 2023 8:53:21 GMT
I think I stopped watching much cricket when helmets came in, so it was good to actually see Maxwell bat, no headgear often against the slower bowlers. At times, he wore an ordinary cap, and I kept thinking he reminded me of someone in that cap. It then struck me, Humphrey Bogart in African Queen !
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Post by newby on Nov 8, 2023 10:36:17 GMT
Good spot, Charlie Alnutt to a tee.
No going back with the helmets of course, just one brain injury or worse is one too many when you have the means of stopping them.
Against spinners, well I think the ICC have got that right rather than the ECB blanket approach.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Nov 8, 2023 11:55:55 GMT
Well i want the Aussies of the 4 likely semi finalists.
Hard to cheer for India as I find some of their players too arrogant and then i dont like the way they have taken the game with the IPL and their power and influence.
South Africa already have one world cup this autumn with the rugby so I could never put up with a couple of friends bragging if they won both.
But the Aussies have a genuine Yorkie, with Inglis born in Leeds and from the Pool in Wharfedale club as a junior, plus 2 former players in Starc and Maxwell. I dont like Smith or Warner to counter that but I have a good Aussie mate out in Melbourne who I would be happy to see celebrating
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Post by karma on Nov 8, 2023 11:56:43 GMT
I think it was Boycott who said words to the effect 'not wearing helmets turned you into better batsmen' . True I think but at least you wouldn't have been injured so much, or would you?
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Post by newby on Nov 8, 2023 12:40:01 GMT
I get what you are saying about India but I think it would be a travesty if they didn't win from a player point of view. I think they have all the bases covered and should win on merit.
They have the better players, however, will the weight of expectations overwhelm them at the final hurdle.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Nov 8, 2023 16:14:27 GMT
just because they are red hot favourites and likely to win, does not mean I want them to win!
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Post by davemorton on Nov 8, 2023 17:21:41 GMT
I want India to win exactly as much as I wanted the All Blacks to win. Not at all. I got my wish with the first...
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Post by karma on Nov 9, 2023 20:59:40 GMT
Bit of an easy win for New Zealand over Sri Lanka. They've had injuries though and as far I can tell from listening, are tiring too. I don't expect to see them in the final.
Not the most exciting game.
The competition's been a bit of a marathon, if I was designing this competition it would be shorter , 2 games per day at least
South Africa v Afganistan tomorrow , hoping for more excitement. If Afganistan get a good start I hope they can finish the game strongly, Australia , particularly Maxwell gave them a going which might have knocked the stuffing out.
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Post by newby on Nov 9, 2023 22:32:48 GMT
I can't see anything changing now, the top 4 are all sorted and in terms of Champions Trophy places, the Netherlands will need to beat India on Sunday in order to qualify ahead of Bangladesh, good luck with that.
I've enjoyed having it on, I'd soon listen to cricket than the news etc and I'm not much for music. I shall miss it when it's finished but no doubt something will be scheduled to feed the Sky machine.
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Post by karma on Nov 10, 2023 18:03:19 GMT
Plucky Afganistan have won lots of supporters , including me .They've played some good cricket ( better then England) . Battled well v South Africa used all their overs batting but couldn't bowl out the opposition. Just think how they've come from nowhere , no real facilities , one hand tied behind their back . What spirit
Well done!!! I wonder if they have a player that would fit Yorkshire ?
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Post by karma on Nov 11, 2023 7:08:11 GMT
Another good performance so far by a 'minnow' with Bangladesh on 170 - 3 after 28 overs against mighty Australia.
I tend like many to support the underdogs of this competition , hoping that a game goes to the wire, much more interesting and satisfying when listening
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Post by karma on Nov 11, 2023 8:51:58 GMT
And a creditable 306 - 8 after 50 overs I think.
Should be easy for a settled and consistent Australia. Or will it? Hope for going to the wire with a win for Bangladesh.
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