ICC Champions Trophy 2013

[FiF]

Nice now back to Headingley for a few days.

Though the weather will be anything but.

[fathomfive]

It was only 'dull' because the excitement mostly occurred in the first 80 runs of the SA innings.

[Podie]

fathomfive said:

It was only 'dull' because the excitement mostly occurred in the first 80 runs of the SA innings.

True. After that the Barmy Army singalong and the Mexican wave kept us entertained. Well, those who didn't end up being packed off by St John's Ambilance for sunstroke / too much beer.

[spikeyhead]

Podie said:

fathomfive said:

It was only 'dull' because the excitement mostly occurred in the first 80 runs of the SA innings.

True. After that the Barmy Army singalong and the Mexican wave kept us entertained. Well, those who didn't end up being packed off by St John's Ambilance for sunstroke / too much beer.

I stood up at the end of a days play once to applaud, as did the rest of the crowd. About 10% of whom collapsed.

[Gargamel]

Sorry Dull probably the wrong word, but obviously it lacked the tense adrenaline of a win off the last ball of the match or needing to chase 8 or 10 runs an over.

Trott is an absolute brick, and Root is a modern David Gower, all the shots then gets out when he looks like it is all so easy.

The hammer of justice must be on borrowed time SURELY.

Either way the SA side look short without Steyn, Morkel, Kallis etc. Plus I am not sure they really have the right tactics. When Amla fails early they look a pretty ordinary side.

India vs Lanka. - Anything could happen couldn't it. In a one off game if Jaya and Sanga are in the mood, everything must go - Jaya has over 11000 ODI runs, the man is a leg end.

[uk66fastback]

Gargamel said:

DJRC said:

One day Garg you will say something positive about Cook :P

Better than Botham, not quite Brearley ?

Will that do

Great answer.

[Amirhussain]

I don't think Sri Lanka will beat India, they are good but the Indians are a quality side. Plus IMO, India vs England would be a wicked final.

[Dav_s]

I'm actually genuinely worried about the Lankans. If their batsmen fire, and Malinga is anywhere close to his best, I think India will be in trouble.
We've had it far too easy so far in this tournament, and just hope the players don't go in to this game with too much confidence.

[uk66fastback]

All things being equal, India would win this but the weather might play a part ... In which case they could be on-off all day and dufferent things transpire then, so we may get a slightly freaky result ... Looking forward to it anyway. Whoever England play, they'll have their work cut out and the toss may be crucial.

[fake7]

raining here in Cardiff at the moment and the covers are on

Edit - now stopped raining & covers comming off. should start on time if no more rain

Edited by fake7 on Thursday 20th June 09:31

[uk66fastback]

Good to hear. Forecast for the rest of the day looks a bit hit and miss ...

[GTO-3R]

We would have to be on top form to beat India

[fake7]

now hoping for 11am start if no more rain

Doh - spoke to soon, covers are back on

and off again

Edited by fake7 on Thursday 20th June 10:34

Edited by fake7 on Thursday 20th June 10:50

[gregd]

The Sri Lankan national anthem is very jolly

[uk66fastback]

gregd said:

The Sri Lankan national anthem is very jolly

Christ, it dragged on didn't it ...

SL batting well, there's not a lot to hit as India are bowling well - SHarma a touch short at times but they're bowling a decent length - allowing it to swing when pitched up ...

36-1 off 15.

Decent start wicketswise for SL - unliek the Saffas yesterday who just gave the game up in the first hour.

[Gargamel]

uk66fastback said:

Christ, it dragged on didn't it ...

SL batting well, there's not a lot to hit as India are bowling well - SHarma a touch short at times but they're bowling a decent length - allowing it to swing when pitched up ...

36-1 off 15.

Decent start wicketswise for SL - unliek the Saffas yesterday who just gave the game up in the first hour.

Fantastic mockers.

Wicket falls next ball.

Sl to get 235.

[uk66fastback]

Always the kiss of death ...

I'll top that - 245.

[fake7]

Gargamel said:

Sl to get 235.

you might be right, but India have them pinned down at the moment.

I guess 205 total

[Dav_s]

211 for me.

Anyone going to the final? Just had my ticket confirmed

(India better not balls this up! lol)

[spikeyhead]

SL having almost as much of a mare as the Saffers.