2014 Cricket World Cup - Official Thread
Discussion
thegreenhell said:
Tonight's game against Bangladesh is win or bust for England. They also have to beat Afghanistan and hope that NZ beat Bangladesh in their final match of the group.
Funny system.Must be tempting for one team to suddenly find an overwhelming temporary talent deficit when the results suits everyone playing.
thegreenhell said:
It's always a risk when you leave your fate in someone else's hands. It may be moot anyway if it rains in Sydney on Friday...
Anyway, finally some team changes for England - Hales in for Balance, Jordan in for Finn - but otherwise the order is unchanged.
Sydney areaAnyway, finally some team changes for England - Hales in for Balance, Jordan in for Finn - but otherwise the order is unchanged.
Cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
The thing to remember is that this is for the whole of the Sydney Metro area which is half the size of the UK so the SCG may be OK
275 - Morgan would call that a par score.
I see England have a new delivery : they call it a "yorker", and they are very proud to have discovered it.
I have to admit to being torn here : as an Aus supporter, would it be more enjoyable to see England bundled out of the tournament before the finals, or blown away (again) by the "A" teams?
I see England have a new delivery : they call it a "yorker", and they are very proud to have discovered it.
I have to admit to being torn here : as an Aus supporter, would it be more enjoyable to see England bundled out of the tournament before the finals, or blown away (again) by the "A" teams?
That Jordan chap seems like a keeper if he can swing a stick.
Even Morgan started to look like a propper team Captain for the first few overs, putting pressure on and setting his field to the player and bowling attack. It didn't last but something is better than nothing. Should be an easy chase.
Even Morgan started to look like a propper team Captain for the first few overs, putting pressure on and setting his field to the player and bowling attack. It didn't last but something is better than nothing. Should be an easy chase.
AW111 said:
275 - Morgan would call that a par score.
I see England have a new delivery : they call it a "yorker", and they are very proud to have discovered it.
I have to admit to being torn here : as an Aus supporter, would it be more enjoyable to see England bundled out of the tournament before the finals, or blown away (again) by the "A" teams?
India and New Zealand are looking mighty. South Africa too except for the odd off day.I see England have a new delivery : they call it a "yorker", and they are very proud to have discovered it.
I have to admit to being torn here : as an Aus supporter, would it be more enjoyable to see England bundled out of the tournament before the finals, or blown away (again) by the "A" teams?
I thought Bangladesh batted to their strength, which was classic old style, and it served them well. Very pleased for Mahmudullah.
A good performance for England now will give them confidence if they do get through to the quarters. I expect them to beat Afghanistan.
. Ali had a few close calls however, he may just not have been comfortable on strike.zygalski said:
Touch of 'the Boycs' backing up Moeen Ali.
Ah, I am only reading on cricinfo, so hard to spot these errors. I know we are terrible at this and that even if we win today, we are still likely to get hammered in the next match.
But, hope springs eternal. Glad Finn wasn't bowling today, and finally they pick Hales !
Come on lads, pick the pace up.
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