RobboM Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 How can you NOT love cricket? Watching this as a neutral, shouting at the telly like a maddo! Tension, skill and a huge prize at stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, RobboM said: How can you NOT love cricket? Watching this as a neutral, shouting at the telly like a maddo! Tension, skill and a huge prize at stake. 💯 221 absolutely not the figure I was expecting from India this morning . . . incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 11 hours ago, ri Alban said: India let England win. Rest assured, they won't be doing the same in the final. A piece of cake. Wise words indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: That's arrogance for you. India? Idiots more like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 19 hours ago, scott herbertson said: IMO the draw has come out really badly for everyone except England who should have enough to beat Australia.The pitch today favoured India mixed attack esp the spinners. Unless India are unlucky with the weather tomorrow I htink they will win but get thrashed by England in the final where the pitch will very much favour England's strength, the in depth hard hitting batting. If India had beaten Southafrica would have been a different story, with England India hard to call at Edgebaston - probably India favourites and then an England/ India Australia (most likely) final also pretty even at Lords A bit off. But that is World Cup cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just now, Mikey1874 said: A bit off. But that is World Cup cricket. Aye - that opening spell by NZ was tremendous - I still think India made a terrible mistake in taking the South African match too lightly. Playing England at Old Trafford tomorrow would have suited them more than this pitch I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 hours ago, RobboM said: How can you NOT love cricket? Watching this as a neutral, shouting at the telly like a maddo! Tension, skill and a huge prize Great game. Listened to India Iinnings on radio. Massive result for New Zealand. Great effort overall and very clever use of bowlers at end. A billion people went silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) David Warner hits first ball for 4. Next over Jofra Archer takes wicket of Aussie captain Finch first ball. Steve Smith out to bat to chorus of boos. Now Warner out. Handscomb survives LBW first ball umpires call. 10-2. Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Handscomb and Smith looking nervous as kittens till Woakes cleans up Handscomb with a beauty. Thing is, under pressure, 14 is a challenging total to chase 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Handscomb bowled for 4. 14-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 easy peasy for England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 minute ago, scott herbertson said: easy peasy for England Don't ever, ever, ever, EVER say that!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, RobboM said: Don't ever, ever, ever, EVER say that!!!!! i'm hoping to jinx them - shouldn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, RobboM said: Don't ever, ever, ever, EVER say that!!!!! Indeed! If anyone can outdo India's ineptitude yesterday, look no further than the three lions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 minute ago, scott herbertson said: i'm hoping to jinx them - shouldn't I? 50+ years watching England cricket .... don't need no jinxing 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 A bit of Aussie momentum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Was getting pretty even but 2 quick wickets by Rashid in an over. 118-5. Another big momentum shift. Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 118 -5 Love seeing Australia getting reamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Gotta love Adil Rashid 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 If Aus can get to 250 they will fancy themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Big moment. Big hitter Maxwell is out. A big disappointment this World Cup. 157-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 What does 'umpire's call' mean? I thought when they went for a review, it was ll down to the technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: What does 'umpire's call' mean? I thought when they went for a review, it was ll down to the technology. It's saying that whatever the umpire has decided then, unless the technology says he's made a complete ***** of it, then his decision stands. So if he says "Not Out" and it's only clipping the stumps then it stays Not Out. Equally if said "Out" and it's only clipping the stumps then it stays "Out". It's worked out well imo in retaining the idea that the umpire's decision is final (kind of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 224 to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Job done in the field. Looks a better pitch than the one yesterday so it's only down to England's nerve in chasing. England to win by 1 wicket 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Good start by England. 71-0 after 12 overs. Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Nathan Lyon first over hit for 13 Mitchell Starc came back hit for 15 Steve Smith first over hit for 21 (3 sixes) 124-0 (17 overs) Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Astonishing. Really expected to be watching this England reply through my fingers but I can actually relax and enjoy it. Bit like the Cup semi versus Inverness! FFS Spoke too soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, RobboM said: Astonishing. Really expected to be watching this England reply through my fingers but I can actually relax and enjoy it. Bit like the Cup semi versus Inverness! FFS Spoke too soon! Joe Root to settle things hopefully. Last chance for Australia now. Edit - 3 fours by Root. 88 needed, less than 3 an over. England scoring at 10 an over last ten overs. Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Another wicket. Jason Roy out despite not hitting it. Unlucky. 147-2 (77 to win) Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Possible trouble for Roy there with that show of dissent? If the umpire was using his head he'd have said Not Out and Aussies would have used their review if they really thought he'd hit it. Whaddya think? Edited July 11, 2019 by RobboM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, RobboM said: Possible trouble for Roy there with that show of dissent? If the umpire was using his head he'd have said Not Out and Aussies would have used their review if they really thought he'd hit it. Whaddya think? Clear and obvious errors maybe need to be corrected out with the review system. Not hitting it is a big error. Edited July 11, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, RobboM said: Possible trouble for Roy there with that show of dissent? If the umpire was using his head he'd have said Not Out and Aussies would have used their review if they really thought he'd hit it. Whaddya think? Makes sense to me. The umpire said it was not out and changed his mind. Surely if he wanted to do that, he could have a quick word with the guy with the telly. Shame, as Roy looked pissed off when Bairstow used up the review when it looked pretty obvious (at least to this clueless observer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Makes sense to me. The umpire said it was not out and changed his mind. Surely if he wanted to do that, he could have a quick word with the guy with the telly. Shame, as Roy looked pissed off when Bairstow used up the review when it looked pretty obvious (at least to this clueless observer). Umpire's can call for DRS themselves and give a "soft" signal that they think it is out. The Bairstow review was almost certainly on the back of Roy telling him to take it, they almost always check with their batting partner who should give them a second opintion ... it's a valuable card to have up your sleeve. Roy would have said something like "Did you get an edge? No? Well **** off you're stone cold out ya chancer 🙂 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Clear and obvious errors maybe need to be corrected out with the review system. Wonder if the umpire could have asked for a review with a soft "out" signal? I like the controversy tbh. Quite often at the football my mate will say to me, "What this game is crying out for is a really bad refereeing decision" 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, RobboM said: Wonder if the umpire could have asked for a review with a soft "out" signal? Got the answer to that one, and it's "No!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 England gub the Aussies so it's definitely a new name on the trophy on Sunday. Brilliant cricket all day from England never gave Australia a chance and actually lived up to their pre-tournament "favourites" tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Well done fellow Brits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, The Frenchman Returns said: Well done fellow Brits ... and Irish 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Not that I wasn't going to support the Blackcaps anyway, but especially now that someone had a "Keep Calm It's Coming Home" sign in the crowd . . . **** England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Final is being shown on Channel 4 / More4 free to air on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Last time I remember such a thrashing was when Sri Lanka beat England by 10 wickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 I want England to win when it's the Ashes. But the WC, feck that, c'mon the Kiwis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Got a ticket for today through work. Really enjoyed it. The atmosphere in the first few overs was superb. So impressive watching Archer fling it down at 90mph from what is barely a jog up to the wicket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 First free to air international cricket in the Uk since 2005 Ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 As posted before, dream final for me. Just couldn't be happier. NZ and England both superb in the semi finals. Absolutely loved it but massively sleep deprived. I think England will be far too strong in the final but you just don't know. Weather forecast good and can't wait for Sunday night. Comprehensive thrashing of Dundee Utd as a warm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Another world cup looming for England😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, SE16 3LN said: Another world cup looming for England😢 And Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 It's the Sky Sports coverage being shown on Channel 4 today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 C'mon New Zealand!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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