05 Mar 11
Originally posted by karoly aczelAs far as I can tell, the ICC and nobody else. Hopefully Ireland's performance will make them reconsider - though it would help things if one of the other none-Test countries could look competitive as well (and against someone other than England 🙂).
So who thinks the "minnows" should be out of the next world cup?
05 Mar 11
Originally posted by mtthwYeah, I can understand the financial strains having these guys there may put on the competition (especially if they take out the likes of India and Pakistan), but NOT having them there would take out so much out of the competition.
As far as I can tell, the ICC and nobody else. Hopefully Ireland's performance will make them reconsider - though it would help things if one of the other none-Test countries could look competitive as well (and against someone other than England 🙂).
How can the organization tasked with GROWING the bloody game around the world decide to not have these "minnows" there in future? Where is a petition we can sign?
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05 Mar 11
Originally posted by karoly aczelEngland. Our guys gave them thoroughly brown flannels, even though they won that game - and then Ireland showed us how it's really done and only went and beat the Limeys. So, yes, of course the English would very much like to see the minnows out of the cup, and if possible out of the game entirely. Have I mentioned that the English reputation for sportingness is greatly exaggerated? If so, I lied. It's not exaggerated, it's a complete myth (see also: Henman Hill).
So who thinks the "minnows" should be out of the next world cup?
Everybody else, of course, realises that if you want the popularity of cricket to spread, having the minnows in the world cup is exactly what you want.
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06 Mar 11
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In a parrellel iniverse, where it was not raining, my prediction came true 😛
Why doesn't some business guy offer Mike Hussey (or some one like that) to play for Canada or the Netherlands? whats the go with that?
I'm sure Huss would like to keep going for another five years and the aussie selectors seem to have an aged-based policy 😛
There's heaps of good shield players over here making a pitance. Why dont they play for one of the minnows?
After all, all white aussies have european heritage.
Whats the go with the Austrian team? Not good enough for the world cup?
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06 Mar 11
Originally posted by mtthwHave they? That's good, and I commend them and you for it. Even so, the only non-officials I've heard speak for it were English. If they're a minority even there, so much then better, but then I don't see why anyone is taking this idea seriously at all.
Nice theory. Shame it's not true. All the media over here, and every cricket fan I've spoken to, have been critical about the decision.
Richard
09 Mar 11
Originally posted by skeeterWTF? he should've been caught by the keeper, Akhmal, twice.
Ross Taylor belted 131 not out on his birthday. Blackcaps looking good for the quarters. Australia could be out on run average after that rain abandoned match.
skeets
I just saw the footage.
It just had to be Pakistan, didin't it 😕
09 Mar 11
Originally posted by karoly aczelNot to mention the 2x4 run overthrows. Pakistan really lost the plot when the pressure came on. All good for the Blackcaps tho.
WTF? he should've been caught by the keeper, Akhmal, twice.
I just saw the footage.
It just had to be Pakistan, didin't it 😕
skeets
09 Mar 11
Originally posted by skeeterWhats the aussie team doing over there, dwiddling thumbs? there is no substitute for real match practice (and Mike Hussey😀 )
Not to mention the 2x4 run overthrows. Pakistan really lost the plot when the pressure came on. All good for the Blackcaps tho.
skeets
So after they had that game against Sri Lanka rained out it seems they have got an awful lot of time on their hands.
Lucky its not one of the NRL teams, they'd be in the slammer by now😀