that's the kind of news that really kickstarts your day
― Cambridge Metallica (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 22 March 2018 07:34 (six years ago) link
I wondered if there was a cricket thread! Jesus Christ, that's quite some news to wake up to.
― The shard-borne beetle with his drowsy hums (Chinaski), Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:06 (six years ago) link
Root out
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 08:36 (six years ago) link
Luckily for us, there's some excellent, tense cricket to watch, by way of therapy
(...I'm talking about Zimbabwe vs UAE! For now at least)
― imago, Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:00 (six years ago) link
the next test in the current SA v Aus series is shaping up nicely as well
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:03 (six years ago) link
that was the implication haha
― imago, Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:05 (six years ago) link
hah sorry yes!
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:06 (six years ago) link
I'm SHELLSHOCKED after England's HUMILIATION it would would appear
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:07 (six years ago) link
i am actually watching Zim vs UAE though
― imago, Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:08 (six years ago) link
and at this point my reaction to team england is 'lol'
Instinctively, the shape of the side feels better with Root at 3 and Stokes at 5/Bairstow 6, but I'm not convinced about Stoneman or Malan, and we're totally seamer top-heavy. And that 'best tail in the world' tag is fast becoming a joke.
― The shard-borne beetle with his drowsy hums (Chinaski), Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:32 (six years ago) link
I kind of think that if Root wants to bat 4 he should bat 4. Malan did enough in Oz, he was our best batsman there, but Stoneman needs runs. Re. the tail, it's amazing how the "engine room" can suddenly look like a team full of bits and pieces players, but I think Stokes and Mo will both come good again
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 09:56 (six years ago) link
I think Mo needs a break. He looks frazzled.
― The shard-borne beetle with his drowsy hums (Chinaski), Thursday, 22 March 2018 10:05 (six years ago) link
Oh Zimbabwe! Oh the choke! We might get Mrs SV's lot on the WC too now! Although I'm probably rooting for Afghanistan
― imago, Thursday, 22 March 2018 15:59 (six years ago) link
Bloody hell! doesn't that open it up for Ireland and Scotland again?
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 16:31 (six years ago) link
Ireland yes, Scotland no I see. C'mon the Afghans!
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Thursday, 22 March 2018 16:32 (six years ago) link
they did it!
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Friday, 23 March 2018 14:46 (six years ago) link
Woo!
I claim (potentially spurious) Afghan heritage so they're my joint second team. Delighted they beat Australia's B squad today.
― Wag1 Shree Rajneesh (ShariVari), Friday, 23 March 2018 15:30 (six years ago) link
Shade thrown
― imago, Friday, 23 March 2018 15:41 (six years ago) link
Boyd Rankin, good Ulsterman
looking forward to Afghanistan knocking out England in the Super Sixes
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Friday, 23 March 2018 16:00 (six years ago) link
Smith should resign, he's an appalling cheat.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43526870
Australia's Cameron Bancroft has admitted he tampered with the ball during the third Test against South Africa - and captain Steve Smith says he knew of the plan in advance.Smith said it was a "big mistake" but added he would not stand down.He said the team's "leadership group" had spoken about it and "thought it was a way to get an advantage".
Smith said it was a "big mistake" but added he would not stand down.
He said the team's "leadership group" had spoken about it and "thought it was a way to get an advantage".
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Saturday, 24 March 2018 17:14 (six years ago) link
loooooooool
― imago, Saturday, 24 March 2018 19:34 (six years ago) link
'lol england' vs 'lol australia'
cheating will kill cricket. Bradman will be birling in his grave
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Saturday, 24 March 2018 19:45 (six years ago) link
guy who played in Bodyline tour freaked out by ball-tampering
― bad left terf nut (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 24 March 2018 20:28 (six years ago) link
stepping down.... for rest of match. Fuck that, life bans required!
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Sunday, 25 March 2018 12:49 (six years ago) link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43533070
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Sunday, 25 March 2018 20:02 (six years ago) link
'life bans' is ridiculous
this is all really funny though
― imago, Sunday, 25 March 2018 21:34 (six years ago) link
ICC off the money
― bad left terf nut (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:11 (six years ago) link
xp
not when they're aussies :D
I feel sorry for Bancroft and think he should face no further punishment but Smith should never play for Aus again, Warner should be sacked too along with lehman. Who else is in the 'leadership' group?
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:19 (six years ago) link
Smith deserves as long an ICC ban as Afridi got when he spun his spikes on the pitch that one time - I'd even say the Afridi one was worse. However, Australia can do what they like re: selecting him
― imago, Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:21 (six years ago) link
remember when Lehman wanted the Aussie public to abuse broad and send him home crying?
I should imagine he's going to be laughing until he goes home now
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:22 (six years ago) link
Unless we see a Malan 150 today, England in not much position to brag about the cricketing side of things
― imago, Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:23 (six years ago) link
England will lose but broad will still be lolling at Aussie cheats
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:25 (six years ago) link
Also, Afghanistan lazily swatting the Windies away today. What a force they could be if they've learnt how to chase targets!
― imago, Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:27 (six years ago) link
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/mar/25/steve-smith-must-go-australia-jason-gillespie
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Sunday, 25 March 2018 22:33 (six years ago) link
Footage has since emerged which it is alleged shows Bancroft putting sugar in his pocket during the Ashes, while Vaughan has highlighted the amount of tape certain Australia players wore on their fingers during the series. Both could be used to affect the condition of the ball.Vaughan, who captained England to an Ashes series victory in 2005, told BBC Radio 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show: "I cannot think that has been come up with over lunch in Cape Town."I look at the amount of tape some of the fielders have worn, particularly during the Ashes series at mid-on and mid-off. You don't have to name names, they know who they are."I am pretty sure it was going on throughout the Ashes series - but it was not the reason England lost 4-0. They still would have lost the series."He added: "One unwritten rule is that you do not take an object out there to tamper with the ball. I am pretty sure the Australians and the players involved in that leadership group will face the consequences."Vaughan is not the only former international cricketer to have his suspicions, with former South Africa fast bowler Fanie de Villiers saying he told camera operators to keep an eye on the Australians in the field while commentating in Cape Town."I said earlier on, that if they could get reverse swing in the 26th, 27th, 28th over then they are doing something different from what everyone else does," De Villiers told RSN Radio."We actually said to our cameramen: 'Go out (and) have a look, boys. They're using something.'"They searched for an hour and a half until they saw something and then they started following Bancroft and they actually caught him."
Vaughan, who captained England to an Ashes series victory in 2005, told BBC Radio 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show: "I cannot think that has been come up with over lunch in Cape Town.
"I look at the amount of tape some of the fielders have worn, particularly during the Ashes series at mid-on and mid-off. You don't have to name names, they know who they are.
"I am pretty sure it was going on throughout the Ashes series - but it was not the reason England lost 4-0. They still would have lost the series."
He added: "One unwritten rule is that you do not take an object out there to tamper with the ball. I am pretty sure the Australians and the players involved in that leadership group will face the consequences."
Vaughan is not the only former international cricketer to have his suspicions, with former South Africa fast bowler Fanie de Villiers saying he told camera operators to keep an eye on the Australians in the field while commentating in Cape Town.
"I said earlier on, that if they could get reverse swing in the 26th, 27th, 28th over then they are doing something different from what everyone else does," De Villiers told RSN Radio.
"We actually said to our cameramen: 'Go out (and) have a look, boys. They're using something.'
"They searched for an hour and a half until they saw something and then they started following Bancroft and they actually caught him."
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Tuesday, 27 March 2018 13:59 (six years ago) link
does anybody believe Boof didn't know? I sure don't and I don't think the Aussie public does either.
It also seems like Warner is the chief culprit. Cant see him playing for Australia again nor Smith. They will taint any team from now on if they play.
― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Tuesday, 27 March 2018 20:00 (six years ago) link
It's hard to believe that Lehmann didn't know, but the team culture review that's going to happen should be enough to end his tenure before his contract runs out, after next year's Ashes.
I think that Smith will play at the highest level again, but won't be captaining his grade side let alone Australia. Warner will hit the KP/Gayle T20 circuit sooner rather than later. The threat for the other players and staff is that Warner might take a few down with him if told outright that his international career is over.
― Vernon Locke, Tuesday, 27 March 2018 23:27 (six years ago) link
so game on at Malahide then...
― Thomas NAGL (Neil S), Tuesday, 15 May 2018 10:39 (five years ago) link
Is it ever
― imago, Tuesday, 15 May 2018 11:20 (five years ago) link
If this doesn't bring Slop back to ILX, nothing will
Surprised Tom hasn't posted yet either
― imago, Sunday, 10 June 2018 13:38 (five years ago) link
I only just noticed and an actual Scotsman scored 140 no, not an Aussie or a Springbok or whatever.
― We can be herpes (Tom D.), Sunday, 10 June 2018 13:45 (five years ago) link
there must be some Scot-fixing going on here!
― calzino, Sunday, 10 June 2018 13:58 (five years ago) link
gadzooks!
― calzino, Sunday, 10 June 2018 13:59 (five years ago) link
Sweet of England to let Scotland get 371 really
― imago, Sunday, 10 June 2018 14:54 (five years ago) link
Let's see if they can finish it by the 40th over, just for laughs
― imago, Sunday, 10 June 2018 14:55 (five years ago) link
;)
― imago, Sunday, 10 June 2018 17:15 (five years ago) link
lol
― Wag1 Shree Rajneesh (ShariVari), Sunday, 10 June 2018 17:48 (five years ago) link