Cricket

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I thought this was an " Ashes 2013 " forum.

[jim mk2]

It used to be until it was hijacked by Gunga Din.

[Blue n White Rover]

That is why we are the best team in the world. Chasing down 360 with the loss of one wicket and 40 balls to spare. Scintillating stuff.

A pure master class. Over to you Jim.

[Ste B]

That is why we are the best team in the world. Chasing down 360 with the loss of one wicket and 40 balls to spare. Scintillating stuff.

A pure master class. Over to you Jim.

What has this to do with the Ashes.

[Blue n White Rover]

What has this to do with the Ashes.

Only cricket related thread we have. Bit pointless having 2. More than happy to create one if you wish.

[thenodrog]

Indeed so bwr. Dont start another cricket thread ffs. Truth is cricket is a minority sport and only enjoyed by old fellas, anoraks and train spotters. Not enough people bother about cricket in this country to make an issue of it in fact county cricket is about as dead as Latin. You lot only like it cos you're no good at anything else.

[jim mk2]

Indeed so bwr. Dont start another cricket thread ffs. Truth is cricket is a minority sport and only enjoyed by old fellas, anoraks and train spotters. Not enough people bother about cricket in this country to make an issue of it in fact county cricket is about as dead as Latin. You lot only like it cos you're no good at anything else.

Cretinous comment, made only because you're not interested in cricket. Take your own advice and stay off this thread.

Edited October 16, 2013 by jim mk2

[Blue n White Rover]

Cretinous comment, made only because you're not interested in cricket. Take your own advice and stay off this thread.

Agreed. Well said Jim.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Only cricket related thread we have. Bit pointless having 2. More than happy to create one if you wish.

I'd say start your own thread, then we can all ignore you completely.

[Al]

I'd say start your own thread, then we can all ignore you completely.

Hear! Hear!

[Steve Kean's Hypnotoad]

I'd say start your own thread, then we can all ignore you completely.

Damn right!

[dave birch]

The lads got his own thread now.

[Guest Norbert]

Thank you Mr. Birch. I do wonder if we're going to play these new additions at all, or are England going to stick with the same guys regardless.

I think England will win the series, but it will be closer than this summer. The Aussies would not want to crumble at home like they did in England.

[dave birch]

Norbert, Cricket Australia has so many problems at the moment.

There's no "real" leader from a captains point of view. Clark is a good batsman, but his back is suspect, Watson is moody, Haddin is too old.

They've lost their way in bringing through young talent, partly because they had such good cricketers, that very few could break into the test team. ( A good example was McGill).

I have a feeling England will win, because the pitches in Australia now are totally different from those a few years back. They are very bland, batsmen orientated tracks.

As well, England has a more stable, established team. Added to this is the lead up to the tests is better for England in that they will play state teams, giving them a better preparation.

So, yes, it will be closer, we'll see some emerging Australian talent, but it will be a season too soon.

[thenodrog]

Indeed so bwr. Dont start another cricket thread ffs. Truth is cricket is a minority sport and only enjoyed by old fellas, anoraks and train spotters. Not enough people bother about cricket in this country to make an issue of it in fact county cricket is about as dead as Latin. You lot only like it cos you're no good at anything else.

Cretinous comment, made only because you're not interested in cricket. Take your own advice and stay off this thread.

Agreed. Well said Jim.

An unlikely alliance but an alliance all the same. The two biggest WUM's on the board.

Edited October 18, 2013 by thenodrog

[Al]

They do have a point though Gordon in this instance.

[Blue n White Rover]

I see Broad is not advocating his actions in his latest interview. What a joke he is. If you are going to cheat then don't go giving interviews after you have.

Should be banned in my opinion. No room for scum like Broad. Ruining the whole spirit of the game.

[jim mk2]

If you ban Broad you will have to ban every batsman who gets an edge and stands his ground. You've made your point - now sod off.

Edited October 28, 2013 by jim mk2

[Guest Norbert]

He made his point several points ago, but he likes being like a dog returning to his own vomit.

[Blue n White Rover]

He made his point several points ago, but he likes being like a dog returning to his own vomit.

It was in reference to an interview that was aired yesterday on national radio. So I guess you could argue the same about the media.

I just find it disgusting that a player that has cheated goes on to continuously talk and in a way brag about it. Really poor from Broad and something Cook or the ECB need to intervene on and stop him from spouting such rubbish.

In reference to what you said Jim, no player goes on to give an interview in the smug way Broad has if they have nicked it and didn't walk. Broad is a cheat.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

BWR, I'm a very patient person normally but you're stating to get on my nerves. I have never advocated banning a person and I have never put a person on ignore but you are getting very close. The the issue you raised has been done to death, you have your views the rest of the board have their's. Let's leave it at that.

[Blue n White Rover]

BWR, I'm a very patient person normally but you're stating to get on my nerves. I have never advocated banning a person and I have never put a person on ignore but you are getting very close. The the issue you raised has been done to death, you have your views the rest of the board have their's. Let's leave it at that.

Once again, I am just referring to an interview that I heard yesterday on BBC regarding Stuart Broad. I thought it was a point worth discussing hence why I bought it up. If I was bringing up the topic again for the sake of it then you have every right to be annoyed or whatever it is that you are, at me. However, highlighting an interview that was aired yesterday, I feel it was a point worth bringing up. No malice or harm intended.

[Steve Kean's Hypnotoad]

The guy is utterly obsessed. I know this is probably dangerous ground but considering the short shrift given to happyforeverclapper and saxoman on here in recent times, I can't help but wonder if the seemingly infinite patience afforded to BAWRs endless and constant bitterness towards English cricket has something to do with positive discrimination. Basically if he wasn't Indian would he have been banned months ago?

Early indication he looks set to ruin another Ashes series discussion anyway.

[broadsword]

But you don't discuss things, you just rile people deliberately.

[Ste B]

But you don't discuss things, you just rile people deliberately.

I tend to agree.