2019 Cricket ODI WC
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@NTA said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
@sparky even Stoke doesn't think it was his best:
But Stokes claimed he preferred his stunning one-handed grab of an Adam Voges edge in the gully during a 2015 Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Asked if it was the greatest catch of his life, Stokes told reporters: "Nah, that one was against the Aussies, so that one ranks higher!"
See? Everything is better in cricket with Australia involved.
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
Know your audience.
But does anyone here seriously think Stokes' effort was better than this?
Or this?
RIcky Ponting probably has at least 5 catches better than last night. Most of them infield, where the best catches are usually taken.
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@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
Know your audience.
But does anyone here seriously think Stokes' effort was better than this?
Or this?
RIcky Ponting probably has at least 5 catches better than last night. Most of them infield, where the best catches are usually taken.
@NTA said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
Know your audience.
But does anyone here seriously think Stokes' effort was better than this?
Or this?
RIcky Ponting probably has at least 5 catches better than last night. Most of them infield, where the best catches are usually taken.
Without a hint of kiwi bias I think Boults effort is one of the best I ever recall seeing.
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@NTA said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
Know your audience.
But does anyone here seriously think Stokes' effort was better than this?
Or this?
RIcky Ponting probably has at least 5 catches better than last night. Most of them infield, where the best catches are usually taken.
Without a hint of kiwi bias I think Boults effort is one of the best I ever recall seeing.
@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
Without a hint of kiwi bias I think Boults effort is one of the best I ever recall seeing.
With absolute Kiwi bias Matthew Sinclair absolutely giving it to the Aussie crowd after taking a screamer was a treat.
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@sparky even Stoke doesn't think it was his best:
But Stokes claimed he preferred his stunning one-handed grab of an Adam Voges edge in the gully during a 2015 Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Asked if it was the greatest catch of his life, Stokes told reporters: "Nah, that one was against the Aussies, so that one ranks higher!"
See? Everything is better in cricket with Australia involved.
@NTA Best catch I have ever seen is the Andrew Strauss Superman effort to get rid of Gilchrist at Trent Bridge against the Aussies in 2005. Not just for the athleticism and composure, but it was the moment the Great Aussie era in cricket came to an end.
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As an aside, wanky slow-mo youtube mash up videos of catch with annoying music over the top are so unnecessary.
Stokes' catch was great but he amde it look harder than it neded to be. Air Vettori at the Caketin in the 2015 World Cup was way better.
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Good game so far. Pakistan started off aggressively but Windies have bowled well and are right on top. I think the Windies are a dark horse because their batsmen can put up massive scores against any attack.
@hydro11 they've got some decent pace too, if they can also get a bit of swing...
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Windies bowling attack was very good with variation and bowling at awkward lengths.
They are the dark horse in this WC.
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As an aside, wanky slow-mo youtube mash up videos of catch with annoying music over the top are so unnecessary.
Stokes' catch was great but he amde it look harder than it neded to be. Air Vettori at the Caketin in the 2015 World Cup was way better.
@TeWaio said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
As an aside, wanky slow-mo youtube mash up videos of catch with annoying music over the top are so unnecessary.
Stokes' catch was great but he amde it look harder than it neded to be. Air Vettori at the Caketin in the 2015 World Cup was way better.
Skippy's catch had the added element of some crowd baiting straight after.
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At this stage I really feel theres only Windies and India (with Aus hitting the comback trail) that look to have the armoury to really trouble England.
Pakistan offered very little (embarrasing and disappointing for the fans) and SA were pretty poor also.
Chris Gayle is just evergreen and so relaxed, I swear that man never ages - he's a joy to watch at the crease for the neutrals. -
Think the whole CWC has been a bit of a damp (literally) grey squib so far.
We've seen two games which have effectively each been a non-contest, and no side really getting their teeth into a game.
The weather hasn't come to the party either it has been a little damp, grey and changeable - although that is set to change tomorrow thsnkfully, when we rock up to the crease. It is supposed to be sunny and bright at about 22 degrees, just right, so lets hope the Black Caps get their groove on! -
At this stage I really feel theres only Windies and India (with Aus hitting the comback trail) that look to have the armoury to really trouble England.
Pakistan offered very little (embarrasing and disappointing for the fans) and SA were pretty poor also.
Chris Gayle is just evergreen and so relaxed, I swear that man never ages - he's a joy to watch at the crease for the neutrals.@Jailbreak7 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
At this stage I really feel theres only Windies and India (with Aus hitting the comback trail) that look to have the armoury to really trouble England.
Pakistan offered very little (embarrasing and disappointing for the fans) and SA were pretty poor also.
Chris Gayle is just evergreen and so relaxed, I swear that man never ages - he's a joy to watch at the crease for the neutrals.They have a few gamebreakers but also some pretty ordinary looking players too. So much of how they go will be down to how Gayle, Russell, Holder and Roach perform. Hope has a phenomenal record in this form of the game too.
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At this stage I really feel theres only Windies and India (with Aus hitting the comback trail) that look to have the armoury to really trouble England.
Pakistan offered very little (embarrasing and disappointing for the fans) and SA were pretty poor also.
Chris Gayle is just evergreen and so relaxed, I swear that man never ages - he's a joy to watch at the crease for the neutrals.@Jailbreak7 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
At this stage I really feel theres only Windies and India (with Aus hitting the comback trail) that look to have the armoury to really trouble England.
Pakistan offered very little (embarrasing and disappointing for the fans) and SA were pretty poor also.
Chris Gayle is just evergreen and so relaxed, I swear that man never ages - he's a joy to watch at the crease for the neutrals.Unfortunate for the fans perhaps that they weren’t more of a contest, but the results weren’t that unsurprising given how those relative teams have been performing and where they are at in their current cycles.
On Gayle, he looked to have tweaked his back during his innings and several balls later got out. Will be one to watch. He’s important but I think they have other players that are just as important to their fortunes. The positive thing is that there are more in that category than there were say 4 years ago.
I think our match vs SL is the game with the most unpredictable tag to it in the openers. Plenty of interest with the Aussies and Afghanistan because of Warner/Smith and the spin unknowns too.
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I reckon it is going to be one of England, Australia or India with the West Indies next in the rankings. I really don't think this NZ team is good enough, batting too reliant on KW and RT (who aren't going to reach a 350+ score) and bowling too reliant on Boult with the new ball.
