The Official Cricket Thread

[VladimirIlyich]

There is nothing even remotely sensible about light meters. They are completely fucking shit.

 

I havent even got the technical knowhow to answer that but why not just turn on the floodlights?

 

In the event of their being no floodlights then make it a requirement at test match venues.

[RobbieOR]

Yep, Ian Chappell said it well when he said he's the type of bowler to draw a batsman into a shot or he'll get wickets, both of which make for good watching.

 

NB This is the 2nd consecutive day (which was again a very interesting day's play) the umpires have called bad light, which is done purely on the meter reading and NOT through any consultation with the players, which is staggeringly a new guideline that I find completely baffling.

 

The ICC are as useless as their Blatter-led counterparts.

 

Surely they have to introduce night cricket? It shouldnt be a problem in Australia though, especially during the height of summer.

[Yozzer]

They can fuck off with night cricket.

[Jairzinho]

I havent even got the technical knowhow to answer that but why not just turn on the floodlights?

 

In the event of their being no floodlights then make it a requirement at test match venues.

 

They often do. Then still go off.

[RobbieOR]

They can fuck off with night cricket.

 

Its a good idea in principle if you get me. I reckon it would kill the atmosphere though.

[RobbieOR]

I wish Mark Nicholas was a commentator on Sky.

[George Costanza]

I wish Mark Nicholas was a commentator on Sky.

 

He's very good, he does does do sky commentary i believe but only for non england test matches.

 

I do n ot agree with evening test match cricket though. Limited over cricket has already shown there is a too much of a difference between natural light/conditions and artificial ones.

 

Test cricket is fine and doesn't need tampering with. If anything it should be played less so each test match is more special.

[RobbieOR]

He's very good, he does does do sky commentary i believe but only for non england test matches.

 

He works for the Australian network and is commentating at this moment on Sky Sports 2 as thats where they are getting the pictures from.

 

I think he does the highlights for Channel 5 for the English summer.

 

The Gabba is fucking empty for this match.

[RobbieOR]

Ponting given out on 78.

 

Reviewed and still given out.

 

He hasnt got a 100 in 2 years.

[Yozzer]

For anyone interested in the County games at Aigburth, here are the dates:

 

Thursday, 12 April 2012

LV County Championship - Division One

Lancashire v Sussex, Liverpool, 11:00

 

 

Thursday, 19 April 2012

LV County Championship - Division One

Lancashire v Warwickshire, Liverpool, 11:00

 

 

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

LV County Championship - Division One

Lancashire v Middlesex, Liverpool, 11:00

 

 

Wednesday, 1 August 2012

LV County Championship - Division One

Lancashire v Somerset, Liverpool, 11:00

[Guest LFD]

I wish Mark Nicholas was a commentator on Sky.

 

and replace who?

 

Gower, Botham, Atherton, Holding are all class and Bumble is a character.

 

He could probably replace Nasser, but I am starting to like Hussain as a pundit.

[RobbieOR]

They dont need to replace anyone.

 

Just add him to the list.

 

I agree with you though, they are all very good.

[Ian Sea]

I'm watching the Aussies in work on my phone, absolutely love the coverage of the Aussie summers. Their commentators are even better than ours; Nichollas, Slater, Greig, Taylor, Healey, Lawry, Ian Chappell; all quality. Is Benaud still knocking about as well? Not heard him so far this year. There are probably others that I've forgotten too.

 

This is developing into a decent game, Australia 239/5 now. The next few hours will be crucial to the match I reckon.

[Jairzinho]

and replace who?

 

Gower, Botham, Atherton, Holding are all class and Bumble is a character.

 

He could probably replace Nasser, but I am starting to like Hussain as a pundit.

 

Nick fucking cunting Knight.

 

The single most boring person in cricket. He's got a theory about every single delivery. Unfortunately they're all utter shite.

 

He's essentially a poor man's Nasser Hussain.

[ROADENDSMIG]

I honestly believe Nick Knight tries to over complicate the game. This for me comes from within the prick. He knows deep down inside his work mates have a lot more sway with there comments due to the fact he was shite in comparrison with them.

He is a boring twat too.

[A_S]

Australia absolutely rode their luck today but made it count. Still.plenty of worries with the bat though, as the selectors need to be looking to the Ashes series in 18 months time. For me, big question marks still hang over Hughes, Ponting and Haddin. Khawaja looks all class and the new brigade of bowlers in Cummins, Pattinson (yes, 'England's' Darren's brother!), Starc and Lyon.

 

I just feel by prolonging certain players against a lesser light like NZ, it's papering over the cracks as far as developing some young talent.

[Kobayashi Maru]

Impressive fast bowling talent coming through for the Aussies. Really like the look of Pattinson and Cummins. Aside from Starc who still looks slightly raw, the likes of Cutting, Copeland, and Coulter-Nile look to be seriously impressive contenders. Johnson will come under serious pressure to retain his place in the side in the coming months. The next Ashes should be a fascinating series.

[A_S]

James Pattinson has taken the top 5 NZ wickets for 7 runs in his debut Test.

 

Him and Pat Cummins opening the bowling in 2013's Ashes would be nothing if not exciting!

[Red Banjo]

Sehwag going nuts with the bat in the 4th ODI against the Windies.

 

Currently 161 n.o. from 117 balls. Immense stuff. India 278/1 from 37 overs

[RobbieOR]

Second test of the Aussies and New Zealand starts tonight.

 

Should be good.

[Red Banjo]

Fantastic from Sehwag

 

201 n.o from 140 balls.

 

India 347/3 with 6 over left. Insane stuff

[Red Banjo]

Highest individual score in history of ODI cricket now for Sehwag

 

215 n.o. 24 4's, 7 6's. Absolutely incredible

 

Edit : Gone for 219. Tek a boo son. One of the best individual effort's you are ever likely to see.

[Indian Red]

I`ll watch the highlights laer. They`ll prolly have to show each ball.

[RobbieOR]

Anyone else watching?

 

New Zealand were put in and are 13-2 after 4 overs.

[lifetime fan]

No mate, on nights and sky player is pissing me about.