The Michael Clarke appreciation thread - Page 12

Nnanden · 14-05-2010, 11:15 AM

Clarke absolutely hopeless in the semi so far. Captaining like a scared boy and bowled himself in an incredibly stupid situation.

Still to bat though.

Jayzamann · 14-05-2010, 11:29 AM

Really odd decisions being made today, not least the decision to bowl first.

King Pietersen · 14-05-2010, 12:17 PM

Things were looking good with the bat for a while. Was striking at over 160 after hitting a boundary off Ajmal, and is now back to his usual form, striking under 100 now.

Oh OK then. He's chucked his wicket away. Quality batting. Has outplayed Collingwood with the bat though I reckon, so he's not done too bad

GingerFurball · 14-05-2010, 12:23 PM

How the **** the selectors justify picking a captain who has yet to play a single match in the Big Bash is beyond me.

King Pietersen · 14-05-2010, 12:25 PM

Collingwood's only played 4 matches for Durham in T20, averaging 13 with a HS of 35. Though I guess at least Collingwood's played a bit of IPL, and done pretty well.

Sir Alex · 14-05-2010, 12:27 PM

Dismissed 5 times in scoring 65 from 87 balls @ 74. 2 fours 1 six.

Surely played his last t20i?

GingerFurball · 14-05-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by King Pietersen

Collingwood's only played 4 matches for Durham in T20, averaging 13 with a HS of 35. Though I guess at least Collingwood's played a bit of IPL, and done pretty well.

Internationals aside, the only T20 experience Clarke has is 6 games for Hampshire in 2004. It's the equivelant of David Warner being Australia's Test captain.

Thing is, if the Big Bash is scheduled so that the Australian internationals can play more of it, would you pick Clarke if you were a NSW selector?

social · 14-05-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GingerFurball

How the **** the selectors justify picking a captain who has yet to play a single match in the Big Bash is beyond me.

Politics

Nnanden · 14-05-2010, 01:52 PM

Semi vs Pakistan -

Chooses to bowl first
Captains hopelessly
Bowls one over for 13 runs
Stalls momentum in our run-chase with 17 off 19.
...and despite our chances looking as flimsy as a Carribean flag stick, we get home.

WAG.

GIMH · 14-05-2010, 05:22 PM

Got out for a duck for me on Ashes 09 tonight

Debris · 14-05-2010, 05:27 PM

Does this mean that it is now open season on criticizing players in their appreciation threads? I would just like to say that his scores have improved as the tournament has gone on.

GraemeSmith · 14-05-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Debris

I would just like to say that his scores have improved as the tournament has gone on.

Talk about finding the silver lining

Do you work for a politician? That was some A-level spin right there.

andyc · 14-05-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andyc

4 innings, 48 runs @ 12, at an SR of 70.59

5 innings, 65 runs @ 13, at an SR of 74.71

Surely this has to be the last straw? Going at less than a run a ball while chasing 190+?

pasag · 14-05-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debris

Does this mean that it is now open season on criticizing players in their appreciation threads?

You know, it's quite annoying.

We need more stuff like this in here:

Skipper's best, says Haddin

Jono · 14-05-2010, 08:44 PM

Lol @ Clarke saying he can't wait to get to Barbados, cos he needs runs.

Funnily, you don't even need runs really. Just don't bat and hope the others bat as freakish as they can.

14-05-2010, 11:15 AM	#166 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,187	Clarke absolutely hopeless in the semi so far. Captaining like a scared boy and bowled himself in an incredibly stupid situation. Still to bat though. __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

14-05-2010, 05:22 PM	#175 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,621	Got out for a duck for me on Ashes 09 tonight __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

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14-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#167 (permalink)
Jayzamann International Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 3,540	Really odd decisions being made today, not least the decision to bowl first.

14-05-2010, 12:25 PM	#170 (permalink)
King Pietersen International Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suffolk, England Posts: 3,339	Collingwood's only played 4 matches for Durham in T20, averaging 13 with a HS of 35. Though I guess at least Collingwood's played a bit of IPL, and done pretty well.

14-05-2010, 12:27 PM	#171 (permalink)
Sir Alex Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 4,793	Dismissed 5 times in scoring 65 from 87 balls @ 74. 2 fours 1 six. Surely played his last t20i?

14-05-2010, 01:52 PM	#174 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,187	Semi vs Pakistan - Chooses to bowl first Captains hopelessly Bowls one over for 13 runs Stalls momentum in our run-chase with 17 off 19. ...and despite our chances looking as flimsy as a Carribean flag stick, we get home. WAG.

14-05-2010, 05:27 PM	#176 (permalink)
Debris State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 1,259	Does this mean that it is now open season on criticizing players in their appreciation threads? I would just like to say that his scores have improved as the tournament has gone on.

14-05-2010, 08:44 PM	#180 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,514	Lol @ Clarke saying he can't wait to get to Barbados, cos he needs runs. Funnily, you don't even need runs really. Just don't bat and hope the others bat as freakish as they can.

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