Worst world cup ever?

DingDong · 03-05-2010, 05:02 PM

so far yes.

prank wickets
empty stadiums
slow outfields
rain
just one close game

Smudge · 03-05-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DingDong

no close games

Lies make baby Jesus cry.

DingDong · 03-05-2010, 05:17 PM

ok just one close game

Somerset · 03-05-2010, 07:02 PM

Some of those points are a bit unjustified - with the group stage including Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe close games somewhat rely on those teams stepping up and so far that hasn't really happened. Later in the tournament with the top teams under pressure situations I'd imagine that the amount of matches with tight finishes would rise. As far as the weather goes, thats a bit unavoidable. Slow outfields is somewhat a result of the rain. I haven't seen enough of the tournament so can't really comment too much on the wickets and crowd numbers.

Burgey · 03-05-2010, 07:18 PM

Thought USA 94 wasn't great tbh.

Pothas · 03-05-2010, 07:34 PM

Someone not watching in 2006 either it would seem.

DingDong · 03-05-2010, 08:52 PM

it's been the worst world cup i have ever seen and i've seen just about all the cricket world cups/champions trophies held in the last 3-4 years. only one game has been close and even that was very low scoring. slow wickets mean spinners bowling a lot of overs and nobody wants to see spinners opening the bowling all the time. grounds are just completely empty and the games arent even played under lights so its really visible.

i don't knwo i just can't get myself excited about this tournament. the only reason i'm still watching is that the kiwis seem to be one of the top 3 teams right now.

DingDong · 03-05-2010, 08:54 PM

hopefully the crowds will pick up for the super 8 games and wi qualify for the finals. it would be embarrasing playing one the game's major finals in front of nobody.

0RI0N · 03-05-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Thought USA 94 wasn't great tbh.

Japan/Korea 02 sucked more than Paris Hilton.

shivfan · 04-05-2010, 12:54 AM

Not at all!

I'm enjoying this world 'cup'....

NUFAN · 04-05-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DingDong

it's been the worst world cup i have ever seen and i've seen just about all the cricket world cups/champions trophies held in the last 3-4 years. only one game has been close and even that was very low scoring. slow wickets mean spinners bowling a lot of overs and nobody wants to see spinners opening the bowling all the time. grounds are just completely empty and the games arent even played under lights so its really visible.

i don't knwo i just can't get myself excited about this tournament. the only reason i'm still watching is that the kiwis seem to be one of the top 3 teams right now.

You haven't seen much cricket DingDong, give this world cup a chance ok.

honestbharani · 04-05-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NUFAN

You haven't seen much cricket DingDong, give this world cup a chance ok.

Not so subtle, nufan..

DingDong · 04-05-2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NUFAN

You haven't seen much cricket DingDong, give this world cup a chance ok.

ok nufan. u know more about cricket than i do so i;ll give it a chance

King Pietersen · 04-05-2010, 06:31 AM

I'm enjoying it personally. We've seen some excellent cricket; the bowlers are yet to shine, but we've seen a couple of magnificent innings, most notably Jayawardene's yesterday. The worries about low scores seem to have dissipated given we've already seen 2 centuries, and England made almost 200 yesterday. I think it's got the makings of an excellent tournament. There are a few really strong sides and I think we're going to see some really fantastic cricket.

andyc · 04-05-2010, 06:39 AM

Bit early to label a tournament the worst ever when you're not even a week into it.

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03-05-2010, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
DingDong International 12th Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: m Posts: 1,636	ok just one close game

03-05-2010, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	Some of those points are a bit unjustified - with the group stage including Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe close games somewhat rely on those teams stepping up and so far that hasn't really happened. Later in the tournament with the top teams under pressure situations I'd imagine that the amount of matches with tight finishes would rise. As far as the weather goes, thats a bit unavoidable. Slow outfields is somewhat a result of the rain. I haven't seen enough of the tournament so can't really comment too much on the wickets and crowd numbers.

03-05-2010, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pothas Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surbiton, UK Posts: 8,416	Someone not watching in 2006 either it would seem.

03-05-2010, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
DingDong International 12th Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: m Posts: 1,636	it's been the worst world cup i have ever seen and i've seen just about all the cricket world cups/champions trophies held in the last 3-4 years. only one game has been close and even that was very low scoring. slow wickets mean spinners bowling a lot of overs and nobody wants to see spinners opening the bowling all the time. grounds are just completely empty and the games arent even played under lights so its really visible. i don't knwo i just can't get myself excited about this tournament. the only reason i'm still watching is that the kiwis seem to be one of the top 3 teams right now.

03-05-2010, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
DingDong International 12th Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: m Posts: 1,636	hopefully the crowds will pick up for the super 8 games and wi qualify for the finals. it would be embarrasing playing one the game's major finals in front of nobody.

04-05-2010, 12:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
shivfan Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: England Posts: 2,823	Not at all! I'm enjoying this world 'cup'....

04-05-2010, 06:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
King Pietersen International Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suffolk, England Posts: 3,339	I'm enjoying it personally. We've seen some excellent cricket; the bowlers are yet to shine, but we've seen a couple of magnificent innings, most notably Jayawardene's yesterday. The worries about low scores seem to have dissipated given we've already seen 2 centuries, and England made almost 200 yesterday. I think it's got the makings of an excellent tournament. There are a few really strong sides and I think we're going to see some really fantastic cricket.

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