What other side do you support?

[Evermind]

Australia's opposition

Bingo. Or should I say "Bengaw"?

 

[Ospi]

1st Side aus, 2nd South Africa (since I was born and grew up there).

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Depends on individual players and the general state of play a bit, but I'm more likely to support England in a neutral game than any other side.

 

[Uppercut]

But don't the British like underdogs who show fight? Bangladesh punch below their weight, are generally spineless and I can't stand them.. Wouldn't Zimbabwe be more worthy, a side who fight against adversity?

Generally every time a hopeless team loses here, we roll out the cliches of "gave it their all, never gave up, heads didn't drop, showed great spirit" regardless of whether there's any truth in it or not. It's most evident in the cup competitions.

I watched Derby beat Man Utd 1-0 in the Carling Cup last week and they showed what "giving your all" really meant. Not a player in the side seemed to stop sprinting for the entire match, and every time someone in the opposition got the ball, three men would jump on him. That's a real spirited performance, worthy of respect, and it happens in about 1 in 10 matches involving an underdog. But generally any side who decides to bother showing up for a match they're likely to lose will be the subject of a love-in by commentators and quacks throughout the country. Regarding Bangladesh, i completely agree with you. Of all the "test" sides, they're by far my least favourite.


For me, South Africa, largely because they produce the most endearing players. I'd support Sri Lanka against anyone else too. It's interesting how many people have England as a second team. I quite like their side myself, but i wonder how many would have them as a second team in football

 

[superkingdave]

Surprised at the lack of Sri Lanka love to be honest, they'd be my third side

England
WI
SL
SA
Aus
India
NZ
Pakistan
Bangladesh

 

[jondavluc]

Sri Lanka.

 

[sanga1337]

Sri Lanka, mainly cos Kumar Sangakkara is a legend.

 

[krkode]

I find it interesting that India and Pakistan are nobody's second-favorite team.

I suppose we have enough for whom they are vehemently 1st favorite. >.>

 

[Uppercut]

I find it interesting that India and Pakistan are nobody's second-favorite team.

I suppose we have enough for whom they are vehemently 1st favorite. >.>

Haha, yeah that's true, moreso in the case of India. Pakistan just don't currently have much to like about them.

 

[PhoenixFire]

It depends on the situation of the series/game more than anything else.

I don't subscribe to hating other teams like Australia, thouigh I would rather see them lose, simply because they are the best team in the world. I would quite happily see any team win a series though.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Without wishing to be too fruity, it's probably "cricket". I saw some of the highlights of the second Oz/SA 2020 when I got in from work and wasn't overly arsed who won (probly leant slightly towards Oz, which isn't a phrase I use lightly) but saw three moments to gladden the heart of any red blooded cricket fan: Ponting's square cut off M Morkel (orgasmic shot), Morkel's reaction run-out of Punter &, best of all, Duminy's near impossible catch from Hussey minor. It's moments like those that I watch cricket as a neutral for.

 

[GIMH]

Couldn't give a **** LOL

I decide on a series-by-series basis who I want to win. More likely to back the underdog, in all honesty, just the way I am when it's not my own team (or often when it is itbt, lol)

 

[ozone]

Don't really support any team other than England, but enjoy watching South Africa and West Indies more than any other side. Went for South Africa here, 'cos they're all round best to watch ATM.

 

[JBH001]

Sri Lanka and New Zealand (whenever they are not playing Sri Lanka).

Not too fussed about the rest tbh, although I would usually support the underdogs.

 

[Pothas]

Sri Lanka are probably my second favourite team followed by India or Australia. Have always liked Australia but because of their dominance for the entire period that I have followed cricket have found them difficult to support. This has changed somewhat after spending some time there and I have been supporting them against South Africa. (No surprise then that they lost)

 

[Shaggy Alfresco]

England

West Indies
Pakistan
New Zealand
Sri Lanka

India
Bangladesh
Zimbabwe
South Africa




Australia (until Ricky Ponting retires)

 

[SpaceMonkey]

England and whoevers playing India or Australia.

 

[Athlai]

Sri Lanka closely followed by Bangladesh. Though Shakib is probably my fave non-NZ player.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Without wishing to be too fruity, it's probably "cricket". I saw some of the highlights of the second Oz/SA 2020 when I got in from work and wasn't overly arsed who won (probly leant slightly towards Oz, which isn't a phrase I use lightly) but saw three moments to gladden the heart of any red blooded cricket fan: Ponting's square cut off M Morkel (orgasmic shot), Morkel's reaction run-out of Punter &, best of all, Duminy's near impossible catch from Hussey minor. It's moments like those that I watch cricket as a neutral for.

Yeah, this. Especially so with two neutral sides playing.

 

[Jono]

Whoever I have money on

In all honesty, I'd say Bangladesh and then Sri Lanka.

Always been a fan of South African players the most, even when they're mediocre. Andrew Hall and Nicky Boje were