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In light of the slight increase in bashing and negativity on the forum of late, I've decided we'll have a positive thread to balance the ledger, so to speak. So I want to hear about beautiful moments on the cricket field in international competitions you've seen and discuss the ones below. That's all.
Three examples:
2000 - Shoaib was treated horribly by the ICC and Australian media during the Pakistani tour here. When he was finally approved to play in the opening match at the 'Gabba, he bowled his first over and (I think) picked up a wicket or at least bowled a couple of decent deliveries. When he waslked to fine-leg, the crowd there gave him a sympathetic round of applause as a sort-of "Good on you for coming through." gesture. Shoaib acknowledged the crowd with a prayer salute and mouthed "Thank you" to them.
2000 - Justin Langer was walking off having just been dimissed for 127 against Pakistan in Hobart with Australia only a few runs from victory. Langer and Gilchrist (in only his second Test, no less) led Australia to a famous victory against a strong Pakistani side and his Dad applauded him all the way off. As he neared the player's walkway, his Dad came over and gave him a big hug and kiss as he walked into the dressingroom and then, in true Aussie Dad fashion, walked off as if nothing had happened. Priceless.
2003 - Kenya in every wicket they took in their win against Sri Lanka in the 2003 WC, were dancing for joy literally, especially since Collins Obuya was the one taking most of the wickets. It was amazing to see them go into a huddle after every wicket and 'bounce' for joy. Realistically, Kenya were a joy to watch in the WC in general, especially considering the boycotts going on, Warnie's positive drug test, etc. The tournament was ripe for an underdog team to do well (or at least compete) and Kenya filled the breach.
Three examples:
2000 - Shoaib was treated horribly by the ICC and Australian media during the Pakistani tour here. When he was finally approved to play in the opening match at the 'Gabba, he bowled his first over and (I think) picked up a wicket or at least bowled a couple of decent deliveries. When he waslked to fine-leg, the crowd there gave him a sympathetic round of applause as a sort-of "Good on you for coming through." gesture. Shoaib acknowledged the crowd with a prayer salute and mouthed "Thank you" to them.
2000 - Justin Langer was walking off having just been dimissed for 127 against Pakistan in Hobart with Australia only a few runs from victory. Langer and Gilchrist (in only his second Test, no less) led Australia to a famous victory against a strong Pakistani side and his Dad applauded him all the way off. As he neared the player's walkway, his Dad came over and gave him a big hug and kiss as he walked into the dressingroom and then, in true Aussie Dad fashion, walked off as if nothing had happened. Priceless.
2003 - Kenya in every wicket they took in their win against Sri Lanka in the 2003 WC, were dancing for joy literally, especially since Collins Obuya was the one taking most of the wickets. It was amazing to see them go into a huddle after every wicket and 'bounce' for joy. Realistically, Kenya were a joy to watch in the WC in general, especially considering the boycotts going on, Warnie's positive drug test, etc. The tournament was ripe for an underdog team to do well (or at least compete) and Kenya filled the breach.