*Official* Champions League Twenty20 2011

[Flem274*]

I think we're much better off ridiculing this tournament than actually discussing it.

I think we should play it on NZ 2002 pitches with no overseas stars /troll

Due to unforseen circumstances regarding the possibility of the IPL sides actually losing a game (that KKR game against Auckland was much too close for the accountants), the IPL sides will be allowed to choose any two players from the opposing side in order to ensure the Indian side wins provide foreign domestic up and comers the opportunity to play against the best.

 

[Spikey]

Hopefully none of them get through...

ssly if this happened I would probably cry tears of joy.

 

[Spikey]

Really hoping Miller or someone just ****ing let's fly on cricinfo about this

 

[Flem274*]

Who is the least rated non-IPL side? I'm supporting them ftr.

 

[Flem274*]

I would like Kyle "Jesus" Mills to be given an opportunity to say what he really thinks.

FTR, Kyle Mills has been banned from future tournaments for walking on air. The IPL Board felt this was unfair on the IPL sides. Chennai has been given special dispensation to walk on air, and they will rehearse this in secret later this week.

 

[four_or_six]

Who is the least rated non-IPL side? I'm supporting them ftr.

Som-er-set la-la-la

 

[Spikey]

One of the SA teams I reckon. I mean Somerset have Jos, Thomas, Trego, Kartik & kieswetter

 

[Spikey]

go for Trinidad & Tobago

 

[four_or_six]

go for Trinidad & Tobago

Has to be T&T or Somerset, as you have to cheer for a qualifier.

 

[Howe_zat]

Would be one of the SA sides, I think. Somerset have a pretty solid lineup when they get their batsmen back, and they've Kartik and Thomas. T&T are a bit more random but they've got previous in this.

 

[Daemon]

Unfortunately I have to support Mumbai

Following that my policy is the same as Phlegms

 

[Jayzamann]

I'll be all up in the Redback's business.

The scalp of an IPL team would make me happy, otherwise idgaf.

 

[SeamUp]

With regards to the SA sides.

Cobras got to the semis two years ago and our squad was weaker last time round when in India. Plenty of international experience in Gibbs, Duminy, Kemp, Peterson, Langeveldt & Steyn eventhough there is no Kallis and Smith here. Shah & Ontong and the likes are good in the middle order. We have quite a few spinning options as well in Peterson, Duminy, Ontong and young chainman bowler Michael Rippon. Philander and Kleinveldt are decent and can belt the ball out the park down the order.

Warriors reached the final last year and their bolwing attack will do very well over in India wirh Ntini, Parnell, Tsotsobe, Theron, Boje and Botha. Their batting line-up will miss Davey Jacobs but they still will have fine talent in the Smuts borthers plus Prince and Ingram and Boucher for experience.

 

[Flem274*]

Unfortunately I have to support Mumbai

Following that my policy is the same as Phlegms

Hovering dangerously close to a ban.

 

[Howe_zat]

With regards to the SA sides.

Cobras got to the semis two years ago and our squad was weaker last time round when in India. Plenty of international experience in Gibbs, Duminy, Kemp, Peterson, Langeveldt & Steyn eventhough there is no Kallis and Smith here. Shah & Ontong and the likes are good in the middle order. We have quite a few spinning options as well in Peterson, Duminy, Onton and young chainamn bowler Michael Rippon. Philander and Langeveldt are decent and can belt the ball out the park down the order.

Warriors reached the final last year and their bolwing attack will do very well over in India wirh Ntini, Parnell, Tsotsobe, Theron, Boje and Botha. Their batting line-up will miss Davey Jacobs but they still will have fine talent in the Smuts borthers plus Prince and Ingram.

Yeah, from that it looks like Cobras have a good outfit, I'd assumed most of those players would be with IPL franchises for some reason.

Warriors' bowling sounds good, but the batting looks a touch suspect. Reckon that could be important.

It's T20 though, so anything can happen really.

 

[SeamUp]

Kempy with the Party rock anthem is so funny.

Party Rock is in the house tonight, everybody just have a good time, and we gon make you lose yo mind, everybody just have a good time ...

 

[SeamUp]

Yeah, from that it looks like Cobras have a good outfit, I'd assumed most of those players would be with IPL franchises for some reason.

Warriors' bowling sounds good, but the batting looks a touch suspect. Reckon that could be important.

It's T20 though, so anything can happen really.

I forgot to mention Bouch with his experience of the sub-continent as well for Warriors.

 

[G.I.Joe]

What a farce of a decision.

 

[cricpk]

Was supporting Leic but about 10 minutes ago came to know they were kicked out

 

[Cruxdude]

While the decision to let Mumbai play 5 overseas players sucks. One can kind of see the predicament of the organizers. CLT20 is yet to become a brand like IPL that can pull people to the stadium and Mumbai are the biggest draw cards of the lot. With Sachin and Rohit missing out, a lot of oomph is missing from Mumbai and the only way they can hope to get some interest going is letting them play 5 overseas guys. I am sure it will not work and Mumbai will not win. Gives more excuses for people to hate though.