*Official* Group B Discussion - South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England - Page 13

straw man · 24-09-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett Dale

New Zealand are due for a good one, we cant keep playing bad can we??? Hopefully we will end up playing two spinners.

That's unusually hopeful of you Brett.

Raghav · 24-09-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Meridio

There's something about seeing Hopkins in the team that makes me think we're going to get thrashed.

Diamanti would have played IMO

Zinzan · 24-09-2009, 01:30 AM

Haha, anyone else notice that chick singer end the NZ anthem with "God save New Zealand"

Meridio · 24-09-2009, 01:33 AM

Wonder if McCullum or Hopkins will keep. Probably Hopkins, seeing as McCullum's given up the gloves in similar situations and he seems to be able to do what he pleases these days.

Pratters · 24-09-2009, 01:48 AM

Yay! Parnell!!!! Ryder was playing really poorly today, missing balls and stuff. Was frustrated into hitting that shot. Good pressure play by RSA.

Hurricane · 24-09-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zinzan12

Haha, anyone else notice that chick singer end the NZ anthem with "God save New Zealand"

I did notice that - I laughed.

Oh no Ryder is out...here we go...

Xuhaib · 24-09-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pratters

Yay! Parnell!!!! Ryder was playing really poorly today, missing balls and stuff. Was frustrated into hitting that shot. Good pressure play by RSA.

I thought you hated odi's

Hurricane · 24-09-2009, 01:53 AM

McCullum has gone into his shell - this means he won't come off.

Pratters · 24-09-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

I thought you hated odi's

I can watch any cricket, even gully cricket.

Pratters · 24-09-2009, 01:58 AM

New Zealand is a very average team. I am bored of Kiwis cursing their team after one of their batsmen get out or they lose yet another game as if they are expected to be this world class team. Kiwis over rate the NZ team. IMO, at least.

Xuhaib · 24-09-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pratters

I can watch any cricket, even gully cricket.

that explains it because on one end you are constantly moaning about odi's and then end up following a neutral game of a useless tourney on a working day.

Pratters · 24-09-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

that explains it because on one end you are constantly moaning about odi's and then end up following a neutral game of a useless tourney on a working day.

I am off early from work today. We are having the annual Durga Puja in Kolkata, so it is holiday for the next 4-5 days in the city. I also support South Africa. Even if we leave all those reasons aside, I am excited about this champions trophy. Simply put, I wanted to watch some good cricket which is why I told my friend I wont meet him and I'll watch cricket.

Also, I do feel ODIs have a place. Only, the rules need to be modifed a bit to make the middle overs interesting and the useless tournaments have to be done away with.

Bahnz · 24-09-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pratters

New Zealand is a very average team. I am bored of Kiwis cursing their team after one of their batsmen get out or they lose yet another game as if they are expected to be this world class team. Kiwis over rate the NZ team. IMO, at least.

Well I certainly don't overrate the New Zealand team. But I don't see anything wrong with hoping for their success or being disappointed at their failures. Its called being a fan.

Pratters · 24-09-2009, 02:06 AM

It's when fans start abusing the players that I think they go over the top.

Pratters · 24-09-2009, 02:15 AM

McCullum playing some very crisp shots.

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24-09-2009, 01:30 AM	#183 (permalink)
Zinzan Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cover point Posts: 9,734	Haha, anyone else notice that chick singer end the NZ anthem with "God save New Zealand"

24-09-2009, 01:33 AM	#184 (permalink)
Meridio State Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London, West New Zealand Posts: 1,038	Wonder if McCullum or Hopkins will keep. Probably Hopkins, seeing as McCullum's given up the gloves in similar situations and he seems to be able to do what he pleases these days.

24-09-2009, 01:48 AM	#185 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	Yay! Parnell!!!! Ryder was playing really poorly today, missing balls and stuff. Was frustrated into hitting that shot. Good pressure play by RSA.

24-09-2009, 01:53 AM	#188 (permalink)
Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,358	McCullum has gone into his shell - this means he won't come off.

24-09-2009, 01:58 AM	#190 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	New Zealand is a very average team. I am bored of Kiwis cursing their team after one of their batsmen get out or they lose yet another game as if they are expected to be this world class team. Kiwis over rate the NZ team. IMO, at least.

24-09-2009, 02:06 AM	#194 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	It's when fans start abusing the players that I think they go over the top.

24-09-2009, 02:15 AM	#195 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	McCullum playing some very crisp shots.

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