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  1. Stapel

    *Official* Australia vs Pakistan in England

    I'm wondering: What target should be considered as 'honours even'? 250?
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    *Official* Bangladesh in England

    Yeah, during most of the 2nd half of the 17th and 18th century. Just like in South Africa, the British took over during the Napoleon years. The Fort (and clock) near the Galle stadium is Dutch iirc. In Colombo there is a borough called Bloemendahl.
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    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    Yeah, good thing!
  4. Stapel

    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    No tea? I think there is a rule that breaks can be postponed if a result is due, but 50 runs is normally an hour play in tests.
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    *Official* Bangladesh in England

    Borren is a fairly common Dutch surname. About the Saffers: Steyn, Langeveldt, Van der Merwe, Bosman & De Wet all are Dutch names. It must be said that most Afrikaners from German or French decent, first went to the Dutch Republic (many French protestant Huegenots for instance) and as such some...
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    *Official* Australia vs Pakistan in England

    As much as I hope that Pakistan will finnaly get its act together, and beat a top team in great fashion, this is not done yet. Aus have the reputation to fight back and Pak have the reputation to get screwed when in a winning position.....
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    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    Over 50 overs bowled, and the in-form Malinga only got 5. Good to bring him back! And he gets Dravid immediately! What was Sanka thinking not using him more?
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    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    I was just gonna post that it was the wrong decision to bring back Welegedara.......
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    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    Hmmmmm, for my liking, we see too many bowlers overstepping. One would say that for players who are 100% professionals, this could and should be worked out! This continues to surprise me!
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    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    OMG, Tony Greig praising a Yamaha bike. That really came out truly genuine...... :lol:
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    Is India's period of being the most dominant side in history already over?

    This thread still alive? I don't mean to pick on anybody, but the suggestion that India ever had a position of dominance is simply ridiculous. That's pretty much all there is to say, not?
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    *Official* Bangladesh in England

    Kervezee, just 4 e's in total :) . A common Dutch name. Actually, only Cooper is an anglophone name. I'm pretty sure Raja and Bukhari are Dutch by upbringing, despite being born in Pakistan. Swarczynski has a Dutch upbringing too. Barresi seems an Italian nam and Swarczynski is Polish. All...
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    *Official* Bangladesh in England

    And this was done without RtD!
  14. Stapel

    *Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

    From this point, 169/1, that would be disappointing.
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    Top 3 fast bowlers in tests ATM?

    Well, that's probably not correct. In NL is is quite usual to use different names in daily life than names that appear in official documents and archives. Same difference as James-Jim, William-Bill, Stephen-Steve, Michael-Mick. Though I have never actually seen André van Troost's passport, it...
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    Top 3 fast bowlers in tests ATM?

    Johnson? Nah, I've always felt he is overrated. The 8 for 61 against SA was impressive, but since then, he has been a fine bowler, not a great bowler.
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    *Official* South Africa in West Indies

    WW, you have convinced me that Colin Croft is a crap commentator. And that's about it! Now then, the game as it is: Any chance of quick wickets to fall on day 5? I don't think so...
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    How come cricket is not spreading to other countries?

    As a Dutch cricketer, I might have some ideas on this. In the Netherlands, the only nation never to have been part of the British empire to be present on World Cups occasionally, cricket is a minor sport. About 5000 people play cricket, including women and foreigners (50%). Seriously, most...
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    *Official* South Africa in West Indies

    Wow, the Saffies took the new ball with C'paul on 82 and Nash on 73. I really expected either a breaktrough, or a consolation rate a 2 runs an over. But it turned out to be a race towards centuries. Pretty amazing. And while I type, Nash is run out............
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    Intercontinental Cup 2009-10

    And now one Scotsman was allowed to get into double figures. Ridiculous!

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