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  1. Mr Mxyzptlk

    Amazon "The Test" documentary

    Was missing live sport so much when lockdown started, I gave this a go. Couldn't get into the whole "sympathetic take on the Australian cricket team" aspect of it. I respect the heck out of them as cricketers, but will never like them.
  2. Mr Mxyzptlk

    West Indian with best defensive technique?

    If quality of technique is effectiveness, it's hard for me to look past Chanderpaul. In terms of mentality and willingness to bat without scoring reward, he and Adams are probably tied (though the latter less effective after his concussion). I rated Daren Ganga when he emerged for T&T, but his...
  3. Mr Mxyzptlk

    Is Chris Gayle great ?

    Qualifying Kieron Pollard as a little bit great too. Not to mention Dwayne 'Pinch Hitter' Smith.
  4. Mr Mxyzptlk

    Is Chris Gayle great ?

    He could average a good 5-10 runs more, and that still might be tough. The history of West Indies cricket is just that rich. However, he's the best (proven) batsman to have debuted for West Indies within the last two decades in any form of cricket. Sarwan is the only legitimate challenger that...
  5. Mr Mxyzptlk

    'Official' Pakistan in West Indies

    Not convinced by his batting. Too many slogs for the grind of Test cricket. His bowling has potential, but his control is often woeful, and particularly against the Indian batsmen (on presumably flat pitches) I would fear for him. I don't think his batting is good enough for his selection ahead...
  6. Mr Mxyzptlk

    'Official' Pakistan in West Indies

    There's a good argument that he has to do a lot more to convince us that he's worthy of a return to any side. He's hardly been lighting things up in any form of the game, internationally or domestically. Shame really, but I think the commerce of T20 has sapped some of his enthusiasm for the...
  7. Mr Mxyzptlk

    Are you trying to seduce me, Mr. 'Mark?

    Are you trying to seduce me, Mr. 'Mark?
  8. Mr Mxyzptlk

    'Official' Pakistan in West Indies

    Not quite 37 yet. A few months to go. Presumably not fit. Though you can never tell these days.
  9. Mr Mxyzptlk

    'Official' Pakistan in West Indies

    Could've been 4 for nothing had Bravo mimicked Lara in the slips.
  10. Mr Mxyzptlk

    'Official' Pakistan in West Indies

    The age argument may be more to do with Pakistan needing to look to the future, rather than his present ability. Of course, there's the argument of experience to guide the youth (see Chanders before and during this match), but it is a valid point that both WI and Pakistan need to look past the...
  11. Mr Mxyzptlk

    'Official' Pakistan in West Indies

    Really impressed with Rampaul. Was constantly derided when called up for the World Cup. He bowled well there, then in the ODI series, and now has been consistently accurate, pacy and threatening in this match. Hopefully he pushes on now, because he's shown he has the spirit to stand up to...
  12. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 2 - India v Australia

    Not a fan of Ponting scoring runs, but I do like seeing Yuvraj get tonked. Not sure why.
  13. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    Well we'd prefer if you suffer in silence, because he's done nothing wrong.
  14. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    Actually, knowing Pakistan, I can absolutely see them bringing him for the semi or final. They don't do normal.
  15. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    Indeed. WI lost 3-4 wickets without him facing a ball, IIRC.
  16. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    Poor assessment. Pakistan wasn't bowling pies. If he had risked his hand and gotten out (as human cricketers tend to find happening sometimes) WI would undoubtedly have scored less than 100. He bedded Roach into the crease, and scored almost half the entire total. Get off it.
  17. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    This is the West Indies cricket I know and love. All out for nothing, Chanders not out.
  18. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    Because he's the one to blame for this? :huh:
  19. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    But then it's really difficult to lose to West Indies, even if you're trying.
  20. Mr Mxyzptlk

    *Official* Quarter Final 1 - Pakistan v West Indies

    Pollard should sue him for fraud.

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