Best WC in a long time? - Page 4

tooextracool · 20-03-2011, 09:19 PM

The standard of play in Group A has been way below that in Group B AFAIC. The SL v Pak game was cricket at its absolute lowest possible quality with Pakistan dropping catches like there was no tomorrow or Kapugedera batting like he was playing a test match. Australia have been woeful in all of their games and I think they might well do everyone a favor by getting themselves knocked out in the QF's. SL havent performed to half of their ability and NZ also wont make it past the quarters barring a miracle from Ross Taylor's bat.

Jono · 20-03-2011, 10:40 PM

Chamara Silva you mean, not Kapugedera

Hurricane · 21-03-2011, 12:59 AM

The party will be over soon with the quarterfinals spelling doom for 4 teams. So I am not sure it is the best WC just because of the sudden ending to it all. Gripping Television coming up for each game though. Heroes and Villains will emerge. New legends to written about.

GGG · 21-03-2011, 06:29 AM

Don't like the format to be honest, rather the 92 format where the top 9 teams play everyone once and the one extra spot is decided in a minnow world cup.

qarishahg · 21-03-2011, 06:37 AM

The last world cup in the carribean was spoilt by lack of attendees, but having said that there were some great matches, i still remember the match with mailngas 4 wickets in 4 balls.

I think this is turrning into one of the best ones, subcontinet pitches favour everyone and the crowds are very supportive there and have alot of enthusiasm no matter who is playing. It's sad that pakistan didnt get to host as they are no different.

turnstyle · 21-03-2011, 08:52 AM

Ireland didn't make it into the quarters so technically worst World Cup since '07.

turnstyle · 21-03-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGG

Don't like the format to be honest, rather the 92 format where the top 9 teams play everyone once and the one extra spot is decided in a minnow world cup.

That's called a World Championship. They're planning those in both formats over the next couple of years.

BoyBrumby · 02-04-2011, 11:29 AM

Where do we rank it now the fat lady's singing?

I think the final might've just lifted it above 1999, which didn't get the denouement the tournament deserved.

flibbertyjibber · 02-04-2011, 11:32 AM

Been great for me. Enough excitement in drawn out group stages (England mainly) and some fantastic knockout matches.

Best since 92.

Adamc · 02-04-2011, 11:35 AM

Tournament in general has been very good. Final was the best in a while, but still not great. Aside from a couple of players SL didn't bring their best.

Howe_zat · 02-04-2011, 11:38 AM

Some fantastic matches this time around, so much better thann four years ago. Shame the final couldn't have been closer, but still.

Spark · 02-04-2011, 11:39 AM

Yeah, been quality. Pity half of SL decided not to show up but a good game of cricket nonetheless.

social · 02-04-2011, 11:47 AM

When you're watching the final, whatever goes on beforehand tends to fade into the mist

However, the format of this one was terrible - literally a wast of a month or two before we found out what we already knew

The standard was also rank but that has as much to do with the era as format

Xuhaib · 02-04-2011, 11:52 AM

From what I have seen.
92
99,11
96
03
07

Teja. · 02-04-2011, 11:58 AM

Not one 300+ score in the 7 KO games. So much for the expected SC batting-only games.

20-03-2011, 09:19 PM	#46 (permalink)
tooextracool International Coach Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: not far away from you Posts: 14,302	The standard of play in Group A has been way below that in Group B AFAIC. The SL v Pak game was cricket at its absolute lowest possible quality with Pakistan dropping catches like there was no tomorrow or Kapugedera batting like he was playing a test match. Australia have been woeful in all of their games and I think they might well do everyone a favor by getting themselves knocked out in the QF's. SL havent performed to half of their ability and NZ also wont make it past the quarters barring a miracle from Ross Taylor's bat. __________________ Tendulkar = the most overated player EVER!! Beckham = the most overated footballer EVER!! Vassell = the biggest disgrace since rikki clarke!!

21-03-2011, 12:59 AM	#48 (permalink)
Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,353	The party will be over soon with the quarterfinals spelling doom for 4 teams. So I am not sure it is the best WC just because of the sudden ending to it all. Gripping Television coming up for each game though. Heroes and Villains will emerge. New legends to written about. __________________ Munro watch: Auckland 47,103, 27, 269*, 59, 118 Tests 0,15

21-03-2011, 06:37 AM	#50 (permalink)
qarishahg Cricket Spectator Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Posts: 30	The last world cup in the carribean was spoilt by lack of attendees, but having said that there were some great matches, i still remember the match with mailngas 4 wickets in 4 balls. I think this is turrning into one of the best ones, subcontinet pitches favour everyone and the crowds are very supportive there and have alot of enthusiasm no matter who is playing. It's sad that pakistan didnt get to host as they are no different. __________________ "During my 21 years of playing cricket, I have never been approached by anyone or offered a bribe" Imran Khan PAKISTAN PERSONALISED WORLD CUP 2011 CRICKET SHIRT KEYRING... Click Here

02-04-2011, 11:29 AM	#53 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,609	Where do we rank it now the fat lady's singing? I think the final might've just lifted it above 1999, which didn't get the denouement the tournament deserved. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

02-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#55 (permalink)
Adamc Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the wind, so to speak Posts: 9,128	Tournament in general has been very good. Final was the best in a while, but still not great. Aside from a couple of players SL didn't bring their best. __________________ "Under the spreading chestnut tree, I sold you and you sold me."

20-03-2011, 10:40 PM	#47 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,461	Chamara Silva you mean, not Kapugedera

21-03-2011, 06:29 AM	#49 (permalink)
GGG State Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 1,241	Don't like the format to be honest, rather the 92 format where the top 9 teams play everyone once and the one extra spot is decided in a minnow world cup.

21-03-2011, 08:52 AM	#51 (permalink)
turnstyle U19 Cricketer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Here Posts: 447	Ireland didn't make it into the quarters so technically worst World Cup since '07.

02-04-2011, 11:32 AM	#54 (permalink)
flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,922	Been great for me. Enough excitement in drawn out group stages (England mainly) and some fantastic knockout matches. Best since 92.

02-04-2011, 11:38 AM	#56 (permalink)
Howe_zat International Coach Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Top floor, bottom buzzer Posts: 13,812	Some fantastic matches this time around, so much better thann four years ago. Shame the final couldn't have been closer, but still. __________________ Ain't nothing in the woodshed, except maybe some wood

02-04-2011, 11:47 AM	#58 (permalink)
social International Coach Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 11,051	When you're watching the final, whatever goes on beforehand tends to fade into the mist However, the format of this one was terrible - literally a wast of a month or two before we found out what we already knew The standard was also rank but that has as much to do with the era as format

02-04-2011, 11:52 AM	#59 (permalink)
Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	From what I have seen. 92 99,11 96 03 07

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