The Jacket's 5-fer

Teja. · 30-03-2011, 06:57 AM

is certainly the best performance of the WC for mine, comprehensively knocking out KO'B's murder of the English bowling.

LO bowling doesn't get better than this. WAG.

andyc · 30-03-2011, 06:59 AM

Better than KOB's knock? Games not even over yet, FFS. Riaz bowled well, don't get me wrong, but he took 5-40 odd in a total of 260. It's great, but not exactly something you don't see every day, unlike KOB's knock.

_Ed_ · 30-03-2011, 07:01 AM

Best bowling spell of the tournament, for mine.

Teja. · 30-03-2011, 07:04 AM

Must be remembered that it was not a typical ODI 5-fer where the bowler takes 2-3 wickets at the death. He was constantly taking the important breakthroughs through the match and keeping Pakistan in it. This is in the context of his team dropping a gazillion catches and their main bowler went for as many runs. Pakistan had no right to be in this game if not for Wahab's special performance

Jayzamann · 30-03-2011, 07:28 AM

Can someone explain the nickname? :X

Jono · 30-03-2011, 12:42 PM

It's referring to the fact that he's likely (disclaimer: but not definitely) a cheating prick.

He was caught on video taking a jacket off Salman Butt (correct me if I'm wrong) which very likely had money inside the pockets that were directly related to spot fixing.

He managed to get off scott free due to no conclusive evidence. But the video is damning.

Test Match Sofa nicknamed him "The Jacket", and it has stuck.

Manee · 30-03-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ed_

Best bowling spell of the tournament, for mine.

Agreed. ****ing quick too, never realized, until this tournament, how quick Riaz was!

Tendulkar_200* · 30-03-2011, 12:55 PM

This guy should be banned too for his actions. Can't believe he is still playing. Akmal too and the Sydney fiasco.

jeevan · 30-03-2011, 12:59 PM

Dale steyn 5-fer against India was also pretty good. That did have a pile of wickets at the end etc and assisted by brain dead batting from India, but what a start India had had in that game and to go from 260-1 to 297-all out was quite remarkable too...

Agent Nationaux · 30-03-2011, 01:25 PM

He was cleared by Scotland yard, so no need to say he needs to be banned Tendulkar 200. Plus the guy is from a very wealthy family, he had no need to spot fix. As for the jacket, well he is good friends with Butt, so maybe Butt asked him a favour without him knowing.

vcs · 30-03-2011, 01:25 PM

Which was the best bowling performance of the tournament? IMO, Malinga vs. Kenya, even though it was against a minnow. Six devastating yorkers.

Tendulkar_200* · 30-03-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Nationaux

He was cleared by Scotland yard, so no need to say he needs to be banned Tendulkar 200. Plus the guy is from a very wealthy family, he had no need to spot fix. As for the jacket, well he is good friends with Butt, so maybe Butt asked him a favour without him knowing.

Scotland Yard simply did not have enough evidence. Do you really think it was just Aamer and Asif? This problem runs deeper, who knows how many other matches had spot fixing. Even my Pakistani friends admit Akmal should be banned.

Agent Nationaux · 30-03-2011, 01:39 PM

Akmal yes, but with Wahab, there wasn't really any evidence, so it's harsh saying that he should be banned. You are from the UK, where the law says Innocent until proven guilty.

indiaholic · 30-03-2011, 10:29 PM

The best bowling performance in this world cup... Shame he didn't get the MOTM.

But comparing this to KOB is a bit too much.

Cruxdude · 31-03-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by indiaholic

the best bowling performance in this world cup... Shame he didn't get the motm.

But comparing this to kob is a bit too much.

awta

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30-03-2011, 07:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,100	Best bowling spell of the tournament, for mine.

30-03-2011, 07:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Teja. Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: z Posts: 5,873	Must be remembered that it was not a typical ODI 5-fer where the bowler takes 2-3 wickets at the death. He was constantly taking the important breakthroughs through the match and keeping Pakistan in it. This is in the context of his team dropping a gazillion catches and their main bowler went for as many runs. Pakistan had no right to be in this game if not for Wahab's special performance

30-03-2011, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jayzamann International Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 3,540	Can someone explain the nickname? :X

30-03-2011, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,474	It's referring to the fact that he's likely (disclaimer: but not definitely) a cheating prick. He was caught on video taking a jacket off Salman Butt (correct me if I'm wrong) which very likely had money inside the pockets that were directly related to spot fixing. He managed to get off scott free due to no conclusive evidence. But the video is damning. Test Match Sofa nicknamed him "The Jacket", and it has stuck.

30-03-2011, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tendulkar_200* School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 107	This guy should be banned too for his actions. Can't believe he is still playing. Akmal too and the Sydney fiasco.

30-03-2011, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
jeevan International 12th Man Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 1,677	Dale steyn 5-fer against India was also pretty good. That did have a pile of wickets at the end etc and assisted by brain dead batting from India, but what a start India had had in that game and to go from 260-1 to 297-all out was quite remarkable too...

30-03-2011, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Agent Nationaux Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 8,266	He was cleared by Scotland yard, so no need to say he needs to be banned Tendulkar 200. Plus the guy is from a very wealthy family, he had no need to spot fix. As for the jacket, well he is good friends with Butt, so maybe Butt asked him a favour without him knowing.

30-03-2011, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
vcs International Coach Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: India Posts: 10,305	Which was the best bowling performance of the tournament? IMO, Malinga vs. Kenya, even though it was against a minnow. Six devastating yorkers.

30-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Agent Nationaux Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 8,266	Akmal yes, but with Wahab, there wasn't really any evidence, so it's harsh saying that he should be banned. You are from the UK, where the law says Innocent until proven guilty.

30-03-2011, 10:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
indiaholic School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: India Posts: 184	The best bowling performance in this world cup... Shame he didn't get the MOTM. But comparing this to KOB is a bit too much.

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