Cricket WC 2011: Who's Following?

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The discussion centers around the Cricket World Cup 2011, with participants expressing varying levels of interest and support for different teams, particularly India, Pakistan, and Australia. Many members, especially from India, are enthusiastic about the tournament, highlighting the excitement and atmosphere surrounding cricket in their country. The matches have produced surprising outcomes, such as Ireland's victory over England and Pakistan's inconsistent performances. Participants debate the quality of pitches and the dominance of batsmen in limited-overs cricket, with some expressing concern over the balance of the game shifting too far in favor of batting. The conversation also touches on individual performances, with players like Kevin O'Brien and Afridi receiving praise. As the tournament progresses, there is anticipation for key matches, particularly between India and Pakistan, with discussions about team strengths and weaknesses. The thread captures the competitive spirit and camaraderie among fans, despite differing national loyalties, and reflects on the unpredictability of cricket, making it an engaging World Cup experience.
  • #31
ashishsinghal said:
Are you going to quibble over who is better?:cry: Grow up kid. Keep Cricket Clean. Don't you watch ads.

I hope you are not taking this seriously i was just trying to have some fun there i personally don't hold grudge against any Indian citizen or the Indian cricket team let's just hope our respective countries do well in this event.

Meri taraf say ap ko bohat "shubh kamnaey":wink:
 
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  • #32
I think the only reason England managed to beat South Africa is because they batted first. The pitch started out poor for batting and got worse through the day. England don't nearly have as good a bowling team as that pitch made them look.

In my opinion, there are three teams who are favourites to win: Australia, India and South Africa.
 
  • #33
Hail the Kiwis!
Did not expect that from them. But I guess Pakistan will be always that inconsistent.
 
  • #34
aim1732 said:
Hail the Kiwis!
Did not expect that from them. But I guess Pakistan will be always that inconsistent.

I totally agree. With disappointing losses against India and Bangladesh they have bounced back very well. Tremendous win.
But Pakistan disappointed in the death overs. Bowling full toss to Taylor was a BIG mistake. I can never understand Shoaib Akhtar.
 
  • #35
ashishsinghal said:
Bowling full toss to Taylor was a BIG mistake. I can never understand Shoaib Akhtar.
You probably don't remember Chetan Sharma's full toss to Miandad in the last ball of the 1986 Sharjah. By those standards, I don't think Akhtar's full tosses to Taylor in a fairly one-sided match were that big a deal.
 
  • #36
Netherlands
Sarcasm or mistake? Hmm...:biggrin:

Hey Pakistan's not that bad to lose to a team in a different group.
 
  • #37
Godard said:
Hi ahsanxr,
Bad news for Pakistani as Pakistan lost their 3rd match against Netherlands yesterday.
They played well but lost due to their bad wicket keeping and pressure in last overs.

I smell propaganda here what grudge do you have against my country:cry:
 
  • #38
a win for India but not as expected

losing 5 wickets againts dutch is baseless
 
  • #39
next match against SA would be really interesting
 
  • #40
tomorrows match against south africa will be an awesome one
 
  • #41
Gokul43201 said:
Boy, are the Dutch giving the Brits a rough time or what?

AlephZero said:
That was all part of a cunning plan to lure India into false sense of security.
I think the English are taking this plan a little too far.
 
  • #42
Gokul43201 said:
I think the English are taking this plan a little too far.

:smile:

Props to the Bangladesh cricket team they had almost lost that match.
 
  • #43
India vs South Africa. I hope it'll be as nice to watch as India vs England was.
 
  • #44
Watching it right now. Another great 100 by the greatest batsman
 
  • #45
Followed by the greatest collapse EVER!
 
  • #46
That's true, sadly
 
  • #47
ahsanxr said:
Any Pakistani supporters out there? They've been looking pretty good I would say, of course excluding the horrible batting performance against Canada. Although I haven't been watching a whole lot of actual matches since the timings are so messed up for east coasters (4 am till like 11 on average).

I have been to this thread many times but i guess i just missed to see your post i am a Pakistani by the way are you a Pakistani too?
 
  • #48
PrincePhoenix said:
India vs South Africa. I hope it'll be as nice to watch as India vs England was.
You asked, they answered!
 
  • #49
9 for 29!
 
  • #50
Gokul43201 said:
You asked, they answered!

:smile: Yeah. That was worth watching. Two heavy weights fighting till the end. This world cup has had some very good matches so far.
 
  • #51
ahsanxr said:
Any Pakistani supporters out there? They've been looking pretty good I would say, of course excluding the horrible batting performance against Canada.

If Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Shoaib Malik were present, I could have guranteed you that Pak would have been in finals. Fixing spoiled the career of first 2. I see a glimpse of Akram in Aamer, he is simply great. I support Pakistan only because of Afridi :!) <fingers crossed for saturday> :wink:
 
  • #52
I just hope they (Pakistan) at least reach the semis this time. We've been knocked out of the world cups way too early after 99.

And yeah, England have yet had another brilliant match. :smile: I have so far enjoyed every match they've played in the world cup. I hope we have a similar match, Pak vs Aus.
 
  • #53
Can't wait for the match against Australia.
 
  • #54
Pakistan might have a chance against Australia if they drop Kamran Akmal!
 
  • #55
matt.o said:
Pakistan might have a chance against Australia if they drop Kamran Akmal!

They have no good replacement :frown:
I don't think they have any chance against them. There is no good bowler like Amer.
 
  • #56
matt.o said:
Pakistan might have a chance against Australia if they drop Kamran Akmal!

[cheap joke]Only Kamran Akmal does the dropping![/cheap joke]
 
  • #57
Now that's some very good bowling. Can't believe Australia are all out for 176! Let's hope the Pakistani batting line-up chases this. :smile:
 
  • #58
Abdul Quadeer said:
I don't think they have any chance against them.

I take my words back.
 
  • #59
Australia's winning streak is finally over Pakistan has won the match!:smile:
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  • #60
Abdul Quadeer said:
I take my words back.

I am glad that you did:biggrin:
 

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