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Anyone following the cricket world cup?
I hope Bangladesh & Ireland win their respective matches today. It would be great fun!
I hope Bangladesh & Ireland win their respective matches today. It would be great fun!
Gokul43201 said:191 all out :yuck:
I guess the only consolation is that Pak are 120/8
Gokul43201 said:I guess the only consolation is that Pak are 120/8
huh?Anttech said:considering the batting tallent.
You're not going to miss anything, other than maybe Bangladesh winning. Go study for the exam.shramana said:191 all out! And I'm watching this match ? I have my maths board exam on 22nd, shame on me.
:yuck:neutrino said:Make that 132 all out. I'm rooting for the Irish today. Bray is going to make at least a half-century.
huh?
1st Bangladesh wicket down.
Can India restrict Bangladesh to less than 191? (Currently 24/0.)
George Jones said:Can India restrict Bangladesh to less than 191?
Can Pakistan restrict Ireland to less than 132?
Curious3141 said:(well, that was a wash du.e to cloud cover)
Would be nice if they did.George Jones said:Are the minnows on a roll? Can Canada knock off England today? I highly doubt it. :grumpy:
neutrino said:Would be nice if they did.
I'm not sure if that's a sarcastic comment, but they did play the first ever WC, back in 1975.MadScientist 1000 said:Canada has a cricket team?
That's the problem! Too much money, both from Board of Control for Cash in India and from endorsements. They're too busy modelling for ads.our team is the highest paid team in the world...
OMG! That's a shocker...never heard that. It's a greater shock than Pakistan's defeat. He was dedicated in making Pakistan a better team.klusener said:Bob Woolmer, the coach of the Pakistani cricket team, has just passed away.
Once again, we're reminded that cricket is nothing more than a simple game. The world will miss a dedicated man.
klusener said:Bob Woolmer, the coach of the Pakistani cricket team, has just passed away.
Once again, we're reminded that cricket is nothing more than a simple game. The world will miss a dedicated man.
MadScientist 1000 said:Canada has a cricket team?
India better do good in this cup. After all, our team is the highest paid team in the world...
You don't think that your population base of over 1 billion is enough to find a few decent cricketersMadScientist 1000 said:Dang it! I hate it when that happens!
Just another sarcastic comment.
Even though I myself am an Indian, I feel sorry for your loss. I don't think the Pakistani team will ever be the same again without Woolmer. The Pakistani team is equally good as the Indian team, and may even have more talent. Too bad we can't combine both teams under "Pak-India" and beat everyone in the World Cup.
neutrino said:[sarcasm]oooh! Highest total in WC! What a great team![/sarcasm]
That too?! :yuck: I only watched the last over, and noticed only record for the total.George Jones said:And The Wall had the highest strike rate (350). Of course, he only faced two balls.
neutrino said:Unbelievable fellow...did you see the way he dived to get Uthapa out?
George Jones said:
Nope... Typical Self destruct by the Scots.Anttech however, can't have much to celebrate about with the Dutch easily walloping the Scots.
Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer was murdered in his hotel room on Sunday after the team's World Cup shock defeat to Ireland, Jamaican police say.
A post-mortem examination established that the former England player had died as a result of "manual strangulation", police commissioner Lucius Thomas said.
J77 said:I think the tournament should be put on hold until those behind Woolmer's murder have been caught.
It's terrible
Gokul43201 said:10 overs are nearly up and the Candians are putting up a fight all right! George must be pleased so far.
Yeah -- but I didn't want to post the (main) two speculations. (I'm listening to R5 for the story.)George Jones said:I doubt it was a random act, and I , too, wonder whether the tournament should proceed.
Sri Lanka will bat first and score somewhere in the 250-275 range. India will fall short by 30-40 runs.George Jones said:Anyone care to make a prediction about today's big match?
The chances of Bangladesh and Ireland winning the Cricket World Cup are relatively low compared to other teams. Both teams have not yet won the World Cup and are considered underdogs in the tournament. However, they have shown improvement in recent years and could potentially surprise the cricket world with their performance.
Bangladesh has participated in the Cricket World Cup since 1999 and has yet to reach the semi-finals. Ireland, on the other hand, has only participated in three World Cups and has not advanced past the group stage. However, both teams have shown improvement in recent years and have caused upsets against top teams.
Bangladesh and Ireland both have strong batting lineups and have produced some talented players in recent years. They also have a good mix of experienced and young players, which can give them an edge in the tournament. Additionally, both teams have shown determination and resilience, which can be crucial in a high-pressure tournament like the World Cup.
One of the main weaknesses of Bangladesh and Ireland is their lack of experience in playing in high-pressure matches, such as the World Cup. They also struggle against top teams and have a limited pool of players to choose from compared to other countries. Additionally, their bowling and fielding may not be as strong as some of the other teams in the tournament.
Yes, Bangladesh and Ireland have the potential to cause upsets in the Cricket World Cup. They have shown in the past that they can defeat top teams and have improved significantly in recent years. However, it will depend on their performance on the day and how well they handle the pressure of playing in a World Cup. They should not be underestimated by their opponents.