2007 Cricket World Cup (West Indies) thread

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Ah they are showing it.. I hope Aus wins..(better for SA :p)
 
Why did we never look like we even wanted to win the game, though?

From putting them in to bat, to bowling poorly, to batting without any purpose at all. We never wanted to win. And so we didn't.

It started with Kemp dropping that easy catch in the slips, Then Bagladesh played the game they planned and SA lost it in the last 10 overs.
But still SA batting line up just fell, like they did against Aus, SL and now Bangladesh.

PS someone asked about teams losing particular games on purpose...
You think Smithy is that stupid to actually try it?
 
Well I meant Aus or Nz or who ever is in a power positions like 1 and 2 with one game to go. I mean it will essentially allow them to choose the venue as well as the opponent which is good for planing. Heck i wonder if they'd prefer playing SA haha..
 
We threw the game. I mean why else would they have included Kemp in the team?

I disagree with those who are saying we need a spinner - we just don't have one. Sure, if we had a suitable spinner we should play him, but I don't think that Petersen (or any SA) is up to that job.

Nel is the only one in the team who played like it was for real last night.
 
We threw the game. I mean why else would they have included Kemp in the team?

I disagree with those who are saying we need a spinner - we just don't have one. Sure, if we had a suitable spinner we should play him, but I don't think that Petersen (or any SA) is up to that job.

Nel is the only one in the team who played like it was for real last night.

I disagree with you.

Nel had to play his best to keep himself in the team. He was also not taught of when Bangladesh was planning on which bowlers to take on and how to.

SA needs a spinner/slow bowler, look how SL can take the game away from the opposition using Russel Arnold and Dilshan (who is actually a wickiie by trade) Peterson is needed in the line up SA bowlers need a good wicket to bowl on otherwise they suck!! They dont have the talent of someone like Vaas that make something of of a pitch thats giving nothing.
 
Well, we're both saying that Nel played well. And we both agree that we need a spinner. Except that I don't think that Peterson is that spinner. I think that any team used to playing spin would eat Peterson.
 
What about Paul Harris as SA's new spinner?

Guess the quota might be a problem and he'll end up playing for England. :mad:
 
Dont think this pommie cricket team have much going for it - but we shall see what happens today.
 
Dont think this pommie cricket team have much going for it - but we shall see what happens today.

Ja, Flintoff is still ashamed that he got caught partying in the early morning hours & the rest of the England squad don't really get me excited...I think Australia will thrash them today.
 
Oh no!

Just spoke to my best friend and he reckons SA 'throwed' the match against Bangladesh!!

He said the shot Kallis played into the fielder's waiting hands, made him suspicious.... and now suddenly the West Indies are back into the World Cup.

What do you say?
 
24/2 .. time for a SA player to rescue them.. :rolleyes: pietersen in.
 
In someways I hope Aus loose this one.. might start a rot but its unlikely.
 
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