Cricket: International Discussion Thread

[stefan9]

If anyone was getting tired of T20 leagues I am afraid MBS says you need more:

Saudis back game-changing global T20 league

Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments plans to pump $500-million (R9-billion) into an eight-team T20 cricket league inspired by tennis’ Grand Slams.

www.sacricketmag.com

 

[stefan9]

Pakistan another disaster vs NZ. All out 91...

Result
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Pakistan tour of New Zealand

PAK 91
NZ 92/1
New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)

Click here to view more @espncricinfo :https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...d-vs-pakistan-1st-t20i-1443549/full-scorecard

 

[satanboy]

The Falkland Islands player is the first man to make an international appearance after turning 60 years old

 

[Neoprod]

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The Falkland Islands player is the first man to make an international appearance after turning 60 years old

So you're saying there's a chance.

 

[satanboy]

He now holds the unwanted record for the most expensive spell in IPL history

 

[stefan9]

Seems Pakistan's one win was a once off. Been battered in the other three:

Result
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 4th T20I
Pakistan tour of New Zealand

NZ 220/6
PAK 105
New Zealand won by 115 runs

Click here to view more @espncricinfo :https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...d-vs-pakistan-4th-t20i-1443552/full-scorecard

 

[Ecco]

That's classic Pakistan for you, they turn up proper one day and the next, complete opposite.

Must be terrible being a fan

 

[Luke7777]

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He now holds the unwanted record for the most expensive spell in IPL history

Must be hell bowling to Abishek, Head and Ishan in that mood The most potent top 3 in the IPL in my opinion....

 

[Willie Trombone]

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He now holds the unwanted record for the most expensive spell in IPL history

Was always going to be a windies player.

 

[stefan9]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/khushdil-shah-involved-in-crowd-trouble-at-mount-maunganui-during-nz-pakistan-odi-1479818

 

[stefan9]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/canada-s-nicholas-kirton-granted-bail-in-barbados-1479828

 

[Kelerei]

This was sadly inevitable:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/australia-one-test-batter-will-pucovski-announces-retirement-from-cricket-due-to-concussion-1480238

 

[stefan9]

This was sadly inevitable:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/australia-one-test-batter-will-pucovski-announces-retirement-from-cricket-due-to-concussion-1480238

Inability to play the short ball meant a short career was guaranteed.

 

[stefan9]

Harry "I can't play spin " Brook has been named England white ball captain.

Brook named new England white-ball captain

Harry Brook has been appointed as England's new white-ball captain, with team chief Rob Key lauding his "excellent cricket brain".

www.sacricketmag.com

 

[satanboy]

Guyana Players Receive Heavy Fines For Ball-Tampering During West Indies Championship | Cricket News Today

Three players from the Guyana side that won the West Indies Championship were fined for breaching the Code of Conduct during their final round match. Read more here.

www.wisden.com

 

[stefan9]

I am shocked someone in cricket actually thinks the fans should come first...

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/cricket-australia-ceo-todd-greenberg-pushes-for-a-solution-to-bad-light-stoppages-1481771