Cricket: International Discussion Thread

It seems that while the NZ cricket team is the epitome of gentlemanly and respectful conduct on the field, their supporters are anything but off it

New Zealand Cricket has apologised to the touring Pakistan team after a ground announcer taunted paceman Mohammad Amir by playing a cash register sound during a Twenty20 match.

The announcer has been censured and told it was "inappropriate and disrespectful" to goad the fast bowler on his return to international cricket after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing.

Amir has also been subjected to abuse by spectators but New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White stopped short of asking fans to leave the 23-year-old alone.

Amir is on his first tour since serving a prison term and ban for his role in a 2010 spot-fixing scandal.

During the third Twenty20 in Wellington last Friday, ground announcer Mark McLeod played the sound of a cash register when Amir was running in to bowl.

"I think it was inappropriate and disrespectful, and has the effect of trivialising one of the biggest issues facing cricket at the moment," White told Fairfax Media on Thursday.

"I've contacted the Pakistan team management to apologise, and to assure them there will be no repeat."

On Monday, during the first one-day international between New Zealand and Pakistan, senior Pakistan player Mohammad Hafeez complained to the umpires about the treatment Amir was receiving from spectators, according to Pakistan media reports.

Money was allegedly being waved at Amir amid chants of "I've got a dollar for you".

But White differentiated between the actions of spectators and those of a ground announcer working for New Zealand Cricket.

"We can't direct people how to behave all the time," he said.

"There's a line of drunken disorderly abusive behaviour but stadiums are full of people in groups together, around the world there is banter. I guess there is the line that people need to stay within."

New Zealad bowler Doug Bracewell described taunts from the crowd as a hazard of touring life, particularly when fielding on the boundary.

"You've got to expect to get a bit of grief on the boundary at times. Especially touring, it's never easy and you always cop a bit from the spectators. It's never witty or smart, it's usually straight to the point," he said.

The second ODI is scheduled to be played in Napier on Thursday although it was likely to be affected by heavy rain falling in the city.
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Amir deserves it, he is a cheat and shouldn't be playing international cricket. Should have gotten a life ban. I hope he receives this treatment where ever he goes. Cheats are unwelcome...
 
NZ 307/8 (should have been more, 181/2 after 25)
Aus 40/5 after 8.1 overs

Boult 2/21, Henry 3/20

Not looking good for ye Aussies :)
 
http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-australia-2015-16/engine/match/914231.html

The Aussie's pain intensifies:

New Zealand 307/8 (50.0 ov)
Australia 121/7 (21.0 ov)
Australia require another 188 runs with 3 wickets and 29.4 overs remaining

Boult and Henry have taken 3 a-piece.

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End of over 21 (1 run, wicket maiden) Australia 121/7 (187 runs required from 29 overs, RR: 5.76, RRR: 6.44)

RRR isn't a problem. Remaining wickets definitely are.

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8 down now and the ignominy of this defeat will be huge
 
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All over.....


In any language that was a thrashing :D


Pity these guys could not shove it to the Aussies when it matters most... in a WC final.
 
Finally McCullum gives Mitchell Santner, the left-arm spinner, a bowl.
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And he produces match figures of: 0.2 overs & 0/2

New Zealand lead the Chappell-Hadlee series 1-0 after a 159-run demolition of Australia. The Eden Park crowd rises to applaud the New Zealand team as they walk off the ground, McCullum leading them off this venue for the final time in international cricket. He scored 44 off 28 balls today and entertained them with his trademark, cavalier approach.
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Henry Nicholls batted really well too, and though New Zealand fell away towards the end of their innings they got plenty in the end. Matt Henry and Trent Boult taking three wickets each to shred Australia's top six inside ten overs.
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For Australia, their misery is over (for tonight). Amazing performance by NZ. McCullum will no doubt be fondly remembered as one of the greatest leaders (particularly in the short format of the game).
 
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Anyone know what was wrong with Darren Lehman? I just heard on the radio that his medical team have cleared him fit to travel so he can join the team now.
 
Seems the winds of change are blowing through the corridors of power...

ICC blow for India, England, Australia

The boards of India, England and Australia will no longer be permanent members of the International Cricket Council's decision-making executive committee, the governing body said on Thursday.

The ICC approved wide-ranging changes in 2014, giving the three powerful nations permanent seats in its executive committee and the lion's share of the revenue while also promising more funds for everyone.

After taking over the reins at the ICC last year, Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar flayed the imbalance of power and criticised the 2014 restructuring.

"The board has agreed to carry out a complete review of the 2014 resolutions and constitutional changes," the governing body said in a statement following a board meeting held at its Dubai headquarters on Thursday.

The ICC received widespread criticism two years ago with some suggesting the 'Big Three' would take over the sport at the expense of the other cricketing nations.

The governing body's constitution is also to be completely reviewed and all members asked to provide feedback in the next few weeks, it said.

"No member of the ICC is bigger than the other and I am determined to make a meaningful contribution in this regard with support of all the members," Manohar said before adding the ICC chairman would not be allowed to hold a position in a member country board in future.

The ICC has also reinstated Sri Lanka as a full member after the country held elections last month to appoint a new organisation to run the sport.

Sri Lanka had previously been sanctioned for government interference.
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Desperately hoping for a Black Cap win in today's game, as it would be an awesome send off for McCullum. He has been wonderful servant for them.
 
Big wicket.

Henry to Marsh, OUT, Henry thinks that ball has come straight off the boot and back to him, he half appeals for a catch. And that should be enough for an appeal and now the umpires are talking to each other. Henry bowled one right in the blockhole and Marsh jammed his bat down on it. I think that was hit into the ground and the boot. But Henry thought it was right off the boot and after ages the umpires decide to go to the third umpire. And would you believe it, that has gone right off the inside edge right on to the toe of the boot and back to Henry, who got down low in his follow through to take the catch, Marsh is out and Seddon Park explodes in a huge cheer. What a stroke of luck for New Zealand.

MR Marsh c & b Henry 41 (42b 4x4 1x6) SR: 97.61


New Zealand 246 (45.3 ov)
Australia 169/6 (35.3 ov)
Australia RR 4.76 Last 5 ovs 12/1 RR 2.40 Required RR 5.37

Australia require another 78 runs with 4 wickets and 14.3 overs remaining
 
End of over 40 (4 runs) Australia 184/8 (63 runs required from 60 balls, RR: 4.60, RRR: 6.30)

And it looks just like it may be a fairy tale ending to this one :)
 
A happy ending to the series for NZ and "Baz". I am pleased for him that this all went down at "home".

9.15 pm New Zealand have won the Chappell-Hadlee trophy 2-1. McCullum leads his team off for the final time in ODIs, as they walk off to shake the hands of the Australian players. There will be a lot of goodwill today because it is the end of McCullum's ODI career. All the New Zealand players hug each other as they walk off Seddon Park. No one is leaving the ground, this is a farewell and they want to stay as long as it lasts, the stands are packed.
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New Zealand had underachieved by falling for 246, they looked so good for 300, but Australia's seamers bowled really well. Australia will feel they could have fielded far better though, there were a couple of dropped catches and plenty of fumbles in the field.
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And then Australia were going really well in the chase until Bracewell and Sodhi came on and slowed things down. The double-wicket over from Sodhi - where he dismissed Smith and Maxwell - was perhaps the turning point, and then that freakish dismissal of Marsh.
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The Marsh dismissal:

Henry to Marsh, OUT, Henry thinks that ball has come straight off the boot and back to him, he half appeals for a catch. And that should be enough for an appeal and now the umpires are talking to each other. Henry bowled one right in the blockhole and Marsh jammed his bat down on it. I think that was hit into the ground and the boot. But Henry thought it was right off the boot and after ages the umpires decide to go to the third umpire. And would you believe it, that has gone right off the inside edge right on to the toe of the boot and back to Henry, who got down low in his follow through to take the catch, Marsh is out and Seddon Park explodes in a huge cheer. What a stroke of luck for New Zealand.
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Harry: "I cannot believe that decision went upstairs. Surely the players have to appeal at the time rather than after it shows up on the big screen." Henry did appeal at the time, it was a half-hearted appeal really, but that is enough to formally constitute an appeal.
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AJ: "I'm at Seddon Park right now, Henry was appealing, but the umpires went upstairs after the replay came on the screen and everyone went nuts! I've never seen a kiwi crowd more feral than when the umpires were deliberating and Marsh wouldn't walk, even more than when Warner is batting. What a match" So Henry did appeal at the time, but the umpires decided to ask for the third umpire only after the replay on the big screen. Speedy work by the replay technician!
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Post match stuff:

The Man of the Match is legspinner Ish Sodhi, for his timely wickets to bring New Zealand back into the game. He was playing a four-day game yesterday! "It was a weird turnaround, but I am happy to take the opportunity and seeing Baz off like that is something I am proud of. I love playing here, the wicket offers a bit of turn."
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Steven Smith: "I think we have been outplayed and New Zealand deserve winning. A bit of controversy there, I don't think there was much of an appeal ... and they went upstairs after the replay, a bit disappointing. The right decision was made no doubt about that ... I don't want to take anything away from the Blackcaps, they deserved to win." The boos from the crowd when he said controversy turned to cheers as Smith said the right decision was made.
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Brendon McCullum: "Of course I did [know that I was near 200 sixes]. Incredibly lucky to play for 14 years, meet some great blokes and make some great friends. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and making it possible. Tonight we were outstanding for 80% of the game, the way we bowled and fielded was testament to the character of the side. Sets up the Test series. It's great to play against the australians. They play hard and uncompromising cricket ... the way that Ish played, just shows how strong he us ... Doug has bowled well all year for us. the crowd has been outstanding ... I'll hold these memories for the rest of my life."
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So while we are watching our lads and stressing over the outcome of the 3rd ODI, [-]spare a thought for the pain the Indians are enduring at the hands of[/-] ... scrap that, hold onto your rabbit foot, shine up your horseshoe and cross your fingers. Sri Lanka might just be on the verge of giving the Indians their ass on a plate in the 1st T20i: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-sri-lanka-2015-16/engine/match/963697.html

And this all depends on dubious umpiring decisions going against SL:

Ashwin to Kapugedera, OUT, Given! Sharp turn to hit the front pad as he comes forward to drive down the ground. It dipped on him and he had to reach for it, and then spun past his inside edge. Hit him in front of middle stump, but he'd taken a long stride forward, and I have a feeling it might have been missing leg stump
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Another one goes against Sri Lanka:

Raina to Chandimal, OUT, quicker ball, and he's gone! Looks to shuffle across and flick, it was on the stumps, and he missed. Ball hits his front pad in front of middle and leg, and I have a feeling this might also have been missing leg stump. But replays suggest it might just have been hitting. He had got a long way across.
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Right or wrong, it always feels like you are up against a whole lot more than the 11 men on the field.
 
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