The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Thread

[L-Dog]

If Australia win we need to appoint their coaching staff. 1 year ago they were absolutely no-where but they always peak when it matters, FML.

 

[shanezn186]

The Indians played the entire ipl and Bumra looks on fire? I think Radaba also left the ipl earlier to rest. No issue with Faf but if you expect players to skip the ipl surely you should lead by example.

India team had 2 weeks to rest up before they played their first CWC match. Anyway, it shows that you know nothing about how professional cricket fast-bowlers train for serious events such as ICC tests and world cup.

 

[powermzii]

Unlike self deluded Rabada, those Ozzie bowlers opt out of this year's IPL in favour of preparing for the world cup. What ****ing champs.

Genuine question - when the players forgo an IPL like in this WC year, does the home country association compensate them somewhat?

 

[L-Dog]

India team had 2 weeks to rest up before they played their first CWC match. Anyway, it shows that you know nothing about how professional cricket fast-bowlers train for serious events such as ICC tests and world cup.

I guess that means I have the same knowledge as the SA coaches

 

[ShloshMalosh]

India team had 2 weeks to rest up before they played their first CWC match. Anyway, it shows that you know nothing about how professional cricket fast-bowlers train for serious events such as ICC tests and world cup.

Actually the mandated rest period is 3 weeks.

That is why india played their 1st match when we played our 3rd.

The pig3 have made sure that they will be the biggest beneficiaries of this world cup. The reason for this format has nothing to do with strength vs strength but rather to maximise the number of India, Aus and England matches for TV viewership numbers.

Yes, its a change up but at the end of the day the Pig3 want to keep the game as small as possible in order for them to get more money out of the TV deals.

There was no draw for the match schedule, it was just shoved down our throats. Also see how the pig3 got most of their easy matches early in order to build points early and have a cushion later in the tourney. Thus ensuring their qualification for the semi's

Ok sorry rant over.

 

[3WA]

Also see how the pig3 got most of their easy matches early in order to build points early and have a cushion later in the tourney.

We were an easy match for England and India

 

[ShloshMalosh]

We were an easy match for England and India

Lets be honest, we had slim hopes of winning those games, despite being #3 behind them in ICC rankings... the difference in quality and form was All blacks vs the rest. They were just that far ahead

 

[Dan C]

New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 33

Toss delayed due to wet outfield

 

[ShloshMalosh]

New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 33

Toss delayed due to wet outfield

Repercussions of a wash out?

I think it will hurt Pakistan's chances more.

 

[Dan C]

Pakistan
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w/c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi

New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat

 

[ShloshMalosh]

Pakistan
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w/c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi

New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat

This could be good for Pakistan... NZ hasnt batted 1st yet... if the conditions are good then Amir and Wahab could be in business

 

[ShloshMalosh]

This could be good for Pakistan... NZ hasnt batted 1st yet... if the conditions are good then Amir and Wahab could be in business

Oh wait... they batted 1st VS WI... and nearly lost

 

[pinball wizard]

Oh wait... they batted 1st VS WI... and nearly lost

That's like saying the Pansies nearly won against NZ. WTF difference does saying it make? A miss is as good as a mile as they say.

 

[Dan C]

NZ 5/1

 

[Dan C]

This could be good for Pakistan... NZ hasnt batted 1st yet... if the conditions are good then Amir and Wahab could be in business

I think Amir is one of the best bowlers in this WC

 

[Indian]

Willamson-Taylor again have a Repair Job on hands

 

[Dan C]

Shaheen Afridi to Munro, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

NZ 24/2

NZ 38/3 (9.0)

 

[ShloshMalosh]

I think Amir is one of the best bowlers in this WC

Like i said, nothing like watching a pakistani pacer charge in, push it full and let it swing!

A real joy to watch as a bowler

 

[krycor]

Insane pressure for Nzl.. they bat a long way down but this will be tricky. Maybe they failing now ahead of knockout unlike the past?

 

[Indian]

English must be trembling with this result