Cricket scores around the world

**Wally Dorian Raffles** · 30-12-2011, 12:38 PM

^oh dear, mr.cock, ....forever trolling the otherwise gentlemanly cricket thread

**Wally Dorian Raffles** · 30-12-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

Hahaha, is SL ranked 2nd now?

No, that's not what he said, read the post again....... or do you consider a 427 run lead being in trouble?

hook, line and sinker again bob!

I'm quite aware that SA is ranked #2 . The same south africa who have been australian bunnies for years (thinks 2009 and mitch breaking smith's fingers 3 times), and the same SA who SL just beat on home soil by 280'ish runs ....

we beat them 1-0 in a 3 test series not long ago .....you know, that SA

**Wally Dorian Raffles** · 30-12-2011, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by daveboy

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

England are prolly the best test team right now, but they aren't that far ahead from the rest.

We are streets ahead of the Aussies at the moment.

No way Dave.

We have decent bowlers now.

The last couple of ashes we did not.

next time around will be different.

we have had an influx of very good quicks lately, so you guys will actually have to play against something a little more than bollinger or johnson pies.

News for the Sydney test: Harris will bowl for Australia. The indians will not like the sound of a harris/pattinson opening bowling combination at all...

Harris called-up for SCG

30 December 2011 | by Sportal

Fast bowler Ryan Harris has been included in Australia's 12-man squad for next week's second Test against India, starting at the SCG on January 3.

Harris has been recalled after missing the recent New Zealand series as well as Australia's 122-run thrashing of the Indians in Melbourne with a hip injury.
The Queensland quick is the only addition to the squad, with Mitchell Starc and Daniel Christian both left out.
Opener Ed Cowan keeps his spot at the top of the order after an impressive debut with Shane Watson still battling injury, while veterans Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey futures look assured after both scored half centuries at the MCG.
Harris's inclusion gives further credence to the thought Australia are considering playing four quicks for the second Test, with off-spinner Nathan Lyon to carry the drinks.
The Indians struggled to deal with the Aussies pace barrage in Melbourne, especially James Pattinson who won his second man-of-the-match award in three Tests by intimidating the tourists top order.
If Harris was to play, it seems highly unlikely he would replace either Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus or Peter Siddle meaning Australia would go into the match without a recognised spinner.
"It all starts again on 3 January and we'll go into the game with confidence and momentum," National Selector John Inverarity said.
"Ryan has had carefully monitored preparation, which has gone to plan."
"Mitchell Starc and Daniel Christian, who were both in squad for the First Test have been omitted but remain very much in our thinking."
All-rounder Watson wasn't considered for the match as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury.
"Shane has not fully recovered from his right calf injury and is therefore not available for the Sydney Test," Australian Physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said.
"He will continue his rehabilitation and hopefully be available for one of the remaining Test matches."
The Australian squad will assemble in Sydney on Saturday to prepare for the start of the Test on Tuesday.
The Australian squad: Michael Clarke (capt), Brad Haddin, Ed Cowan, Ryan Harris, Ben Hilfenhaus, Mike Hussey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Ricky Ponting, Peter Siddle, David Warner (12th man to be named).

http://www.cricket.com.au/news-list/...led-up-for-scg

**Bobcock** · 30-12-2011, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

hook, line and sinker again bob!

Yeah....we believe you.....

and how recently did you beat SA 1-0?

Not the last series against them........ or the one before that, the one before that you did win 2-1, but a recent 1-0 win.....???

Another made up fact..........

**Wally Dorian Raffles** · 30-12-2011, 04:31 PM

^ok, i'm not a stats guru like you bob. so what. so we drew with the saffers, but we didn't lose ......we should have won, except for 'that' collapse.

read the arcticles on australia versus SA and SL, and you can hardly say that any team is visibly superior to the otter..

Australia in South Africa 2011-12: When strike bowlers led the batting averages | Cricket Features | South Africa v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo

Australia in Sri Lanka 2011: All-round consistency seals triumph | Cricket Features | Sri Lanka v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo

my point being, there is no real 'champion' in world cricket at this present point of time. England has a poor record in the short formats, and has faced a lot of teams in a rebuilding stage, not just including australia.

i have a feeling australia will be a more settled team, the next time we meet the poms, and with our new bowling attack, will be a different side and finally over the rebuilding period..

**Wally Dorian Raffles** · 30-12-2011, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by dolorous ed

dramatic collapse

flaky indian batting

should stick to 20 over 'wakkit' stuff

I think that's a problem with indian cricket especially.

These guys get paid squillions to play in the IPL, and are quite happy to have that extra chappatti, than gain the fitness required for test cricket.

There are quite a few overweight Indian players, who make too much money, and enjoy being fat more than playing test cricket for their counrty (this is not just an Indian thing though)

**Wally Dorian Raffles** · 30-12-2011, 05:17 PM

one stat that stands out in the SL v Aus link is..

Australia's top batsmen in the subcontinent (minimum 1000 runs scored) Batsman Matches Runs Average 100/50 Michael Hussey 11 1198 63.05 4/5 Allan Border 22 1799 54.51 6/8 Matthew Hayden 19 1663 50.39 4/8 Mark Taylor 13 1020 48.57 2/3 Ricky Ponting 28 1889 41.97 5/10

Pretty impressive sub-continent record in the sub continent for hussey - compared to some very good players of the past.

the australian 'tall poppy syndrome' have been boisterous in the media for the axing of hussey recently (before his last innings) but it wasn't that long ago he was in great form while on tour. i saw a recent interview of him, where he said that he does not read newspapers or media reports on himself, and you can't blame him...

**Bobcock** · 31-12-2011, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles

^ok, i'm not a stats guru like you bob. so what. so we drew with the saffers, but we didn't lose ......we should have won, except for 'that' collapse.

read the arcticles on australia versus SA and SL, and you can hardly say that any team is visibly superior to the otter..

Australia in South Africa 2011-12: When strike bowlers led the batting averages | Cricket Features | South Africa v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo

Australia in Sri Lanka 2011: All-round consistency seals triumph | Cricket Features | Sri Lanka v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo

my point being, there is no real 'champion' in world cricket at this present point of time. England has a poor record in the short formats, and has faced a lot of teams in a rebuilding stage, not just including australia.

i have a feeling australia will be a more settled team, the next time we meet the poms, and with our new bowling attack, will be a different side and finally over the rebuilding period..

Proven twat

**Bobcock** · 03-01-2012, 09:10 AM

So the scene is set for the Little Masters 100th 100 at the SCG?

India 4 down and struggling but he's there on 21.....

**Loy Toy** · 03-01-2012, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

So the scene is set for the Little Masters 100th 100 at the SCG?

He will have to wait for the second innings.

SR Tendulkar b Pattinson 41

India 6 down for 124.

**dolorous ed** · 03-01-2012, 10:30 AM

all the links are here

Wiziwig.tv | Test/Odi's | Watch live and free: Australia vs India

the sopcast one is fantastic

well worth getting the software, i use it for all sports.

make sure that you uncheck the bling toolbar thing in your install options...

**Bobcock** · 03-01-2012, 11:03 AM

^^ Starting to be a bit of a monkey on his back now.....

**Loy Toy** · 03-01-2012, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Starting to be a bit of a monkey on his back now

Quite possibly end up as Bradman did with a 99.9 test batting average and 1 short of his hundredth test hundred.

Is this Tendulka's last tour?

**Bobcock** · 03-01-2012, 11:15 AM

not sure....

^^ CMN are you using this for welsh rugby as I have really struggled to see the games over the Xmas period. This site is new to me, I am installing sopcast now......

I did just start the cricket but ended up watching West inies v India on the BCCI website....

**Loy Toy** · 03-01-2012, 12:01 PM

India all-out for 191.

Now lets see if the Aussie batsmen can back up their bowlers.

**Bobcock** · 03-01-2012, 12:06 PM

Off to the pub to find out.....

**Loy Toy** · 03-01-2012, 12:17 PM

Not a good start 2 for 11.

**Loy Toy** · 04-01-2012, 12:25 PM

Clarke gets his double century, Ponting finally gets a ton and the Aussies 215 in front with 6 wickets remaining.

**Bobcock** · 04-01-2012, 12:48 PM

2-0.....

**Loy Toy** · 04-01-2012, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

2-0.....

With this Australian side they could fall flat on their face in one session.

**Bobcock** · 04-01-2012, 01:45 PM

The steel will return as they regain confidence....they've got India well on the ropes now, I don't see them losing this one....dream of.....yes, see them....no

**Loy Toy** · 04-01-2012, 01:51 PM

I have suddenly regained a lot of confidence because of what seems like a revived bowling attack with some new fresh faces who look like they have the goods.

**Bobcock** · 04-01-2012, 03:14 PM

I stated some time ago it wouldn't be hard to turn this team around, the talent was there, just needed a better selection policy and maybe a bit of new blood in the bowling department. The cry was that there was none, but the truth is there always is, it's just finding the ones who can perform on the big stage.

**Loy Toy** · 04-01-2012, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

I stated some time ago it wouldn't be hard to turn this team around,

And they will get stronger upon the return of Shane Watson.

The top batting order remains fragile and I think the English attack will have no problems with them unless they can achieve some reliability.

**Bobcock** · 04-01-2012, 04:05 PM

Certainly not the finished article, but a couple more tests like this to get the confidence going will do wonders....

The top is new to Test cricket....give them time....

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