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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
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Should have been scheduled for Flaming May rather than risk the June Showers....1
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was thinking December would have been better, drier and possibly warmer ((:>)MrOneLung said:Should have been scheduled for Flaming May rather than risk the June Showers....
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In my opinion, Sarah Taylor is the best wicket keeper in the world. You're welcome either to agree with me or, conversely, to remain wrong.2
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She is an extremely good keeper. However, it is very difficult to claim that she is the best keeper in the world when she doesn't have to stand back to bowlers who bowl at 95mph or keep to a spinner who has all the variations in the book.Chizz said:In my opinion, Sarah Taylor is the best wicket keeper in the world. You're welcome either to agree with me or, conversely, to remain wrong.
So case unproven I'm afraid.2 -
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At least with every team having 9 matches to play, it is less likely that one of the best sides will fail to make the last four. As it stands the semi finalists should be England, India, Australia and NZ and it is difficult to argue that they aren't the 4 best teams in this tournament.se9addick said:Another match abandoned, really hope this weather improves or the tournament will become a nonsense.
There should, however, have been provision for each game to have a 2nd day in the event of rain.
Agree with the provision for a rain day, it should be a given, especially in England.Not sure about NZ, they have yet to be tested by any of the big boys - 3 wins from 3, but havnt they been against BAN,SL and AFG? - and they struggled against BAN to get over the line. I think they may well get sussed by the likes of WI, who in my view, may squeeze into that 4th spot.
Todays game ENG v WI is key for both teams.
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No, I found it very easy to claim she is the best keeper in the world. See? I have just done it again!Addick Addict said:
She is an extremely good keeper. However, it is very difficult to claim that she is the best keeper in the world when she doesn't have to stand back to bowlers who bowl at 95mph or keep to a spinner who has all the variations in the book.Chizz said:In my opinion, Sarah Taylor is the best wicket keeper in the world. You're welcome either to agree with me or, conversely, to remain wrong.
So case unproven I'm afraid.
You make a good point to suggest that she hasn't been tested against the best men's teams' bowlers. I don't think that fast bowling would present an insurmountable challenge, it's just a case of standing further back. And I also think she's a good enough athlete to be able to cope standing up to the very best "mystery spinners". That's why I think she's the best in the world. And that's why the best-ever wicket keeper batsman, Adam Gilchrist named her as such. And he's possibly an even better judge than me!1 -
Today’s my first visit to the Hampshire Bowl - it’s a national disgrace...
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Bit nervous about today's game. West indies have looked good so far
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The Bowl is a lovely venue, though a tad isolated if you dont have a car.
Shane Warne was instrumental in Hampshire's early move to there and is a good friend of the Chairman.
If you are coming back by car along the M27, and you have the time, stop off at Port Solent Marina for dinner. Some lovely bars and restaurants there with a nice Outlook.
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The_President said:
The Bowl is a lovely venue, though a tad isolated if you dont have a car.
Shane Warne was instrumental in Hampshire's early move to there and is a good friend of the Chairman.
If you are coming back by car along the M27, and you have the time, stop off at Port Solent Marina for dinner. Some lovely bars and restaurants there with a nice Outlook.
I know - was meant in jest.1 -
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No it isn't - the further you stand back the lower you have to take good length balls and higher you have to take shorter balls so, by definition, balls that a male keeper would be taking chest high would end up sailing over her head. Equally, the further you stand back the greater the deviation is off the bat. And this doesn't even take into account the fact that she is shorter and will have a lesser reach than her male counter parts.Chizz said:
No, I found it very easy to claim she is the best keeper in the world. See? I have just done it again!Addick Addict said:
She is an extremely good keeper. However, it is very difficult to claim that she is the best keeper in the world when she doesn't have to stand back to bowlers who bowl at 95mph or keep to a spinner who has all the variations in the book.Chizz said:In my opinion, Sarah Taylor is the best wicket keeper in the world. You're welcome either to agree with me or, conversely, to remain wrong.
So case unproven I'm afraid.
You make a good point to suggest that she hasn't been tested against the best men's teams' bowlers. I don't think that fast bowling would present an insurmountable challenge, it's just a case of standing further back. And I also think she's a good enough athlete to be able to cope standing up to the very best "mystery spinners". That's why I think she's the best in the world. And that's why the best-ever wicket keeper batsman, Adam Gilchrist named her as such. And he's possibly an even better judge than me!
I'm certainly not saying that she hasn't got one of the best pair of hands in the game. But until she is tested keeping to the best male bowlers in the world she cannot be called the "best keeper" in the world.
Case still unproven. And I don't care if Adam Gilchrist says so. He wasn't one of the great keepers either.
Edit - I have also asked my son who has just got back from taking one of his GCSEs and who knows more about keeping than I will ever do as he has kept for Kent age groups sides for the last six years, has had numerous sessions with Geraint Jones amongst others and has yet to let a bye through in the Kent Cricket League this season from almost a thousand balls. And he, of course, totally agrees with me. But then he would wouldn't he!
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Woakes' wicket was a zinger. Gayle looks in ominous mood though0
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So close to getting us a wicket!McBobbin said:Woakes' wicket was a zinger. Gayle looks in ominous mood though0 -
Huge chance to get Gayle, might regret that.0
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Looks like Roy has done his hammy......shit shit shit!!!!0
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38-1 off 9
Gayle 32 off 28
Lewis and Hope 4 off 260 -
Wood deserves a good kicking for that drop0
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Off to see the Spice Girls again?Covered End said:0 - Sponsored links:
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How do you work that out?Addick Addict said:
No it isn't - the further you stand back the lower you have to take good length balls and higher you have to take shorter balls so, by definition, balls that a male keeper would be taking chest high would end up sailing over her head. Equally, the further you stand back the greater the deviation is off the bat. And this doesn't even take into account the fact that she is shorter and will have a lesser reach than her male counter parts.Chizz said:
No, I found it very easy to claim she is the best keeper in the world. See? I have just done it again!Addick Addict said:
She is an extremely good keeper. However, it is very difficult to claim that she is the best keeper in the world when she doesn't have to stand back to bowlers who bowl at 95mph or keep to a spinner who has all the variations in the book.Chizz said:In my opinion, Sarah Taylor is the best wicket keeper in the world. You're welcome either to agree with me or, conversely, to remain wrong.
So case unproven I'm afraid.
You make a good point to suggest that she hasn't been tested against the best men's teams' bowlers. I don't think that fast bowling would present an insurmountable challenge, it's just a case of standing further back. And I also think she's a good enough athlete to be able to cope standing up to the very best "mystery spinners". That's why I think she's the best in the world. And that's why the best-ever wicket keeper batsman, Adam Gilchrist named her as such. And he's possibly an even better judge than me!
I'm certainly not saying that she hasn't got one of the best pair of hands in the game. But until she is tested keeping to the best male bowlers in the world she cannot be called the "best keeper" in the world.
Case still unproven. And I don't care if Adam Gilchrist says so. He wasn't one of the great keepers either.
Edit - I have also asked my son who has just got back from taking one of his GCSEs and who knows more about keeping than I will ever do as he has kept for Kent age groups sides for the last six years, has had numerous sessions with Geraint Jones amongst others and has yet to let a bye through in the Kent Cricket League this season from almost a thousand balls. And he, of course, totally agrees with me. But then he would wouldn't he!0 -
Gayle out1
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3 down now0
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Reprieve for Wood.MuttleyCAFC said:Wood deserves a good kicking for that drop0 -
It was in response to your comment that "it's just a case of standing further back". It's not simply because there is an optimum spot to take the ball. So Taylor moving back puts her in the wrong place.Chizz said:
How do you work that out?Addick Addict said:
No it isn't - the further you stand back the lower you have to take good length balls and higher you have to take shorter balls so, by definition, balls that a male keeper would be taking chest high would end up sailing over her head. Equally, the further you stand back the greater the deviation is off the bat. And this doesn't even take into account the fact that she is shorter and will have a lesser reach than her male counter parts.Chizz said:
No, I found it very easy to claim she is the best keeper in the world. See? I have just done it again!Addick Addict said:
She is an extremely good keeper. However, it is very difficult to claim that she is the best keeper in the world when she doesn't have to stand back to bowlers who bowl at 95mph or keep to a spinner who has all the variations in the book.Chizz said:In my opinion, Sarah Taylor is the best wicket keeper in the world. You're welcome either to agree with me or, conversely, to remain wrong.
So case unproven I'm afraid.
You make a good point to suggest that she hasn't been tested against the best men's teams' bowlers. I don't think that fast bowling would present an insurmountable challenge, it's just a case of standing further back. And I also think she's a good enough athlete to be able to cope standing up to the very best "mystery spinners". That's why I think she's the best in the world. And that's why the best-ever wicket keeper batsman, Adam Gilchrist named her as such. And he's possibly an even better judge than me!
I'm certainly not saying that she hasn't got one of the best pair of hands in the game. But until she is tested keeping to the best male bowlers in the world she cannot be called the "best keeper" in the world.
Case still unproven. And I don't care if Adam Gilchrist says so. He wasn't one of the great keepers either.
Edit - I have also asked my son who has just got back from taking one of his GCSEs and who knows more about keeping than I will ever do as he has kept for Kent age groups sides for the last six years, has had numerous sessions with Geraint Jones amongst others and has yet to let a bye through in the Kent Cricket League this season from almost a thousand balls. And he, of course, totally agrees with me. But then he would wouldn't he!0 -
Surprised none of you have commented on Roy’s hammy problem.....could see him out for weeks if a serious tear!!!!0
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Roy deserves a good kicking for injuring himself1
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Probably hoping it's nothing serious...SoundAsa£ said:Surprised none of you have commented on Roy’s hammy problem.....could see him out for weeks if a serious tear!!!!
Would they go for Hales? He's the obvious like for like replacement0 -
Banton is the man in form but he'd be a seriously brave call0
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Yes it could be serious blow. Roy was out with the same injury a couple of months ago so quite possible that the situation is ongoing. Hopefully, he felt it before he did any real damage. If we win today then we can probably still afford to lose two of the last five matches and qualify for the semis by which time he might be fit again.SoundAsa£ said:Surprised none of you have commented on Roy’s hammy problem.....could see him out for weeks if a serious tear!!!!0
