Official Cricket Thread - Page 6

Macca@Work · 30th March 2015, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyc

McCullum and this team constantly listen to their own hype. The decision to bat first in swing-friendly condition was just dumb. And you gotta shake your head at McCullum's insufferable arrogance -- prior to being bowled, he had already been beaten all ends up but he still persisted in wanting to just launch from the go. If you go for an "all or nothing" approach all the time, you're just asking to be burnt when you least want to.

Agreed.

Lightspeed · 30th March 2015, 13:27

My more cricket orientated flatmate reckoned whoever won the toss would bat first, with both teams acting too staunch to chase.

CCS · 30th March 2015, 13:38

Turns out Freddy Mercury is an Australia supporter. #youthinkyouknowsomeone

Lightspeed · 30th October 2015, 14:42

So what's up with Aussie not retiring for the second day of the warm up match?

Pre-RWC tension maybe?

ZoSo · 5th November 2015, 14:48

Warner firing up. Could be a long afternoon.

Macca@Work · 5th November 2015, 17:37

Yup
NZ are bowling ok-ish but the Aussies are making the most of it.Could be a loooong day at the office.

Kryten · 9th November 2015, 10:46

At this weekends game, my 8 year old son (captain for the day) made the decision to recall a batsman after she was given out (stumped/run-out?) while evading a ball that she'd hit. She wasn't sure where it'd gone (straight up) and was just trying to not get hurt by the hard ball. Legitimately out of her crease and it was a good wicket from the keeper, but I'm proud of him for making the call to run over to her and the opposing coach and tell them she could come back to the crease.

Opposing coach made a point of coming over to our team and parents after the game and making sure everyone knew it was a great piece of sportsmanship and a very nice thing to have done. Excellent learning opportunity for the kids in the team I coach and very much how I want them to play the game.

And that's how to cricket.

mr selfdestruct · 9th November 2015, 13:08

Your kid is totally not Australian then.

Lightspeed · 15th November 2015, 23:26

Taylor's the man.

blynk · 16th November 2015, 10:24

Good to see him get some runs. I think it definitely helped having KW at the other end for a lot of it.

I hope this leads to an exciting last 2 days of cricket. Will McCullum be his usual self and declare at some point and go for the win, or will he aim for a draw.

fixed_truth · 16th November 2015, 17:23

Cut it out Southee lol, let Taylor have the strike

Deadmeat · 16th November 2015, 17:27

I dunno, it's pretty lol when a tailender starts spanking 4s and big 6s

ZoSo · 28th December 2015, 15:08

What a carve up.

blynk · 28th December 2015, 15:21

Turned it on. I only saw 1 wicket and 10 overs. But it was the better 10 overs.

Dam that would have been sweet if Guptil got the fastest 50. Especially if it had of been off 13 balls. That would have been huge

StN · 29th December 2015, 09:15

The worst thing about sitting on the boundary is when one of the fielders start signing bats, and every kid in the park decides to try and get one right in front of me. None of them fell for the cardboard helmet signed by Chris Cairns though.

Macca@Work · 29th December 2015, 11:24

Sri Lanka are meh.I so want to see Adam Milne bowling against the Aussies.
He's finally worked out not every ball has to be bowled at 150 clicks.He's working out the pitch conditions and bowling accordingly.

ZoSo · 5th January 2016, 14:32

Guptill back in form is a beautiful thing.

Lightspeed · 5th January 2016, 14:38

Just as you say that... Least he got the century.

Macca@Work · 10th January 2016, 13:38

Im hoping the Sky clowns wont go onandonandon about Amir.Just let him play ffs

Lightspeed · 15th January 2016, 22:47

Well that was some over. Williamson will pull us through.

Lightspeed · 15th January 2016, 23:16

Oh well, lolz.

pxpx · 16th January 2016, 00:39

yeah, was looking promising for a short time there...

Macca@Work · 16th January 2016, 13:42

was a good game to loose really.Pak are on a different plane compared to the lankans.Lol of the day guys had spelled PAKIWI on their shirts.

Lightspeed · 25th January 2016, 15:55

Well that was dramatic. What's with that helmet failure? Is McClenaghan going to be able to bowl? His eye looked fucked.

pxpx · 25th January 2016, 16:23

very much doubt it

Macca@Work · 25th January 2016, 21:15

I reckon its the weakest team we've feilded for some time.

Ab · 27th January 2016, 13:47

Pakistani cricket team unexpectedly allows its opposition to make an incredible comeback and win? Gee, never seen that before. What are the odds.

Ajax · 27th January 2016, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

What are the odds.

TAB currently 1.40 for NZ win.

Macca@Work · 29th January 2016, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Pakistani cricket team unexpectedly allows its opposition to make an incredible comeback and win? Gee, never seen that before. What are the odds.

*coff guilt by association coff*

Macca@Work · 3rd February 2016, 15:12

Holy Fuk 20 off Bazzes first over aussies were like stunned lol

Kryten · 3rd February 2016, 15:13

Guppy "you call that hitting?"

Deadmeat · 3rd February 2016, 16:47

@SKYNZ 7 minutes ago
@NZ_Orlena we're aware of an issue causing customers not to be able to watch online via SKY Go. Our team is working to get this sorted ASAP.

I'm guessing "ASAP" in this case means "when the cricket is over and everyone stops trying to use sky go". Good thing the pirates are reliable.

BWDOWN · 3rd February 2016, 16:55

Been on SkyGo at work since 1.30pm

Faultless

Deadmeat · 3rd February 2016, 17:46

It's finally working, but on the other hand the pirates are streaming it in hd...

Lightspeed · 3rd February 2016, 19:03

Yeah, had the same issue the other day too. The problem crops up if you refresh the browser cache somehow. Works fine if you have it up and leave it running.

ZoSo · 3rd February 2016, 19:57

Border: "you guys have changed the pitch at half time"
haha

Lightspeed · 8th February 2016, 15:51

That was a great last innings for McCullum. Sconed one crowd member with a six, great catch by another on his 200th.

[BT]Monza · 9th February 2016, 12:52

man of the match should have gone to the person working the big screen last night...

CCS · 9th February 2016, 13:07

Aussies big chubby tears at losing oil my gears so much.

Kryten · 25th February 2016, 10:57

Gonna miss ya Baz.

30th March 2015, 13:38	#203
CCS Stunt Pants	Turns out Freddy Mercury is an Australia supporter. #youthinkyouknowsomeone __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th November 2015, 13:08	#208
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Your kid is totally not Australian then. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

9th February 2016, 13:07	#239
CCS Stunt Pants	Aussies big chubby tears at losing oil my gears so much. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

30th March 2015, 13:27	#202
Lightspeed	My more cricket orientated flatmate reckoned whoever won the toss would bat first, with both teams acting too staunch to chase. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

30th October 2015, 14:42	#204
Lightspeed	So what's up with Aussie not retiring for the second day of the warm up match? Pre-RWC tension maybe? __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

5th November 2015, 14:48	#205
ZoSo	Warner firing up. Could be a long afternoon.

5th November 2015, 17:37	#206
Macca@Work	Yup NZ are bowling ok-ish but the Aussies are making the most of it.Could be a loooong day at the office.

9th November 2015, 10:46	#207
Kryten	At this weekends game, my 8 year old son (captain for the day) made the decision to recall a batsman after she was given out (stumped/run-out?) while evading a ball that she'd hit. She wasn't sure where it'd gone (straight up) and was just trying to not get hurt by the hard ball. Legitimately out of her crease and it was a good wicket from the keeper, but I'm proud of him for making the call to run over to her and the opposing coach and tell them she could come back to the crease. Opposing coach made a point of coming over to our team and parents after the game and making sure everyone knew it was a great piece of sportsmanship and a very nice thing to have done. Excellent learning opportunity for the kids in the team I coach and very much how I want them to play the game. And that's how to cricket.

15th November 2015, 23:26	#209
Lightspeed	Taylor's the man. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

16th November 2015, 10:24	#210
blynk	Good to see him get some runs. I think it definitely helped having KW at the other end for a lot of it. I hope this leads to an exciting last 2 days of cricket. Will McCullum be his usual self and declare at some point and go for the win, or will he aim for a draw.

16th November 2015, 17:23	#211
fixed_truth	Cut it out Southee lol, let Taylor have the strike __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

16th November 2015, 17:27	#212
Deadmeat	I dunno, it's pretty lol when a tailender starts spanking 4s and big 6s

28th December 2015, 15:21	#214
blynk	Turned it on. I only saw 1 wicket and 10 overs. But it was the better 10 overs. Dam that would have been sweet if Guptil got the fastest 50. Especially if it had of been off 13 balls. That would have been huge

29th December 2015, 09:15	#215
StN I have detailed files	The worst thing about sitting on the boundary is when one of the fielders start signing bats, and every kid in the park decides to try and get one right in front of me. None of them fell for the cardboard helmet signed by Chris Cairns though.

29th December 2015, 11:24	#216
Macca@Work	Sri Lanka are meh.I so want to see Adam Milne bowling against the Aussies. He's finally worked out not every ball has to be bowled at 150 clicks.He's working out the pitch conditions and bowling accordingly.

5th January 2016, 14:32	#217
ZoSo	Guptill back in form is a beautiful thing.

5th January 2016, 14:38	#218
Lightspeed	Just as you say that... Least he got the century. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

10th January 2016, 13:38	#219
Macca@Work	Im hoping the Sky clowns wont go onandonandon about Amir.Just let him play ffs

15th January 2016, 22:47	#220
Lightspeed	Well that was some over. Williamson will pull us through. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

15th January 2016, 23:16	#221
Lightspeed	Oh well, lolz. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

16th January 2016, 00:39	#222
pxpx	yeah, was looking promising for a short time there...

16th January 2016, 13:42	#223
Macca@Work	was a good game to loose really.Pak are on a different plane compared to the lankans.Lol of the day guys had spelled PAKIWI on their shirts.

25th January 2016, 15:55	#224
Lightspeed	Well that was dramatic. What's with that helmet failure? Is McClenaghan going to be able to bowl? His eye looked fucked. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

25th January 2016, 21:15	#226
Macca@Work	I reckon its the weakest team we've feilded for some time.

27th January 2016, 13:47	#227
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Pakistani cricket team unexpectedly allows its opposition to make an incredible comeback and win? Gee, never seen that before. What are the odds.

3rd February 2016, 15:12	#230
Macca@Work	Holy Fuk 20 off Bazzes first over aussies were like stunned lol

3rd February 2016, 15:13	#231
Kryten	Guppy "you call that hitting?"

3rd February 2016, 16:47	#232
Deadmeat	@SKYNZ 7 minutes ago @NZ_Orlena we're aware of an issue causing customers not to be able to watch online via SKY Go. Our team is working to get this sorted ASAP. I'm guessing "ASAP" in this case means "when the cricket is over and everyone stops trying to use sky go". Good thing the pirates are reliable.

3rd February 2016, 16:55	#233
BWDOWN	Been on SkyGo at work since 1.30pm Faultless __________________ Second place is the first loser..

3rd February 2016, 17:46	#234
Deadmeat	It's finally working, but on the other hand the pirates are streaming it in hd...

3rd February 2016, 19:03	#235
Lightspeed	Yeah, had the same issue the other day too. The problem crops up if you refresh the browser cache somehow. Works fine if you have it up and leave it running. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

3rd February 2016, 19:57	#236
ZoSo	Border: "you guys have changed the pitch at half time" haha

8th February 2016, 15:51	#237
Lightspeed	That was a great last innings for McCullum. Sconed one crowd member with a six, great catch by another on his 200th. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.