Cricket Season Thread

@alien said:
@Spartan117 said:
Cmon Boys,

Cricket is bad enough in the Summer, This is Tiger Time…..

In all reality. Is it me or Is cricket dying in Aust. No one seems to care anymore.

speak for yourself :stuck_out_tongue:
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We blew that game last night . we had them at 5-187 72 off 66 needed and then they took 15 off Lee and 12 off Tait in consecutive overs game over .I do not see what Australian cricket sees in Tait . Cost us Ashes when we lost in Englanf the 1st time round . He and Lee must of bowled at least 12 no balls and wides between them . Ponting made a huge error when he changed from Hussey and Johnson to Lee and Tait . We had them by the short and curlies until then
 
As an Indian I'm happy, even though I wish this game was played in the grand final..

However, special mentions should go to Punter, defying all odds to score a brilliant century. Also, Brett Lee take a bow, started bleeding, but came back and well didn't produce a great second over of the spell, but his first over was brilliant. High energy in the field and this will be his last world cup too. He almost single handely changed the game by taking a wicket in his first over of second spell. Very special performance by both.

Secondly, Yuvraj Singh, was ready to be dropped, did get dropped from Test side, but just made it to the one day side and the result: 4 MOM IN 7 GAMES…leading contender for Man of Series..

A great quater final but India vs Pakistan semi-final in Mohali (home of Pakistan haters I think), wont be able to watch the game, but looking forward to reading about it :smiley:
 
I dont think we had them at 5-187 Happy, we gave ourselves a chance but 72 from 66 is easily gettable with 5 wickets in hand.

At the end of the day we didn't score enough runs. That Indian batting line up is something special. With that extremely vocal crowd behind them we needed a bit of luck to win. If some of those catches carried early on it could have been a different story but they didn't so its no real use getting upset at the bowlers.

It was a below average tournament for us and we are off the pace a bit compared to the emerging powers of the subcontinent sides. It goes around in circles, we are down the list in all forms of the game now. The next couple of years is when we will be really tested. It is time to bring youth into this ODI side and start the hard task of climbing back up the rankings.

Hussey, Punter and Lee have been heroes of this side for years now. I think Huss and Punt should retire from this form and concentrate on rebuilding the test side before time runs out. Their experience and talent is vital and should be used for the test arena. I'd leave it to Clarkey, Watto and co to rebuild the ODI side.
 
@stryker said:
I dont think we had them at 5-187 Happy, we gave ourselves a chance but 72 from 66 is easily gettable with 5 wickets in hand.

At the end of the day we didn't score enough runs. That Indian batting line up is something special. With that extremely vocal crowd behind them we needed a bit of luck to win. If some of those catches carried early on it could have been a different story but they didn't so its no real use getting upset at the bowlers.

It was a below average tournament for us and we are off the pace a bit compared to the emerging powers of the subcontinent sides. It goes around in circles, we are down the list in all forms of the game now. The next couple of years is when we will be really tested. It is time to bring youth into this ODI side and start the hard task of climbing back up the rankings.

Hussey, Punter and Lee have been heroes of this side for years now. I think Huss and Punt should retire from this form and concentrate on rebuilding the test side before time runs out. Their experience and talent is vital and should be used for the test arena. I'd leave it to Clarkey, Watto and co to rebuild the ODI side.
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Changing the bowlers changed the momentum Johnson beat Yuvraj three times in the over before and David Hussey was bowling well If you were going to bring on anyone it would of been Watson As we both agreed on last night Tait was garbage and Ponting had covered his remaining over by bowling Hussey , Krezja and Clarke Lee was unlucky If we had got India 6-200 IMO Australia wins .
 
I thought 260 odd was enough, but probably needed another 20 to turn it from a par score to a good score, a great century by Ponting though.
Our bowling attack just didnt produce the goods (Stating the obvious). The 3 express bowlers theory backfired spectacularly, on the subcontinent you need bowlers who can cut the ball, Watson type bowlers. I thought a Hopes or a McDonald could be handy in those conditions as well.

Tait's woeful form didnt surprise me at all, he just doesnt have the fitness, discipline or mental strength to do it at this level anymore. He is only 28 but to me he looks about 35 and on his last legs, it actually wouldnt surprise me if he decides to be a 20/20 specialist from now on. He had it all before him after the 07 world cup but that has just gone to waste.

I thought Siddle or McKay (I'm not sure if he is injured?) were better options then Tait.

I thought Lee was our best bowler in the tournament by far. I didnt like how Krezja was used, I think he needed more fieldsman in the circle to build some pressure up. Last night it looked like we were just going through the motions when he was bowling, the field was back and India were easily getting 5+ runs an over.
I was yelling into my pillow, along with the balls landing short of fieldsmen and when Tendulkar edged Watson for 4 just an over after I suggested that there should be at least a slip in to go with those short covers and midwickets.
 
McKay is injured Jazza.

What happened to Hastings? He played most of the ODI series against England and than wasn't used. Hopes would have been better than a Tait on the slower lower pitches. White was a passenger and has been for a while. Smith had to play.

What happens now? Do Ponting, M.Hussey, Tait and Lee move on, or at least out of the ODI side. Haddin may go for Paine as well. We need to start to prepare for the next ODI World Cup or the ICC trophy before it and some had decisions need to be made. Kresja still hasn't convinced me. Hauritz is my man, at least for the immediate future. O'Keefe is probably the only other un-tried option. Ferguson needs to come in.
 
If Ponting, Lee and the Huss Brothers retire from one dayers, we should field a side like this

Watson
Haddin
Marsh (did well over the summer, can be a solid anchor if we lose early wickets)
Clarke ©
White
Ferguson (should have been used during the cup, excellent one day batsman)
Christian (Can't believe they don't use this guy more in One Dayers, the lower order pinch hitter we need and can take wickets)
Johnson
McKay (was a big loss from the side in the world cup, much better than Tait)
Doherty (yes he was a flop in the tests, but he is a much better limitted overs bowler, the sooner selectors start looking at the 2 sides independently the better)
Bollinger

With an inexperienced side, we need guys like Watson, Haddin, Clarke, White, Johnson and Dougy B to play good cricket consistently, which has been our weakness over the past 2-3 years.
 
@Marshall_magic said:
If Ponting, Lee and the Huss Brothers retire from one dayers, we should field a side like this

Watson
Haddin
Marsh (did well over the summer, can be a solid anchor if we lose early wickets)
Clarke ©
White
Ferguson (should have been used during the cup, excellent one day batsman)
Christian (Can't believe they don't use this guy more in One Dayers, the lower order pinch hitter we need and can take wickets)
Johnson
McKay (was a big loss from the side in the world cup, much better than Tait)
Doherty (yes he was a flop in the tests, but he is a much better limitted overs bowler, the sooner selectors start looking at the 2 sides independently the better)
Bollinger

With an inexperienced side, we need guys like Watson, Haddin, Clarke, White, Johnson and Dougy B to play good cricket consistently, which has been our weakness over the past 2-3 years.
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White not keen on him Good fielder but he has lost confidence with bat and ball
 
If Ponting and both Husseys are going, we'll need some experience in the middle order. I'm not keen on White (I rate both Ferguson and Marsh ahead of him), but he does provide some much needed experience. Worth persisting with for another 10-15 one dayers.
 
Depends which Pakistan show up in the semi. If they come to play, they're a chance, if they come to boost their bank accounts, they're none.

Sri Lanka should take this bad boy out, they have the most balanced team.
 
SEMI FINALS
Pakistan vs India
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand

India/Pakistan should be a cracker, hopefully the fixers get knocked out though.
Sri Lanka will win their semi pretty convincingly.
 
@Jazza said:
Tait's woeful form didnt surprise me at all, he just doesnt have the fitness, discipline or mental strength to do it at this level anymore. He is only 28 but to me he looks about 35 and on his last legs, it actually wouldnt surprise me if he decides to be a 20/20 specialist from now on. He had it all before him after the 07 world cup but that has just gone to waste.
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Not that I want to brag :wink:

AUSTRALIAN fast bowler Shaun Tait has announced his retirement from one-day cricket.
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Tait, a member of the Australian side that was beaten by India in a World Cup quarter final, has retired from the 50-over format to concentrate on the Twenty20 form of the game.
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The speedster hopes his decision to give up his place in the national and and South Australian one-day teams will prolong his career.
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"This is not a decision I have taken lightly but I believe it is one that will help me to prolong my cricketing career through the many Twenty20 avenues available," the 28-year-old said from India.
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"In reality, playing all year round for Australia and South Australia is not allowing my body to stand up as I would like and I do not want to be forced into retirement through career-ending injuries.
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"Twenty20 cricket allows me to manage my body to a level where I feel I can continue to contribute to the game for some time yet.
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"My goal was to hopefully help Australia retain the ICC Cricket World Cup. However, with our involvement now finished I feel it is the perfect time to move on in a new direction."
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Tait played 35 one-day matches for Australia, taking 62 wickets at an average of 23.56\. His best bowling figures came in the 2007 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, when he claimed 4-39.
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"I have many great memories of one-day cricket both for my state and country with the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup obviously being the stand out," he said.
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"Being a member of a team containing so many legends of the game was a true highlight of my cricketing career, while any match a person plays for his country or state is truly an honour not to be taken lightly.
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"Cricket Australia has been very supportive of me over the years and again have accepted the decision I have made. I am very thankful for all they have done and I now look forward to the next phase of my career."
 
Tait is the posterchild for the overrated sportsman. He is truely woeful, can't even pump out 10 overs in a day anymore. He sprays the ball everywhere, has no consisntency, no reliability and maintains his spot based on the fact he can bowl it a little faster than anyone else. He has his good days, but he has just as many absolute shockers too. We're better without him I think.
 
**Ricky Ponting resigns captaincy of the Australian cricket team**

RICKY Ponting has quit as captain of the Australian cricket team.

Ponting announced he would step down from the position at a press conference this afternoon in the wake of Australia's disappointing World Cup quarter-final loss and his third Ashes series defeat as captain earlier this year.

But the 36-year-old said he wants to stay on as a batsman in Australia's Test and one-day sides and gave Michael Clarke a ringing endorsement as his potential replacement.

Replay the announcement in our live blog below.

Ponting said he made the decision late last night after days of discussion with his family.

"Today I've decided to stand down as captain of the test team and the one-day team, as of now," he said.

"I felt that the timing was absolutely perfect."

"He's (Michael Clarke) certainly growing into those leadership roles every day. I certainly would endorse Michael Clarke as captain."

"I had a good chat to Michael this morning. I think Michael was quite surprised by the decision I've made. He's probably reasonably excited by what I'm announcing today."

Ponting has captained Australia in 77 Test matches for 48 wins - the most of any Test skipper - 16 losses and 13 draws.

And his 227 one-day matches in charge returned 163 wins, 50 losses and two World Cup victories.

Ponting said Australia's World Cup quarter-final loss to India was the catalyst for his decision, but said he wanted to continuing playing in both forms of the game.

"I've made it very clear to the selectors that I'm still available for selection in both forms of the game," he said.

"I think I've still got a lot to offer in terms of a player and also a leader."

Ponting said his replacement would have his full support.

"I'm a big boy and I know when it's my time and when it's my place," he said.

"I'm around for advice if needed."

The veteran, who has amassed 12,363 Test runs at an average of 53.52, said he wasn't pushed out of the role and did not rule out an Ashes swansong in England - if the selectors pick him.

"I've had no tap on the shoulder from anybody," he said.

"I think the fact that I'm not captain…I'll be able to bat better than I have in the last six months."

Asked whether a drop down the batting order was a possibility, Ponting said he still believed No.3 was his best position.

Cricket Australia confirmed it would hold discussions about Ponting's replacement in the coming days, with a decision to be made shortly.

CA chairman Jack Clarke paid tribute to Ponting's leadership.

"Ricky Ponting has been an outstanding batsman, one of the best to wear the baggy green," Clarke said in a statement.

"His leadership as captain has been outstanding and I sometimes think his brilliance with the bat has overshadowed his fine work as captain.

"Those close to the team know his true worth in guiding his players and setting a personal example of commensurate professionalism, particularly in recent years following the retirement of so many greats of the game."

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I hope the press are happy. I truly hope he goes out and has a blinder next year to stick it up them all, and I hope his successor doesn't have to put up with the same scrutiny he has had to.
 
death by media. why do people think clarke will be any better??? watson could be a future captain!
 
tait has just had too many injuries unfortunately. he will go well in the 20/20 cricket though and will make alot of money playing it. i guess he could still play for australia in the 20/20 cricket if he goes well
 
@alien said:
death by media. why do people think clarke will be any better??? watson could be a future captain!
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Clarke may be a Tigers supporter but agree Alien watson for me as long as he gives himself more overs Underrated bowler in my opinion
 
yes watson is under-rated! i am pretty sure he averaged under 30 with the ball at test level in 2010 and averaged over 40 with the bat at test level in 2010\. he is a true all-rounder, not like some so-called all-rounders who are really only average with both bat and ball.
 
@alien said:
yes watson is under-rated! i am pretty sure he averaged under 30 with the ball at test level in 2010 and averaged over 40 with the bat at test level in 2010\. he is a true all-rounder, not like some so-called all-rounders who are really only average with both bat and ball.
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would love to see some changes to batting order imo 1
1 Katich
2 Marsh
3 Watson
4 Hussey
5 Ponting
6 Clarke
7 Haddin
If you make Watson captain don't want him opening batting but think he is better suited at 3 anyway
 
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