Test cricket?

[Big Dave]

Hitcher - What is going on!

Challenges, technology and confusion reigning supreme.

[SARGE]

i thought a test cricket was the first lure into the water to see how they are biting..

[Big Dave]

i thought a test cricket was the first lure into the water to see how they are biting..

And you are one of the worldly ones.

[SARGE]

And you are one of the worldly ones.

yep... ive even been to Florida...

[98tls]

They have found a way to make it even more boring,if the pace wasnt slow enough when they are playing we can now spend 1/2 an hour watching nothing whilst the 3rd umpire watches re run after re run.

[Big Dave]

yep... ive even been to Florida...


Country AND Western!

[SARGE]

Country AND Western!

both kinds!!


i actually caught myself popping a Johnny Cash CD in the truck the other day..

"i hear the train-a-comin.."

[Big Dave]

They have found a way to make it even more boring,if the pace wasnt slow enough when they are playing we can now spend 1/2 an hour watching nothing whilst the 3rd umpire watches re run after re run.


I notice that Riggor is becoming as adept at stating the patently obvious as Ian Chapple.

Imagine the team that has the most runs winning - get out.

[k14]

If Flynn was given to that decision on Thurs (which he was) then I can't see the problem with Ramdins dismissal.

Hopefully we can get them in the next 30 runs or so and get a lead of approx 300 by stumps. Wonder if vettori would set them that in one day? Might be out of our hands though, forecast isn't too good for tomorrow. Shame that, I'm off to Dunedin for the day...

[Big Dave]

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[wysper]

They have found a way to make it even more boring,if the pace wasnt slow enough when they are playing we can now spend 1/2 an hour watching nothing whilst the 3rd umpire watches re run after re run.

Still, gives you an appreciation of the skill required to get the decision right in the fraction of a second the on field umpire has. They get all those replays and still can't make up their mind.

If they can't make the decision QUICK, then hand the decision making back to the on field ump and lets get on with it.

[Usarka]

If they can't make the decision QUICK, then hand the decision making back to the on field ump and lets get on with it.

good idea but could you imagine the cries of foul play and accusations that the judges were too stupid to decide quickly.

especially if ricky stuart starts coaching cricket....

[wysper]

good idea but could you imagine the cries of foul play and accusations that the judges were too stupid to decide quickly.

especially if ricky stuart starts coaching cricket....

HAHAH that would liven things up for sure.
I am one of the few that enjoy test cricket. I could genuinely sit down and watch all five days. Of course being a watcher of the NZ team you rarely see past day three.

Problem is with humans we will always make mistakes. The technology might reduce them somewhat but there will still be mistakes. So for me, I would be just as happy relying on the umpire. It is usually balances out in the long run I would say.

[JimO]

my 16 yo twins are there watching, they cant believe these guys wont play with a bit of water on the ground (both play rep hockey) but they are enjoying the atmosphere

[Number One]

:yawn: is 'test cricket' as exciting as 'real cricket'? :yawn:

[Hitcher]

FFS. Why are they playing cricket in Dunedin at this time of year? And why isn't the India v England test being covered by Sky? There are few pleasures in life better than watching the poms getting flogged at a sport they invented.

[MIXONE]

FFS.There are few pleasures in life better than watching the poms getting flogged at a sport they invented.

Damn shame the rugby season has finished really.

[JimO]

FFS. Why are they playing cricket in Dunedin at this time of year? And why isn't the India v England test being covered by Sky? There are few pleasures in life better than watching the poms getting flogged at a sport they invented.

sunny on thursday, rain on friday,sat delayed but played, fine today.....doesnt it rain on your planet

[Hitcher]

sunny on friday, rain on saturday, fine today.....doesnt it rain on your planet

What use is that to the speedy and enjoyable completion of a cricket test?

[JimO]

What use is that to the speedy and enjoyable completion of a cricket test?

who enjoys watching cricket

[Big Dave]

who enjoys watching cricket

Probably about one Billion people - as opposed to Rugby which is only really popular in this country.

I did wonder about why Dunedin too. Feb would be better surely?

[Oscar]

FFS. Why are they playing cricket in Dunedin at this time of year? And why isn't the India v England test being covered by Sky? There are few pleasures in life better than watching the poms getting flogged at a sport they invented.

Ain't gonna happen, at least in this test:

England won the toss and decided to bat
England 1st Innings
316 all out (128.4 overs)

India 1st Innings
241 all out (69.4 overs)

England 2nd Innings
244 for 3 (80.0 overs)

[k14]

FFS. Why are they playing cricket in Dunedin at this time of year? And why isn't the India v England test being covered by Sky? There are few pleasures in life better than watching the poms getting flogged at a sport they invented.
Yeah I think you better look here http://nz.cricinfo.com/indveng/engine/current/match/361050.html

They are televising the SA vs AUS series starting on the 17th. Will be a good watch.

[Oscar]

who enjoys watching cricket

I do.
Especially test cricket.

[Swoop]

who enjoys watching cricket
I wish they would televise the World Paint Drying Championships instead.


1-ball sports...:yawn:

[Hitcher]

1-ball sports...

OK then, I'll play along. Apart from lawn bowls, pool, billiards and their variants, name another multi-ball "sport" that is more exciting than cricket?

[Swoop]

OK then, I'll play along. Apart from lawn bowls, pool, billiards and their variants, name another multi-ball "sport" that is more exciting than cricket?
It is more the fact that there are substantially more interesting sports out there to watch.
A game that takes five days to come to a draw, is not one of them.

[marioc]

I love my test cricket as any real sports fan does.
Its the purest form of the game.

I think its a great innovation and about time.
These decisions can be so vital to the outcome of a match.

It adds another strategy to the game and will stop some of the unsporting conduct you never saw in the old days.
Would not imagine you would find many test crickets lovers here.

A lot more 20 20 fans no doubt .
All people want is a show now days.
I bet most of you heathans dont like watching golf either :rolleyes:

[Timber020]

Cricket is the sporting version of a governent department.

Invented by people who didnt work for a living yet get dressed up nice and appear to be doing something meaningful (the aristocracy)
Made so an absolute maximum of 2 people would have to do any work at any one time yet the rest of the team looked ready to work at any moment. (or just sat out of sight relaxing.)
Can make an excuse for going overseas as much as possible.
Can make a single project (run back and forth between 2 points as much as possible) take DAYSSSSSS and not even run that many times. Heck they made it the better you get the less you run.
It allows its supporters to have an excuse for not doing anything for days because they are monitoring what the first group is doing (or more accurately not doing because at any on point, no more than 2 guys are actively doing anything on either team)
They are able to ask greater amounts of money for doing this, just because nobody else can do quite what they do or dont do.

Tis a wonderful sport/opera

[marioc]

Like I said....

[SARGE]

OK then, I'll play along. Apart from lawn bowls, pool, billiards and their variants, name another multi-ball "sport" that is more exciting than cricket?

masturbation.....


i know what i like...sure as HELL dont take 5 days...

[Swoop]

Cricket is the sporting version of a governent department.
Why was I thinking "Ministry of Works roading project" while reading that???:scratch:

Very well described.

[Oscar]

FFS. Why are they playing cricket in Dunedin at this time of year? And why isn't the India v England test being covered by Sky? There are few pleasures in life better than watching the poms getting flogged at a sport they invented.

England have made a sporting declaration and this match is in for a cracker last day. As you say, not on Sky - sheet.

[Hitcher]

India FTW. Flintoff, what were you thinking?

[Oscar]

India FTW. Flintoff, what were you thinking?

Typical

India 183/3 requiring 204 to win.

And its not on Sky:no:

[blossomsowner]

go india.....

[Hitcher]

India now require 174 with 7 wickets in hand and Tendulkar looking ominous and Laxman showing stern resolve.

[Big Dave]

England have made a sporting declaration and this match is in for a cracker last day. As you say, not on Sky - sheet.

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Sporting?????????????????????

[SARGE]

India now require 174 with 7 wickets in hand and Tendulkar looking ominous and Laxman showing stern resolve.



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Sporting?????????????????????



Rosebush melvin saltshaker dangerous cardboard amendment

[Hitcher]

The Poms need to get lucky. Very lucky. And quickly.

Two full sessions to go. The Indians may well run down this target by tea.

[Big Dave]

Rosebush melvin saltshaker dangerous cardboard amendment


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[Oscar]

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Sporting?????????????????????

They could have held out to the fifth day.
Change over of innings after the start of play - 10 overs lost.
Very sporting I'd say, and unfortunately not very common these days.

[Big Dave]

I don't believe I've read 'nine fer' and 'sporting' in the same outrageous claim before.

[Hitcher]

India now 315 for 4. Yuvraj on 50, Tendulkar on 70, 72 to go...

[MisterD]

I don't believe I've read 'nine fer' and 'sporting' in the same outrageous claim before.

Ask the question: What would Ponting have done? Answer: batted on until there was no chance of any result other than a draw...

[Big Dave]

Ask the question:


Answer: He only ever plays to win.

[SPman]

That's all Aussies know how, isn't it..........win at all costs....

[Hitcher]

Ask the question: What would Ponting have done? Answer: batted on until there was no chance of any result other than a draw...

They were 9 wickets down. I don't know why they didn't at least attempt to bat for a bit of time until they lost the last one. India were always going to have a crack at the total, particularly on a wicket that wasn't offering much for the bowlers.

[Big Dave]

SP - What will you roll out next?

[Oscar]

I don't believe I've read 'nine fer' and 'sporting' in the same outrageous claim before.


My "sporting declaration" comment was referring to time, rather than wickets down. Many Captains would try and bat on into the fifth day, knowing that once play had started, the playing conditions would require 10 or 15 overs to be lost on a change of innings. Pietersons declaration gave India a full days play (90 overs) to chase...

[Oscar]

Answer: He only ever plays to win.

Except when he may be disciplined or fined for a slow over rate.

[Big Dave]

Except when he may be disciplined or fined for a slow over rate.

As if. He was managing the horses - Some of whom have just broken down perhaps for good. Clarke goooone.

[Oscar]

As if. He was managing the horses - Some of whom have just broken down perhaps for good. Clarke goooone.

Ian Chappell and Alan Border didn't agree.
Basically accused him of worrying more about the over rate (and the fine or suspension he would cop), than the win.
Not a very Aussie attitude...

[MisterD]

Answer: He only ever plays to win.

Yea verily pulleth the other one, it hath bells on it forsooth.

[Big Dave]

Like anybody takes Ian Chapple seriously.

In St Ricky of the Launnie do we trust.

[rogson]

Yeah.....but Border....

Dean Jones (I think) tells a great storey of walking in to bat on a 40C day in India when the Aussies were trying to save a test.

Jones made a comment to Border (who was at the other end) about how bloody oppressive it was, how rotten he was feeling and how he didn't want to be there....to which Border replied....."well go back and send out a real Australian".

[Big Dave]

St Punter of the Duck.

Bye bye Hayden.

[k14]

St Punter of the Duck.

Bye bye Hayden.
What, you think he'll be dropped? Maybe see if he can change citizenship to this side of the tasman. Give how something to think about then...

[Big Dave]

What, you think he'll be dropped? Maybe see if he can change citizenship to this side of the tasman. Give how something to think about then...

Done nuffink for a long time and there are stocks in't cupboard - unlike spinners. Swap you for DV?

[k14]

Done nuffink for a long time and there are stocks in't cupboard - unlike spinners. Swap you for DV?
Throw in symonds and you've got a deal. Ryder needs a drinking/fishing partner...

[Big Dave]

What gives with the Aussie playing for the Windies.

[k14]

What gives with the Aussie playing for the Windies.
No different to the umpteen different nz rugby players that have played for england, ireland etc.

[Oscar]

What gives with the Aussie playing for the Windies.

Born in Aussie to Jamaican Parents (actually conceived in Jamaica).
Similar story to Andrew Symonds - born in England.

On a related subject I was thinking how it was interesting how many overseas players turn up in Test Teams, with the exception of the Sub-Continent Teams.

You have the likes of Patel for NZ, Keppler Vessels for Australia, Kevin Pieterson for the MCC etc., but does anyone know of a foreign born player getting into the Indian, Paki or Sri Lanken teams?

[SPman]

You have the likes of Patel for NZ, Keppler Vessels for Australia, Kevin Pieterson for the MCC etc., but does anyone know of a foreign born player getting into the Indian, Paki or Sri Lanken teams? ...with a thousand million rabid cricket enthusiasts all trying to do the same thing.........:lol:

[MisterD]

You have the likes of Patel for NZ, Keppler Vessels for Australia, Kevin Pieterson for the MCC etc., but does anyone know of a foreign born player getting into the Indian, Paki or Sri Lanken teams?

They're happy enough to have foreign coaches though...

[Oscar]

They're happy enough to have foreign coaches though...

Very true.