2015 Cricket World Cup Australia/ New Zealand

[Prof Heinz Wolff]

zimbabwe shouldn't be a problem eddo brandes has retired

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Another one sided game. Australia finding this very easy.

 

[jd1981]

No surprises there then, the only thing that gripes me is Mark Taylor commentary.

 

[Carrotdude]

The Aussie commentary is horrendous, they never shut up and let the pictures do any of the talking. Warne was banging on about him playing golf for half an hour during the england game, didn't even bother breaking sentence when the ball was being bowled.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2015/mar/04/english-cricket-blame-odi-world-cup

Not a big fan of Barney Ronay in general but this is a good piece. We actually had a good team not that long ago...

 

[FrankMunro-371]

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2015/mar/04/english-cricket-blame-odi-world-cup

Not a big fan of Barney Ronay in general but this is a good piece. We actually had a good team not that long ago...

It is interesting reading, and I must admit that I am pleased he has mentioned the ridiculous scheduling that meant 10 back to back Ashes tests. Something I could never understand. A good point about Broad as well, and how far removed he is from the bowler of a couple of years ago.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I know it has been on before, but watching on sky about the wonderful Vivian Richards. Bradman apart, has there ever been a better batsman?

 

[jd1981]

To young to remember him play, but by all accounts the complete cricketer in a golden age of international cricket.

 

[Tredman]

Viv was amazing, first cricketer I really remember. Fantastic player.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Viv was my God as a child. My family lived in Bath until I was about school age and everyone supported Somerset with Both, Viv, and Big Bird. I loved that Somerset side.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Viv is certainly the best player I have ever seen. On his day, which was a lot of the time, he could take any bowling attack apart. He had that swagger and arrogance about him, but he could back this up with his actions. A great batsman.

 

[Trips]

Ireland desperately need to break this partnershp

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Zimbabwe need 72 off 8 overs. A tall order.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

30 required off 3 overs.

 

[slink]

That was definitely 6 for Zimbabwe for me. Big chance for Ireland now.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

That was definitely 6 for Zimbabwe for me. Big chance for Ireland now.

I thought so as well. Didn't his foot just touch the boundary rope?

 

[slink]

I thought so as well. Didn't his foot just touch the boundary rope?

It touched the rope as he caught the ball and then when he pushed off you could see it move back. Zimbabwe are going to be furious.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Another wicket gone. It looks like Ireland will win. I must admit I have enjoyed this game.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Massive wicket for Ireland. Zimbabwe had every chance of getting home until then.

 

[jd1981]

Talk about luck if the Irish that was a six and may have been a winning position for Zimbabwe.