The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 It is quite bizare that such a relatively small action has created such a furore, but that is cricket. The onus is very much on fair play (that's the English for you ) and any sign of cheating is to be brutally punished. I'm surprised at the uproar in Australia mainly, I mean they have had many scandals down the years but this one tops them all. I think it's right to be harsh, Warner in particular seems a poisonous character who infects those around him. I do hope we see Smith return to his best again though, brilliant player. Tuffers and Vaughan were discussing earlier in the week and how all teams try things within the rules. The game is so slanted towards batsman these days that I wouldn't even mind bowlers using what they can to get the ball moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 9 hours ago, The Artful Dodger said: It is quite bizare that such a relatively small action has created such a furore, but that is cricket. The onus is very much on fair play (that's the English for you ) and any sign of cheating is to be brutally punished. I'm surprised at the uproar in Australia mainly, I mean they have had many scandals down the years but this one tops them all. I think it's right to be harsh, Warner in particular seems a poisonous character who infects those around him. I do hope we see Smith return to his best again though, brilliant player. Tuffers and Vaughan were discussing earlier in the week and how all teams try things within the rules. The game is so slanted towards batsman these days that I wouldn't even mind bowlers using what they can to get the ball moving. You could argue sunscreen and sweat tampers with the ball too. I agree what they've done has brought the whole game into disrepute. A part of me is glad of the outcome (in terms of punishment) but another part of me is thinking is it too harsh? Either way let's hope this deters any future actions. It is rightly a fairly big deal but I think we've gone a bit mad with it. It's just constant. Punishments done. Move on for the good of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 1,437 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Toinho said: You could argue sunscreen and sweat tampers with the ball too. I agree what they've done has brought the whole game into disrepute. A part of me is glad of the outcome (in terms of punishment) but another part of me is thinking is it too harsh? Either way let's hope this deters any future actions. It is rightly a fairly big deal but I think we've gone a bit mad with it. It's just constant. Punishments done. Move on for the good of the game. Marcus Trescothick recently published a book where he said he preferred to suck a specific brand of mints on the field because they seemed to be the most effective at shining up the ball. It does seem that stepping outside the lines is pretty common. But actually doing it with sandpaper is just so dumb and a different degree of blatant. It is way too harsh imo. Match fixing cheats have been punished less than this. Edited March 30, 2018 by Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) After watching the game since i was 9, yesterday i found out that in Cricket they bowl from both ends Edited April 26, 2018 by Devon Von Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted April 26, 2018 Administrator Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Devon Von Devon said: After watching the game since i was 9, yesterday i found out that in Cricket they bowl from both ends wtf (as in to you only just finding this out, not having the same revelation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Stan said: wtf (as in to you only just finding this out, not having the same revelation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,259 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Love the autistic little smark smith got banned. Fuck the yobo warner as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) So why are Ireland playing their first test against us ? England would have been a better match Anyway i wouldn't mind if we lose to them, would be great for their cricket if they win just like they beat us at the World Cup Edited May 8, 2018 by Devon Von Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Ireland v Pakistan: Day one of inaugural Test rained off The first day of Ireland's long-awaited Test debut has been rained off. The match against Pakistan in Malahide was due to start at 11:00 BST but no play was possible after persistent rain and strong winds for much of the day. The umpires held a final pitch inspection at 15:00 BST when the decision was taken to call it off. The weekend weather forecast is for brighter, drier conditions and play is scheduled to resume on Saturday at 11:00 BST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 AB retired from international cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 England 165/5 Tea Break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 This is abysmal, as weak a test team I can remember since early 2000s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,259 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Pakistan cruising to victory here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beelzebub 2,508 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Surreal performance from us. Going into this series, no one really gave them a chance but there is great balance to this team. Everyone stepped up when needed, brilliant in the field. Just a marvellous team performance. Ireland were tougher than England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted May 27, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 27, 2018 fair play Pakistan. Don't think anyone expected such a convincing victory, let alone for them to win at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Is it just me or Hassan Ali in Pak kit looks like Luigi from from Super Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted June 3, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 3, 2018 @Devon Von Devon you been watching this 2nd test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Stan said: @Devon Von Devon you been watching this 2nd test? Yep its like literally we've changed roles from the first test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 England reaching 300+ without a single guy scoring 50 or more shows two flaws from both teams. England have thrown away good starts, some poor shot selection. Pakistan have failed to deliver the ball in the right areas to new batsmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted June 3, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Devon Von Devon said: Yep its like literally we've changed roles from the first test. think you guys were so confident in the first test that got you through it. surprised you batted first in this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, Stan said: think you guys were so confident in the first test that got you through it. surprised you batted first in this one! Its our tradition, after going up we always mess up the series Indeed an odd decision that Sarfraz is still defending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I'm happy with series overall. Looking forward to the ODI's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted June 3, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, Devon Von Devon said: I'm happy with series overall. Looking forward to the ODI's. yeah a draw overall is decent for Pakistan and there's a lot of positives to take. Should give a lot of confidence to a young and inexperienced team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Some facts Since 2010 Pakistan vs England tests In UAE Pakistan 5 England 0 Draws 1 In England Pak wins 3 Eng wins 3 Total Pak 8 Eng 3 Draws 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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