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You've said that about quite a few players/teams Rico - surely you'll settle on one?
I see a few positives for South Africa, but this isn't a good game to lose when it was there for the taking. England's bowling finally woke up and Broad/Anderson were key. Props to them for taking what South Africa offered.
I see a few positives for South Africa, but this isn't a good game to lose when it was there for the taking. England's bowling finally woke up and Broad/Anderson were key. Props to them for taking what South Africa offered.
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KP has been ruled out of the rest of the WC.
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The England management has applied for permission to bring over Eoin Morgan, now recovered from his broken finger, to replace Pietersen.
If said permission is forthcoming, I would say that England will be better off than they were before Pietersen's injury because Morgan has proved himself capable of getting loads of quick runs coming in down the order, and on recent form a better prospect than Pietersen. The only downside is that Pietersen can be useful as an occasional spin bowler, as he was in the South Africa match.
KP has been ruled out of the rest of the WC.
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The England management has applied for permission to bring over Eoin Morgan, now recovered from his broken finger, to replace Pietersen.
If said permission is forthcoming, I would say that England will be better off than they were before Pietersen's injury because Morgan has proved himself capable of getting loads of quick runs coming in down the order, and on recent form a better prospect than Pietersen. The only downside is that Pietersen can be useful as an occasional spin bowler, as he was in the South Africa match.
I was hoping that we'd be able to call up Morgan for Colly (bad back) and then maybe we'd be in with a decent shout.
Personally i think this ends any hopes we might of had of actually winning the WC. I thought England & Wales were already short of a few match winners.
Personally i think this ends any hopes we might of had of actually winning the WC. I thought England & Wales were already short of a few match winners.
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Personally i think this ends any hopes we might of had of actually winning the WC. I thought England & Wales were already short of a few match winners.
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I am actually more optimistic now than I was a few days ago. England were looking knackered after the ridiculous one-day series in Australia, but I am thinking that following yesterday's win, they may be showing symptoms of the team that slowly gets it together in the early stages of a tournament and turns out to be very good by the final stages.
As I said, if Morgan can be added to the squad that will be a tremendous boost. He will probably be a more consistent run-getter than Pietersen.
Personally i think this ends any hopes we might of had of actually winning the WC. I thought England & Wales were already short of a few match winners.
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I am actually more optimistic now than I was a few days ago. England were looking knackered after the ridiculous one-day series in Australia, but I am thinking that following yesterday's win, they may be showing symptoms of the team that slowly gets it together in the early stages of a tournament and turns out to be very good by the final stages.
As I said, if Morgan can be added to the squad that will be a tremendous boost. He will probably be a more consistent run-getter than Pietersen.
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Broad is now ruled out of the WC as well.
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Disappointing but not fatal. Chris Tremlett is out there and he will be a more than adequate replacement.
Interesting goings-in in Pallekele - New Zealand scored 302 including 100 in 5 overs and have reduced Pakistan to 57-5. The Black Caps are a side that should never be underestimated.
Broad is now ruled out of the WC as well.
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Disappointing but not fatal. Chris Tremlett is out there and he will be a more than adequate replacement.
Interesting goings-in in Pallekele - New Zealand scored 302 including 100 in 5 overs and have reduced Pakistan to 57-5. The Black Caps are a side that should never be underestimated.
Yeah i watched the end of the Kiwi's innings (taylor just kept smacking full bungers for 6 over mid wicket). I think they said that the 3rd 100 came off 29 balls!
So whats your side for the next game?
I'd go for:
Strauss
Swann
Trott
Bell
Bopara
Morgan
Prior
Bresnan
Yardy
Shazad
Anderson
So whats your side for the next game?
I'd go for:
Strauss
Swann
Trott
Bell
Bopara
Morgan
Prior
Bresnan
Yardy
Shazad
Anderson
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Broad is now ruled out of the WC as well.
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Disappointing but not fatal. Chris Tremlett is out there and he will be a more than adequate replacement.
Interesting goings-in in Pallekele - New Zealand scored 302 including 100 in 5 overs and have reduced Pakistan to 57-5. The Black Caps are a side that should never be underestimated.
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Just wondering what odds were NZ to win this match? No reason like.
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Broad is now ruled out of the WC as well.
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Disappointing but not fatal. Chris Tremlett is out there and he will be a more than adequate replacement.
Interesting goings-in in Pallekele - New Zealand scored 302 including 100 in 5 overs and have reduced Pakistan to 57-5. The Black Caps are a side that should never be underestimated.
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Just wondering what odds were NZ to win this match? No reason like.
Managed to bet on us at 7s, good timing!
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