Cricket Thread

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Welcome to the Official Cricket Thread
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Ok, as you may know its Summer now! and that means its the official Cricket Season is here. So from the approval of Luke, I decided to make a [Official Cricket Thread] where you can talk about CRICKET!, from Domestic Cricket to International Cricket. Whatever it may be, as long as its Cricket related. But most importantly make sure you obey the rules and regulations which are found here: www.myps3.com.au/ And last but not least ENJOY!

All the [Official] information regarding cricket in Australia from International 20/20 matches to Domestic test matches (whatever it may be) can be found right here: www.cricket.com.au/

added a few pics enjoy!:

Dec 1, 2007
Pura Cup November 2007

Bushranger Brad Hodge hits his highest-ever Pura Cup score of 286 not out and helps Victoria complete one of the most remarkable comebacks in history to defeat Queensland by 276 runs at the Gabba.

Nov 26, 2007
3 mobile Test Series - Second Test

Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist with the Warne-Muralidaran trophy

Adding a few more later

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14/12/2007

Brisbane

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kangle4

They have no idea. Contracts should go to Test players first and to not give one to Bailey when he is T20 captain is strange.

22/06/2012

Melbourne, Victoria

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kangle4

I see Mitchell Johnson was the only bowler not to take a wicket overnight in a tour match.

22/06/2012

Melbourne, Victoria

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Seanybruz

kangle4 said: I see Mitchell Johnson was the only bowler not to take a wicket overnight in a tour match.

I had that fear & was voicing my nervousness on another forum just then :D

It annoyed me when Pup said MJ is a certain starter now he's fit when one of the main reasons we didn't lose a test series last year was because we didn't have an erratic left armer dishing up wide sit up & hit me pies.

We had a disciplined fresh new look match winning bowling attack with abit of grunt in Pattinson & Cummins who are both fit now also.

MJ may still have a little left in the tank but the Poms would be licking their lips knowing he could be back in the selectors plans after his last England tour.

Lets hope he can get his sh*t together to finish his career on a good note, like his unofficial twin doppelgänger Troy Chaplin his good is good but his bad is terrible lol.

22/06/2012

Adelaide

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kangle4

As you said England would be happy to see him play and when your opposition is glad your picking certain players, you're in trouble. Would be the same if Australia went back to Phil Hughes.

22/06/2012

Melbourne, Victoria

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Seanybruz

How did Ireland chase England's score of 327 in that world cup match? 2 wickets in 3 balls from Lee 2/0 in the first over.

Probably should've gone in to bat first :P

In the prematch it was interesting to hear Atherton really pump up our young quick attack, he seemed a little worried about both Patttinson & Cummins if they're fit.

Naturally once the talk went on to Johnson he pretty much rolled his eyes & said he has the rare good game but too inconsistent, they see him as a weaklink.

Also made a good point about our test top 6 being one genuine reliable star short of being a really solid lineup.

23/06/2012

Adelaide

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Dusty Lids

only way aussies can win is if they go in with 2 spinners:P na england is pretty shit atm nothing special. but will most likely come good against australia:P

23/06/2012

Melbourne

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Seanybruz

Great get for the Redbacks but leaving NSW (the cricket factory) for SA won't be the way to get back in the test team seeing as even the odd greats who played for the SACA's end up constantly overlooked.

Phil Hughes signs with West End Redbacks

28/06/2012

Adelaide

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kangle4

It will make it harder for him to get back in as we all know NSW players get picked first but I think he should be praised for making a big move and hopefully he becomes the great player he looked like becoming.

28/06/2012

Melbourne, Victoria

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Seanybruz

kangle4 said: It will make it harder for him to get back in as we all know NSW players get picked first but I think he should be praised for making a big move and hopefully he becomes the great player he looked like becoming.

I'm thinking that CA might've been in favour of this move because they're keen for him to get consistent opportunity & NSW have plenty of competition for the opener/top order spots.

For Hughes it'll be a great move because he scores tons of runs on the Adelaide oval wicket & hopefully him scoring plenty can still keep him in CA's plans because statistically he's one that warrants selection at top level.

Now if we could just get that NSW deficiency of playing outside off & getting caught at slips too often (Warner, Khawaja have same technique issue) he'll be a ripper & the player we all hoped he would be.

Apparently Khawaja & Hauritz are Brisbane bound, there were rumours we were targetting Hughes, Steve Smith & Maddinson I'd love to pinch one of the remaining two targets as well.

I reckon CA cutting player contracts has forced NSW to let a few guns go Brett Lee has knocked back a contract from the Blues.

28/06/2012

Adelaide

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iSR

Khawaja and Hauritz confirmed to have signed with QLD.

t.co/...

30/06/2012

Perth, WA |

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Seanybruz

[Facepalm]

02/07/2012

Adelaide

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IAMColonel

Johnson's first over. No ball > Free hit > Boundary. I turned off. He was a joke of a bowler for his last 12 months, then he hasn't played for a year. Since then Australia has made a huge resurgence and earned back some credibility. Shouldn't be in the team.

Why are we playing two 'strike' bowlers, both have a career economy of nearly 5 rpo. [Facepalm]

02/07/2012

Melbourne

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Seanybruz

Picking Johnson over Pattinson tells me the favourites club policy is still in vogue, I thought we were over this crap?

If MJ gets picked for the Ashes might as well just bend over in preparation of another near whitewash, the upside is there's plenty of time for Johnson to get injured before then :P

02/07/2012

Adelaide

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Dusty Lids

LOL Pattinson and cummings are doing a great job atm.

Enjoy your odi whitewash australia cricket team:P 9 straight to england.

I would advise everyone to not watch the next ashes series. England will rape australia.

Funny how everyone is quiet when australia is losing but won't stfu when they win.

4-0 and lucky the rain saved australia from a 5-0

08/07/2012

Melbourne

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Pilkingbod

Didn't England get done by Pakistan in a test series recently? Where were you?

08/07/2012

Melting pot of friendship

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Seanybruz

Dusty Lids said: LOL Pattinson and cummings are doing a great job atm.
Enjoy your odi whitewash australia cricket team:P 9 straight to england.
I would advise everyone to not watch the next ashes series. England will rape australia.
Funny how everyone is quiet when australia is losing but won't stfu when they win.
4-0 and lucky the rain saved australia from a 5-0

Yeah because it's basically like an AFL team in preseason playing a side preparing for finals seeing as England are right in the middle of their cricket calendar.

Was a pointless one off series for abit of cash & publicity that went the way I thought it would, there are players who won't be playing in the Ashes ie Forrest, Bailey & Doherty who aren't up to standard whereas England are nearly full strength.

08/07/2012

Adelaide

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kangle4

England are in season at the moment but the Aussies have looked terrible, our batting order needs a major overhaul.

08/07/2012

Melbourne, Victoria

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Seanybruz

kangle4 said: England are in season at the moment but the Aussies have looked terrible, our batting order needs a major overhaul.

I agree Warners abit of a one hit wonder & his technique is as iffy as Hughes'.

It's pretty worrying that our two most promising young batsmen have such big deficiencies in their game, what is Justin Langer doing?

Forrest & Cowan wouldn't be fit to be 12th man in years gone by, both shouldn't get a game ahead of Hussey, Ponting or a guy who's on the outer in Hughes who are at least capable of scoring 100's against decent attacks.

It would help if we could pluck a south African like Trott or Morgan from Ireland, if only we had Englands luxury to dip into another nations talent pool :P

08/07/2012

Adelaide

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kangle4

The most worrying problem is that there is no one better than Hussey and Ponting who should be retiring but cant as we still need them.

08/07/2012

Melbourne, Victoria

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Nintendo

After losing to England 4-0 (ODI series)...Australia loses (injured) the greatest fast bowler to ever live...

Brett Lee retires from international cricket

13/07/2012

I <3 JXD S7300B ~ SONY PS Vita ~ SONY PS4 ~ Nintendo 3DS XL ~ Samsung GALAXY Note 8

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iSR

Check out the Perth Scorchers BBL squad [Derp]

Ashton Agar, Tim Armstrong, Michael Beer, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Patrick Cummins, Ben Edmondson, Herschelle Gibbs, Brad Hogg, Michael Hussey, Simon Katich, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Joe Mennie, Marcus North, Albie Morkel, Tom Triffit, Adam Voges.

I've bolded who I think are clear first XI prospects.

Possible starting team:

Herschelle Gibbs
Shaun Marsh
Marcus North (c)
Michael Hussey
Mitchell Marsh
Albie Morkel
Tom Triffitt (+)
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Brad Hogg
Pat Cummins
Michael Beer
12th Man - Voges/Katich/Edmondson/Mennie

We're in with a big shot this year! :)

17/07/2012

Perth, WA |