2019 "World" Cup Shamblefier - Scotland robbed again, no Associates at World Cup for first time ever

[Wolfs]

Speaking to Test Match Special during the World Cup final, Richardson had said: "As it stands we've entered into an agreement with broadcasters for a 10-team World Cup.

"I want it to be a shop window for the best teams in one-day cricket - whether that be eight teams, 10 teams or 12 teams.

"We have to make sure we don't put Associate members into tournaments just for window dressing. The debate will still be had as to whether we have 10 or increase it."

I hope Dave Richardson gets the axe if Windies lose.

 

[Marklar_33]

Holy shit that went 150m

Did they have the actual ball tracking measurement? I’d believe it cause that was as crisp a hit as I’ve ever seen!

 

[PhatBoy]

Holy shit that went 150m

On test debut Brathwaite hit a lofted cover drive for 6 at the MCG. Off the back foot. Amazing power.

 

[The Speaker]

They would have to ratify it though wouldn’t they?

No, that's what the board does.

Just like how the board proposes and also votes on how the ICC distributes money it makes from its own tournaments.

 

[Kram]

Should have been 12 teams in the WC at the very least.

The only good thing about it being to small is that it has made this tournament quite interesting.

 

[The Speaker]

I hope Dave Richardson gets the axe if Windies lose.

He's just a puppet, although he was a willing one, unlike Greg Dyer.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...ut-of-a-job-with-the-icc-20151222-gltf9g.html

 

[PhatBoy]

No, that's what the board does.

Just like how the board proposes and also votes on how the ICC distributes money it makes from its own tournaments.

Fair enough.

Even an idea like playing this sort of tournament immediately before the WC itself would make more sense than what they’ve organised at the moment.

 

[The Speaker]

What would be a par score on that ground

This pitch hasn't been used in the tournament, so it's fairly bouncy but no real demons. Nannes reckoned par would be around 270, certainly 250 is a reasonable expectation.

 

[JRyan23]

This pitch hasn't been used in the tournament, so it's fairly bouncy but no real demons. Nannes reckoned par would be around 270, certainly 250 is a reasonable expectation.

Would the windows defend about 220 you reckon?


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[Wolfs]

Cleaned up.

 

[The Speaker]

How are they still banging on about Sharif switching ends?

Would the windows defend about 220 you reckon?

They can, but Scotland's batting is among the better ones in this tournament, so either result is realistic.

 

[Kram]

Who doesn't love seeing stumps knocked out of the ground. Well apart from the batsman out there.

 

[JRyan23]

Hard to get 200+ now


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[The Speaker]

This match should be happening at the World Cup. Preferably in Edinburgh. Alas.

 

[Wolfs]

So if they don't make it, who's gonna be axed for the Windies?

 

[NSWCROW]

good lord..........

 

[Torz]

They can complain all they want about having to play this tournament.

If they were good enough, they’d shit it in. As it is, they’re leaving the door open to miss out.

 

[The Speaker]

So if they don't make it, who's gonna be axed for the Windies?

Might not be a team to axe. Or a board to axe them.

 

[PhatBoy]

So if they don't make it, who's gonna be axed for the Windies?

Holder will probably be made accountable, a bunch of others will be marked never to play again, while a couple of abject failures but who have never pissed off Dave Cameron will probably be retained.

 

[PhatBoy]

They can complain all they want about having to play this tournament.

If they were good enough, they’d shit it in. As it is, they’re leaving the door open to miss out.

Not incorrect, but the majority of the super sixes teams would be able to reasonably regularly challenge or beat any of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Pakistan.

 

[Wolfs]

Good catch. Slower ball.

 

[NSWCROW]

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[PhatBoy]

F*** me. Brathwaite is like a heavyweight boxer who tries to fight like Floyd Mayweather. Yeah mate, use the skilful shit when you need to, but otherwise, just get out there and f***ing thump it

 

[Wolfs]

Holder will probably be made accountable, a bunch of others will be marked never to play again, while a couple of abject failures but who have never pissed off Dave Cameron will probably be retained.

I can see Gayle, Samuels, and Brathwaite done. They really need to rebuild. What else can Holder do?

 

[PhatBoy]

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