The Last Champions Trophy (Infographic)

[Cobba Stevens]

What are everyone's thoughts on the ICC's decision to scrap the Champions Trophy? How much do the teams want to win this one or are they just going through the motions?

Here's an infographic I mocked up the other day...
Click through to see full res file...
http://cobbastevens.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-very-last-champions-trophy-infographic/

 

[Cleavy]

it's long overdue. such a waste of time.

 

[Selective Retention]

Hands up who remembered we were the defending champions until it was mentioned in the media this week

 

[ManWithNoName]

Seriously, what is the f***ing obsession with Infographics this year? The AFL's gone nuts with them and they're popping up everywhere. Have I missed something?

 

[Cleavy]

Hands up who remembered we were the defending champions until it was mentioned in the media this week

I didn't even remember that we won 2 in a row.

 

[damochandler]

world cups only.

 

[damochandler]

i knew we were the 2 time defending champions. remeber the uproar about martyn shoving a slow dignitary. ponting and watson playing out of their skins in the semi in the last one in south africa

 

[TassieEagle]

One event I happy to see retired tbh. It should have been the event to give the minnows a chance against the big fish and leaving the WC for the cream of the crop.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

One event I happy to see retired tbh. It should have been the event to give the minnows a chance against the big fish and leaving the WC for the cream of the crop.

At least one of the events should have more minnows in it. Bloody silly the way they run them.

 

[crownie]

One event I happy to see retired tbh. It should have been the event to give the minnows a chance against the big fish and leaving the WC for the cream of the crop.

i read on fox sports that the next world cup will only have 10 teams in it.

 

[Underarm]

i read on fox sports that the next world cup will only have 10 teams in it.

2019 in England/Wales will have 10 teams. basically top 8 ODI sides qualify and the rest will go into a qualifying competition for the last 2 spots.

at 14 countries, there will be so many 'dead rubbers' in the opening rounds in 2015. Very unlikely that Bangladesh/Zimbabwe/Ireland will upset enough teams to be an issue. But its great that for 2019 Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will have some accountabilty. If Ireland or Afghanistan are any good around that time then they should get their chance.

 

[Cotchin 9]

Kiwis to win this one.

 

[crownie]

2019 in England/Wales will have 10 teams. basically top 8 ODI sides qualify and the rest will go into a qualifying competition for the last 2 spots.

at 14 countries, there will be so many 'dead rubbers' in the opening rounds in 2015. Very unlikely that Bangladesh/Zimbabwe/Ireland will upset enough teams to be an issue. But its great that for 2019 Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will have some accountabilty. If Ireland or Afghanistan are any good around that time then they should get their chance.

i didnt mind the format of the last WC, longer group stages so everyone played 6 games and then elimination meaning every game after it mattered.

 

[Belnakor]

Hands up who remembered we were the defending champions until it was mentioned in the media this week

boggle. Mind blown

 

[scoremachine]

I think the top 4 will be Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan & West Indies. A lot of people would probably expect England & South Africa to be in there but i can't see it.

South Africa have lost Smith & Kallis who are massive outs & when it comes to big games they just don't get the job done.
England have there own worries with Broad & Finn both with injury doubts on them. And for mine with Pieterson not playing they just lack that firepower in the batting & would struggle to chase down big targets.

Most runs- Shane Watson
Most wickets- Junaid Khan

For mine Australia has the most balanced squad out of everyone & we all know how they perform in ODI tournaments. Our one weakness which is spin, will not get shown up in English conditions anywhere near as much if it was played in the sub-contininent.

 

[BACCS]

It's still cricket, and gives a good distraction during the footy season. Won't notice it's gone, but certainly not fussed either way.

 

[eth-dog]

I think the top 4 will be Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan & West Indies. A lot of people would probably expect England & South Africa to be in there but i can't see it.

South Africa have lost Smith & Kallis who are massive outs & when it comes to big games they just don't get the job done.
England have there own worries with Broad & Finn both with injury doubts on them. And for mine with Pieterson not playing they just lack that firepower in the batting & would struggle to chase down big targets.

Most runs- Shane Watson
Most wickets- Junaid Khan

For mine Australia has the most balanced squad out of everyone & we all know how they perform in ODI tournaments. Our one weakness which is spin, will not get shown up in English conditions anywhere near as much if it was played in the sub-contininent.

Sri Lanka>>>>>>>Australia>>>>>>>>>>>>>West Indies in ODI's

 

[scoremachine]

Sri Lanka>>>>>>>Australia>>>>>>>>>>>>>West Indies in ODI's

Australia>>>>>>>All other teams in World Cups/Champions Trophy

 

[eth-dog]

Australia>>>>>>>All other teams in World Cups/Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka will make the final 4 in this. They'd almost be favourites

 

[scoremachine]

Sri Lanka will make the final 4 in this. They'd almost be favourites

Maybe i am underrating them a little, pretty open tournament really, no clear standout team. I'm just glad it's not being played in the sub-continent, looking forward to seeing a bit of bounce & swing hopefully.

 

[eth-dog]

Maybe i am underrating them a little, pretty open tournament really, no clear standout team. I'm just glad it's not being played in the sub-continent, looking forward to seeing a bit of bounce & swing hopefully.

they beat us, what, 3-1? And we then destroyed the WIndies 5-0, who also had just lost an ODI serie to Bangladesh

 

[scoremachine]

they beat us, what, 3-1? And we then destroyed the WIndies 5-0, who also had just lost an ODI serie to Bangladesh

Yeah i can't even remember all these ODI series between countries but there you go. Just my opinion on the top 4 anyway, i could be right or i could be wrong we'll find out soon i guess. Who would your top 4 be out of interest?

 

[eth-dog]

Yeah i can't even remember all these ODI series between countries but there you go. Just my opinion on the top 4 anyway, i could be right or i could be wrong we'll find out soon i guess. Who would your top 4 be out of interest?

Sri Lanka obviously. New Zealand are a very strong ODI team, especialy in English conditions. I like South Africa's squad. And we're the defending champs for a reason

 

[Mateyman]

they beat us, what, 3-1? And we then destroyed the WIndies 5-0, who also had just lost an ODI serie to Bangladesh

We drew 2-2 I'm pretty sure? (SL)

 

[Pralaya]

Champions Trophy highly likely to repeat

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