Cricket thread

[one-eyed]

The first-round groups for this year's #T20WorldCup have been revealed.


https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1743267576002511044

[Damo]

Oman will pose a significant obstacle in our quest for the last 8

[one-eyed]

We'll be celebrating one of the greats in Mumbai tonight!

Congratulations on an incredible milestone and thank you for everything you do for our sport, @EllysePerry ⭐️


https://twitter.com/CricketAus/status/1743782647741235434

[Andyy]

Thought Pakistan were great for a visiting team. Plenty of telling mistakes but often competitive and very classy/professional.

Would be happy to have them back as opposed to some less classy mobs.

[Damo]

Thought Pakistan were great for a visiting team. Plenty of telling mistakes but often competitive and very classy/professional.

Would be happy to have them back as opposed to some less classy mobs.

Oman next year
They are classy and professional

[Francois Jackson]

Was a fantastic series i thought. If it wasn't for a few missed catches, and of course Cummins, i believe they would have come really close to snatching a match at least.

I was not all that interested in warner's swan song. Once a cheat always a cheat. Look how we view the blues after all these years. Same poo IMO. Be glad to see the back of him and even smith.

It's s a shame the young ones cant see real value in test cricket. I was in a room recently with my nephews while they were watching the big poo and none of them were all that interested in test cricket.

We are a class above, but its the lack of talent in other nations is disappointing. Look what is happening in SA, and how they pick teams for up and coming test tours. Shambles. ICC needs to get involved and start mandating or the decline in standards will continue.

IMO its why i rate our previous generations talent  higher than the current crop. Some top class nations simply dont gaf anymore and its sad.

[Andyy]

Was a fantastic series i thought. If it wasn't for a few missed catches, and of course Cummins, i believe they would have come really close to snatching a match at least.

I was not all that interested in warner's swan song. Once a cheat always a cheat. Look how we view the blues after all these years. Same poo IMO. Be glad to see the back of him and even smith.

It's s a shame the young ones cant see real value in test cricket. I was in a room recently with my nephews while they were watching the big poo and none of them were all that interested in test cricket.

We are a class above, but its the lack of talent in other nations is disappointing. Look what is happening in SA, and how they pick teams for up and coming test tours. Shambles. ICC needs to get involved and start mandating or the decline in standards will continue.

IMO its why i rate our previous generations talent  higher than the current crop. Some top class nations simply dont gaf anymore and its sad.

Mate of mine was repairing Quinton de kocks bat last week.

Had a chat.

ICC doesn't pump anywhere near enough money into the countries besides Eng, Aus and Ind so they just choose T20 to make a better living.

BBL higher wages are only about $150k apparently (for 6 weeks work mind you) but obviously nothing like IPL wages.

It's a shame because I like the other countries, get a bit sick of India's arrogance and England's whining. Would like to have more teams visit here.

[Francois Jackson]

Was a fantastic series i thought. If it wasn't for a few missed catches, and of course Cummins, i believe they would have come really close to snatching a match at least.

I was not all that interested in warner's swan song. Once a cheat always a cheat. Look how we view the blues after all these years. Same poo IMO. Be glad to see the back of him and even smith.

It's s a shame the young ones cant see real value in test cricket. I was in a room recently with my nephews while they were watching the big poo and none of them were all that interested in test cricket.

We are a class above, but its the lack of talent in other nations is disappointing. Look what is happening in SA, and how they pick teams for up and coming test tours. Shambles. ICC needs to get involved and start mandating or the decline in standards will continue.

IMO its why i rate our previous generations talent  higher than the current crop. Some top class nations simply dont gaf anymore and its sad.

Mate of mine was repairing Quinton de kocks bat last week.

Had a chat.

ICC doesn't pump anywhere near enough money into the countries besides Eng, Aus and Ind so they just choose T20 to make a better living.

BBL higher wages are only about $150k apparently (for 6 weeks work mind you) but obviously nothing like IPL wages.

It's a shame because I like the other countries, get a bit sick of India's arrogance and England's whining. Would like to have more teams visit here.

yep you cant begrudge them for running for the cash, but ICC are inflaming the situation by basically letting it run its course. How in the world is SA allowed to send a bunch of duds to NZ is incredible.

its not just current players but the young ones are training for t20 format games not test cricket. Test cricket is so boring as i have been repeatedly told this summer.

The standard of play is so poor atm, but it was nice to see how the pakis conducted themselves over here.

[WilliamPowell]

Mate of mine was repairing Quinton de kocks bat last week.

Had a chat.

ICC doesn't pump anywhere near enough money into the countries besides Eng, Aus and Ind so they just choose T20 to make a better living.

BBL higher wages are only about $150k apparently (for 6 weeks work mind you) but obviously nothing like IPL wages.

It's a shame because I like the other countries, get a bit sick of India's arrogance and England's whining. Would like to have more teams visit here.

I find this  interesting about the ICC and where the money goes. Aust, England and India are the only countries that are self-sufficient. Find it hard to believe that we get any money from the ICC

The ICC is greatest toothless Tiger in international sport. To scared to stand up BCCI and basically let them do what they like

Don't support Test cricket, happy to let T20 takeover..

[Andyy]

Mate of mine was repairing Quinton de kocks bat last week.

Had a chat.

ICC doesn't pump anywhere near enough money into the countries besides Eng, Aus and Ind so they just choose T20 to make a better living.

BBL higher wages are only about $150k apparently (for 6 weeks work mind you) but obviously nothing like IPL wages.

It's a shame because I like the other countries, get a bit sick of India's arrogance and England's whining. Would like to have more teams visit here.

I find this  interesting about the ICC and where the money goes. Aust, England and India are the only countries that are self-sufficient. Find it hard to believe that we get any money from the ICC

The ICC is greatest toothless Tiger in international sport. To scared to stand up BCCI and basically let them do what they like

Don't support Test cricket, happy to let T20 takeover..

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-projected-to-earn-us-230-million-per-year-in-icc-s-new-finance-model-1374623

This article gives you an indication

Aus and Eng make a lot more than some other countries who really don't have the economy to support their own teams.

India is just plundering the planet but they are obsessed. I asked a colleague at work if he watched any of the Pak series and he said no he doesn't care and is still too upset about the world cup lmao.

[one-eyed]

Possibly the greatest stubby holder of all time #bazball #moralvictors

https://twitter.com/TigerAllen04/status/1744225512057364544

[one-eyed]

The Poms are still sooking about the Ashes with their could've, would've, should've crap excuses  .


https://twitter.com/TheBarmyArmy/status/1745037777677504820

[Andyy]

Nathan Lyon says hello

[mightytiges]

https://twitter.com/SuperSmashNZ/status/1746038239662674211

That's an amazing catch and throw back to a teammate .

[one-eyed]

Day 1 of the First Test against the poor old Windies.

Windies  188 ...... Cummins 4/41, Hazlewood 4/44.

Aussies  2/59 ...... Smith 12, Labuschagne 10, Khawaja 30*, Green 6*.