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Captain Ned wrote:Yeah, 680 for 8 and declared is a massive innings in anyone's book.
I sometimes wonder if I'm the only American who understands and appreciates cricket.
monts wrote:Latest news is that one of the South Africans is out of the 2nd test with a case of mild concussion after wearing a ball to the side of his helmet in the first test (as well as a couple of stitches).
Captain Ned wrote:monts wrote:Latest news is that one of the South Africans is out of the 2nd test with a case of mild concussion after wearing a ball to the side of his helmet in the first test (as well as a couple of stitches).
I've got a list of sporting objects I don't want to be hit by. The only one above a cricket ball is a lacrosse ball.
monts wrote:Captain Ned wrote:Yeah, 680 for 8 and declared is a massive innings in anyone's book.
I sometimes wonder if I'm the only American who understands and appreciates cricket.
Dhoni's captaincy does need to be looked at as he was far too defensive for too long in that massive partnership. Contrast that with the carnage that Mitchell Johnson has wrecked in South Africa.
CityEater wrote:I've been surprised how competitive Australia have been, riding high from the Ashes.
PenGun wrote:Silly mid on and slips, the twitch cricket, positions. I've played em' both.
monts wrote:Have never seen a lacrosse ball, but have been hit often by cricket balls.
Captain Ned wrote:PenGun wrote:Silly mid on and slips, the twitch cricket, positions. I've played em' both.
At least in the slips you've got a chance. Silly mid you're nothing but a target.
monts wrote:A lot depends on who the batsman is when fielding in close. With some you're actually quite safe as they don't have the power to hit that hard, others its a different form of suicide. Slips fielding on the other hand requires good concentration and reflexes. You don't get chances all that often and you're expected to take every catch. I've played one and a half complete games since the last catch came my way.
Jigar wrote:I am surprised to see this thread, we are discussing Dhoni's captaincy at TR ?
FireGryphon wrote:Can someone in the know please post a vocabulary list with definitions, examples, and context so I can understand what the heck you're talking about?The only words that make sense are the articles and prepositions.
monts wrote:Jigar wrote:I am surprised to see this thread, we are discussing Dhoni's captaincy at TR ?
Why not? It's a broad community here at TR.
Captain Ned wrote:FireGryphon wrote:Can someone in the know please post a vocabulary list with definitions, examples, and context so I can understand what the heck you're talking about?The only words that make sense are the articles and prepositions.
Ask Arthur Dent, and welcome to cricket (as opposed to Krikkit).
On a more serious side, the Wiki entries on cricket and its particular language will be quite helpful. It'll even show you a chart of fielding positions whereby you can see just how suicidal it is to field at silly mid-on. It's not something one grasps all in the first drink.
Oh, and I can't bowl for squat.
Jigar wrote:monts wrote:Jigar wrote:I am surprised to see this thread, we are discussing Dhoni's captaincy at TR ?
Why not? It's a broad community here at TR.
Agreed, to be honest, its refreshing for me atleast. Anyway back to the topic, i see Indian team dropping the ball when it comes to international pitches, it has been a long standing complain and has not been rectified since decades.
monts wrote:
It has been a problem for not just the Indian side, all of the sides from the sub-continent have struggled on the bouncy pitches you find elsewhere. Just like we struggle when we head to the sub-continent as well. Just look at how long it took Australia to win a series in India.
Jigar wrote:monts wrote:
It has been a problem for not just the Indian side, all of the sides from the sub-continent have struggled on the bouncy pitches you find elsewhere. Just like we struggle when we head to the sub-continent as well. Just look at how long it took Australia to win a series in India.
Yap, Australia side hates Asian spinners, especially Srilanka's Muttiah Muralitharan - It use to be fun watching Shane Warne Vs. Muttiah Muralitharan.