Ireland v Pakistan, World Cup, Kingston

By Will last year, mid-March Leave a comment on this post

It’s St Patrick’s day - as if Ireland needed any further inspiration. They were excellent against Zimbabwe but Pakistan are a whole different mercurial, unpredictable, brilliant animal. But as their captain said after their tie against Zimbo, they really have nothing to lose; they are the banana skin.

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Comments to “Ireland v Pakistan, World Cup, Kingston” king wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 2.18 pm

bangladesh are threshing india

basketer wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 3.18 pm

why do u keep deleting my comments??I am linking to related articles only.

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.14 pm

6th wicket goes down for 72, this is bloody brilliant! Happy St Patricks Day!

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.16 pm

It’s 133/4 mate… they’re not being thrashed.

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.36 pm

Yeah, Dhoni has a LOT to learn before I can even call him a good cricketer. Clown.

king wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.50 pm

ye check the score now

king wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.50 pm

ye check the score now. 159 all out.

hahahahahhaha

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.53 pm

Whaaaat? My commentary still has them on 107 for 7. By the way, I am wearing my green shirt and Guiness hat. Happy St. Pat’s Day everyone!

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 4.59 pm

I don’t think you know what you are talking about mate.

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.00 pm

IND 186/9
PAK 105/8

Where did you get 159 all out from?

king wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.01 pm

from my imagination.

Scott wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.06 pm

Bangladesh bowled India out for 191. I have to say the Bangladeshis were brilliant. Pakistan can point to a seaming wicket, and it will be interesting to see what their seam attack does, but there doesn’t seem that much wrong with the wicket at Queen’s Park Oval.

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.08 pm

well India all out for 191 against Bangladesh, who would have thought it?

By the way, you can tell that India and Pakistan are playing today because Cricinfo is soooooo slooooow. I am updating on the BBC website.

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.19 pm

Lots and lots of poor shot selection today. South Africa showed you can bat yourself in and then bash and make merry.

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.38 pm

I heard that Ireland fielded very well but they are leaking runs now at the end.

Scott wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.44 pm

9 for 130… well done Ireland!!

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.48 pm

131 for 9 and Bray takes another catch! Wooo! upsets all round. Is St. Pat the 12th man?

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 5.53 pm

By the way, condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Manjural Islam Rana, Bangladeshi Test player, sadly passed away at only 22 years old after a motorcycle accident on Friday. Come on, ‘deshis and win one for him!

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 6.02 pm

Blimey, when the rain stops, Ireland need 133 to win!

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 6.32 pm

Whoa this 17yr old kid in Bangladesh is wreaking havoc!!

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 6.35 pm

He’s smashiing it all round the ground! Fantastic. India look totaly bewildered by it all. 65 for 1. Yeah.

ashwin wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 6.51 pm

what the hell is happening? jesus christ…!! love this sport..talk about it being unpredictable..!! india better win this…else they might have to take the flight back home early

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 7.11 pm

Horrendous call to give Jeremy Bray out LBW. Yes he had been lucky, but this call was just disgusting.

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 7.33 pm

Billy Bowden having words to Younis and Inzy. I have a feeling it’s in regard to Pakistan’s pathetic stare down and words to the batsman every other ball. It’s getting old and quickly.

Get fired up, have your words. That’s fine. But leave it alone after that.

I think what will happen, rather I hope what will happen, is Ireland wins and wins with a smile.

Wraye wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 7.41 pm

Bangladesh 111 for 3, Ireland 30 for 2. Well done, Minnows. Just heard that a member of my family has passed away. Excuse me. Won’t be back for a while.

Michael wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 7.53 pm

I am sorry to hear that Wraye. Condolences to the family and yourself mate.

Kathy wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 9.28 pm

Sorry to hear that, Wraye.

Kathy wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 9.52 pm

Amazing work by Bangladesh and Ireland, just brilliant. Wonder if that’ll get cricket on to the front page of the Irish Times, or is cricket still the game of the bastard Brits in most Irish eyes?

Will Davies wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 10.45 pm

bloody hell, what a finish! With Ireland needing 15 runs from their final 3 wickets, my money is now on Pakistan again…

Will Davies wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 11.03 pm

Surely the greatest upset in cricket world cup history. Wow. This is turning into cricket’s equivlent of the 2002 Football World Cup…

Nick wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 11.03 pm

Congrats Ireland! Fantastic victory.

marmarzet wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 11.17 pm

My Pakistani squash coach was mocking me today after england’s defeat to NZ. Next week’s loesson will be such fun… Well done the Irish- simply fantastic finish.

marmarzet wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 11.18 pm

My Pakistani squash coach was mocking me today after England’s defeat to NZ. Next week’s lesson will be such fun… Well done the Irish- simply fantastic finish.

Russ wrote:
March 17th, 2007 at 11.46 pm

Will, that is vastly over-stating things. The ICC has spent millions doing development work over the past decade, organising tournaments, getting small nations to play decent cricket against decent nations. Zimbabwe beating Australia in ‘83, England in ‘92, or Kenya over the West Indies in ‘96 are all bigger upsets. Today is merely vindication for those policies and a f- you to all those commentators who’ve questioned the minnows right to be there, or claimed the group stages are a waste of time.

Pratik wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 12.10 am

What a game! Way to go, Ireland! I wonder if this’ll be in the news at all tomorrow in Ireland. Is anybody from there? It was a great game, and the Irish fans were having a blast (among some very tense moments). I didn’t even know there were so many people interested in cricket in Ireland.

It’s a sad day for Pakistan though. Rameez Raza says a few heads will roll. My condolences. But surely, this is very, very good for cricket.

Peter wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 12.28 am

How Cool. Ireland putting Pakistan out on St. Paddy’s day. Cricket might yet grow to be a real world game.
Imagine Ireland V NZ as the World cup final, after Ireland has beaten Australia and NZ have again beaten England in the semis!

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 12.56 am

What other World Games out there, other than soccer, is as big as cricket. Real. Ppft. This is real.

Angus wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 12.59 am

Probably too late for tomorrow’s press. Monday should be big in Ireland. Brilliant result. They got the lucky group. Go, Ireland!

Scott wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 1.00 am

Consolations to Wraye

Party time for Ireland though..that’s wonderful.

But I’m not at all surprised by Bangladesh- they are coming on in leaps and bounds.

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 1.09 am

Just unbelievable! Upset Saturday. St Patrick’s Day Mahem. Stupendous upsets. Remarkable courage by the underlings.

Pakistan is going home. India has a real chance of taking off as well. Spineless? Playing on reputation alone? What do you guys reckon?

Pratik wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 1.33 am

Nah. I’m sure India will bounce back and make it to the second round.

And Pakistan have been exposed without their bowling stars.

Both teams can be accused of being a little casual though. Thinking that they’d get some batting practice by batting first.

Scribbler wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 4.23 am

To be honest, India lost to an under-19 team… look at the Bangla top order! But a great performance by them. India just needs to drop Sehwag and things should improve.

marcus wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 6.45 am

Michael- Rugby and Table Tennis.

I read a couple of days ago that Afghanistan are targeting the 2011 Cup, which should be very interesting if they succeed. I hope they do- those people really need it.

Will wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 10.49 am

Video highlights here

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 5.21 pm

I was eating dinner last night with my wife’s family at a lovely French Restaurant in central California. I spotted two forlorn couples entering, taking a quiet seat and consuming their meal. I’m certain this was meant to be a celebration dinner and enjoyable evening on St Patrick’s Day. It wasn’t.

They were from India.

My goodness, I haven’t seen more glum faces come from my own boys when they’re informed they can’t have ice-cream.

It’s so nice to have the world scrutinize someone other than Australia at present.

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 5.40 pm

“Jamshedpur, Mar 18 (UNI) Joining with the protests by the cricket fans in many parts of the country, the enraged cricket lovers here took to the streets and burnt effigies of Indian players today following India’s shock defeat over minnows Bangladesh in their world cup opener.

The fans shouted slogans against team India players for their poor show and asked the BCCI to call back the team.”

I suppose that’s one way to handle a loss. If the Indian players are supposed to be playing for the pride of their country and their country is burning images of them; I wonder how they are supposed to feel preparing for the next game? If I were from India I’d be ashamed not for the loss against a rising Bangladesh, I’d be ashamed over my countrymen’s actions.

And I thought English fans were harsh…

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 5.43 pm

Newsflash - “Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach, has been found unconscious in his hotel room.”

Is it just me or is this shocking? I have no doubt that Pakistan, as a cricket team, has class and the ability to beat anyone in the world on any given day. Once those players get onto the field it is their responsibility to perform. Woolmer should not be taking blame for this.

This better not turn out to be what I am fearing.

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 6.26 pm

Coach Bob Woolmer has died. This is just shocking. If any involvement from a Pakistan fan/player/official is involved, Pakistan should be banned from International cricket.

Pratik wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 7.38 pm

‘If I were from India Iâ€™d be ashamed not for the loss against a rising Bangladesh, Iâ€™d be ashamed over my countrymenâ€™s actions.’

I take it then that you were ashamed when the Aussies were charged for bad behaviour on field, and when the Aussie crowd came under criticism for making racist comments or being rowdy?

I am not ashamed of either (losing or reaction to the loss). My countrymen’s actions don’t reflect upon me. If anybody is going to judge all of India by such news, they’d be wrong. And trust me, there were no educated people wasting their time in those protest rallies. There are plenty of imbeciles in India who do such stupid things (just as there are in Australia).

We do need to stand behind the team though, and give it some extra support in this time to encourage them to do better. The players will be unfazed by the reaction though — they’ve seen it all before. And thankfully, those “fans” are all back in India.

Michael wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 8.58 pm

Yeah whatever mate. Burning effigies, stoning houses, lighting stadiums ablaze; yeah I am not too worried over sledging on the field or remarks in the crowd that happens at every ground of every team you visit. Your comeback is a joke mate. A joke.

Don’t even tell me India never speak in their native tongue and use abusive or racial remarks.

Angus wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 9.10 pm

Bob Woolmer is dead. This is awful. I hope there’s nothing sinister behind it.

What a crazy tournament. A plane crash twenty feet from the Aussie team, where everyone survives. Six sixes in an over. Bangladesh beat India. Ireland tie with Zimbabwe and beat Pakistan. Flintoff found floating in the sea, drunk, at 3am, sacked from vice-captaincy and dropped. Woolmer found unconcious in his hotel room, then pronounced dead at hospital. We’re only into the second week of the tournament.

Angus wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 9.12 pm

The only thing that would have made it crazier is if Asif and Shoaib had arrived, failed a second drugs test, and been banned for life.

Pratik wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 11.09 pm

A plane crash 20 feet from the Aussie team? When did that happen? I wonder how I missed that news.

Pratik wrote:
March 18th, 2007 at 11.18 pm

Michael,

1) I never mentioned sledging. That’s an accepted part of the game, and nobody gets fined over it.

2) My “comeback” wasn’t a comeback at all. You missed the point entirely. Never did I deny that the Indian fans aren’t doing some ridiculous stuff (including making inappropriate remarks). Just that other Indians doing something doesn’t reflect on me, and hence wouldn’t shame me (as you claim it should).

3) And then I was pointing out that even though you claim that you’d be ashamed of your countrymen’s actions, maybe you wouldn’t really. All those things I mentioned were things that you should’ve been ashamed of, if what you said was true. I am not denying that Indian fans don’t make racist remarks. My point is that that doesn’t reflect on me personally, and hence I don’t need to be ashamed.

Michael wrote:
March 21st, 2007 at 3.31 am

“Woolmer’s death ’suspicious’ - police”

Of course it is.

Maurice wrote:
March 22nd, 2007 at 1.32 pm

As ever, the anglo-centric press, and some of their obsequious subjects-are struggling to damn with faint praise or praise with faint damnation ‘those citizen paddies’. As a neophye to this blog-I exempt my comment from the people here who are fair enough to give praise. Thanks!.
After all-it’s only a sport. The 20th or so, in Ireland-after handball.
At the moment-conspiracies abound. It is only a matter of time before the ‘Anglo’ headlines read “The mafia or Murphia poisoned Mr Woolmer’. And was there a book depository nearby? No???
In an age-where the concept of irony is overused and misunderstood-let’s try this one-”Some teams booze up-eh! but those Paddies just want to play sport. Tut-tut!

Handball » Blog Archives » Handball - Sweden - 16/2 wrote:
March 22nd, 2007 at 2.57 pm

[...] The 20th or so, in Ireland-after handball. At the moment-conspiracies abound. It is only a matter of time before the Anglo headlines read The mafia or Murphia poisoned Mr Woolmer . And was there a book depository nearby? No? … – More – [...]

roy wrote:
March 28th, 2007 at 4.48 am

the match was fixed,of that there is no doubt.

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