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Comment on Harmison unretires from one-dayers by Stanford cash already raises suspicion for England «

Stanford cash already raises suspicion for England « — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:41:45 +0000

[...] skewing the judgement of England’s cricketers? Steve Harmison has already been accused of returning to One-Day cricket for mercenary reasons, and in the long build-up to the Stanford Super Series, there will be more [...]

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:09:24 +0000

Yes, I’m worried about that historical analogy too.

Comment on Australia v South Africa, 1999 World Cup video by abhinav

abhinav — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:16:15 +0000

plz send me this video

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Innocent Abroad

Innocent Abroad — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:48:25 +0000

Henry IV, V *and* VI?

Oh, I see, the man’s a prophet.

First KP usurps Michael “Richard II” Vaughan, then he sweeps all before him (because he can’t tell Sarf Erfikans from Frogs) and finally, next year against the Aussies, he becomes a drivelling loon controlled by his wife.

And I can go back to chanting “England COLLAPSE” and “a beaten side” whilst listening to TMS. I’ve been missing it, to tell you the truth.

Comment on Singapore Cricket Club by hari

hari — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:01:08 +0000

hello gentleman,

This is hari frm tamilnadu.i am eager to play cricket for SCA and now i am doing engieering(cs) final year.After finishing my degree i would like to play for SCA.i have been playing U22 district level and university level tournaments.and also the city league matches.i’m technically well stuffed top order batsman.and also an off spin bowler.i’m from the rurel area.so i dont get a proper chance here to play in higher level cricket.if i get a chance in SCA i sure that i can prove my talent.if it’s possible reply me soon please.i need to take steps for this after ur reply only.so please reply me soon as much as possible. thankyou

Comment on Legspin clinics in England by Hitesh

Hitesh — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:38:08 +0000

Hi
i am 22 year old good legspinner and can bat also..What to do? Where to go?

Comment on Legspin clinics in England by Hitesh

Hitesh — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:37:39 +0000

Hi
i am 22 year old good legspinner and can bat also..

Comment on Speedgun accuracy is “crap” says Harmison by Sathnam Mann(JattPunjabi)

Sathnam Mann(JattPunjabi) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:47:21 +0000

Hi guys,how’re all of you.Speed Guns Allright.There was this speesdter competition thath they keep having in india even now.I was 17 & my quickest (amongst 3 deliveres given to us) was 108Kmph ofcourse.So,I think they’re all right considering I thought I should have been slower.There was this kid called Tyagi who was much quicker & younger.He’s in the india A team now.He’s climbing up ,wwatch pout for him.

Comment on 5-0; and Flintoff at three by Jagadish

Jagadish — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:09:58 +0000

Kumble doesn’t play ODIs any more. England will do quite well if they sent in Flintoff to open. He’s far more likely to get runs against Zaheer, Munaf, Sreesanth, RP Singh, etc. compared to Prior.

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by James Rush

James Rush — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:30:06 +0000

Cricket does indeed rock not least an antidote to the constant brainless diet of football, football, football, and yet more football that we have to suffer, even in the summer months.

As for Iron Maiden, although we can do without the type of interlude muzak that spectators had to endure at the Oval test, I’d be happy to hear any of these at an ODI -

Virtual XI (before Bruce’s innings I think)
Flash of the Blade
The Duellists

But perhaps not

Rainmaker

As for the number of the beast, I always thought it referred to the first class wicket haul of one J Agnew…

James Rush

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Miller

Miller — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:08:52 +0000

Bring your daughter to Australia-Gibraltar

Where the Essex Eagles Dare

Caught somewhere in the slips

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Tom G

Tom G — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:49:46 +0000

The Wicket Man

Wildest Deliveries

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Miller

Miller — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:24:43 +0000

Fear of the duck

Flash of the blade

The evil that Mendis does

Rime of the ancient Doug Marillier …

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Will

Will — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:18:11 +0000

Ode to Boycott: Be Quick between the wickets Or Be Dead

Hallowed by thy Turf

Can I Play With a runner

Run to the Pavilion

I’m not apologising for any of those!

Comment on Hick’s retired by sahilvaughan

sahilvaughan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:58:15 +0000

It drew a tear to my eye. He was my childhood obsession, as I say in my blog, I wonder how he’d have faired in todays more family like England dressing room.

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Tom G

Tom G — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:54:22 +0000

“Tell me why I have to see a Powerplay…”

(sorry…)

Comment on Bruce Dickinson, master of rock, praises Pietersen by Miller

Miller — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:26:17 +0000

The stretch of track between Hammersmith and Green Park is hereby rechristened the Rockadilly Line

Comment on Hick’s retired by SteveH

SteveH — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:02:42 +0000

I’m personally sad that he’s retiring, even at 42. I always enjoy watching him bat.

Although he and Ramps had loads of opportunity to shine in tests they weren’t helped and nutured in the way that some players of precocious talent sometimes need.

The way players were handled at the time they arrived on the England scene belonged to another era.

A more enlightened set-up, would I’m sure, had bought the best out of a young Hick or Ramprakash.

Comment on Middlesex’s woes by SteveH

SteveH — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:47:49 +0000

As a long standing Middlesex supporter/member exiled in Gloucestershire. I find it difficult to understand why the club consistently promises but doesn’t deliver. The 20/20 being the obvious exception. I totally agree. It’s so frustrating.

Comment on Hick’s retired by Graeme Hick: Retires from Cricket after 25 Years at Worcestershire | The Wardman Wire

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:11:30 +0000

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Comment on Singapore Cricket Club by Jonathan cooper

Jonathan cooper — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:45:31 +0000

Hello all,

I’ve just moved to Singapore and I am disappointed with the amount of bars showing cricket! 0 actually!
It’s a good idea if someone wants to start one, i think… I can’t as I wouldn’t trust myself behind the bar!
Does anyone know one or fancy starting a venture??

Comment on Bill Clinton’s speech by Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:14:50 +0000

Very interesting. But if it is a political issue, isn’t it one for education dpeartments and so on? It wouldn’t have anything to do with the Presidency. I mean, if I was running and I said when asked if I believe in evolution (which I do) would that make me more or less qualified to lead the country? I don’t think it’d really make a difference one way or the other, so I don’t see the point in asking that kind of question in a Presidential debate.

Comment on Hick’s retired by Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:12:47 +0000

He may not have been the most relaible Test batsman, but he was and is one of the greatest ODI batsmen you’ve ever had. I remember in the tri-nations series down here (is it really 10 years ago?) when he kept pace brilliantly with Jayasuriya, Gilchrist and the Waughs, and I believe that he scored his highest score in that series from no. 3. So that should also be mentioned- if you had a few more like him in your ODI sides over the last five or so years, you’d have been very wel off indeed.

Comment on Bradman: happiest playing in front of 60,000 (video) by white rabbit

white rabbit — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:52:13 +0000

Dodgy teeth, though…

Comment on Bill Clinton’s speech by Alan R

Alan R — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:46:13 +0000

Unfortunately, the question about evolution is immensely political, and the answer has a real effect on science education, which in turn has other ripple effects over time.

The NY Times published a good article about how this has affected some ordinary people: http://tinyurl.com/55ucj7

Comment on Bill Clinton’s speech by Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:25:37 +0000

What I hate about the “quasi-religious” feel to American politics is the candidates’ insistence on discussing religion, as if that matters to their presidency. I remember hearing how in one of the Republican debates the host asked the candidates which of them didn’t believe in evolution- which is really about as pointless as a question can be, isn’t it? I’d love for a real-life Arnold Vinick to come on to the scene, stick to the politics and leave all the religious rhetoric out of the campaigning.

Comment on Speedgun accuracy is “crap” says Harmison by Rob Murphy

Rob Murphy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:28:36 +0000

I’m more concerned with the fact that Harmy hadn’t bowled a bowl for ten days leading up to an international match!!!!

Comment on KP’s infectious positivity by DON DON DON

DON DON DON — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:11 +0000

even more bizarre was ian bells chuntering away to himself and gurning yesterday, what was that all about?

Comment on Selvey dropped from TMS by Seakay

Seakay — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:10:48 +0000

I don’t understand why anybody should be dropped if the team is being expanded, and I am very annoyed at Mike Selvey being axed when he is thoughtful and intelligent about both the game in front of him and wider issues concerning sport and the world in which it is played.

Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by James Parish

James Parish — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:52:17 +0000

Went down well at Frightfest - plenty of chuckling throughout. Laid back aussie humour, a few gruesome bits and easily the most gratuitous shower scene I’ve ever seen!!

Comment on Speedgun accuracy is “crap” says Harmison by raxar

raxar — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:52:21 +0000

There must be a better way to measure the speed of the ball… perhaps adapting Hawkeye to take into account the time between delivery of the ball and it striking the pitch (adjusted for location, of course)?

Comment on KP’s infectious positivity by raxar

raxar — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:49:13 +0000

I’d love to see England get some consistency going again, but it’s hard to tell if this is actually a permanent turning point, or yet another twist in the bi-polar cycle that the English team seems to be stuck on.

Comment on Speedgun accuracy is “crap” says Harmison by dhirender

dhirender — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:58:10 +0000

Harmison might be right, you never know about the second aspect of every thing.

Comment on Video: West Indies v Australia, Third Test, 1999 by Mark Moran

Mark Moran — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:53:21 +0000

Hey, does anyone know where I could find videos on the rest of this tour, and perhaps the 1995 Australian tour of the West Indies?
Thanks

Comment on Shoaib Akhtar: Bollywood superstar by Online Songs

Online Songs — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:14:28 +0000

I think he can not run Good working in films as in cricket.

Comment on Sweet taste of failure? by Paddy

Paddy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:05 +0000

True indeed. Page 266. It’s because of the scandalous allegations some commenters on here made about his marriage.

Comment on Selvey dropped from TMS by james s

james s — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:23:33 +0000

Dreadful news. Mike Selvey could be relied upon for thoughtful, original and, as you say, generous comments. Commentators should be judged solely on what they add to the listening experience, not on their CV.

Very few recent players manage to translate their experience into useful insights for the fans (Nasser Hussein on the telly being an exception).

Surely they should ditch Blowers? Much as I’ve relished his past glories (”a pigeon lands in the vacant third man region then, realising his colleagues have already departed, departs too…”) I’ve also nearly burst a valve on many occasions shouting at the radio “Yes. but. what. actually. HAPPENED, Henry?!?”

Comment on Sweet taste of failure? by Uncle j rod

Uncle j rod — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:33:43 +0000

Is it true Marcus calls this a so called blog in his book?

Comment on Bradman: happiest playing in front of 60,000 (video) by Justcoz

Justcoz — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:14:27 +0000

And Paul Collingwood kinda looks like him… esp his pull stroke

Comment on Bradman: happiest playing in front of 60,000 (video) by Andy N19

Andy N19 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:25:01 +0000

He sounds like Andy Parsons

Comment on ICC release code of conduct for backyard cricket by luke

luke — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:23:24 +0000

you know the old magnum by duncan fearnley how much are they worth and are they worth using
(i got it off my uncle)

Comment on Suck it and see by Sweet taste of failure? | The Corridor (a cricket blog)

Sweet taste of failure? | The Corridor (a cricket blog) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:20:41 +0000

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Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by Graham E.Smith

Graham E.Smith — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:04:39 +0000

Having just watched our team just thrash the daylight out of the South Africans at Trent Bridge….I can only wonder what I was winging about.
If The Ashes Test was next week….I do believe that we would win it….but ………………..time will tell??????

Comment on ICC postpone the rift by Elliott

Elliott — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:04 +0000

Jagadish, there is no “white bloc” as you put it… There is the Asian bloc, and then there is everyone else…
Thats the split.

Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by Elliott

Elliott — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:30:39 +0000

I really want to see this movie…

And also Dicko, it only swings like a banana in Englad cause the poms cheat and suck super-duper cricket ball shining mints…

Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by GrahamE.Smith

GrahamE.Smith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:54:06 +0000

Nice to be able to gloat on these very rare occasions…..

as for the bl**dy Ashes…I wish that I had your optimism !…..still time will tell……perhaps we will have somne real Pro. Cricketers by then ;instead of a shower of playboys…selected by weak kneed ex public school boys.
Gud on yer Digger.

Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by Dicko

Dicko — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:39:59 +0000

GrahamE.Smith: nah - all our metal’s on the way out of the ground & heading to China! ‘course that’s why we’re not looking at a recession… so how is that £10bn 2012 pricetag lookin? [I jest - fair play to Team GB! - & well done all Aussies - we did damn well for a country with 22mil IMHO].

Bring on the Ashes! (reckon it’ll be bloody close - it swings like a banana in England which we’ve always struggled with…)

Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by GrahamE.Smith

GrahamE.Smith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:04:47 +0000

And I thought that it was about a cholera epidemic….might consider having a look if it ever reaches Nottingham.

By the way you diggers…….seen any Gold medals recently?????

Comment on Selvey dropped from TMS by Innocent Abroad

Innocent Abroad — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:55:02 +0000

WR, I thought he already had been…

Comment on I know how many runs you scored last summer by Wraye

Wraye — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:47:56 +0000

I suppose I shall have to wait a year and then pay a fortune to see it (as with Lagaan) in this cricket-shy contry. *sigh*