03-28-2001, 11:38 AM | #1 | |
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Now that I've got that out of my system, and worked through my intense frustration at missing yet another exciting game, I'll say I'm very very glad two of my favourite batsmen, Mark Waugh and Matthew Hayden, along with another fav, Michael Bevan are amongst the runs. What I don't get is this. Bevan is excluded from the test team because he has "problems with the short ball". He remains arguably the best one day batsman in the world, and because of the bouncer restriction is not trouble by inceasant attacks at his weak spot. He is also a master of spin. India is full of spinners and flat tracks. Not much short pitched bowling there. Where was Bevan?????? IN SYDNEY?????!!!!!!! ....um that's right we lost.....duhhh.... ------------------ "Check the sustain on this one ... aaaaaaaa, I mean you could go out for a bite and there'd still be aaaaaaaaa" "Can I touch it?" "No. It can't be played" "Can I look at it? "No we've seen enough of that one....." A fair dinkum laughing Hyena! [This message has been edited by Yorick (edited 03-28-2001).] |
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03-28-2001, 06:47 PM | #2 |
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awwwww, India WOOPED YUR ASSES, oh well there is no denying that ENGLAND RULES CRICKET!!!
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03-28-2001, 06:49 PM | #3 |
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...pride comes before a fall...
i knew it would happen, aussies just get too cocky. even though they're controlling it in the media - you know "we've just gotta keep our heads down and focus on winning matches" - before the second test you could tell they were cocky as. then they loose one match and it all falls apart! all they needed to do was win one more test to be considered the greatest aussie team in history (s.waugh's own words - have to win in india to be the best) i'm blathering One more thing Yorick!.... ....Love the sig! "you, don't talk so much, just stand there and look good ok?" ------------------ Grrrr! |
03-28-2001, 06:51 PM | #4 | |
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That is too funny Optimex, I mean Hesperex. ------------------ Grrrr! |
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03-28-2001, 08:05 PM | #5 |
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I was hoping to come here and get a description. I found out what a googily is but still need clarification on point scoring, like how to score, the object, etc. Thanks for taking the time to explain the googily......
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03-28-2001, 08:12 PM | #6 |
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Aussie Aussie Aussie!
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03-28-2001, 08:39 PM | #7 | |
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When the batsman hits the ball he may run to the other end of the wicket. The batsman at that end runs to his end. This is 1 run (as long as they don't get out). They can run as many runs as are safe after hitting it (usually 1,2 or 3 but sometimes more) If the ball is hit into the fence, it counts as 4 runs; if it goes over the fence on the full, it is 6 runs. The object is to get more runs than the other team. Like baseball in that respect, one team bats to get run, the other teams fields to prevent them from getting runs and trys to get them out. I hope this what you want. Forgive me if i'm being too simplistic or not detailed enough. What do the other cricket fiends think? ------------------ Grrrr! |
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03-28-2001, 08:48 PM | #8 | |
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03-28-2001, 09:14 PM | #9 | |
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In more recent times the 'One Day' match has appeared which actually is one day long and each team gets 1 inning each. Each innings in the one day match is limited to 50 overs. Test matches are unlimited and theoretically one inning could last all five days - but no one would win. (quickly - an 'over' is comprised of six balls. a ball is like a pitch in baseball - pitcher=bowler, to pitch=to bowl. after each over you swap bowlers) Ok - to get an out - 1)if the bowler hits the stumps with the ball 2)if the batsman hits the ball and is caught mid air 3)if the batsmen are running and the ball is thrown by a fielder and hits the stumps while a batsman is not back to the safety zone near the stumps (known as the crease) 4)if the wicket keeper (like the catcher in bball) catches an un-hit ball and knocks over the stumps while the batsman is out of the crease - even if he is not running. 5) this one's tough- 'leg before wicket' - a comlicated rule where the ball hits the batsman in the shins. if it does not touch the bat, and would have hit the stumps if his leg wasn't in the way, and conforms to a couple of other niggly criteria then it's an out - also known as LBW. There are 11 players a side and since you must have two batsmen in at all times it takes 10 'wickets' (outs) to get the whole side out. A team can also declare - that is retire if they think they are in a strong position - there are many reasons to do this. BTW 'wicket' can mean 1) an out 2) the strip in the centre of the field that has stumps and batsmen at either end 3) the stumps depending on the usage ------------------ Grrrr! |
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03-29-2001, 01:28 AM | #10 |
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Chirp! Ka-chirp, ka-chirp, chirp! Oooh! I love that sound!
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