The Cricket Thread

[MikeCFC 45]

Definitely agree! I don't understand what the logic was with 1-match a day. Probably a marketing scam to try and get as much revenue from sponsorship and all as they can, also probably trying to hinder the IPL which schedules to kick off 2-weeks after the final.

Atrocious planning by the ICC.

And a month after the World Cup the English cricket season starts along with our test matches over here against India and Sri Lanka(i think).

I think the ICC should of done the recommended format in this world cup as most people will only start taking a real interest from the quarter final's onwards.

Even the Sky pundits are already getting bored! lol

[BlueLion. 21,491]

England are getting done from behind by India

[LDN Blue 7,903]

England are quaking in their boots

The little master's done it again! Brilliant century!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

India's lower order are very, very poor. Shame Gambir, Tendulkar and Yuvraj were at the crease so long... Tendulkar has won them the game, but England do have an outside chance of posting a respectable 300.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

India's lower order are very, very poor. Shame Gambir, Tendulkar and Yuvraj were at the crease so long... Tendulkar has won them the game, but England do have an outside chance of posting a respectable 300.

No, they are not poor, they are actually very good, just didn't perform at all today. Lost like 6-7 wickets in the last 5 overs, what a joke. I'd say everyone till Harbajan Singh is capable of giving you a 50.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yeah, just like bir_h said, India's lower-order are very good on a good day. Harbhajan knows how to find a 6, and get a 50 on a good day. Zaheer's no stranger to getting a few boundaries either. I was quite disappointed Yusuf didn't get more runs than he actually did, but I guess he bats better when there's more pressure laid upon him.

Our bowling will have to be dead on, because Strauss and Pietersen can be dangerous if they're allowed to settle. Munaf's been on good form lately so I back him to have a good day, but as is the case with India, we rely on our part-time bowlers more than anyone . Yuvraj & Kholi can all take wickets, along with Harbhajan and Chawla.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Horrible bowling and fielding from India right now. They've thrown away a sure thing, looks like this is England's game to lose now.

Credit to Strauss, having a great knock. Bell should be given out, can't believe he got off on a technicality.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

India's weak bowling getting exposed. If you can't even get close to defending a 340 target then that puts way too much pressure on your batting.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

And the inevitable scenario of England falling short comes true once more. Proud of my boys though, whatever happens.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

well well well batting powerplay turns into a bowling powerplay yet again

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

omg birmingham scored !!! and india back in this hahah too much excitement!!!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

COME ON ENGLAND.....

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

last over now, nailbiting finish here, great match

need 14 from 6

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

A tie !! Haha woow, damn, both teams had a chance to win but couldn't pull it off.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Possibly the best game of 50 over cricket I've ever watched!! GET IN BOYS!!

[zolayes 14,489]

i should have watched it instead of the football

[BlueLion. 21,491]

A tie was the perfect (and fairest) result as far as I'm concerned. England nearly let themselves down... very proud Englishman though! :cfc:

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Very disappointed with India. We led to our own down-fall, should've been a comfortable victory for us but poor fielding let us down big time!

That being said, credit to England for sticking it to us, Strauss was sensational, leading from the front.