The Cricket Thread

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Michael Clarke has recently been named (rightfully) the best batsman in the world in the ICC rankings. As I said before, facts don't lie. The guy is, as of late, Bradman-esque. We should have beaten South Africa. We really have improved tons.

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Michael Clarke has recently been named (rightfully) the best batsman in the world in the ICC rankings. As I said before, facts don't lie. The guy is, as of late, Bradman-esque. We should have beaten South Africa. We really have improved tons.

The reaolve shown by De Villiers and Du Plessis on his debut was quite remarkable...great test match...

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

The reaolve shown by De Villiers and Du Plessis on his debut was quite remarkable...great test match...

Indeed, it was a gutsy innings. Australia should have done better though. We had enough time to bowl them out. The No.1 test ranking is now on the line in the last match.

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Aleem Dar had his usual nonsense this George Dobell tweet says it all:

"It turns out I use the same tailor as Aleem Dar. Which, seeing as he has recently gone blind, might not be such a good thing. #nc"

But still I was very disappointed. And I continue to stress how shitty Dhoni is for our test team.

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Ponting retires One of the greatest ever. 3rd best Bastman of all time as far as I'm concerned.

[Ankit 3,176]

Ponting retires One of the greatest ever. 3rd best Bastman of all time as far as I'm concerned.

Rahul Dravid says Hi!

[Ankit 3,176]

Sad to see Ricky Ponting retire today. In my opinion he is Australia's best ever. The game will miss his fantastic stroke play!

Congrats to Ricky Ponting on an amazing career... helluva player! Cricket fans will miss his masterful strokes(esp the hook and pull).

Well, this is just sad. Michael Clarke breaks down when asked about Ponting's retirement.

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I dislike Ricky Ponting. Power hungry, narcisstic show pony.

Though I'd take him everyday over Michael Alcopop Clarke.

[Ankit 3,176]

Well he is a terrific player. But that's about it. He won't be remembered for his behaviour ON the field or his arrogance but he was a very good batsman! You have to give him that.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

he was a very good batsman!

Biggest understatement of the year. He is not Australia's best. I find it hard to see anyone (From any country) ever being better than the Don.

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Looking forward to the 3rd test, India smashed us, we smashed them back so now be nice to see a tougher contest and a draw leading into the 4th test. It's always nice going into the last test all to play for. If only Indian boy Monty had played the first test....

[Ankit 3,176]

Biggest understatement of the year. He is not Australia's best. I find it hard to see anyone (From any country) ever being better than the Don.

I don't get it. How is me calling Ricky a very good batsman an understatement??

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I don't get it. How is me calling Ricky a very good batsman an understatement??

Amla is a very good Batsman. Clarke is a very good Batsman. Ponting is an Incredible/Great Batsman.

[Ankit 3,176]

Looking forward to the 3rd test, India smashed us, we smashed them back so now be nice to see a tougher contest and a draw leading into the 4th test. It's always nice going into the last test all to play for. If only Indian boy Monty had played the first test....

Monty was lethal in Mumbai. But i got to say Indian batsmen made a mockery of themselves. 2 test gone and except Cook and KP, none of the English batsmen have looked good in this series. Hope we get Cook and KP cheaply but may be some one new would make a century in Eden Gardens. I am placing my bets on Compton.

[Ankit 3,176]

Amla is a very good Batsman. Clarke is a very good Batsman. Ponting is an Incredible/Great Batsman.

Oh, ok. And that's what i meant. I said a few post above that according to me he is Australia's best ever.