ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
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I haven't seen enough of O'Brien to say how good he is in general but it was definitely the best innings of this world cup.Relatively speaking, just how good do you think Kevin O'Brien is? One of the most impressive about his innings was that he played mainly technically correct cricket shots, albeit with incredible power. I also noticed that in his innings vs Bangladesh.
I thought Strauss innings the previous day was possibly the best I have ever seen in ODI cricket (along with Tendulkars double hundred) but IMO, O'Brien's innings even beats that, both technically as well as the context of the game.It is without doubt one of the greatest innings ever played in the history of ODI cricket
Do you think he could do well in the IPL?
I don't think I'd call it the greatest ever in ODI cricket. As good as Sachin's 200 was even that was nowhere near the best ever IMO. It's no coincidence that three games on that pitch has seen three great hundreds. A score of 300 is just about par on that pitch so these things have to be taken in perspective.
Then there are other things to consider such as the fact that Ireland didn't actually have anything to lose and that can take the pressure off. Had he gotten out (KOB) there really wouldn't have been immense criticism or crucification of him.
Ram's keeps talking about the Indian batsman's technique.
I think that accusation is applicable against Pakistan. I think their batting line up is NOWHERE near the best teams. But these pitches even that up completely. Had this world cup been on pitches which suit the pacers I'd give them no chance whatsoever. But on these pitches they are a force because their batting flaws don't show up.
Today they're playing or a rare pitch that is doing something and Canada have made them look bad. So IMO anyone playing Pakistan should hope the pitch helps the pacers, particularly in terms of movement.
I think that accusation is applicable against Pakistan. I think their batting line up is NOWHERE near the best teams. But these pitches even that up completely. Had this world cup been on pitches which suit the pacers I'd give them no chance whatsoever. But on these pitches they are a force because their batting flaws don't show up.
Today they're playing or a rare pitch that is doing something and Canada have made them look bad. So IMO anyone playing Pakistan should hope the pitch helps the pacers, particularly in terms of movement.
Wow. Canada bowling out Pakistan for 183 ? What the feck is going on ?
Utterly ridiculous, the way the game was panning out when he tweeted that made a draw seem reasonable, yet the ICC as ever sticking their noses in.
Ireland were very unlucky against Bangladesh, however I would fancy the Dutch against Ireland.
The PCB is the Pakistan Cricket Board.
I presumed it must have been the ICC looking into it, the PCB have no reason to!
The thing is his tweet was actually before the match even started, however ridiculous by PCb, they are one bunch of incompetent idiots.
I'm very certain he tweeted it during england's collapse in the powerplay, I remember reading it.
Canada 70/3 off 24
96/3, Canada will win this, the current partnership has been important and some nice shots in there.
feck
If they avoid a collapse now they should still win.
How many reviews is that now?
5th I think, they're having a mare.
Another wicket. Canada need to hold their nerve, 74 runs from 90 balls & 5 wickets is possible...
Canada 111 for 5!!! Its squeaky bum time all round. Can canada really beat Pakistan? WTF is going on in this tournament?
feckin Cheema. Always going for glory.
Canada require another 72 runs with 5 wickets and 14.0 overs remaining
its over.
6 down. Maybe you are right. Hansra, their key man could not handle the googly.
Big wicket, Afridi's bowling has been very good this WC.
And another, Boom Boom time!
feckin service provider is blaming the sun for the loss of a transmission signal.
Your right, his bowling has kept him in the side the past few years, but it's been exceptional so far in the WC, he's taking wickets at the right times and become our most important bowler.
13 wickets already in 3 matches!
5 wickets in the innings for boom boom. 14 in tournament so far. Way ahead as leading wicker taker.
I can't believe he caught it! Brilliant catch.
Canada 130/8. I think Pakistan have got out of jail - excellent bowling.
Another review, looked outside line to me.
Edit: good decision, not out.
Edit: good decision, not out.
Afridi what a fecking throw!
Monday Canada vs Kenya.
Worst match in the history of ODI cricket?
Worst match in the history of ODI cricket?
probably be interesting, since this is both teams best chance of winning a game.
All over, Canada out for 138. Pakistan win thanks to some excellent bowling and good fielding. Afridi exceptional, but the openers failed again.
Canada played well, but once the partnership between Hansra & Surkari was broken the collapse followed.
Canada played well, but once the partnership between Hansra & Surkari was broken the collapse followed.
But its still 3 wins out of 3. Without playing very well, without as you say the openers contributing, with Shoaib Akhtar rested, with boom boom still to get going with his bat, they are still winning games.
Virtually guaranteed qualification now for 1/4 finals and yet they still have so much more room for them to fulfil there potential.
Its looking very good for them.
NZ play Zim tomorrow as an appetiser.
I always thought Afridi was a bit of a joke cricketer.
But since 20/20s have come into the fray he's really upped his bowling. I'd say he's one of the best spinners in the world along with Swann.
But since 20/20s have come into the fray he's really upped his bowling. I'd say he's one of the best spinners in the world along with Swann.