WC2007: Super 8

[aussie1st]

I reckon Lara has become a finisher in the latter part of his career. Today again showed that, hes probably letting some new guys settle into the number 3 and 4 role.

No upset today I see, Bangladesh batting had it's off day today. Windies top order is still to fire which is surprising although don't know why Smith got moved to open as Chanderpaul usually does a very good job opening.

 

[angryangy]

Windies top order is still to fire which is surprising although don't know why Smith got moved to open as Chanderpaul usually does a very good job opening.

It's because it was Devon Smith, rather than Dwayne Smith.

It was another performance where you simply can not say their problem is no talent and no enough money and etc. Shiv Chanderpaul is one of the best batsmen in the world and today he stuttered out a Test innings on a magnificent pitch against one of the weaker sides. Chris Gayle is one of the most rated ODI dangermen and yet it's been three months since his last fifty. It doesn't matter how many would-be Bradmans you've got in the pipeline if your veterans can't even get bat on ball in the present.

It's often been said of Lara and Inzamam that they should have been more like Tendulkar and Ponting in their control over a match, come in and take over before there's a reason to panic, rather than waiting for a situation to need saving. In fact both players made excellent ODI openers, yet they chose to slink down the order. Now they're both gone and alas, even Tendulkar slinks down the order.

Is the 'finisher' role the rebirth of old men in ODI cricket? Moody's Sri Lanka have reaped the dividends of having an accomplished batsman at no. 7, though he's there to shepherd rather than to capitalise. Tendulkar could certainly do either and it would be a respectable new role as India look to build new openers and top order batsmen.

Certainly in the death, you want a guy who can spank the ball about. It's something that becomes a predicament for teams with bowling all-rounders; if they are not attacking stroke makers, they actually hurt the team by batting at six or seven.

 

[aussie1st]

Oram out of our match which is a shame but looks like Bond will be playing.
We have Watson back and he'll be bowling his full 10 and Hodge again the unlucky one to miss out.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Oram out of our match which is a shame but looks like Bond will be playing.
We have Watson back and he'll be bowling his full 10 and Hodge again the unlucky one to miss out.

Its reallly shame that Oram will miss todays match , hey Syl where u read that our Watson is coming back, can u please give me that link. Wow Watson is back

 

[aussie1st]

Right here - http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21586784-5012554,00.html

 

[LA ICE-E]

I meant playing with the test nations.

they're going to get matches against them too, ireland is set to get matches from west indies, india and south africa.

 

[surendar]

Mortaza seems to become as a genuine allrounder in future. The way Bangladesh started was impressive especially Mortaza moving the ball with 85Mph.. Windies struggled well. I thought Bangladesh will make it but it was Windies bowling which saved them! But still i feel, " Well done Bangladesh! ".

 

[irottev]

Sucks about Oram. I really got a scare this morning when I read it, but thankfully it seems as he still will be able to play the Semi and Final. Lets hope he does. 3 more injury free games please!

Aussies will be favourites tonight. So long as our 11 players put in a solid performance i'll be happy (no injuries either). Good to see they're moving Franklin up to 6. He's a bit like Oram and has the skills needed. Lets hope the top order can give him an easy job.

 

[aussie1st]

Mortaza seems to become as a genuine allrounder in future. The way Bangladesh started was impressive especially Mortaza moving the ball with 85Mph.. Windies struggled well. I thought Bangladesh will make it but it was Windies bowling which saved them! But still i feel, " Well done Bangladesh! ".

Yea looks like he could develop into a very good all rounder. He's been making 30 odd this WC regularly and we already know about his bowling. A few more years and his batting should be coming along very nicely.

 

[aussie_ben91]

I hope Hayden & Gilchrist decide to attack Bond's bowling tonight, it'd be interesting because I believe they can send him for a few. I want to see Bond get demolarized & just watch the rest of the team crumble behind him.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

I hope Hayden & Gilchrist decide to attack Bond's bowling tonight, it'd be interesting because I believe they can send him for a few. I want to see Bond get demolarized & just watch the rest of the team crumble behind him.

Well if Hayden and Gilly start attack Bond from the beginging then Bond might loose his line and length , which will be amazing

 

[aussie1st]

Depends on the pitch type, Bond has been lethal so far on most of these pitches and looks very hard to get away. Hayden usually doesn't advance down to him either which is his intimidation shot.

 

[irottev]

Ponting already said that they're going to be respecting Bond. So it's unlikly they will.

I've never seen Bond lose his line and length. I think he is incredibly strong mentally and a few attacking shots really won't affect him. It's defiantly the showdown of the tournament. Bond vs Hayden, both the best on show at the tournament.

If we bowl first and Bond swings it, I also hope Hayden and Gilchrist go after him. 2 early wickets suits me fine. If he's not swinging it, i'm sure he'll still get some kind of movement or will use his slower balls to defeat them.

I can understand you want to see your batsmen get revenge. Bond has dominated them that many times in the past.

Aussies vs Vettori may be more interesting. They may look to go after him.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Ponting already said that they're going to be respecting Bond. So it's unlikly they will.

I've never seen Bond lose his line and length. I think he is incredibly strong mentally and a few attacking shots really won't affect him. It's defiantly the showdown of the tournament. Bond vs Hayden, both the best on show at the tournament.

If we bowl first and Bond swings it, I also hope Hayden and Gilchrist go after him. 2 early wickets suits me fine. If he's not swinging it, i'm sure he'll still get some kind of movement or will use his slower balls to defeat them.

I can understand you want to see your batsmen get revenge. Bond has dominated them that many times in the past.

Aussies vs Vettori may be more interesting. They may look to go after him.

Revenge is there on our mind , no doubt about that , but that doesnt mean we will play useless shots and give early wicket

 

[aussie1st]

Aussies vs Vettori may be more interesting. They may look to go after him.

That would be a change of tact, usually we try to prevent him from causing too much damage. Will depend how Bond goes, wouldn't want 2 economical bowlers.