Story World Cup 2008

[Roofrom50]

Who will win the World Series?

Will it be World Championship winners, New Zealand?
Can Australia come back and win, or will it be South Africa, West Indies?
Or can Shane Warne's Poms claim the silver ware?
Post your tip in the Poll above, and give a reason why you choose your decision.

 

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World Series Sqauds Announced

England

M. Vaughan
J. Anderson
G. Batty
M. Butcher
I. Bell
P. Collingwood
A. Flintoff
A. Giles
S. Harmison
G. Jones
M. Hoggard
A. Strauss
D. Gough
R. Key
M. Trescothick
G. Thorpe
K. Pietersen
S. Jones
K. Ali
V. Solanki



West Indies

B. Lara
P. Pogan
I. Bradshaw
S. Joesph
C. Collymore
M. Dillion
P. Collins
C. Gayle
W. Hinds
D. Bravo
C. Chandapual
T. Best
R. Powell
M. Samuels
R. Sarwan
R. King
C. Bough
N. McLean
F. Edwards
C. Browne




Australia

R. Ponting
A. Gilchrist
M. Clarke
M. Hussey
J. Gillespie
M. Hayden
B. Hogg
B. Lee
D. Lehmann
J. Maher
D. Martyn
G. McGrath
A. Symonds
J. Hopes
S. Katich
S. Watson
S. MacGill
J. Langer
M. Kasprowicz
C. White




New Zealand

S. Fleming
M. Sinclair
N. Astle
S. Bond
C. Cairns
C. Harris
B. McCullum
C. McMillian
I. Butler
J. Oram
K. Mills
S. Styris
D. Tuffey
D. Vettori
L. Vincent
H. Marshall
C. Martin
M. Papps
P. Wiseman
J. Marshall




South Africa

G. Smith
M. Boucher
C. Langeveldt
L. Klusenar
B. Dippenar
H. Gibbs
A. Hall
J. Kallis
J. Kemp
A. Morkel
D. Steyn
A. Nel
M. Nintini
P. Peterson
S. Pollock
J. Ruldolf
N. Boje
A. Prince
A. Bucher
H. Amia

 

[Roofrom50]

Polls are open guys, vote for who you think will win the World Series

 

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Shane Warne and Michael Vaughan Press Conference before the World Series

Editor: Well here we go again, Michael and Shane, the World Series is apon us, anything you have done differently in preperation then you did for the World Championships?

I wouldnt say alot of different preperations towards this series. We are happy that we have to only play another 4 teams this time, instead of the others we did in the World Championships, but still this will be a difficult campaign

Editor: Michael, who do you rekon will be your toughest opponent during the compettion?

Well every match we play will be a tough contest, there isnt any easy wins when playing cricket, doesnt matter who you are facing. Cricket is a funny game, and things happen un expectidly. But answering your question, we all saw how good New Zealand were during the World Championships, so they would easily be the toughest compettion we have. Australia are always a tough challenege and same with West Indies and South Africa. So we will need to play our best cricket to get over the line.

Editor: Shane, do you agree with what Michael is saying. New Zealand will be the toughest challenge?

Of course, like Vaughan said, :everyone will be a challenge for us, every game is a challenege dont matter who you play, wether it be Australia the number one team in the world, or a team like Namibia who are a lower placed cricket side.

Editor: Well thankyou again for speaking with us, good luck in the World Series starting on the 1st of Janurary.

 

[dynamite_kid]

Use different picture for once. Theirs a comment for you.

 

[Roofrom50]

World Series Fixture

Jan 1 - vs West Indies
Jan 4 - vs Australia
Jan 5 - vs Australia
Jan 6 vs South Africa
Jan 7 - vs South Africa
Jan 11 - vs New Zealand
Jan 14 - vs West Indies
Jan 17 - vs New Zealand

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

I m Not happy With The selection Of Team Australia .

 

[Roofrom50]

I m Not happy With The selection Of Team Australia .

I didnt get to pick Australia's team, only England's

 

[Roofrom50]

West Indies vs England- World Series Match @ Melbourne - M.C.G
Night - Normal - Clear - Mild

England's 11

1. A. Strauss
2. M. Trescothick
3. M. Vaughan
4. K. Pietersen
5. V. Solanki
6. A. Flintoff
7. G. Jones
8. A. Giles
9. D. Gough
10. S. Harmison
11. J. Anderson


West Indies won the toss and elected to bat

 

[surendar]

I wud have preferred Colly in place of Solanki! Hope England can do well in this series. Kiwis and Windies are my favourites though

 

[Roofrom50]

West Indies Batting Innings

The West Indies started the Innings off well. Even though great bowling from Harmison and Anderson, the Indies worked out England well. W. Hinds, and C. Gayle were in 1st for Indies. Both men played well, scoring runs when needed. But it was Hinds that went 1st, playing a shot to mid wicket, thought he would snatch a run, but getting run out by M. Vaughan.

W. Hinds hits for a single, but miss judges and was run out.
West Indies had a partnership broken, and Hinds went on 51.
Brian Lara came in next, and smashed on the runs aswell, didnt take him very long before he was in the 30's. Lara was looking for his half century, playing some great shots, but missed out again, with great bowling from James Anderson who picked off Lara and was caught by Ashley Giles.

B. Lara hits hard, but Giles catches and Anderson takes his 1st victim

W. Hinds: run out - 51
C. Gayle: c. Jones - b. Flintoff - 30
B. Lara: c. Giles - b. Anderson - 42
S. Chandapaul: b. Harmison - 9
R. Sarwan: b. Harmison - 20
D. Bravo: c. Jones - b. Harmison - 8
C. Browne: c. Flintoff - b. Anderson - 11
I. Bradshaw: c. Jones - b. Anderson - 8
M. Dillion: lbw - b. Anderson - 4
P. Collins: b. Harmison - 10
C. Collymore: not out - 0

Extra's: 8
Total: All out after 44.3 overs: 201



England Bowling (runs wickets)

D. Gough: 30 - 0
S. Harmison: 73 - 4
A. Flintoff: 45 - 1
A. Giles: 14 - 0
J. Anderson: 36 - 4

 

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England Batting Innings

The Barmy Army welcomed England to the field, when it was there time to bat. The Barmy Army took the trip to Australia in thousands, and flocked the grounds early to get their seats. Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick took the crease first up.
Although i didnt take long before Trescothick went back to the pavillion, being caught by Bravo with wonderful bowling from Collymore.

Marcus Trescothick wasnt in the match for long, just 3 minutes into play, he was cuaght by Bravo and bowled by Collymore.

Whilst Trescothick went, Captain Vaughan came in, he and Strauss posted a good score, but it wasnt long before Vaughan went aswell. Strauss was sitting on 44, before smashing a massive 6 out of the ground to reach his half century, and the Barmy Army went nuts.

Andrew Strauss smashing another 4, on his way to his half century

Kevin Pietersen was next in, but even he couldnt post a big enough score, dismissing after 10, and now no name Solanki came in a gave Strauss assistance. Solanki and Strauss put on a 78 partnership, with Solanki making 41 himself before being departed. Strauss was still on his way, and needed 1 run before making his century. And ex-Captain Andrew Flintoff helped Strauss on his way.


A. Strauss: not out - 110
M. Trescothick: c. Bravo - b. Collymore - 4
M. Vaughan: c. Dillion - b. Bradshaw - 21
K. Pietersen: c. Bradhsaw - b. Collymore - 10
V. Solanki: b. Bravo - 41
A. Flintoff: not out - 6

Extra's: 10
Total: After 47.1 overs: 202



Full Scoreboard: West Indies: 201 - England: 202/4 = England have won - Man of the Match: J. Anderson (Eng)

 

[gamerkid22]

Wonderful innings by Strauss and WOnderful presentation mate

 

[Roofrom50]

Australia vs England - World Series Match @ Melbourne
Night- Normal - Clear - Warm

Australia have won the toss and alected to field

 

[surendar]

This is the main match for England! Unlucky Windies in last match but their batting was poor though!