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The Cricket Thread 2015-16

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, May 22, 2015.

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  1. It’s Only A Game

    It’s Only A Game Well-Known Member

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    For a team that was predicted to be over-powered by the Aussies, that was mightily impressive. Cook's captaincy has been surprisingly innovative and he deserves a lot of praise for winning the series.
     
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    Clarke retiring from international cricket.
     
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    Shame his career had to end like this really. He may be an Aussie, but he was a class batsman in his prime.
     
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    I bet he hits a ton now at the Oval.
     
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    I hope he does TBH.
     
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    I feel the same. He wasn't one of the annoying dick head Aussie players.
     
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    I know. Me bad.

    Horrible for the bride, but as a guest with no real connection (the bride is a work colleague of my wife) I excuses myself a little chuckle.
     
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    But the Aussies still lose...
     
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    Warne <laugh>
     
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    He nearly swore yesterday, what's he said now?
     
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    Sad for Clarke (a bit) but it's the right time to go. Steve Smith the obvious person to take over and lead a new generation of Australians to decades of oblivion. :emoticon-0130-devil
     
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    He went it the England dressing room... which was a stupid idea. He then got soaked in champagne and beer. He tried to carry on doing the interview, but his talkback kept giving him a electric shock.<laugh>
     
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    Good lads!!

    Bowling Shane.
     
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    It was Ian Ward, not Warne, but it was hilarious!
     
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    Is Smith captain material? Great player but I've always found him a quieter Aussi.
     
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    Yeah I just saw the video. Sky said it was Warne.
     
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    It's the nature of sport...you tend not to retire on a high, but on a low. Hope Smith doesn't take over as Aussie Captain...such a smackable face.
     
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    Isn't that a requirement for an Aussie captain? <laugh>
     
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    Which may have been the cause of his downfall, the Aussies wouldn't have played like this under the Chappells, Border, Steve Waugh or Ponting. All great captains and each with a bit of nastiness in them. This present Aussie team have rolled over more times than an obedient Spaniel. Much to my delight of course but it's a bit of a surprise that they haven't shown the fight you usually associate with Aussies.

    Here's a good story from a time when the Aussies behaved like men; http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/605597.html
     
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