T20 World Cup

[Grahaml]

Geez the Indians are just plain cheats with no sportsmanship at all. If you get the chance have a look at Yuvraj Singh's dismissal and tell me why he didnt just walk off the ground. Regulation c&b but we had to go upstairs for the verdict

Different strokes for different folks. I notice Virat Kholi walked when he edged one to the keeper, so you can't label them all cheats because one guy stands his ground. Bit of pressure on India now.

I'm far from a Yuvraj fan, but I've no problem with a batsman waiting for the umpire's decision. Even if he got clean bowled, I got no issue with him waiting for the finger. Only when it comes to things like handled ball and obstructing the field do I think a batsman should be expected to walk.

When would a batsmen ever concede he obstructed the fielder and that it wasn't the fielder who interfered with him.

Plenty of times. Inzamam defending the ball so he didn't get run out is a pretty famous one. Had one in a game I was playing in that was similar. Game in the balance, huge mix up with both batsmen in the middle of the pitch. The tail ender takes off for the "danger" end to protect the batsman who was on 90 or so, so we threw to the other end. Tail ender sticks his bat up over his head and blocks it. Heard one of our guys (I wasn't playing that game) popped a ball up to cover, ran towards the fielder yelling "drop it". He'd run so far away that even after the ball was dropped, the fielder still had time to throw to the bowler and run him out. Our umpire though made darn sure it was put down as obstructing the field. I reckon all of those should be cases where the batsman realises he's stuffed up and should walk off regardless.

[daysofourlives]

Geez the Indians are just plain cheats with no sportsmanship at all. If you get the chance have a look at Yuvraj Singh's dismissal and tell me why he didnt just walk off the ground. Regulation c&b but we had to go upstairs for the verdict

Different strokes for different folks. I notice Virat Kholi walked when he edged one to the keeper, so you can't label them all cheats because one guy stands his ground. Bit of pressure on India now.

I'm far from a Yuvraj fan, but I've no problem with a batsman waiting for the umpire's decision. Even if he got clean bowled, I got no issue with him waiting for the finger. Only when it comes to things like handled ball and obstructing the field do I think a batsman should be expected to walk.

WTF is the point in hanging around when it is obviously out and he wouldve known he was out

[Lightning McQueen]

I'm far from a Yuvraj fan, but I've no problem with a batsman waiting for the umpire's decision. Even if he got clean bowled, I got no issue with him waiting for the finger. Only when it comes to things like handled ball and obstructing the field do I think a batsman should be expected to walk.

You'd wait to be fired after being bowled but you'd walk for obstructing the field?

I would've thought that rule was up to the umpires discretion.

[Grahaml]

I'm far from a Yuvraj fan, but I've no problem with a batsman waiting for the umpire's decision. Even if he got clean bowled, I got no issue with him waiting for the finger. Only when it comes to things like handled ball and obstructing the field do I think a batsman should be expected to walk.

You'd wait to be fired after being bowled but you'd walk for obstructing the field?

I would've thought that rule was up to the umpires discretion.

No and that's not what I said. I wouldn't get upset if a batsman stood there. I'd laugh at him and think he was being stupid. But if a guy does something like handle the ball or obstruct the field and sticks around then I'd say he was trying to get away with something.

[Lightning McQueen]

No and that's not what I said. I wouldn't get upset if a batsman stood there. I'd laugh at him and think he was being stupid. But if a guy does something like handle the ball or obstruct the field and sticks around then I'd say he was trying to get away with something.

Have you ever been involved with a game where obstructing the field has come into play? I did once against Virginia, the dude shouted out just as he ran past the bowler trying to catch a ball he skied.

[Grahaml]

No and that's not what I said. I wouldn't get upset if a batsman stood there. I'd laugh at him and think he was being stupid. But if a guy does something like handle the ball or obstruct the field and sticks around then I'd say he was trying to get away with something.

Have you ever been involved with a game where obstructing the field has come into play? I did once against Virginia, the dude shouted out just as he ran past the bowler trying to catch a ball he skied.

Read up a few comments.

[The Dark Knight]

Been looking forward to tonights game all day. We have a pretty strong team on paper but I still think New Zealand will win.

[Gozu]

Been looking forward to tonights game all day. We have a pretty strong team on paper but I still think New Zealand will win.

Me too more excited than I should be really. Why is Watto opening the bowling with NCN?

[Gozu]

Agar goes for six first ball

[Gozu]

Agar goes for six first ball

and second ball.

[The Dark Knight]

Been looking forward to tonights game all day. We have a pretty strong team on paper but I still think New Zealand will win.

Me too more excited than I should be really. Why is Watto opening the bowling with NCN?

Its a good option. If there's any swing around Watson will find it more than Faulkner and Marsh plus he usually bowls a line and length that is suited to new ball bowling.

[The Dark Knight]

Agar goes for six first ball

and second ball.

Those deliveries got exactly what they deserved.

[locky801]

Agar, great selection

[The Dark Knight]

After a good start from NZ the Aussies have managed to peg them back in the middle overs.

Ross Taylor just dimissed making NZ 5/117 from 16.4 overs

[The Dark Knight]

NZ 8/142 from their 20 overs. Good bowling performance from Australia.

[helicopterking]

NZ 8/142 from their 20 overs. Good bowling performance from Australia.

Considering they got 18 off 1 over, it's a real good effort.
Unless you have a real good quick or real good spinner, the first 5 overs will be vital why the ball is hard and is easier to score.

[Gozu]

Poor innings by Smith

[helicopterking]

Poor innings by Smith

Can't use your feet every ball in these conditions. Must be able to sweep.

[stampy]

pressures on

[Computer Crashed]

Still trying to work out why the best opening bat in the world batted at 4.
Now they are in all sorts with Ooz out.