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Cricket legends lock horns with each other today, only this time it’s not any regular pitch but the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Shahid Afridi-led Royals will face off against Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds in a unique two-day event where two matches are set to be played not on ground, but on ice.

The event, dubbed ‘St Moritz Ice Cricket 2018’ and already being hailed as the "best battle of cricket on top of the world", will take place against the serene and breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss mountains in freezing cold temperatures on February 8 and 9.

Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also features glittering names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Abdul Razzaq, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Zaheer Khan, Michael Hussey and others.

looks an interesting concept

So is it a recreation of the ice bowl?

I’ve been watching this thinking WTF! What’s the point to it?

Brodlach wrote:I’ve been watching this thinking WTF! What’s the point to it?

Marketing stunt?

I’m looking forward to seeing how bad it is

Good job Fleming isn't there... Sobers of the Snow would get a run.

bennymacca wrote:

Brodlach wrote:I’ve been watching this thinking WTF! What’s the point to it?

Marketing stunt?

I’m looking forward to seeing how bad it is

Crickets a hell of a lot better than the commentary thats for sure

Well they picked a perfect day. Brilliant sunshine no wind and a balmy -7 degrees. Reckon the party afterwards will be more memorable than the cricket.

what happened to the second innings?

is there more than a 90 min break or something? maybe they re-grade the ground?

bennymacca wrote:what happened to the second innings?

is there more than a 90 min break or something? maybe they re-grade the ground?

perhaps there was a crack in the outfield

I've seen blokes go out to bat after a couple of cones but that is ridiculous.

Game 2 is on....and Some of these blokes are still drunk from yesterday.

According to the commentary “the players are very motivated”. Yeah, for the post match festivities.

From what I could tell, those who got a game in the ice cricket, were those who didn't get a contract for the Hong Kong T20comp.

Corona Man wrote:From what I could tell, those who got a game in the ice cricket, were those who didn't get a contract for the Hong Kong T20comp.

thought this was just a retired players get together. they are surely still alot better than some of the hacks playing in that Hong Kong comp

PatowalongaPirate wrote:Game 2 is on....and Some of these blokes are still drunk from yesterday.

Hence why Andrew Simonds is smashing them, same conditions as when he was playing.

I would have thought Ben Cousins was a monty for this.... goes OK on ice.

Corona Man wrote:I would have thought Ben Cousins was a monty for this.... goes OK on ice.

Just ask the Crows [emoji6]

Cold and cricket don't mix well.
Bugger that!

locky801 wrote:

Corona Man wrote:From what I could tell, those who got a game in the ice cricket, were those who didn't get a contract for the Hong Kong T20comp.

thought this was just a retired players get together. they are surely still alot better than some of the hacks playing in that Hong Kong comp

I'm surprised they didn't ask John Snow to have a game.