Big Cricket Thread

[Truckosaurus]

I've never heard of the Datsun Shanaka but 7 runs off 13 balls isn't the best fuel economy rate, I think I'll go with the Nissan Kapathum.

 

[Dazzler9]

Trucko = Billy Birmingham

 

[ashley12]

Watched game delayed with the GF and spent most of the game whinging about commentary.

Not all inclusive but

• The general dribble and lack or focus
• At one point they mention Maxwell's century in a World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka in 2015. That semi final was against India and I think the innings itself was in the group stage vs SL at the SCG.
• Howard thinking the straight break bowler was ripping it both ways
• Howard discussing Sri Lanka hattricks and said the last one taken was by Hasaranga against Sri Lanka.
• Warne not knowing how many would be outside the rope if they were penalised a fielder (down from 4 to 3 in his mind)

I could go on but that's what got me the most.

This has been another episode of what grinds my gears.

 

[darksquare]

Does anyone know why Pucovski isn't opening in the second innings in the Shield game?

 

[Ochre]

Does anyone know why Pucovski isn't opening in the second innings in the Shield game?

Another concussion in the warm up today

 

[Truckosaurus]

Put a line through him, he's done.

 

[Dazzler9]

Jesus H Christ.

 

[Into The Black]

That is terrible, poor bugger. Put a line through himself, retire son, you have too much living to do.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Feel sorry for the bloke and also question how he’s developed to the point where he can’t avoid being hit so often.

I know not all of his concussions were being hit while batting, but still.

 

[Dazzler9]

It's beyond a joke now. Probably just needs a slight tap to the noggin to get concussed.

He really could've been something.

 

[amazingjoshy]

Yeah someone has step in and stop him playing for his own good now.

Poor bugger

 

[Ochre]

You look at someone like Angus Brayshaw

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Angus Brayshaw

Age

30

Ht

188cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.6

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

4.3

5star

MG

233.5

4star

D

15.5

4star

K

7.7

3star

HB

7.8

4star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.2

4star

MG

233.5

4star

D

11.4

3star

K

8.2

4star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

5.6

5star

who had awful concussion issues and has been back playing for a while, and Pucovski is only 24 which is so young for a bat, so I don't know if you necessarily have to put the line through his whole career, but he needs a long break rest at the very least.

 

[Monocle]

Sad, very sad, but you would think thats it for Pucovski.

While he is a real talent with a bat, the reality is that these repeated concussions are just way too frequent to dismiss that it's not a more than bad luck, you would have to think that some serious medical issues and consequences would appear to be at play here.

As a father, I would be shattered for my kid, not being able fulfil their dream on playing Cricket for Australia, however I would be far more worried and concerned about their long term health and wellbeing.

I have a lot of empathy for him, I succumbed to a serious injury that put me out of ever playing football again, at the age of 23.

It only took me twenty years or so, to totally get over it.
Well almost totally over it ....... as it still pisses me off ............ even at my ripe old age.

While I will never ever pretend it to be the same as playing the game, I did however find some solace in Coaching and Football Administration.

That said, when injury ends your sporting career prematurely at an early age, it's devastating.

 

[ashley12]

Auctioneer from the IPL auction collapsed during the auction today. The stream stayed on the room for about 5 minutes with the onlookers a combo of worry and care, general praying and then one third still looking at spreadsheets and data while a medical emergency was going on.

Also I have no idea who have the IPL players are these days but good for them making more money than Il make in a lifetime in a couple minutes.

 

[Truckosaurus]

You look at someone like Angus Brayshaw who had awful concussion issues and has been back playing for a while, and Pucovski is only 24 which is so young for a bat, so I don't know if you necessarily have to put the line through his whole career, but he needs a long break rest at the very least.

He seems to be at the stage where a stiff breeze could give him a concussion.

 

[amazingjoshy]

Pucovski suffers another concussion in Victorian Sheffield Shield match

Will Pucovski is substituted in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Adelaide Oval after reporting concussion symptoms.

www.abc.net.au

Yeah that's way too many

 

[Campaigner for good]

Too many. Poor guy. At best he should take 18 months off, but realistically he should retire.

 

[Truckosaurus]

I always knew Adam Zampa was a downhill skier

 

[Ochre]

Sixers should be so glad that Smith wasn't released to play for them.

 

[Monocle]

Smith is so out of form at the moment.

He won't have to worry about being dropped as the "collaborative approach" will keep him in the side.

 

[Dazzler9]

Smith is so out of form at the moment.

He won't have to worry about being dropped as the "collaborative approach" will keep him in the side.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzziiiing

 

[ashley12]

Tim David just got more cash at the IPL than Pat Cummins

 

[Dazzler9]

Tim David just got more cash at the IPL than Pat Cummins

His ability to not knife the coach was highly valued.

 

[Ochre]

Tim David just got more cash at the IPL than Pat Cummins

Averaging 55 with a SR over 200 in the PSL.

I always knew he was going to be a star, back when I was watching him for the Scorchers while saying he was useless.

 

[Doashuey]

So Puc knocked himself out with a Volleyball. Any form of sport seems like a high risk activity for the poor bloke- obviously has some physiological condition that means he will get a concussion from the slightest knock.
What a great shame.
Only bloke I've ever seen who could get concussion from a Volleyball was the great Scott Stirling, and that was a cumulative effect after his soccer heroics.