Opinion Cricket thread

[Nate7]

Nick ******* Maddison.

A bloke who can't get a contract at NSW picked in the Aussie T20 squad. I'm suprised Moises ******* Henrequies didn't get a gig too.

**** me.

I would've posted that too, spidey!

He did have a good bbl season, but the amusing part is he's going to be representing Australia yet he cannot get a state contract, yet.

King Corey - don't miss your chance to lay into Nic, Tubby and the NSW selection caterpillar.

 

[SpiderBurton22]

I would've posted that too, spidey!

He did have a good bbl season, but the amusing part is he's going to be representing Australia yet he cannot get a state contract, yet.

King Corey - don't miss your chance to lay into Nic, Tubby and the NSW selection caterpillar.

Yeah, he was Ok. Still threw away some good starts. All he had to do was find a semblance of form and the NSW mafia would make sure he was picked for Australia.

 

[King Corey]

I would've posted that too, spidey!

He did have a good bbl season, but the amusing part is he's going to be representing Australia yet he cannot get a state contract, yet.

King Corey - don't miss your chance to lay into Nic, Tubby and the NSW selection caterpillar.

Good memory!

Sea Shepherd should look into hiring Nic's services, he must be one hell of a lobbyist.

 

[Nate7]

Yeah, he was Ok. Still threw away some good starts. All he had to do was find a semblance of form and the NSW mafia would make sure he was picked for Australia.

Also, Moises is only ever picked for tours through Asia and games in Cairns or Darwin when Bangladesh would tour in August.

Now that Ed Cowan has "retired", what about Tubby and his hand maidens chuck him in Aus colours too for another joke?

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Also, Moises is only ever picked for tours through Asia and games in Cairns or Darwin when Bangladesh would tour in August.

Now that Ed Cowan has "retired", what about Tubby and his hand maidens chuck him in Aus colours too for another joke?

Yep. The bloke can't play spin for shit, yet always got a gig in Sub Continent.

It must be time for Daniel Hughes to be the next chosen one.

 

[muttley45]

On the subject of a day night test match, the Indians said bend over, and James Sutherland said how far ?

 

[darko]

Nick ******* Maddison.

A bloke who can't get a contract at NSW picked in the Aussie T20 squad. I'm suprised Moises ******* Henrequies didn't get a gig too.

**** me.

Just when you thought NSW bias couldn't get any bigger.

 

[darko]

Yay way to bend over to ICB.

 

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[Nate7]

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc...national-cricket-council-australia/2018-05-18

Next year's Ashes may be the high-profile guinea-pig series if a proposal is agreed to ditch the coin toss for all matches in the International Cricket Council's new Test championship.

Briefing notes for an ICC committee meeting at the end of this month indicate time may be up for the toss in the majority of Tests to help address concerns about exaggerated home advantage.

The age-old spectacle of captains tossing up and calling heads or tails is a pre-match staple on the first morning of Tests, and has been throughout the format's near 150-year history.

But depending on the deliberations of the ICC's cricket committee in Mumbai, it may be sacrificed in time for the Ashes - due to be the starting point for matches which will count towards the inaugural Test championship.

Instead, the visiting captain would simply be given the option of whether to bat or bowl first - depending on his reading of conditions - although it is understood the change will not pertain to bilateral series outside the Test championship.

"There is serious concern about the current level of home team interference in Test pitch preparation, and more than one committee member believes that the toss should be automatically awarded to the visiting team in each match - although there are some others on the committee who do not share that view."

The toss has already become optional in first-class county matches in England, where the visiting captain can opt to bowl first if he wishes - but if he would prefer to bat, must still rely on the way the coin lands.

 

[Mav]

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc...national-cricket-council-australia/2018-05-18

Next year's Ashes may be the high-profile guinea-pig series if a proposal is agreed to ditch the coin toss for all matches in the International Cricket Council's new Test championship.

Briefing notes for an ICC committee meeting at the end of this month indicate time may be up for the toss in the majority of Tests to help address concerns about exaggerated home advantage.

The age-old spectacle of captains tossing up and calling heads or tails is a pre-match staple on the first morning of Tests, and has been throughout the format's near 150-year history.

But depending on the deliberations of the ICC's cricket committee in Mumbai, it may be sacrificed in time for the Ashes - due to be the starting point for matches which will count towards the inaugural Test championship.

Instead, the visiting captain would simply be given the option of whether to bat or bowl first - depending on his reading of conditions - although it is understood the change will not pertain to bilateral series outside the Test championship.

"There is serious concern about the current level of home team interference in Test pitch preparation, and more than one committee member believes that the toss should be automatically awarded to the visiting team in each match - although there are some others on the committee who do not share that view."

The toss has already become optional in first-class county matches in England, where the visiting captain can opt to bowl first if he wishes - but if he would prefer to bat, must still rely on the way the coin lands.

I like it.

Did you see AB's catch??

 

[Nate7]

I like it.

Did you see AB's catch??

I've only read about it on cricinfo.

 

[Nate7]

Smith headlines Canada T20 league
Suspended Australian will join Chris Lynn and other short-format superstars in Toronto


Steve Smith's comeback to cricket looks to be official after the suspended Australian was named as a marquee player in the proposed Global T20 Canada league, beginning June 28.

Smith, who was suspended for 12 months for his role in the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town in March, has been permitted to play in domestic tournaments outside Australia by Cricket Australia.

He is expected to join compatriot Chris Lynn as well as fellow international stars Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Shahid Afridi, Darren Sammy, Lasith Malinga, Sunil Narine, David Miller and Dwayne Bravo for the month-long tournament.

David Warner meanwhile, is also tipped to join the tournament.

Global T20 Canada will consist of six teams, five representing Canadian cities – Edmonton Royals, Montreal Tigers, Toronto Nationals, Vancouver Knights and Winnipeg Hawks – with a sixth, Cricket West Indies representative team, consisting entirely of players from the Caribbean, as part of an official partnership with Cricket West Indies (CWI).

"On behalf of CWI, I would like to wish Global T20 Canada much success," said CWI president, Dave Cameron.

"The growth of our region will largely depend on the success of leagues and tournaments like this.

"We support Cricket Canada and look forward to working even closer going forward."

Teams will be stocked with players through a draft that will take place on May 31. Four roster spots will be set aside for Canadians, including one for a Canadian U-23 player.

The league will comprise 22 matches culminating in playoffs and the championship match on July 16. All contests will take place at Maple Leaf Cricket Club, a cricket-specific facility just north of Toronto that will be expanded to a capacity of 7,000 seats.

"Global T20 Canada marks the first time a nation with associate member status is launching a league – a major step forward in cricket's global development," said Ranjit Saini, President, Cricket Canada. "Canadian cricket fans will have a great opportunity to see up close many of the world's greatest players, and I'd like to thank International Cricket Council, CWI and the international cricket community for their guidance and support in growing cricket in Canada."

While Smith's return to the middle might be sooner rather than later, the comebacks of David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have also become clearer in the past fortnight.

Bancroft – who copped a nine-month ban by CA – has been granted special dispensation to play in Western Australia's Premier Cricket competition after the Western Australia District Cricket Council voted 14-2 in favour of allowing the opener to play next summer.

Unlike other states, the bans handed down by CA extend to the WADCC, which is why Bancroft needed special approval to play.

In Sydney, Randwick Petersham club president and former Australia fast bowler Mike Whitney revealed Warner will play at least the “first three or four" games for the club at the start of the 2018-19 season.

"We're delighted to have him," Whitney said. "He's one of the best players Australia has had since World War Two.

"He's been speaking to one of our club officials and he has committed to the first three or four rounds of the season. Why it is only three or four rounds at this stage, I don't know.

"Everyone is excited to have him. He will be great in the changing rooms with younger players."

Warner, along with Smith, was suspended for 12 months for his involvement at Newlands, but unlike the former captain, he can never hold a leadership position in Australian cricket again.

All three players must also complete 100 hours of community service as part of their punishment, which Warner has already started to achieve after he spent time in Darwin at a Power Hitting clinic with Northern Territory women and girls.

 

[Nate7]

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland set to quit...more to come...

 

[King Corey]

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland set to quit...more to come...

Straight swap with Gillion.

Not sure which sport would be on the winning end of that one either.

 

[muttley45]

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland set to quit...more to come...

Should have fallen on his sword months ago.

 

[Nate7]

Should have fallen on his sword months ago.

He claims it has nothing to do with the recent issues.

Also, he will be in the role for up to the next 12 months so he can help in the transition to a new CEO.

Straight swap with Gillion.

Not sure which sport would be on the winning end of that one either.

Either! As long as cricket or any sport ever again sees David Gallop!

 

[North Viking]

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland set to quit...more to come...

Hoo ****ing ray!! Long over due if you ask me.
Australian cricket will be stronger after his departure.

 

[Coalface]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I spent my lunch break re-writing Paul Kelly’s How to Make Gravy, from the perspective of Steve Smith watching the Australian cricket team play this summer.</p>&mdash; Jack Quigley (@Jack_Quigley) <a href="">June 6, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Hello, Tim.

It's Smudge here.

I hope you're wicket-keeping well.

It's the 17th of November.

Now they're picking the last twelve.



Who's gonna make the ball swing, now?

I bet it won't move the same.

Just add sunscreen, sweat, sugar from your pocket,

and don't forget the sandpaper for reversing and that extra zing.



And give some runs to Usman.

And some poles for Joshy.

Tell 'em all I'm sorry, I screwed up this time.

And look after Peter,

he could be an opener - if the ball's not seaming,

while Cameron's serving his time.



I hear Justin's got a new job now.

I hope he can hold his own.

Do you remember the last bloke?

What was his name again?

Uh, just a little too much B.O.



And Maxy -
you know I'm even gonna miss Maxy,

'cause it's funny as hell watching him and Wadey have a fight.



Say hey to baby Moises. Wish him merry crick-mas.

I'm really gonna miss it. All the money and the cash.

And later in the season, I can just imagine.

When the Tests are boring, you go play the Big Bash.



And you'll bat with Peter. I know you really like him.

Just don’t bat for too long oh brother I need to get my spot back –

I didn't mean to say that.

I hope you win these matches, and take a lot of catches.

You know I hate those Indians. And that Kohli is a cat.



I'll be playing backyard. I'll bat against the family.

I'll make some runs for Davey. I'll be making plenty.

I'm gonna pay 'em all back.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Apparently an interaction that occured between Lyon and English fans at the warm up game:

*Lyon walking the boundary as 12th man with his hands in his pockets*

English fans: "Is that sandpaper in your pocket?"

Lyon: "Nah mate, just the ashes"

 

[big_e]

 

[King Corey]

In fairness England were missing their Kiwi all-rounder (bowling-batting-street assault) and their South African opener didn't go on with it, mused their Irish captain.

 

[big_e]

In fairness England were missing their Kiwi all-rounder (bowling-batting-street assault) and their South African opener didn't go on with it, mused their Irish captain.

Stokes moved from NZ at 12 and Roy from SA at 12. Not particularly fair, IMO.

As for Morgan, reckon the ICC should allow a player to return to their home country without having to sit out any penalty if they achieve test status.

And as for the ICC - the more they expand international cricket, the better. Stop treating the associates like shit and you never know, you find find the game becomes truly global.