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Originally posted by cataphract View PostA lot of people here calling for Dhoni's head, but who will replace him as the captain? He clearly isn't made out for the test format, but there doesn't seem to be a replacement yet. Please no one suggest Kohli.Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostFirst time in months I wish SB was still here.
I think we sucked badly after flattering to deceive early on.
I do think world cricket has changed permanently. Or at least the process is well underway and near complete. If India sucks at tests (and we do currently), and Indians lose interest in tests (already happening), test cricket will eventually die. That's what I see happening at the current rate with IPL and our one day dominance.
I hope it does not. But money controls cricket. And the money comes from one country and one people mainly.
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Originally posted by sated buddha View PostI'm still here.
I think we sucked badly after flattering to deceive early on.
I do think world cricket has changed permanently. Or at least the process is well underway and near complete. If India sucks at tests (and we do currently), and Indians lose interest in tests (already happening), test cricket will eventually die. That's what I see happening at the current rate with IPL and our one day dominance.
I hope it does not. But money controls cricket. And the money comes from one country and one people mainly.
Don't worry SB, eventually India will create a version of cricket it can dominate, allowing people like you to make grandiose claims about the history of the game that rely on ignoring pretty much all of it. Mediocrity will carry the day.sigpic
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostSo it appears. Really has been a shit week for WAB.
Tests won't 'die', the will be killed because the country that is being allowed to control the game via money can't win them or make money off them.
Both situations could be remedied, but that would require a bit of effort
India has the bums and the orbs. And the money follows.
Followed in turn by the cream of international talent.
It is not necessary for either money or India to control cricket, but greed & moral cowardice will probably win in the end. Hopefully by the time that happens I will be too old to care.
Don't worry SB, eventually India will create a version of cricket it can dominate, allowing people like you to make grandiose claims about the history of the game that rely on ignoring pretty much all of it. Mediocrity will carry the day.
Can't say it matters greatly.Last edited by sated buddha; 12 Sep 14,, 10:46.
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Originally posted by sated buddha View PostI'm stil here.
Same thing. They will still die. Natural death or starvation. The result remains the same.
Not effort. It would require money. Bums on seats, orbs on screens.
India has the bums and the orbs. And the money follows.
Followed in turn by the cream of international talent.
Don't see what's greedy or immoral about people paying to watch what they want to watch.
You seem angry.
Can't say it matters greatly.
You don't understand. You can't understand. You never will.sigpic
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Used to watch Cricket more but not anymore specially after the attention is given to IPL and T-20's crap.
As I expected IPL turned out to be just a fixed match and its basically a Tamasha and not sports.Bowler has hard time and Batsman literally having a ball.
I still like to catch up Tests matches a bit when get time specially between England/Aus/SA.
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Originally posted by Batista View PostUsed to watch Cricket more but not anymore specially after the attention is given to IPL and T-20's crap.
As I expected IPL turned out to be just a fixed match and its basically a Tamasha and not sports.Bowler has hard time and Batsman literally having a ball.
I still like to catch up Tests matches a bit when get time specially between England/Aus/SA.
The Australia v India later this year should be interesting. Both teams have a bit to prove. We have the advantage, but only if we play as well as we can.sigpic
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Originally posted by Bigfella View PostThe Australia v India later this year should be interesting. Both teams have a bit to prove. We have the advantage, but only if we play as well as we can.Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Originally posted by Oracle View PostWhy do I have a very very bad feeling about this?
We have sufficient talent to manage a draw a every now and then and a win sometimes.
Outright series victories in Australia are impossible unless we can get some proper accurate test grade pacemen.
I hope Dhoni at least holds the defeat to 2-1 and avoids the pummeling we got in england.For Gallifrey! For Victory! For the end of time itself!!
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Originally posted by Oracle View PostWhy do I have a very very bad feeling about this?
Originally posted by bolo121 View PostOh how I wish we could get a good test captain.
We have sufficient talent to manage a draw a every now and then and a win sometimes.
Outright series victories in Australia are impossible unless we can get some proper accurate test grade pacemen.
I hope Dhoni at least holds the defeat to 2-1 and avoids the pummeling we got in england.
I'm not going into this overconfident. We should win, but there are always surprises.sigpic
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Originally posted by sated buddha View PostI'm still here.
I do think world cricket has changed permanently..
All the fuddie duddies on Bradmans cricket board who wanted the ABC in control of broadcasting this great game, said what would happen if Kerry Packer got control.
However, it's not completely WSC fault. The way the world is now with rampant capatlism destroying the social fabric of just about everywhere, Cricket needs to stay relevant to other sports and sports fans.
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Aussie Test Batsman Phillip Hughes Dies - Cricket News
Aussie Test Batsman Phillip Hughes Dies
Saddened by the News, RIP Phill,
I hope this will not make youngsters lose their confidence in learning and playing the game.
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