[bazzap]

Nicked this from Cricinfo after Friday's ODI. An interesting stat considering that England has played one dayer's since the start.

Ian Bell is 65th on the all-time list of ODI run-scorers but, remarkably, that is sufficient for him to be England's leading run-getter in the format. When he drove a single down the ground to move to 98, he passed Paul Collingwood's record of 5092. Bell finished on 5136, still well short of the record holders from every ICC Full Member except Bangladesh. Even Zimbabwe has three men - Andy Flower, Grant Flower and Alistair Campbell - with a higher run tally than any England player.

One Day Batting Records




Still can't work out why Bell did not get the Man-of-the-Match award even if he was in a losing side. It's not like it was a final or anything.

[kuranda_bagman]

Originally Posted by bazzap

Still can't work out why Bell did not get the Man-of-the-Match award even if he was in a losing side. It's not like it was a final or anything.

Have to agree - His innings was all class.

[kuranda_bagman]

What a finish to the Big Bash final last night.

The Perth Scorchers needed 1 run from the last 3 balls.

Brett Lee took wickets with the next 2 balls and was on a hat trick.

So down to the last ball, the Scorchers batsman gets bat on ball and they head off for the run.

The Sydney Sixers fielder fires a return in to the bowlers end but the fielder over the stumps fails to take the ball cleanly and the Scorchers win.

[bazzap]

Brad Hogg still playing at nearly 44 years old

[bazzap]

Pinched from the BBC website


I like this line about Michael Clarke


"He's captain of Australia, the second most important position behind the prime minister and as such, we need our captain playing well," Lehmann said.



Sad to say, but when we have a absolute clown like Tony Abbott running the country, the Australian cricket captain might even be the MOST important man in the country.


I come from the opposite side of politics and although I did not agree with their policies and agendas (especially the union bashing), previous Liberal party (Conservative) prime ministers in Malcolm Fraser and John Howard still had my respect. They were both statesman. This bloke Abbott comes across as a fool. The sooner he is gone, the better IMHO



Plus he is the federal member for Manly Warringah in Sydney. I was born in the Sutherland Shire and and have followed Cronulla Sutherland RLFC since their beginnings in 1967. Lets just say that Many & Cronulla supporters don't get along too well.







Plus Abbott married a Kiwi, is a practicing Tyke and was born in London.


Not much to like about him.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by bazzap

Pinched from the BBC website


I like this line about Michael Clarke


"He's captain of Australia, the second most important position behind the prime minister and as such, we need our captain playing well," Lehmann said.



Sad to say, but when we have a absolute clown like Tony Abbott running the country, the Australian cricket captain might even be the MOST important man in the country.


I come from the opposite side of politics and although I did not agree with their policies and agendas (especially the union bashing), previous Liberal party (Conservative) prime ministers in Malcolm Fraser and John Howard still had my respect. They were both statesman. This bloke Abbott comes across as a fool. The sooner he is gone, the better IMHO



Plus he is the federal member for Manly Warringah in Sydney. I was born in the Sutherland Shire and and have followed Cronulla Sutherland RLFC since their beginnings in 1967. Lets just say that Many & Cronulla supporters don't get along too well.







Plus Abbott married a Kiwi, is a practicinig Tyke and was born in London.


Not much to like about him.

Baz you mean he's a like a tight Yorkshireman? Bit like Boycott, a batsman that did'nt like scoring runs but took a long time over it. Would'nt give anything away.

[Fork Handles]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Baz you mean he's a like a tight Yorkshireman? Bit like Boycott, a batsman that did'nt like scoring runs but took a long time over it. Would'nt give anything away.

I suspect Bazza has concerns regarding the Honourable Member's allegiance to the Church of Rome.

As opposed to the Westminster religion followed by Her Madge and other members of the Court of St James.

[Frankie]

Maybe the seeding was done using the Duckworth Lewis method?

Anyway it will be sorted in the near future. Starting tommorrow.

[Fork Handles]

I hope they've got the covers sorted. Monster deluge last night, still bucketing down this morning,

[bazzap]

Originally Posted by Fork Handles

I hope they've got the covers sorted. Monster deluge last night, still bucketing down this morning,

Must have been a half decent storm coz Moonee Valley races were called off last night due to the presence of lightning in the area


Anyway, back to the cricket. The big bet is on for tonight's Poms vs Aussie game. I won a lottery ticket off Adam after the Australians won the recent ODI series final. Being of generous mind, I gave him double or nothing which he accepted. This is serious stuff.



Actually might make some money here betting against the Aussies when they play against the better sides especially from the quarter finals onwards. Australia will start favourites in every game they play so the good value in the opposition. A win/win situation. Of course I want Australia to win. Bragging rights for the next four years but if they do get beat my sadness will be tempered by a few extra bob in my pocket.





Off to Betfair now to have a look at the odds