[Frankie]

Well that was close. England only lost by 111 runs. At least Taylor made a good impression at International level.

What were the umpires doing at the end? Anderson ran out after Taylor was given out LBW? The LBW decision was rightly referred and overturned, but doesnt alter the fact that once a batsmen is given out in live play the ball is dead. Unbelievable that so called "elite" umpires could make such a stupid decision. Didnt affect the result but probably robbed Taylor of a well deserved ton.

[kuranda_bagman]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Well that was close. England only lost by 111 runs. At least Taylor made a good impression at International level.

What were the umpires doing at the end? Anderson ran out after Taylor was given out LBW? The LBW decision was rightly referred and overturned, but doesnt alter the fact that once a batsmen is given out in live play the ball is dead. Unbelievable that so called "elite" umpires could make such a stupid decision. Didnt affect the result but probably robbed Taylor of a well deserved ton.

Have to agree with everything you say - Can't believe how they got it so wrong.

[bazzap]

Looks like the Poms have a team to follow now in the Indian Premier League.

KP, Ravi Bopara (Capt Jack's favourite cricketer) and Eoin Morgan all due to play for Hyderabad.



Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad




With David Warner and Moises Henriques also in the team, I wonder if they will have a few beers down the pub after the game.






Royal Challengers Bangalore should also be a fun team. With that mouthy prick, Virat Kohli as captain and the likes of Aussies Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott and Nic Maddinson all in the same team, I hope Kohli sledges the opposition and not his own team "mates".



Big money brings on strange bedfellows.

[bazzap]

Hey Fork Handles, did you see this?


NSW vs Victoria Feb 15



Look who got all the wickets!!!




The Blues must have prepared a dodgy pitch just like the Poms used to do back in the 70's for Derek Underwood

[Fork Handles]

Yeh, I was getting scores through on the radio when I was driving.

Hat trick to Doug the Rug and Lion Nathan cleaned up.

[Fork Handles]

Hey, Wanking Wodger, Penetrator, Foz, Ferocious, Simie, Jake......


YOUR BOYS COPPED ONE HELL OF A BEATING!

[Fork Handles]

Originally Posted by Fork Handles

Hey, Wanking Wodger, Penetrator, Foz, Ferocious, Simie, Jake......


YOUR BOYS COPPED ONE HELL OF A BEATING!

...and Mankeyspanner

[monkeyspanker]

We took the option Of keeping our beaten run going. Total utter shite!

[Frankie]

Hopefully England will improve by at least 50% in the few games that will be left in the World Cup. After all losing by a mere 55 runs or 4 wickets would be a 50% improvement.

[Frankie]

I watched the highlights of the England v. NZ game today. It wasnt all bad. Woakes took 2 for 8. Mc Cullum didnt hit every ball for 6 some only went for 4. Hopefully the fourth top run scorer on the day, Extras, pulls his finger out and puts some big scores together. Apart from the batting, bowling and fielding England played OK. I reckon we will beat Afghanistan, not too sure about anybody else though.