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Post by wrighty05 on Aug 16, 2012 22:30:31 GMT 10
Haven't really been following the Kevin Pieterson story too intently. But it does amuse me.
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Post by Bundy on Aug 16, 2012 22:36:05 GMT 10
Haven't really been following the Kevin Pieterson story too intently. But it does amuse me. I've been intentionally trying to avoid it  |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 16, 2012 23:07:35 GMT 10
What can yah say? His ego is bigger then the team!  |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 19, 2012 1:24:01 GMT 10
VVS Laxman retires, says it's the right time to move on HYDERABAD: Indian batsman VVS Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, saying it was "time to move on" despite his selection for the two-Test series against New Zealand. The 37-year-old said he would step down with "immediate effect" during a news conference in his home city of Hyderabad, where India host the Kiwis in the opening Test on Thursday. "It's been 16 years since I made my international debut for India and I feel it's the right time for me to move on," Laxman told reporters in a trembling voice. Laxman scored 8781 runs in 134 Tests, including 17 hundreds. His recent form, however, has been poor and clamour had grown in the Indian media to replace the side's ageing batting stalwarts following 4-0 series whitewashes in England and Australia. Laxman, who also scored six hundreds in 86 one-day internationals, will be best remembered for his knock of 281 in the second innings against Australia at Kolkata's Eden Gardens in 2001 which helped India beat the tourists after following on. The victory also stalled the marauding run of Steve Waugh's men, who had won 16 Tests in succession. Read more: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/vvs-laxman-calls-it-a-day/top-stories/VVS-Laxman-retires-says-its-the-right-time-to-move-on/articleshow/15547872.cms?Great career and one we will remember for when India beat Australia in 2001 when he scored 281 runs and Australia lost. |
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Post by Bundy on Aug 19, 2012 13:11:41 GMT 10
Great cricketer in his prime, probably struggled in recent years to get the same consistency in his batting as he achieved earlier last decade but no one can dispute his natural ability and timing of the ball especially of his pads. India will miss him deeply but lucky for them they have plenty of good back-up batting stocks that they can call upon as an ample replacement, unlike Australia atm... |
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Post by Bundy on Aug 19, 2012 14:07:34 GMT 10
Good on clarkey, I think this is terrific news and will do much to build up some prodigious young talent for the future.
Michael Clarke to build a $3.6m cricket academy near Berrima in NSWMICHAEL and Kyly Clarke have bought a property in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales which they hope to convert into one of the world's elite cricket academies. Clarke confirmed that he and wife Kyly had purchased a spectacular property near Berrima. The Australian captain said buying the estate was the first step in realising a lifelong dream to found his own cricket academy that would educate youngsters in all facets of the game, including fitness, diet, technique and media skills. While Clarke declined to discuss the purchase price of the property which already contains a private cricket oval - real estate sources confirmed it had recently been on the market for $3.65 million. "I have dreamed about doing something like this all my life but because of my playing schedule I never had the time to act on it," Clarke said. "Kyly has played a big part in turning this dream into a reality. Her experience in design and property management will help make this academy happen and I couldn't be happier about it. "I'm at a stage of my career where I'm getting older and one day I'll retire or be dropped. This gives me a great opportunity for a job after my playing career is over, doing something I can be proud of." Berrima's proximity to Bowral, the boyhood home of Don Bradman, was a major attraction for Clarke. He envisages excursions to the recently refurbished International Cricket Hall of Fame being part of the holistic curriculum offered by his academy. Clarke also plans to use the property to engage in pre-season boot camps, such as the one he undertook in Coffs Harbour before last summer's 4-0 Test series win over India. "I remember going down to Bowral when I was a kid and walking in Don Bradman's footsteps," Clarke said. "It's a big part of the reason why we chose this area. "Berrima is also close enough to the city that it is easy to get to, but far enough away to feel like you're away from it all. And it will give me the opportunity to spend time away from the mobile, the computer and all the busy aspects of life and focus solely on my training." Clarke expects the academy to be open for business within 12 to 24 months and will cater to local and overseas juniors. He has yet to discuss the project at length with Cricket Australia but insists he has no intention to compete against their Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. "I want their input," he said. "It's my aim for this to work hand-in-hand with all Cricket Australia is doing. "I would love for them to be associated with it." The idea was inspired by Clarke's parents who operated an indoor sports centre in Sydney's south. But he credits Kyly, who he married in a private ceremony in May, with finding the property. "It was a great thing for me as a kid having parents who operated a an indoor sports centre," he said. "I'd love them to be involved in this." www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/clarke-to-build-a-36m-legacy/story-e6frey50-1226453315856 |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 26, 2012 0:19:21 GMT 10
There's a one off ODI game being played now(on FOX SPORTS) Australia V Afghanistan. With Australia with a near full strength squad.
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 29, 2012 21:07:20 GMT 10
Australia defeated Pakistan in a thriller! - great game it was.  but the news that I wanted to say is - The ECB have announced that England Test Captain Andrew Strauss has retired from Professional cricket, Alistair Cook will take over as Test Captain. Sth Africa defeat England - comfortably ! Also with the loss to England that means that Sth Africa are now the no.1 ranked side in all forms of the game. |
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Post by Bundy on Aug 29, 2012 21:14:25 GMT 10
but the news that I wanted to say is - The ECB have announced that England Test Captain Andrew Strauss has retired from Professional cricket, Alistair Cook will take over as Test Captain. Sth Africa defeat England - comfortably ! Also with the loss to England that means that Sth Africa are now the no.1 ranked side in all forms of the game. Strauss is much in the mould of Ponting...very defensive in the way he thinks...not to mention probably rode on the back of some very skillful players and their contributions...much like Ponting! |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 29, 2012 21:31:08 GMT 10
but the news that I wanted to say is - The ECB have announced that England Test Captain Andrew Strauss has retired from Professional cricket, Alistair Cook will take over as Test Captain. Sth Africa defeat England - comfortably ! Also with the loss to England that means that Sth Africa are now the no.1 ranked side in all forms of the game. Strauss is much in the mould of Ponting...very defensive in the way he thinks...not to mention probably rode on the back of some very skillful players and their contributions...much like Ponting! Yeah - it would've been hard to give it up, but with what has happened with KP just recently, there's no surprise this decision has come. |
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Post by Bundy on Aug 29, 2012 21:37:29 GMT 10
Strauss is much in the mould of Ponting...very defensive in the way he thinks...not to mention probably rode on the back of some very skillful players and their contributions...much like Ponting! Yeah - it would've been hard to give it up, but with what has happened with KP just recently, there's no surprise this decision has come. Also I don't know what it is - but Strauss' game reminds me of the old England where Cook is sort of the new generation with a youngish team around him - I guess England selectors are hoping to build an English cricket dynasty around him! |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 29, 2012 21:42:16 GMT 10
Yeah - it would've been hard to give it up, but with what has happened with KP just recently, there's no surprise this decision has come. Also I don't know what it is - but Strauss' game reminds me of the old England where Cook is sort of the new generation with a youngish team around him - I guess England selectors are hoping to build an English cricket dynasty around him! Well, First they need to sort out their game first - they were shocking against Sth Africa. Alistair got out on the second ball for a duck! - that pretty much was their night of how it unfolded. |
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Post by Bundy on Aug 30, 2012 0:53:34 GMT 10
Also I don't know what it is - but Strauss' game reminds me of the old England where Cook is sort of the new generation with a youngish team around him - I guess England selectors are hoping to build an English cricket dynasty around him! Well, First they need to sort out their game first - they were shocking against Sth Africa. Alistair got out on the second ball for a duck! - that pretty much was their night of how it unfolded. Don't worry about England...what about the aussies...they played pretty **** tbh against afghanistan  |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 30, 2012 22:28:56 GMT 10
Well, First they need to sort out their game first - they were shocking against Sth Africa. Alistair got out on the second ball for a duck! - that pretty much was their night of how it unfolded. Don't worry about England...what about the aussies...they played pretty **** tbh against afghanistan But, they did beat Pakistan! ;D |
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Post by Bundy on Aug 30, 2012 22:40:54 GMT 10
Don't worry about England...what about the aussies...they played pretty **** tbh against afghanistan But, they did beat Pakistan! ;D Yeah that should keep the fans of their back for 5 mins ;D |
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Post by HDT05 on Aug 30, 2012 22:54:18 GMT 10
But, they did beat Pakistan! ;D Yeah that should keep the fans of their back for 5 mins ;D They were shocking in both games, but they were a totally different outfit, building for the future, ey?! lol good exuse? |
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Post by wrighty05 on Aug 30, 2012 23:05:26 GMT 10
So with Strauss and Pieterson out, how are England going to keep up with their required quota of 4 South Africans minimum in the side?
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Post by Bundy on Aug 30, 2012 23:09:53 GMT 10
So with Strauss and Pieterson out, how are England going to keep up with their required quota of 4 South Africans minimum in the side? I think they have to make it up from elsewhere like Morgan from Ireland and Bopara from India (?) |
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Post by Bundy on Sept 2, 2012 13:55:22 GMT 10
Australia slumped to a pretty heavy defeat at the hands of Pakistan yesterday as they chased down our total of 248 losing only 3 wickets - now 1, 1 in the series where the third and final game has it all to play for...
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Post by HDT05 on Sept 2, 2012 18:14:47 GMT 10
Haha, if you watched the game it was shocking, I went to sleep it was that bad..they really are crap.
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