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Groucho



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06/05/2010 07:15

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England edged into the Super Eight phase of the ICC World Twenty20 after their match with Ireland ended in a no result because of rain in Guyana.



They were restricted to 120-8 with only nine fours and a six, and were indebted to Irish-born Eoin Morgan, who made a composed 45, falling in the final over.



Ireland were 14-1 from three-and-a-half overs in two spells as rain intervened.



Five overs were needed to constitute a match but rain continued and Ireland were eliminated in cruel fashion.



BBC



What I do question is, the wisdom of choosing Guyana's rainy season for the Twenty20 tournament.. how absolutely daft is that? The Duckworth-Lewis Method is going into overtime... bonkers, that's what it is totally bonkers!



Ailletoo


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06/05/2010 17:59

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I feel sorry for you.. well almost.. you think cricket is a game!



Brinsley


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06/05/2010 20:03

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Msg 2

It is necessary to have great wisden to understand the game and appreciate its many nuances!



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Ailletoo


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I have to admire you for your defence of the said game... but let's face it, it's boring!



Ailletoo


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AND... could you explain WISDEN to me?



Brinsley


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The bible of cricket! Google it and be wisden up!



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Groucho



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Ailletoo,



I doubt you've ever been to a real cricket match... but you try standing in total concentration with a piece of wood trying to defend yourself against fast bowling from someone trying to take your head off and you'll know what a sport really is...



You obviously need more than the attention span of gnat to appreciate the finer nuances of the game, cake in the commentary box et al.

;¬)



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