International cricket thread

Strumms · 25-05-2024 4:17pm

England were set for 200+ vs Pakistan but losing a glut of wickets for 144/3 to 169/7 really stifled them.

Good start with the ball though , Ali gets Rizwan, third delivery, no runs on the board.

StormForce13 · 28-05-2024 5:38pm

The stadium which will host the opening match of the T20 World Cup in Dallas this weekend has been hit by severe weather, causing the cancellation of Tuesday's official warm-up match.

The United States and Bangladesh were due to meet at 16:30 BST at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas but the match has been called off because of the "conditions of the facilities".

Warnings for strong thunderstorms, flash flooding and tornados have been given for the area. Images on social media appear to show the stadium's giant TV screen has been blown over. Texas governor Greg Abbott said more than a third of counties were subject to a disaster declaration after extreme weather ploughed through the state.

There was further heavy rain overnight and winds up to 80mph while storm sirens sounded in the city of Dallas.

The opening match of the T20 World Cup between the US and Canada is due to take place in Dallas on Saturday, 1 June (01:30 Sunday BST).

Current situation in Texas! https://www.blitzortung.org/en/live_lightning_maps.php?map=31

Strumms · 28-05-2024 6:06pm

if lots of overs and or entire matches are lost due to adverse weather… the ICC will take a real hammering and rightly so.

A few of the matches are in locations like Texas where the rainy season is finishing around late May / early June …. And further inclement weather such as storms and hurricanes can be prevalent throughout mid summer.

Haven’t looked at every venue in such detail but be nice if we get a good load of cricket….

Going to be a real unknown element to certain aspects of the tournament seeing as so little international cricket has been played there or covered from there…

Hopefully the US have their shît together and we have good consistent cricket pitches, quick enough flat outfields giving appropriate value for good shots.

Gillespy · 30-05-2024 8:53pm

This Pakistan keeper has had a lot on his plate. Rizwan is in the team too so not sure why he hasn't the gloves.

Strumms · 30-05-2024 8:58pm

England 67/0 after 5 overs. Tearing Pakistan a new one. Brilliant batting but not good bowling… or wicket keeping, first chance put down.

Strumms · 30-05-2024 9:14pm

fûck me, what a drop. Kahn again. I’d have caught that.

MFPM · 30-05-2024 9:16pm

This is a walk in the park for England. Pakistan are so hit and miss.

Strumms · 30-05-2024 9:45pm

surely there has to be a better wicket keeper somewhere in Pakistan than Azam Khan !

Either way, all over, England on top from the start….

Strumms · 30-05-2024 11:48pm

anybody know if West Indies vs Australia is being broadcasted / streamed anywhere ? Starts in about 12 minutes but can’t see any listings or streaming info, thanks.

Edit : WI 68/1 after 5.. big score in the offing

VillaMad · 31-05-2024 12:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122204542#Comment_122204542

Not been shown anywhere. West Indies teeing off for sure but then I guess it's easier when it's a 15-a-side game with no pressure on the match itself. Apparently, Australia are without a number of players as they were playing in the IPL and so some of the coaches have been fielding like George Bailey, Brad Hodge and Andrew McDonald to make up the numbers.

See that the two games in Dallas were rained off today. Hopefully the weather isn't a factor during the competition.

Gillespy · 31-05-2024 11:41am

England with Jofra back look like the side to beat in the world cup. Any weakness you'd say was the bowling. Rashid the only banker with Sam Curran's loss of form and no more Woakes. He comes back and transforms it. Bowls the difficult overs taking pressure off the other seamers. Batting looks more devastating if anything with Salt and Jacks in.

Pakistan look a rabble. Rauf takes a wicket and makes a hand gesture to say that should his third wicket having two dropped by the keeper. Doesn't say much for team harmony. Although he has a point about the keeper. Looks so out of place and played like it too.

Strumms · 31-05-2024 12:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122204640#Comment_122204640

got to love the IPL… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Basically they have the whole of the sport in handcuffs and are leading it around with an electric cattle prod.

StormForce13 · 31-05-2024 2:38pm

You've gotta admire the Pakistani selectors' commitment to diversity! (it's the only reason I can think of as to why Fatso Khan is being repeatedly selected as the national wicketkeeper!)

Strumms · 31-05-2024 2:58pm

you do indeed. I had to have a look see to figure if he was a handy batsman or wtf he might add to the team but in his 12 innings for the international side he averages 9.77….