Reality Check For Indian Cricket
A short while after posting the item below, India were beaten by Sri Lanka in the cricket World Cup. If the 1983 world champions are to survive, they need Bermuda to beat Bangladesh. I'm tipping there'll be a TV audience of a billion people watching Bermuda in action. But if they (as expected) lose to Bangladesh, can I please be the first person to write the headline `Bermuda Short'?
Showing posts with label Cricket World Cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cricket World Cup. Show all posts
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Guinness Tout
Pakistan Reduced To Blarney Rubble
At long odds of 250-1 to win the World Cup cricket tournament, the Irish have pulled off one of the most significant upsets in international cricket, beating 1992 champions Pakistan by three wickets - on St Patrick's Day.
At Kingston, Jamaica, captain Trent Johnson hit the winning runs (a six, no less) but was then taken to hospital. ``I've got some sort of rotator cuff problem in the left shoulder,'' he said. ``I injured it diving for a ball today. Hopefully, I can get that right for six days. I've got to take it easy tonight and watch the rest of the boys party.''
If you (or anyone you know) put money on Ireland to beat Pakistan, please let me know - immediately!
Friday, March 16, 2007
St Patrick’s Daze For Zimbabwe
Praise For The Pluck Of The Irish
Just when you thought you could predict the result of the Ireland-Zimbabwe World Cup game at Sabina Park, the form book has been completely turned upside down. The debutants, Ireland, tied with the Test-playing nation.
Pat Gibson of TimesOnline has a wonderful perspective on the dramatic finish and the fact that it was an Aussie who played the role of Irish hero.
Gibson reports: ``Jeremy Bray, a shaven-headed left-hander from Sydney who played for the New South Wales and Australia Under-19 teams before moving to Ireland, disregarded what was happening at the other end to hit a superb, unbeaten 115. Bray, 33, is a fitness instructor and he was a good advertisement for his profession as he made his runs off 137 balls.''
Just when you thought you could predict the result of the Ireland-Zimbabwe World Cup game at Sabina Park, the form book has been completely turned upside down. The debutants, Ireland, tied with the Test-playing nation.
Pat Gibson of TimesOnline has a wonderful perspective on the dramatic finish and the fact that it was an Aussie who played the role of Irish hero.
Gibson reports: ``Jeremy Bray, a shaven-headed left-hander from Sydney who played for the New South Wales and Australia Under-19 teams before moving to Ireland, disregarded what was happening at the other end to hit a superb, unbeaten 115. Bray, 33, is a fitness instructor and he was a good advertisement for his profession as he made his runs off 137 balls.''
That’s Not Cicadas, It’s A Cricket Chorus
BBC World Cup Quiz Is A Special Delivery
Try the quirky World Cup cricket quiz by clicking on this link at BBC.com. It’s just 10 questions and you don’t need to be related to Neville Cardus to test your skills. Even if you’re not a cricket fan, the multiple-choice format and the humour will engage you. Let me know your score. I bombed out, with only six correct answers – but it was great fun.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
It's Beginning To Dawn On America, Too
Cricket Appreciation Knows No Boundaries
The light on a hot, dry, cloudless Melbourne morning is peerless - as you can see in this photograph. I was standing at Princes Bridge before the sun came up this morning. Australia were still playing Scotland in the World Cup in the West Indies, and I wanted to photograph something symbolic. What better than the silhouette of the MCG, the spiritual home of Australian cricket, against a brilliant dawn and a single wheeling gull. And for my American readers (yes, you too, Bart!) let me tell you that even you have a special connection to this stunning stadium. In World War II, it was home to US troops - and there is a special brass commemorative plaque deep in the stadium that reminds us of America's unusual connection to one of the greatest cricket stadiums in the world.
Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
The light on a hot, dry, cloudless Melbourne morning is peerless - as you can see in this photograph. I was standing at Princes Bridge before the sun came up this morning. Australia were still playing Scotland in the World Cup in the West Indies, and I wanted to photograph something symbolic. What better than the silhouette of the MCG, the spiritual home of Australian cricket, against a brilliant dawn and a single wheeling gull. And for my American readers (yes, you too, Bart!) let me tell you that even you have a special connection to this stunning stadium. In World War II, it was home to US troops - and there is a special brass commemorative plaque deep in the stadium that reminds us of America's unusual connection to one of the greatest cricket stadiums in the world.
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