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Pakistan's matches have been switched from India to Sri Lanka for political reasons and now Bangladesh are threatening to refuse to play in India.
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So Bangladesh have withdrawn, meaning Scotland take their place. Now Pakistan are still not happy and may still pull out as well.
Its all a bit farcical, i wish they would keep politics out of the sport.
Its all a bit farcical, i wish they would keep politics out of the sport.
Scotland in England's group; with respect to them Bangladesh could have been an handful in sub continental conditions so England may have dodged a bullet. Then again they have lost to Scotland before in a tournament 
Tournament starts this Saturday and will likely feature a number of heavy defeats in the group stages for the minnows.
No real point in backing on the outright market at the moment as it is difficult to see any of the big guns not qualifying for the second stage.
If there is any value then maybe Pakistan at 14s as long as the politics gets sorted.
At this point i will have some speculative top batsman and bowler bets for some interest, Mitch Marsh and Jos Buttler could cause carnage at the top of the order against the lesser bowling attacks and are available at about 12s to 14s with the bookies. Ryan Rickleton of SA is an interesting outsider at 33s.
As for the bowlers, Adam Zampa is always worth considering although short enough at 8s generally - Arshdeep Singh at 20s and Shaheen Afridi at 25s likely outsiders.
Considering it's a World Cup the build up has been very low key and its also now competing against the Winter Olympics for media coverage. Once the initial group stages are out of the way interest should pick up.
There has been no real acknowledgement in the media of the England U19s reaching their World Cup Final which takes some doing. Maybe it's because they tend to play sensible cricket rather than Bazball ! They have been excellent so far but now come up against an India side in the final tomorrow who have a stellar top order, it will be very interesting to see how they get on, fingers crossed they emerge victorious.
No real point in backing on the outright market at the moment as it is difficult to see any of the big guns not qualifying for the second stage.
If there is any value then maybe Pakistan at 14s as long as the politics gets sorted.
At this point i will have some speculative top batsman and bowler bets for some interest, Mitch Marsh and Jos Buttler could cause carnage at the top of the order against the lesser bowling attacks and are available at about 12s to 14s with the bookies. Ryan Rickleton of SA is an interesting outsider at 33s.
As for the bowlers, Adam Zampa is always worth considering although short enough at 8s generally - Arshdeep Singh at 20s and Shaheen Afridi at 25s likely outsiders.
Considering it's a World Cup the build up has been very low key and its also now competing against the Winter Olympics for media coverage. Once the initial group stages are out of the way interest should pick up.
There has been no real acknowledgement in the media of the England U19s reaching their World Cup Final which takes some doing. Maybe it's because they tend to play sensible cricket rather than Bazball ! They have been excellent so far but now come up against an India side in the final tomorrow who have a stellar top order, it will be very interesting to see how they get on, fingers crossed they emerge victorious.
I did mention India u19s had a formidable top order but even i did not expect them to rack up 250 by the halfway point of their 50 overs.
That was the point at which the absolute phenomenon named Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed..... for 175 including 15 sixes - he's FOURTEEN YEARS OLD !!
This lad is unbelievable and surely has the potential to be one of the greatest ever - he's already scored a ton in the IPL at such a young age.
God knows how many they would have racked up if he batted through the innings but they still managed a towering 411 in their 50 overs.
England made a very good attempt, reaching 172-3 after 20 overs but then lost four wickets for three runs, eventually 311 all out with still ten overs left.
That was the point at which the absolute phenomenon named Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed..... for 175 including 15 sixes - he's FOURTEEN YEARS OLD !!
This lad is unbelievable and surely has the potential to be one of the greatest ever - he's already scored a ton in the IPL at such a young age.
God knows how many they would have racked up if he batted through the innings but they still managed a towering 411 in their 50 overs.
England made a very good attempt, reaching 172-3 after 20 overs but then lost four wickets for three runs, eventually 311 all out with still ten overs left.
my first bet in the tourny is travis head to be top runscorer at 9.20 on the exchanges
India 77-6 after 12.4 overs against USA. 1.01-->1.77
The USA have spilled three catches as well, could have been humiliating for the hosts if they'd taken them.
The USA team has 2 Saffers and 9 Asians by the look of it
The USA team has 2 Saffers and 9 Asians by the look of it
At least one of the Indian players remembered how to bat.
And he (Yadav) should have been out for 15 - a routine caught and bowled shelled 
Hope the USA don't come to regret that, big ask for them now.
Hope the USA don't come to regret that, big ask for them now.
England not too convincing; they've made the Nepal spinners look unplayable at times.
England all smiles at scraping home against the minnows, how embarrassing
They have Jacks to thank for avoiding humiliation, he hit 3 sixes in the last over of their innings including the final ball.
Hard lines Nepal, you deserved to win really.
They have Jacks to thank for avoiding humiliation, he hit 3 sixes in the last over of their innings including the final ball.
Hard lines Nepal, you deserved to win really.
ain't no mugs. ran saffers to within 1 run at the tourney
That must go down as one of the worst overs I have ever seen - 2 no balls ?
Shocking over from Rabada indeed but he got away with it thanks to the daft run out, there was no need to go for that second run with 2 balls still left, but having done so he should have dived to make his ground.
In the second super over, i reckon if the Afghan had left that last ball it could have been given as a wide again.
Close to a fine win but no cigar.
Ireland were disappointing with the bat against Oz. However 4 wickets for Zampa gets my top bowler bet off to a good start.
Not so good is one of my top bat picks and the unfortunate (and rather painful
) injury to Mitch Marsh earlier, looks like he could even be out of the tournament. Ryan Rickleton doing ok so far though so all is not lost.
In the second super over, i reckon if the Afghan had left that last ball it could have been given as a wide again.
Close to a fine win but no cigar.
Ireland were disappointing with the bat against Oz. However 4 wickets for Zampa gets my top bowler bet off to a good start.
Not so good is one of my top bat picks and the unfortunate (and rather painful
) injury to Mitch Marsh earlier, looks like he could even be out of the tournament. Ryan Rickleton doing ok so far though so all is not lost.
Ian Ward "200 not off the cards" - what game is he watching, I'd be amazed if they don't cleat that easily !
Not quite 200 although Rashid saved England's bacon; he was different class to the rest of England's bowlers. Makes you wonder if England should have played Ahmed who is also a decent batter.
Which one Mr S - Was it Alex "Orville The Duck's twin sister" Hartley ?
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ain't no mugs. ran saffers to within 1 run at the tourney
Nepal 123 ao
Italy 124-0 in 12.4 overs
Rather puts England's performance against the mighty Nepal in perspective
ain't no mugs. ran saffers to within 1 run at the tourney
Nepal 123 ao
Italy 124-0 in 12.4 overs
Rather puts England's performance against the mighty Nepal in perspective
Dont know Dixie but she was screeming what appeared to be something about Super Mario at one point.
stating the obvious but 20 overs lends it itself to upsets and gives the minnows a far better chance
Poor start for Pakistan chasing India's 175.
3w down in third over. A lot on from here.
3w down in third over. A lot on from here.
Seems like Pakistan didn't bother turning up after all
if England can't score 160 against Italy they might as well come home now !
England bowling unimpressive again. Batting not much better and again reliant on Jacks slogging at the end of their innings to get a decent score.
Manenti got a bit carried away and holed out otherwise things may have been very different. He played superbly though. Grant Stewart also hammered a few sixes, almost got them in contention at the end.
The thing is with this format, as average as England have been they will still have every chance of winning the trophy and are in the easier section of the Super 8's (at least on paper). also in their favour is they now play games in Sri Lanka which presumably will help their spinners.
Manenti got a bit carried away and holed out otherwise things may have been very different. He played superbly though. Grant Stewart also hammered a few sixes, almost got them in contention at the end.
The thing is with this format, as average as England have been they will still have every chance of winning the trophy and are in the easier section of the Super 8's (at least on paper
). also in their favour is they now play games in Sri Lanka which presumably will help their spinners.
Was about to criticise England's performance when along come the Aussies with 13 for 5 in their last 3 overs. DD is right though England may go on and win the comp due to the format as might the Aussies.
The Aussie hopes hanging by a thread. if Zimbabwe avoid defeat against Ireland they are out. Plenty of rain about tomorrow as well......
That batting collapse by Oz was bad enough but the bowling was arguably worse.
That batting collapse by Oz was bad enough but the bowling was arguably worse.
Good effort from England's bowlers after only getting 145 batting first.
One foot in the semis now.
One foot in the semis now.
Atherton "don't think we've seen the winner here";
Nasser "England will take a lot of confidence out of this win";
I think I know who I agree with !
Nasser "England will take a lot of confidence out of this win";
I think I know who I agree with !
Atherton TC !
Sri Lanka batted like complete novices today, they had looked good up until now. England weren't much better, Salt apart.
The weather forecast was awry - yesterday they said there would be not much hope of play so England got a bit lucky there.
One win from the next two games should be enough for the semis.
Sri Lanka batted like complete novices today, they had looked good up until now. England weren't much better, Salt apart.
The weather forecast was awry - yesterday they said there would be not much hope of play so England got a bit lucky there.
One win from the next two games should be enough for the semis.
On current form I wouldn't fancy England to beat either SA or WI in the semis; that said it only takes one decent partnership in a T20 game to win a match so all's not lost. 7/1 a fair price to effectively win three games.
Good move from Brook to come in at 3 after Salt out first ball. He his playing well. 40 off 30. Long innings needed from him.
Butler gone for just 2 he needs to find some form.
Butler gone for just 2 he needs to find some form.
I was going to post that WI had been the most impressive team in the competition so far
Nz v england, gubbed
1.06 £33,913.93
1.07 £2,753,006.29
1.08 £3,660,861.36
1.09 £1,995,542.53
1.1 £422,570.00
1.06 £33,913.93
1.07 £2,753,006.29
1.08 £3,660,861.36
1.09 £1,995,542.53
1.1 £422,570.00
Game Over - Eng header the ball for a four - 1.06 New Zealand done in
I had to smile when, with NZ needing just 17 from 48 balls with 9 wickets left, the captain of SA had a long chat with his bowler, as if they were going to come up with some magical plan that would win them the game.
What happened next? Four, Six, Six and Four! Game over!
What happened next? Four, Six, Six and Four! Game over!
A seemingly narrow defeat for England today although in truth it was more comfortable than that for India.
Hats off to Bethell and also Jacks for giving us hope but you can't bowl as badly as England did and expect to get away with it.
Archer going for 61 in 4 overs
Mind you the Indians bowled a fair few pies as well. The NZ openers will take advantage if they repeat that in the final.
Whatever happened to yorkers ? You can't hit them for six too often ! Modern day bowlers are either incapable of producing them or more likely under orders to bowl in the manner they do. They used to be the delivery of choice for quicks when under pressure at the end of an innings.
Hats off to Bethell and also Jacks for giving us hope but you can't bowl as badly as England did and expect to get away with it.
Archer going for 61 in 4 overs
Mind you the Indians bowled a fair few pies as well. The NZ openers will take advantage if they repeat that in the final.
Whatever happened to yorkers ? You can't hit them for six too often ! Modern day bowlers are either incapable of producing them or more likely under orders to bowl in the manner they do. They used to be the delivery of choice for quicks when under pressure at the end of an innings.
Spot on Dixie. A game Poms should have won and Brooke should be ashamed of himself for dropping that dolly. Truly shocking fielding. Bethel knock was tremendous.
Point about yorkers is so correct but almost seems like they cant bowl them anymore. So many half trackers and leg side deliveries made it so easy for India to score. Bumrah incredible again.
Point about yorkers is so correct but almost seems like they cant bowl them anymore. So many half trackers and leg side deliveries made it so easy for India to score. Bumrah incredible again.
yup spot on also re your comments dixie. why bowlers cant bowl yorkers these days is beyond me
hoping that NZ can win today
hoping that NZ can win today
And as if by magic Jasprit Bumrah provides a text book example of how effective yorkers can be, maybe he reads these hallowed pages
It beggars the question - what exactly are our one day bowling coaches getting paid for ? And other teams coaches of course. If we can see it, why can't they ?
India very worthy winners, just a shame NZ didn't really turn up today - putting the Indians in after winning the toss was surprising and maybe not the wisest move given how good the hosts are with the bat.
It beggars the question - what exactly are our one day bowling coaches getting paid for ? And other teams coaches of course. If we can see it, why can't they ?
India very worthy winners, just a shame NZ didn't really turn up today - putting the Indians in after winning the toss was surprising and maybe not the wisest move given how good the hosts are with the bat.
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