Dhoni hanged up his test match boots overnight, he was a good captain but the time is right to pass it on to Kohli. New years test will be interesting with him in charge.
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Dhoni hanged up his test match boots overnight, he was a good captain but the time is right to pass it on to Kohli. New years test will be interesting with him in charge.
Jesse Dart
East Fremantle Football Club for life
With Kholi the over aggressive in charge I can see a heated game coming
Matty76
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Crikey, the Melbourne Renegades have been bowled for the lowest total - 57 - in Australian Domestic T20 history. Their innings lasted just 12.4 overs! A bit of niggle between the teams tonight, Dwayne Bravo gave a couple of send offs - to Maxwell and Faulkner, apparently something left over from the T20 World Cup.
Wookiedragon
OzCardTrader
Sixers v Stars into a super over! Great finish coming up.....
Jesse Dart
East Fremantle Football Club for life
Sixers are massive chokers in the super overs!
Matty76
Banned User
Pink Test Auction items are up, guys and girls:
http://www.graysonline.com/sale/230...ricket-test-supporting-the-mcgrath-foundation
Some pretty amazing prices already!!
As much as I am a fan of Chris Rogers, I am in penny-saving mode unfortunately!!
http://www.graysonline.com/sale/230...ricket-test-supporting-the-mcgrath-foundation
Some pretty amazing prices already!!
As much as I am a fan of Chris Rogers, I am in penny-saving mode unfortunately!!
The Mad Hatter
OzCardTrader
Took the little fella to his first ODI last night.
He loved every minute of it - the colour, the crowd, the crash, bang, wallop of the game.
And thankfully, as he began to flag, they finished it off with a whole 10 overs to go.
Couldn't believe Warner was the first Aust ODI batsman to score a century against England at the SCG either.
He loved every minute of it - the colour, the crowd, the crash, bang, wallop of the game.
And thankfully, as he began to flag, they finished it off with a whole 10 overs to go.
Couldn't believe Warner was the first Aust ODI batsman to score a century against England at the SCG either.
Brendan_B
OZCT Supporter
How old is your young bloke Chris?
I was thinking about starting mine with a BBL match next season, he will be 4 then
I was thinking about starting mine with a BBL match next season, he will be 4 then
The Mad Hatter
OzCardTrader
Brendan,
My oldest is 5 1/2. We've been going to T20s since the BBL:02 in 2012/13 and he was pretty good with it. I've taken him to the odd Shield and Matador Cup and ladies crickets games too, and he loves it. I take him to the NRL every 2nd week too, so I think he's learnt to sit and watch and absorb.
Never too young IMO, but it boils down to how long they can sit and watch. I did do a lot of games with him at the ODI - I Spy, pick which ball of an over a wicket might fall OR score a 4 - and set targets of 'at the 10th over, we'll do this. At the 20th over you can have a lolly. Etc'.
My oldest is 5 1/2. We've been going to T20s since the BBL:02 in 2012/13 and he was pretty good with it. I've taken him to the odd Shield and Matador Cup and ladies crickets games too, and he loves it. I take him to the NRL every 2nd week too, so I think he's learnt to sit and watch and absorb.
Never too young IMO, but it boils down to how long they can sit and watch. I did do a lot of games with him at the ODI - I Spy, pick which ball of an over a wicket might fall OR score a 4 - and set targets of 'at the 10th over, we'll do this. At the 20th over you can have a lolly. Etc'.
Brendan_B
OZCT Supporter
Thanks Chris, some nice options there.
Matty76
Banned User
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket...ff-just-31-balls/story-e6frf3g3-1227188958404
Even following this on the Cricinfo text commentary was exciting! All things considered, I believe that A B de Villiers is amongst the top ten international sportsmen in the world right now.
Even following this on the Cricinfo text commentary was exciting! All things considered, I believe that A B de Villiers is amongst the top ten international sportsmen in the world right now.
Not sure if you guys already know this or if its been mentioned, just incase thought some of you might be interested in watching the warm up games-
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...ory-fngr8i5s-1227190716190?from=newslocal_rss
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...ory-fngr8i5s-1227190716190?from=newslocal_rss
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The Mad Hatter
OzCardTrader
Not a good night to be a Striker.
Just imagine if the Sixers had Smith, Starc, Haddin, Hazelwood playing too.
Just imagine if the Sixers had Smith, Starc, Haddin, Hazelwood playing too.
Wookiedragon
OzCardTrader
Reminds me of the stars last couple of years.
Unbeatable during the regular season and then have a shocker in the semi.
Unbeatable during the regular season and then have a shocker in the semi.
walshy
OzCardTrader
Teams who finish first should be rewarded with a second change as apposed to teams who come 2nd, 3rd 4th
Scotty_WCE
West Coast card collector!
Perhaps they could do a finals system similar to the WAFL?
1st plays 2nd with winner advancing to Grand Final
3rd plays 4th with winner playing loser of 1st vs 2nd in a preliminary final
Winner of preliminary final plays team already in Grand Final
I think this system would suit the Big Bash format, and there's an extra final meaning more $$$ for Cricket Australia, so everyone's a winner!
1st plays 2nd with winner advancing to Grand Final
3rd plays 4th with winner playing loser of 1st vs 2nd in a preliminary final
Winner of preliminary final plays team already in Grand Final
I think this system would suit the Big Bash format, and there's an extra final meaning more $$$ for Cricket Australia, so everyone's a winner!
The Mad Hatter
OzCardTrader
Nah. The BBL is fine as it is. It's all fun, hit and tickle. No team in finals who gets thrashed should ever get a 2nd chance IMO. If it had to change, I'd only have top 3...2 vs 3 and winner plays 1 in GF. Problem with AFL / NRL top 8 system, it rewards mediocrity.
Matty76
Banned User
Adam Gilchrist and Jack Ryder to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. Who do we think will win the big awards? I love the Allan Border Medal telecast (although that perhaps puts me in the minority!), you tend to forget just how much cricket is played in a calendar year!
