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BoondasH1

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• Dec 31, 2014

• #281

The Mad Hatter said:

I have no problem with declaration. Nearly got 'EM too. Glad for once to go safety first and win series.

Had Kohli captained throughout maybe a different story.

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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

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• Jan 1, 2015

• #282

With Kholi the over aggressive in charge I can see a heated game coming

 

BoondasH1

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• Jan 1, 2015

• #283

Anyone recognise the guy on the left getting his cards signed? The Sig Pig. This guy just doesn't quit, works all year round lol.

 

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• Jan 3, 2015

• #284

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.

 

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• Jan 5, 2015

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Sixers v Stars into a super over! Great finish coming up.....

 

Jesse Dart

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• Jan 5, 2015

• #286

Sixers are massive chokers in the super overs!

 

Matty76

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• Jan 8, 2015

• #287

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!!

 

The Mad Hatter

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• Jan 17, 2015

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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.

 

Brendan_B

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• Jan 17, 2015

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How old is your young bloke Chris?

I was thinking about starting mine with a BBL match next season, he will be 4 then

 

The Mad Hatter

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• Jan 17, 2015

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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'.

 

Brendan_B

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• Jan 17, 2015

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Thanks Chris, some nice options there.

 

Matty76

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• Jan 19, 2015

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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.

 

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• Jan 21, 2015

• #293

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

 

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The Mad Hatter

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• Jan 24, 2015

• #294

Not a good night to be a Striker.

Just imagine if the Sixers had Smith, Starc, Haddin, Hazelwood playing too.

 

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• Jan 24, 2015

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Reminds me of the stars last couple of years.

Unbeatable during the regular season and then have a shocker in the semi.

 

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• Jan 24, 2015

• #296

Teams who finish first should be rewarded with a second change as apposed to teams who come 2nd, 3rd 4th

 

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• Jan 25, 2015

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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!

 

The Mad Hatter

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• Jan 25, 2015

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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

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• Jan 25, 2015

• #299

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!

 

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• Jan 25, 2015

• #300

I was out watching the NSW vs SA Womens Grand Final at Blacktown today and I have to say I really enjoyed it.

The fact that Ellyse Perry was playing had nothing to do with it! What a Superstar!

Cheers
Matt