****the official CRICKET thread*****

[The Paleontologist]

If he changes his mindset, he's a little too arrogant to be that mentally stable to break it. But in a few years time i think he will

[shake d livin wake d dead]

in other news, supporting the Aussies for the ashes, providing Starc is the front line bowler

[meccalli]

You really think they're up to it? I've been an aussie supporter for a long time, but I just don't know. Think the matches will be very competitive though.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I coda swear ESPN woda show the ashes....

[meccalli]

It's on sportsmax, but espn usually brings it as far as I can remember.

[Dizzy28]

It's on sportsmax, but espn usually brings it as far as I can remember.

ESPN2 bringing the India Sri Lanka test tonight. Doubt they would show both as the times clash.

[meccalli]

Aus need 54 to win the first test on the last day. And india just wailing on sri lanka lol 610/6 declared.

[The Paleontologist]

Another double century from kohli

[shake d livin wake d dead]

This koli really different yes

[racedriverpro]

This koli really different yes

Skills, Hunger and Confidence.....he going places.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

And the man ain't reach 30 yet...yuh know they say cricketers mature in there 30s...

[trent]

Aus crush Eng in first Ashes Test!

[racedriverpro]

Aus crush Eng in first Ashes Test!

Great

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610/ 6 what a score ...geez...

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[racedriverpro]

Like Kholi getting some practice to chase down that 400...he better leave that ah facking lone...daiz all some ah we west indian supporters have to fall back on.

Eg

Padna : west indies loss another test

WI supporter : small thing Lara have the record for the most runs

Knocks in wood

[shake d livin wake d dead]

lollllllllll^

Aussies draw first blood....nice nice........

[The Paleontologist]

Saw on fb that today marks 3 years for Philip Hughes. Damn. Time really flies, i remembered that like it was yesterday

[shake d livin wake d dead]

new debate...

Koli vs Smith.....who could be the new greatest???

[racedriverpro]

new debate...

Koli vs Smith.....who could be the new greatest???

Which Smith? Steve?

[mitch1980]

Smith seems to enjoy the longer format of the game and is simply brilliant.
Kohli and AB have shown skills in all 3 formats of the game and are quite successful
simply put the best the 3 players the game have currently

[Dizzy28]

Smith has scored 21 Test centuries since 2013!!!!!! (as a reference point Viv had 24 centuries in his entire career)
He's only 28 and can only improve.

Kohli is phenomenal as well.Hard to say whose better now in Test cricket however as an overall batsman in all formats its Kohli for sure.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Yup steve it is

[The Paleontologist]

My top 3 ( i know you eh ask that) but anyway:
1) kohli
2) steve smith
3) amla

[racedriverpro]

I'll say

Steve
Kohli
Amla

What impressed me most about Smith is his versatility. He started as a bowler batting at 9 thereabouts and have evolved into a rounded player, exceptional batsman and captain. Kohli can't compare to that Imo. Kohli just recievs more air time.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

lol at Kohli receiving more air time...have to thank BCCI for that...they literally control the ICC and well most tv rights...

I'm actually looking forward to see what he does against SA

[meccalli]

At the same time, you've only looked at his test performance, he has 32 odi centuries. He's only topped by Sachin in that regard. Smith has 29 centuries total in his career, Kohli has 51, trailing lara by 2, Amla by 3. Kohli's #8 on that list while smith is at #42.
Amla is the actual silent run machine, he's got 54 international centuries. Just to put things in perspective, Smith is 28 years old, Kohli is 29, Amla is 34.

[The Paleontologist]

Lol @ west indies. Batting 120/9 in the 1st test vs NZ

[Dizzy28]

Lol @ west indies. Batting 120/9 in the 1st test vs NZ

Wtf..they were 50something for none when I put it on earlier. That is collapse!!!

[meccalli]

Calypso collapso.