• Welcome to the Cricket Web forums, one of the biggest forums in the world dedicated to cricket.

    You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join the Cricket Web community today!

    If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Super Eight

LA ICE-E

LA ICE-E

State Captain
Anyways, the aussies are back to the top, congrats to them. But I hate ponting, 1st because his negative comments against the minnows and second for his commnets like this -"If Glenn could hit him in the ribs, break his ribs and have him retire that would be lovely," Ponting said.
 
Perm

Perm

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I have no problem with what Ponting said, obviously you target a batsman's weak areas and it shouldn't matter whether their weakness is mental, technical or physical, the opposition should still aim to exploit it. I daresay this will motivate Pietersen though, he plays the pull shot well and I for one will be hoping he gets a big score against the Australians.
 
pup11

pup11

International Coach
I mean whats wrong with that, if KP thinks he is good enough to charge down the pitch to try to thump McGrath's bowling to all parts of the ground, and if he gets hit on his ribs while trying to do so whats the big deal in that then.


And all Ponting was saying is that KP tries to do that again then he might again be hit on the ribs.
So if KP thinks he is good enough to charge McGrath then best of luck to him.
 
Perm

Perm

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
MoxPearl said:
They left 3 people at home.. and we were missing some of our best....

It all evens out
Click to expand...
To be fair they were missing more vital cogs than us. Gilchrist, Ponting, Clarke and Lee are four excellent ODI players.

LA ICE-E said:
I just don't like his "all that" attitude. but mainly due to his negative comments agianst the minnows.
Click to expand...
I don't blame you, a lot of us here don't like Ponting. But there was nothing wrong with those comments about Pietersen, although I would love to hear what he has to say about the minnows now that Ireland and Bangladesh both progressed to the Super 8.
 
pasag

pasag

RTDAS
Quite a few people were critical of the 'minnows' before the start of the World Cup, Michael Holding for one. Don't think they're in the minority of the opinions re minnows in the World Cup either.

Regarding the comments on breaking ribs, I think it was either tounge in cheek or a mental tactic to get at KP, who the Australian's have been worried about since 2005. If he meant it though, that's pretty dire, although I don't think he did.
 
shortpitched713

shortpitched713

International Captain
Mr Mxyzptlk said:
Opens the door for England and West Indies. I daresay neither of whom deserve to reach the semifinal. That said, there's time for both teams to change that perception.
Click to expand...
Bagladesh have an outside shot as well, although it really would be something if they were able to pull it off...
 
shortpitched713

shortpitched713

International Captain
JASON said:
Congratulations Bangladesh.

SA loss means the race for 3 of the 4 spots has , IMO , opened up again and any of the 5 teams could make the 3 semi final berths still.

SA net run rate being poor means, they have to win all three remaining games.(West Indies, NZ , England)

England need to win at least 3 of the remaining 4 with only a narrow loss in the 4th .( Australia, Bangladesh, SA, West Indies)

West Indies must win their remaining 3 .(SA, Bangladesh, England)

SL must win 2 of three . ( NZ, Australia, Ireland) but may sneak in with narrow losses to NZ and Australia and a big win over Ireland.

NZ must win 2 of their remaining 4 (Ireland, SL , Australia, SA) but may sneak in with 1 win and narrow losses in remaining 3 .
Click to expand...
Things would have been even more interesting if WI had won against Australia. As it is now I don't really see them having much of a chance.
 
dinu23

dinu23

International Debutant
pup11 said:
I mean whats wrong with that, if KP thinks he is good enough to charge down the pitch to try to thump McGrath's bowling to all parts of the ground, and if he gets hit on his ribs while trying to do so whats the big deal in that then.


And all Ponting was saying is that KP tries to do that again then he might again be hit on the ribs.
So if KP thinks he is good enough to charge McGrath then best of luck to him.
Click to expand...
but wishing to break his ribs! that's awful.
 
Perm

Perm

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
dinu23 said:
but wishing to break his ribs! that's awful.
Click to expand...
I am pretty sure Ponting would have been having a bit of a joke when he said that, as opposed to seriously wishing to inflict pain on Pietersen. He was just pointing out that McGrath had hit KP there previously, and doing it again would help out the Australian cause.
 
Jono

Jono

Virat Kohli (c)
I'dd doubt Ponting's comments, whilst extremely odd, were actually malicious. Obviously mind games, or a joke. He just wants to get KP thinking twice before he charges the fast bowlers again.
 
Jono

Jono

Virat Kohli (c)
I finally managed to watch the highlights of England's innings vs. SL today. Wtf was with Ranjit Fernando saying the last ball went for 4. Horrible commentary.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Top