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[Richard]

Well there's nothing much else to talk about here. Plus I haven't caught up with Jono in quite a while so it'll be interesting to see where he's at.

Lol, I really hope that wasn't a genuine dig at us considering how often so much stuff goes off topic and random in CW Cricket Chat.

Haha, not at all, I don't mind and I doubt anyone else does. There are many more spam-esque things in CC (XI with names starting with F, fat XI, glasses XI, etc.) than discussions between you two. I just found it quite funny, hence the previous comment.

I did strongly consider putting a or a in there, but thought it'd spoil the effect. In any case, I knew I could bank on you two to enquire and I'd confirm.

 

[IndGunner]

Play starting soon but no reduction in overs :O

 

[Richard]

Anyway the good news is that the game will restart in 10 minutes (if it hasn't rained in the last 10 since that announcement was made) and the even better news is that, yet, no overs have been lost. EDIT: heh, beaten to it.

Hopefully we can get all of India's 50 overs in without another delay. And hopefully Sehwag and Gambhir can restart well.

 

[masterblaster]

Haha, not at all, I don't mind and I doubt anyone else does. There are many more spam-esque things in CC (XI with names starting with F, fat XI, glasses XI, etc.) than discussions between you two. I just found it quite funny, hence the previous comment.

I did strongly consider putting a or a in there, but thought it'd spoil the effect. In any case, I knew I could bank on you two to enquire and I'd confirm.

All good Richard

As I said, was just a spur of the moment type thing and I haven't caught up with Jono for quite some time.

 

[Richard]

Daym, seems the start can't be as soon as thought. Looks like a few overs will have to be lost after all.

 

[masterblaster]

Yeah it has been a while hey. Used to chat heaps over MSN when I was only in High School lol. Still reckon you're harsh on Yuvraj

Anyway I've just finished the 4th year of what is technically a 5 year Commerce/Law double degree, but after I finish my last few law subjects I'm considering doing my Honours in Commerce. Then we'll see where I'm at, either look to gain my Articles in law (now known as Traineeships, i.e. graduate entry in law firms) or perhaps Management Consultancy. To be honest even though I've been studying for 4 years I'm still yet to make my mind up.

Lol, I really hope that wasn't a genuine dig at us considering how often so much stuff goes off topic and random in CW Cricket Chat.

Sounds terrific mate. Glad to know you're doing well. A career in Management Consulting would be a great fit for you, but having worked so hard for a Law degree I'm sure you'd love to be able to go down that path.

Plenty of options and they are all good ones, so all the best! Have you done any Vacation Work or Internships yet? In Engineering, 12 weeks of Vac work was mandatory. Not sure about the other degrees. But doing those 12 weeks was definitely worth it.

Oh and I don't hate Yuvraj as such and I think he's a very talented player. I just hate arrogant cricketers and he personifies arrogance for mine. Much prefer the humble statesmen of my generation (ie. Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman and Kumble).

 

[Precambrian]

3 overs and another half hour delay. Them umpires seriously need to check their heads. Coz, after 2 hours worth of play lost, all they are planning to reduce is 3 overs! Definite surety that England won't even reach 25 overs of theirs before rain takes the toll again. And another match determined by DL method

 

[Manee]

3 overs and another half hour delay. Them umpires seriously need to check their heads. Coz, after 2 hours worth of play lost, all they are planning to reduce is 3 overs! Definite surety that England won't even reach 25 overs of theirs before rain takes the toll again. And another match determined by DL method

It'd be hard to base a system on the assumption of more rain.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Just saw Sachin's wicket on replay. Big old nothing sort of a drive, wasn't it? Left a huge gap for the ball to come back.

 

[Jono]

Oh and I don't hate Yuvraj as such and I think he's a very talented player. I just hate arrogant cricketers and he personifies arrogance for mine. Much prefer the humble statesmen of my generation (ie. Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman and Kumble).

Haha, at the end of the day I'll always love the players you mentioned above more than Yuvraj, who is without a doubt an arrogant douche.

But I think my like for Yuvraj comes from the fact that he's:
a) attractive to watch batting
b) there's something about him that one didn't see in Indian cricketers pre-2000 for the most part (Kambli aside I guess).

His play of spin and the short ball is nothing short of embarrassing a lot of the time unfortunately. I still reckon he's a master in coloured clothing though.

 

[Precambrian]

Just saw Sachin's wicket on replay. Big old nothing sort of a drive, wasn't it? Left a huge gap for the ball to come back.

The break didnt help matters much for Tendulkar. He was struggling to get his concentration, and once he seemed set with a cracking boundary, immediately came the interruption.

 

[Richard]

Right, here we go again, another 30 overs, 3 of Powerplay to start now, and Flintoff to start bowling proceedings.

Lights on and in effect already.

 

[Richard]

Uncharacteristically poor running from Sehwag there.

 

[Richard]

Bloody rain.

 

[Richard]

This Powerplay situation is pretty ridiculous. If this game goes a decent course we will have a situation where England have been advantaged due to the way the Powerplays have worked-out.

And fifty for Sehwag, followed by a four which is first signalled six.

 

[Richard]

Off they go AGAIN...

 

[Jono]

This Powerplay situation is pretty ridiculous. If this game goes a decent course we will have a situation where England have been advantaged due to the way the Powerplays have worked-out.

I'm not watching, but as per Cricinfo:
"This is ridiculous. India have no choice in the third Powerplay. Now England can choose all three. Very strange. And when England bat, they get the chance to pick the batting Powerplay. Thats just plain stupid logic. What is the ICC doing about such blunders?"

Can someone explain to me how the new powerplay rule works? Unbelievably I have not followed ODI cricket for ages, and hence I know the batting team can choose a powerplay, but what is the actual system? And why has the rain screwed this one up not allowing India to choose when to use theirs?

 

[krkode]

>.>

Hopefully the game doesn't turn into some 20-30 over contest cuz that would be lame.

 

[Precambrian]

I'm not watching, but as per Cricinfo:
"This is ridiculous. India have no choice in the third Powerplay. Now England can choose all three. Very strange. And when England bat, they get the chance to pick the batting Powerplay. Thats just plain stupid logic. What is the ICC doing about such blunders?"

Can someone explain to me how the new powerplay rule works? Unbelievably I have not followed ODI cricket for ages, and hence I know the batting team can choose a powerplay, but what is the actual system? And why has the rain screwed this one up not allowing India to choose when to use theirs?

This will be a good start

 

[Precambrian]

Off they go AGAIN...

There will be runs added because India didn't know their overs would be curtailed. I think that will compensate loss of powerplay.