Surprisingly not the case, SA now leading by a decent margin - although in fairness there aren't that many S.Africans on this forum who could have voted for other teamsBTW I predict there'll be a hell of a lot of British members voting for Bangladesh due to the more-common-if-not-exclusive-to over here habit of barracking for the sides who've obviously got precious little chance.
People are fickle and have short memories, I think it's because we have just beaten the Aussies at their place.. While I have no problem with SA being popular, in fact, it's a good thing, it's funny to see how our reputation as a boring bunch of chokers and blockers (Kallis) once captained by a cheat and a match fixer has changed seemingly overnightSurprisingly not the case, SA now leading by a decent margin - although in fairness there aren't that many S.Africans on this forum who could have voted for other teams
I don't think i ever saw them like that at all. To me they were a top-class one day side, famous for their incredible fielding (Rhodes, Gibbs, now De Villiers) and deep batting lineup. Players like Pollock and Klusener summed them up well- quality all-rounders with styles better suited to the one-day game. The last thing they were was boring.People are fickle and have short memories, I think it's because we have just beaten the Aussies at their place.. While I have no problem with SA being popular, in fact, it's a good thing, it's funny to see how our reputation as a boring bunch of chokers and blockers (Kallis) once captained by a cheat and a match fixer has changed seemingly overnight
You beat me to itAustralia's opposition
Fair call that, although in my case I started taking a liking for them about 18 months ago nowPeople are fickle and have short memories, I think it's because we have just beaten the Aussies at their place..
With regards to the 'choking tag', I'm pretty sure in most people's minds that exclusively applies to World CupsWhile I have no problem with SA being popular, in fact, it's a good thing, it's funny to see how our reputation as a boring bunch of chokers and blockers (Kallis) once captained by a cheat and a match fixer has changed seemingly overnight
Nothing has changed in that regard.it's funny to see how our reputation as a boring bunch of chokers and blockers (Kallis) once captained by a cheat and a match fixer has changed seemingly overnight
that is my answer as wellWhoever I have money on
Depends on individual players and the general state of play a bit, but I'm more likely to support England in a neutral game than any other side.
Same here. Australia and Pakistan - even though I like some of their players, like Gilchurch, Lee, Misbah, etc.I actually generally support any oppostion of Australia.
Haha i swear that wasn't the case for Faaip after the 2005 Ashes.
Say it aint so Joe.
Windies for me, And ABE and ABI.
Nah, I've pretty much always liked England. I like their cricket culture in general and a few of their players. I hated them during that series mind you, especially Vaughan and Fletcher, but I supported them against SA beforehand, and since.Haha i swear that wasn't the case for Faaip after the 2005 Ashes.
Probably now just feels sorry for them after 2006 though.