Group C - Australia, Sri Lanka, West Indies

[shivfan]

Oh please. Don't pretend you don't know the pattern. That is the same stupid attitude I'm talking about.
Right now, you should stay quiet, swallow and slowly digest all the licks that those bowlers are getting atm.

That's low standards. I don't care that they are already through, play your best team. Don't you think South Africa and New Zealand should've had that same attitude instead of fighting tooth and nail in that last match?

You can post such utter rubbish....

Personally, I think it's good idea to rest Gayle. These players need to learn how to play 20/20 cricket without him. If Gayle gets out for a duck on Friday or Saturday, they will need to do so. So, this will be good practice.

And for the record - I certainly won't listen to you telling me to stay quiet!

 

[jondavluc]

4 wickets for Simmons

 

[scorpiogal]

You can post such utter rubbish....

Personally, I think it's good idea to rest Gayle. These players need to learn how to play 20/20 cricket without him. If Gayle gets out for a duck on Friday or Saturday, they will need to do so. So, this will be good practice.

And for the record - I certainly won't listen to you telling me to stay quiet!

But you're digesting the licks, right?

These players are internationals playing for their country. They shouldn't have to learn how to play without Gayle. What, does the coach have to wean them from their dummies as well?

What practice are they getting here? Learn how to get smashed to all corners of England in T/20 after getting smashed in tests and ODIs earlier.

 

[shivfan]

But you're digesting the licks, right?

These players are internationals playing for their country. They shouldn't have to learn how to play without Gayle. What, does the coach have to wean them from their dummies as well?

What practice are they getting here? Learn how to get smashed to all corners of England in T/20 after getting smashed in tests and ODIs earlier.

Gayle's a batsman more than a bowler....

Suppose Gayle gets out for a duck on Friday. What then? that's exactly why they need to learn to play without him, and what better way than in a game that doesn't matter one iota?

Also, if Gayle has a knock, Dyson has probably decided it's pointless risking him in a game that doesn't matter one hoot....

Sky's commentators had a similar nonsensical rant during the warmup game with England, when Gayle didn't play. And what happened after that? England lost to Holland, and the WI beat Australia....

Personally, I don't mind who wins this match, becuase they've both already qualified, and I have a Sri Lankan dad!

 

[scorpiogal]

193 to win. No gayle for a freakish innings. They'll be beaten psychologically anyway and since some West indians are fine with a loss since they're already through, then I guess it's okay for them to be all out for, oh, i dunno...90.

 

[jondavluc]

I will laugh if two hours later Simmons hits a hundred and windies win.

 

[shivfan]

I will laugh if two hours later Simmons hits a hundred and windies win.

I would too, but it's highly unlikely....

Even though I'm a Simmons fan!

 

[scorpiogal]

Gayle's a batsman more than a bowler....

Suppose Gayle gets out for a duck on Friday. What then? that's exactly why they need to learn to play without him, and what better way than in a game that doesn't matter one iota?

Also, if Gayle has a knock, Dyson has probably decided it's pointless risking him in a game that doesn't matter one hoot....

Sky's commentators had a similar nonsensical rant during the warmup game with England, when Gayle didn't play. And what happened after that? England lost to Holland, and the WI beat Australia....

Personally, I don't mind who wins this match, becuase they've both already qualified, and I have a Sri Lankan dad!

Well I'm West Indian through and through. And I want a win or at least wanted a win.

If Gayle goes for a duck on Friday means they fail. He's the talisman, he's their Pietersen. The other guys can't do jack, anyway, with their complacent ****s.

And if Gayle goes for a duck is no surprise to any West Indian. Gayle for me is usually: big score, duck or <20. In true West indian fashion.

 

[scorpiogal]

I will laugh if two hours later Simmons hits a hundred and windies win.

I would give the ring finger on my left hand for that!

That'll get to certain other non-Trini West Indians! :P

 

[Jono]

Danger signs!

 

[jondavluc]

I would give the ring finger on my left hand for that!

That'll get to certain other non-Trini West Indians! :P

He looked good I was starting to think it might happen.

 

[scorpiogal]

Here we go. Simmons gone.

 

[scorpiogal]

Marshall, you insolent, indisciplined one. Time to show why you're in the team.

 

[scorpiogal]

Aaaaaand he goes. The collapse has started.

 

[jondavluc]

Love watching Mendis

Chandy is gone.

 

[Jamee999]

That's a 6, right? Because he jumped from behind the line.

 

[andruid]

angelo matthews = gun

 

[TT Boy]

Never seen that before. Awesome effort from Angelo.

 

[S Chanderpaul]

WTF is Sarwan doing?

Bravo doing it all on his own.

 

[roseboy64]

Thought that was six. That is though.

Anyay per above, I agree with shivfan. No problem with Gayle resting. He's needed for the later rounds and this gives some of the other guys some batting practice.