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**Dev League Season 6**
- Thread starter Mr Mxyzptlk
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Magrat Garlick
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OK. This is going way too far.
1) As Neil Pickup has pointed out, this contravenes ICC Eligibility Rules. Nichani must wait four seasons before he is eligible to play for any other team.
2) Realistic argument here. Let's face it, the real Nikhil Nichani has a chance roughly equal to mine of getting near the Indian team. The reason we're giving ourselves a chance is for fun - we know that we won't have a chance on international level ourselves, so we create a team in which we play. That's perfectly all right - it's a game. But then we shouldn't think that we are on such a level, and therefore can pick and choose which team we play for. Think of the consequences. If I was at the level which the sim was at, I'd go and become the first choice keeper for Norway, and probably getting some quite decent scores against Gibraltar and Italy in the Euro Championships, Neil Pickup would be spinning it for England instead of Ashley Giles, Marc Robbins would replace Rikki Clarke as allrounder, and Eclipse, Cloete and Blewy would be contenders the Australian top order.
I can't believe that Nichani, in this way, is getting a free pass into the international scene. If Nichani should now get a 100 against CW Green (which he won't, because according to the players' statement which Age Master, the captain of the Greens, has signed, the match should be forfeited), and continues his great form, India could theoretically call him up. But IRL, Nikhil Nichani is a USA-based teenager, who's played amount of cricket on a a top level. I say we keep realism into this - virtual players should be kept virtual.
If the CWBCC will continue to make such decisions, I'm afraid I will have to step down as Players' Representative. I cannot, and will not, condone the free movement of virtual players around to international teams.
1) As Neil Pickup has pointed out, this contravenes ICC Eligibility Rules. Nichani must wait four seasons before he is eligible to play for any other team.
2) Realistic argument here. Let's face it, the real Nikhil Nichani has a chance roughly equal to mine of getting near the Indian team. The reason we're giving ourselves a chance is for fun - we know that we won't have a chance on international level ourselves, so we create a team in which we play. That's perfectly all right - it's a game. But then we shouldn't think that we are on such a level, and therefore can pick and choose which team we play for. Think of the consequences. If I was at the level which the sim was at, I'd go and become the first choice keeper for Norway, and probably getting some quite decent scores against Gibraltar and Italy in the Euro Championships, Neil Pickup would be spinning it for England instead of Ashley Giles, Marc Robbins would replace Rikki Clarke as allrounder, and Eclipse, Cloete and Blewy would be contenders the Australian top order.
I can't believe that Nichani, in this way, is getting a free pass into the international scene. If Nichani should now get a 100 against CW Green (which he won't, because according to the players' statement which Age Master, the captain of the Greens, has signed, the match should be forfeited), and continues his great form, India could theoretically call him up. But IRL, Nikhil Nichani is a USA-based teenager, who's played amount of cricket on a a top level. I say we keep realism into this - virtual players should be kept virtual.
If the CWBCC will continue to make such decisions, I'm afraid I will have to step down as Players' Representative. I cannot, and will not, condone the free movement of virtual players around to international teams.
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Neil Pickup
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An excellent statement.
It is reassuring to know that there are some people at the top with strength of character and principles.
It is reassuring to know that there are some people at the top with strength of character and principles.
a massive zebra
International Captain
Is the CW Green match going ahead or not. Why do we not just play India 'A' without the rebel?
ash chaulk
International Captain
NOTE: Ash Chaulk pulls out of this one dayer in protest of nikhil nichani
Magrat Garlick
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The CWBCC (India division) have picked Nichani for reasons known only to themselves. This decision can only be reversed by CWBCC officials, and until that decision is reversed, the Greens should forfeit the game, as stated by Andrew Garven in the Players' Statement of 11 May 2004.a massive zebra said:
spikeypineapple
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well, i say if nikhil is part of a cw team then he cannot therefore go play for another country, simple as that, keep it real and simple
if nikhil cant agree with that then he gets dropped from the cw squad due to personal reasons
i too am joining the boycott of the one dayer against india a
if nikhil cant agree with that then he gets dropped from the cw squad due to personal reasons
i too am joining the boycott of the one dayer against india a
Neil Pickup
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Is the Bugs joining our stand?
Tom Halsey
International Coach
Neil already knows that I will boycott any Blues game in which Nikhil is playing in.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Well Nikhil Nichani has officially retired from all forms of cricket and all CW games were postponed to day/night fixtures which should be nearing completion.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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12-05-04
VETERANS XI 247/5 50.0 overs
CRICKET WEB RED 248/3 42.2 overs
Cricket Web Red won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: Craig
Coach's Comments:
This is the way to play! When the bowling doesn't quite fire, the batting comes up strong! Craig played another supreme knock of pure class and Jagaways and Deeps complementing him nicely. Deeps endevoured to finish the game in style and did so with a 6 then a 4 off the final two deliveries... facing Ambrose!
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ENGLAND 'A' 78 24.2 overs
SOUTH AFRICA 'A' 80/3 22.0 overs
South Africa 'A' won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: Mfuneko Ngam
It's just South Africa's day!
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ZIMBABWE XI 247 45.3 overs
NEW ZEALAND 'A' 216 49.2 overs
Zimbabwe XI won by 31 runs
Man of the match: HH Streak
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AUSTRALIA 'A' 207 35.4 overs
CRICKET WEB BLUE 211/5 31.3 overs
Cricket Web Blue won by 5 wickets
Man of the match: Andre
Coach's Comments:
The seniors always do it best. After the Aussies blazed away at the opening bowlers, the introduction of Andre to the equation saw some sanity arrive, as he bowled economically and with good penetration. Chasing the modest total, StUEy and Jellett set the table well, but it was Buts who held the innings together with a classy and mature show (despite being dropped on 0 - first ball.)
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INDIA A 90 22.5 overs
CRICKET WEB GREEN 92/5 18.4 overs
Cricket Web Green won by 5 wickets
Man of the match: Sanz
Coach's Comments:
Somewhat affected by the Nikhil Nichani issue, the Indians were shot out due some superb bowling on a shotty pitch. Sanz and Zebra were almost unstoppable, as only Bhardwaj made 20 or more. In response the Greens struggled a bit early, but Ash Chaulk batted solidly to take us home. A fine way to cap off a good end to a tough day for CW cricket.
VETERANS XI 247/5 50.0 overs
CRICKET WEB RED 248/3 42.2 overs
Cricket Web Red won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: Craig
Coach's Comments:
This is the way to play! When the bowling doesn't quite fire, the batting comes up strong! Craig played another supreme knock of pure class and Jagaways and Deeps complementing him nicely. Deeps endevoured to finish the game in style and did so with a 6 then a 4 off the final two deliveries... facing Ambrose!
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ENGLAND 'A' 78 24.2 overs
SOUTH AFRICA 'A' 80/3 22.0 overs
South Africa 'A' won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: Mfuneko Ngam
It's just South Africa's day!
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ZIMBABWE XI 247 45.3 overs
NEW ZEALAND 'A' 216 49.2 overs
Zimbabwe XI won by 31 runs
Man of the match: HH Streak
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AUSTRALIA 'A' 207 35.4 overs
CRICKET WEB BLUE 211/5 31.3 overs
Cricket Web Blue won by 5 wickets
Man of the match: Andre
Coach's Comments:
The seniors always do it best. After the Aussies blazed away at the opening bowlers, the introduction of Andre to the equation saw some sanity arrive, as he bowled economically and with good penetration. Chasing the modest total, StUEy and Jellett set the table well, but it was Buts who held the innings together with a classy and mature show (despite being dropped on 0 - first ball.)
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INDIA A 90 22.5 overs
CRICKET WEB GREEN 92/5 18.4 overs
Cricket Web Green won by 5 wickets
Man of the match: Sanz
Coach's Comments:
Somewhat affected by the Nikhil Nichani issue, the Indians were shot out due some superb bowling on a shotty pitch. Sanz and Zebra were almost unstoppable, as only Bhardwaj made 20 or more. In response the Greens struggled a bit early, but Ash Chaulk batted solidly to take us home. A fine way to cap off a good end to a tough day for CW cricket.
a massive zebra
International Captain
Ressssssssult! Pretty awesome performance. Sanz and me rock! 
Neil Pickup
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What makes you think any of us would interpret it any other way.DJellett said:
Jeez...
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Cricket Web Red vs Cricket Web Blue
Craig
Eyes Only +
Jagaways
Deeps
Marc71178 (C)
Ian Markus
Daniel Muhaffy
Imran Khan Jr.
Dave
Vishnu Reddy
Yaju Arya
12th Man: Zaid Ghansar
Cricket Web Blue vs Cricket Web Red
StUEy
Patrick Fisher
Dylan Jellett
C Buts
Jamee999
Samuel Vimes +
Langeveldt (C)
Tom Halsey
Nath Patrick
Chris Broadbent
David Kennett
12th Man: Bhooth Nath
Cricket Web Green vs England A
Paid the Umpire
Gibbs N Smith
Ash Chaulk
Jason Toogood
Age Master (C)
Adil Dewan +
Umpire Money
SquidAU
Master Blaster
Xavier Rose
Sanz
12th Man: Chris Hinton
Craig
Eyes Only +
Jagaways
Deeps
Marc71178 (C)
Ian Markus
Daniel Muhaffy
Imran Khan Jr.
Dave
Vishnu Reddy
Yaju Arya
12th Man: Zaid Ghansar
Cricket Web Blue vs Cricket Web Red
StUEy
Patrick Fisher
Dylan Jellett
C Buts
Jamee999
Samuel Vimes +
Langeveldt (C)
Tom Halsey
Nath Patrick
Chris Broadbent
David Kennett
12th Man: Bhooth Nath
Cricket Web Green vs England A
Paid the Umpire
Gibbs N Smith
Ash Chaulk
Jason Toogood
Age Master (C)
Adil Dewan +
Umpire Money
SquidAU
Master Blaster
Xavier Rose
Sanz
12th Man: Chris Hinton
cbuts
International Debutant
who dropped me on zero? id like to buy him a beer 
. that wuold have been a third golden for me, gotta get the concentration giong early in my innings. thats my fouth 50 in a row, three of them have been not out some form coming in finnally this season. and so to with the team, we must be near the top for the od's??? big game tonight, lets **** up these reds boys!!!!!!
. that wuold have been a third golden for me, gotta get the concentration giong early in my innings. thats my fouth 50 in a row, three of them have been not out some form coming in finnally this season. and so to with the team, we must be near the top for the od's??? big game tonight, lets **** up these reds boys!!!!!!