Group A - India, England, Australia, West Indies

[Dravid]

Was that even a catxch>?

No, bounced before it went into his hand. But he said he was, should be considered cheating as I think you can feel it when you are taking the catch if it bounced or not

 

[SpaceMonkey]

This is the reason why Batsmen are reluctant to take fielders words for catches taken.

 

[steds]

It was for the best. Yardy was the batsman, after all.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Looks like they're batting for 230/5. Zimbabwe-style.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Well if that Bravo incident is as bad as suggested then it needs to be a minimum 2 ODI ban with immediate effect.

FA Cup draw on BBC1 now btw in case anyone is interested.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Bring on Sarwan!

 

[Dravid]

Well if that Bravo incident is as bad as suggested then it needs to be a minimum 2 ODI ban with immediate effect.

FA Cup draw on BBC1 now btw in case anyone is interested.

I would really be surprised if no action is taken, because he had acted like he had no doubt in his mind it wasn't caught. Whenever catches like those have come to me and they bounced in front of me just like this one and I was able to tell that the ball was rising, not falling from the air when it went into my hand. It's not that hard really. After this I'm not a fan of Bravo anymore even after that inning from him this morning.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

No, bounced before it went into his hand. But he said he was, should be considered cheating as I think you can feel it when you are taking the catch if it bounced or not

You can't always tell if it bounces, even if it blatantly does. It's highly unlikely that he would have been sure it didn't bounce though, meaning that he should have said he wasn't sure.

The umpire should also have referred it regardless of the fielder's opinion.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

After this I'm not a fan of Bravo anymore even after that inning from him this morning.

Heh. Takes a lot to change your mind, eh?

Bravo is still one of the nicest guys in cricket. He plays cricket with kids in intervals, signs autographs, willingly takes pictures and chats with the fans.

That said, it's pretty disappointing.

 

[Dravid]

You can't always tell if it bounces, even if it blatantly does. It's highly unlikely that he would have been sure it didn't bounce though, meaning that he should have said he wasn't sure.

The umpire should also have referred it regardless of the fielder's opinion.

It was more of Yardys fault why it wasn't refered. He was right at questioning it at first, he shouldnt have walked after that without making sure. Still I belive some action needs to be taken agaisnt Bravo.

 

[Dravid]

50 from Kevin and a really good innings. He could be the man to save England from here.

 

[Jono]

38 more from yourself KP, you can do it! Get more runs than Strauss in this tournament!

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Pietersen coming good under pressure. Signs of some maturity creeping in one hopes.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Bravo and Taylor to bowl at the death IMO. They're the only ones who can get KP out, and he'll take the game away from them otherwise.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

50 from Kevin and a really good innings. He could be the man to save England from here.

Not sure if it would be saving England though. Winning the game, yes, but not necessarily saving them.

 

[PY]

C'mon KP, finish this thing off. Please.

Odds on KP century from here?

 

[steds]

Bravo and Taylor to bowl at the death IMO. They're the only ones who can get KP out, and he'll take the game away from them otherwise.

Not if he's got no one at the the end.

 

[Jono]

Dalrymple that's just piss poor.

Far out KP better not throw his wicket away because he has to end up batting with the tail.

Keep going KP. Read should stay with him, not do anything stupid Yardy style.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

It was more of Yardys fault why it wasn't refered. He was right at questioning it at first, he shouldnt have walked after that without making sure. Still I belive some action needs to be taken agaisnt Bravo.

It's back to the age old debate of walking or not. That said, the likes of Lara probably would not have walked in that instance, and he's a legendary walker.

 

[Dravid]

Well another wicket falls, Dalrymple out 214-6. Kevin still in so England still with hope until he gets out.