Hong Kong Sixes

[TT Boy]

On November 8th and 9th this year. I was hoping to go but I don't think I will be in South China during that period.

Anyhow, announced teams so far...

England
Dimitri Mascarenhas (capt), Tim Bresnan, Ed Joyce, Darren Maddy, Graham Napier, Jonathan Trott, Graham Wagg.

South Africa
Tyron Henderson (capt), Gulam Bodi, Loots Bosman, Alan Kruger, Vernon Philander, Jon-Jon Smuts, Roelof van der Merwe.

Nice life cricketers have, me thinks they will not be slumming it in Chungking Mansions...

 

[andyc]

Kind of annoying this is happening when it is, since I'm heading down to HK for the weekend beforehand for a rugby game or two, and then to see the Bledisloe Cup, especially since I'm kicking myself for missing the Shanghai edition of this a few weeks back; Ian Bothan, Ian Healy, Merv Hughes and Allan Lamb. That said, I think I'm staying at Chungking when we go down...

 

[Goughy]

Very strong English team. Not one weak player for this level.

Happy to see Roelof van der Merwe playing for SA. He has an amazing eye and the lack of fielders and short boundaries will really suit his style. His batting will be more valuable than his bowling. Of all the guys Ive played with, this supposed bowler is responsible for me developing a decent slower ball in order to stop fetching from outside the nets.

 

[FBU]

Very strong English team. Not one weak player for this level.

Happy to see Roelof van der Merwe playing for SA. He has an amazing eye and the lack of fielders and short boundaries will really suit his style. His batting will be more valuable than his bowling. Of all the guys Ive played with, this supposed bowler is responsible for me developing a decent slower ball in order to stop fetching from outside the nets.

I think Joyce would be the weak link.

 

[bryce]

I'm guessing Joyce & Bosman will be keepers. Also noticed that Chanderpaul, S.Fleming, Langer, Martyn & I.Ul-Haq have been confirmed for the all-star team - they might have some big totals to chase!

 

[Polo23]

Which Fleming, Damien or Stephen?

 

[bryce]

Stephen Fleming, sorry.
From memory NZ normally do well at this tournament. Here is my shortlist - players' who can bat very aggressively and can do some sort of job with the ball(5 to be omitted but that was too hard for me lol)

Dewayne Bowden
Neil Broom
Ian Butler
Brendon Diamanti
Brandon Hiini
Bruce Martin
Nathan McCullum
Peter McGlashan(wk)
Warren McSkimming
Greg Morgan
Bradley Scott
Ewen Thompson

 

[bryce]

England have no spinners, perhaps that is a wise idea

 

[Polo23]

Didn't Southee, Crowe and Astle play in the last one for us?

Butler, Hiini and McCullum would be good bets...and a few youngsters i'd imagine, as well as probably an older experienced bloke or two.

 

[bryce]

I reckon Thompson is a must. Last years squad, LOL - might be taken a tad more seriously this year

 

[Raghav]

Betting on NZ to win this under the leadership of Fleming!

 

[bryce]

Betting on NZ to win this under the leadership of Fleming!

I heard Fleming was playing for the All-Star VI?

 

[Polo23]

I reckon Thompson is a must. Last years squad, LOL - might be taken a tad more seriously this year

Despite having a pretty weak/old squad, we did very well. We knocked off the English easily, who had a very very strong squad.

Spearman was an absolute freak in the tournament.

 

[TT Boy]

Kind of annoying this is happening when it is, since I'm heading down to HK for the weekend beforehand for a rugby game or two, and then to see the Bledisloe Cup, especially since I'm kicking myself for missing the Shanghai edition of this a few weeks back; Ian Bothan, Ian Healy, Merv Hughes and Allan Lamb. That said, I think I'm staying at Chungking when we go down...

Alright for a weekend but I couldn't do more than that at Chungking. The actual rooms are not that bad but the area is the ****ing pits. It's the Causeway and Metro for me but that's a bit tai gui.

 

[_Ed_]

I've never even heard of Steve Wilkins.

Or Jon-Jon Smuts for that matter. Great name though.

 

[Raghav]

I heard Fleming was playing for the All-Star VI?

yep. you are right. thanks for correcting

But still my bet would not change. heart says NZ and mind says Fleming's All stars XI

 

[TT Boy]

I've never even heard of Steve Wilkins.

Or Jon-Jon Smuts for that matter. Great name though.

A young batsman and RSA U19 opener who is highly thought of. I believe Langeveldt on here has played with him.

 

[Mahindinho]

Hong Kong Sixes...

...are going to be worth 9 runs.

 

[brockley]

Aussies will send a academy side as usual but we have done ok but not against the big boys.
Coverage last year not so good in the media hope its better next time.

 

[Jakester1288]

England have no spinners, perhaps that is a wise idea

I disagree. A proper spinner is valuable in Twenty20 Cricket. Part time spinners are worthless, as Michael Clarke and Andrew Symonds proved to be during the Twenty20 world cup. A proper spinner is hard to get away, and has little pace on the ball so the batsmen has to do all the work.

Vettori is the perfect Twenty20 spinner, as is Warne.

Hong Kong Sixes...

...are going to be worth 9 runs.

Indeed, if the batsmen hit the ball in excess of 90 metres.