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CW XI World Cup Averages
Blewy and Mr Mxyzptlk lead the pack.
Blewy and Mr Mxyzptlk lead the pack.
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**Official** Cricket World Cup 2004 Discussion and Results
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Neil Pickup
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Name Mat Inns NO Runs Ave
Peter Young 11 9 0 69 7.67
Neil Pickup 10 4 2 17 8.50
Any chance of a career average update soon, Liam?
I'm available for the Reds.
Neil Pickup
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Saturday, 22nd May, 2004 - First Issue
What now for the CWXI?
It's now two days since the nation stayed up into the small hours of the morning to witness a compelling World Cup final that saw the balance sway backwards and forwards only for the valiant effort to fall short at the end.
Schools across the country were filled with bleary-eyed children, many of whom were brought to tears again as the match was relived on the projectors during assemblies up and down the nation. Sanders Primary, in the outskirts of Nixonstown, offered counselling at lunchtime, such was the effect that the defeat had on the pupils.
So near, yet so far. It's been a fantastic adventure for all concerned, solely tarnished by the board's apparent mishandling of "Nichanigate", but to rest on the tournament as a glory to live upon would be fallacy. The three new domestic sides have had mixed seasons without the seasoned professionals, yet there seem some rough diamonds that we pray the national selectors will nurse to prosperity.
The CricketWeb Times has heard from a source that the next national tour is set to be a double-header on the sub-continent, with Bangladesh and India possible candidates, with the A team headed to England, but who will be on the plane?
The aging seam attack of Top_Cat and Luckyeddie are all but certain to announce their retirement before too long, and age seemed to have caught up with veteran Eddie in the final. They are likely to be joined in the memory of CW fans by Rik, whose ODI specialist tag wasn't enough to play a main role in the Tournament.
Misters Wright and Ponting seem all set to lead the pace attack alongside all-rounder Mxyzptlk, with Xavier Rose all but certain to make the squad after an outstanding debut season. The fifth seamer's spot, however, is still very much up for grabs as Dave, David jr, Imran Khan jr will all have their eyes on it.
Many of the batsmen seem set to continue in the side, with Rich2001, Cloete, Blewy, Marc71178, Bugssy and Eclipse all enjoying solid World Cups. The domestic form of Jason Toogood and Ian Markus makes them major chances for recognition whilst the experience and part-time spin options of Lord of Darkness and Langeveldt mean that they can never be discounted.
In terms of spinners, Neil Pickup's one-man stand against the onslaught of the West Indian batsmen in the final was the lone bright spot in the field for the legions of youngsters sporting number 11 replica shirts, even if his detractors focus on a tendency to occasionally question the umpire's decisions isn't the greatest influence on the many kids who model their bowling on the leg-spinner - "passion and undying commitment to the cause", counter his supporters.
Tom Halsey, not so long ago one of the children dreaming from afar, seems a certainty to travel after a highly impressive domestic season, though he possesses what some see as another suspect temperament. Nonetheless, no third spinners have stood up and yelled to be selected, and a left-field selection isn't out of the question should the CWBCC see anything special.
The major worry, however, is the wicketkeeper's position. Peter Young's tortured World Cup has cast great aspersions over his ability to continue in the position. He's fortunate that no-one has made a strong case for inclusion, however rumours are growing that he is to replaced in one form of the game to allow Eyes_Only - or even Sam Vimes, Dylan Jellett, Ash Chaulk or Adil Dewan - a feel for the International gloves. Don't count out four or more men behind the stumps this off-season.
Bangladesh should be a pushover - but India will be a big challenge both physically and mentally for the CWXI boys. The returning flight this morning was greeted by an outpouring of emotion from the thousands of fans who turned out to welcome the side home - but let's make sure there are no schoolboy tears when the plane from Delhi lands at Twyman International Airport in a couple of months time.
Saturday, 22nd May, 2004 - First Issue
What now for the CWXI?
It's now two days since the nation stayed up into the small hours of the morning to witness a compelling World Cup final that saw the balance sway backwards and forwards only for the valiant effort to fall short at the end.
Schools across the country were filled with bleary-eyed children, many of whom were brought to tears again as the match was relived on the projectors during assemblies up and down the nation. Sanders Primary, in the outskirts of Nixonstown, offered counselling at lunchtime, such was the effect that the defeat had on the pupils.
So near, yet so far. It's been a fantastic adventure for all concerned, solely tarnished by the board's apparent mishandling of "Nichanigate", but to rest on the tournament as a glory to live upon would be fallacy. The three new domestic sides have had mixed seasons without the seasoned professionals, yet there seem some rough diamonds that we pray the national selectors will nurse to prosperity.
The CricketWeb Times has heard from a source that the next national tour is set to be a double-header on the sub-continent, with Bangladesh and India possible candidates, with the A team headed to England, but who will be on the plane?
The aging seam attack of Top_Cat and Luckyeddie are all but certain to announce their retirement before too long, and age seemed to have caught up with veteran Eddie in the final. They are likely to be joined in the memory of CW fans by Rik, whose ODI specialist tag wasn't enough to play a main role in the Tournament.
Misters Wright and Ponting seem all set to lead the pace attack alongside all-rounder Mxyzptlk, with Xavier Rose all but certain to make the squad after an outstanding debut season. The fifth seamer's spot, however, is still very much up for grabs as Dave, David jr, Imran Khan jr will all have their eyes on it.
Many of the batsmen seem set to continue in the side, with Rich2001, Cloete, Blewy, Marc71178, Bugssy and Eclipse all enjoying solid World Cups. The domestic form of Jason Toogood and Ian Markus makes them major chances for recognition whilst the experience and part-time spin options of Lord of Darkness and Langeveldt mean that they can never be discounted.
In terms of spinners, Neil Pickup's one-man stand against the onslaught of the West Indian batsmen in the final was the lone bright spot in the field for the legions of youngsters sporting number 11 replica shirts, even if his detractors focus on a tendency to occasionally question the umpire's decisions isn't the greatest influence on the many kids who model their bowling on the leg-spinner - "passion and undying commitment to the cause", counter his supporters.
Tom Halsey, not so long ago one of the children dreaming from afar, seems a certainty to travel after a highly impressive domestic season, though he possesses what some see as another suspect temperament. Nonetheless, no third spinners have stood up and yelled to be selected, and a left-field selection isn't out of the question should the CWBCC see anything special.
The major worry, however, is the wicketkeeper's position. Peter Young's tortured World Cup has cast great aspersions over his ability to continue in the position. He's fortunate that no-one has made a strong case for inclusion, however rumours are growing that he is to replaced in one form of the game to allow Eyes_Only - or even Sam Vimes, Dylan Jellett, Ash Chaulk or Adil Dewan - a feel for the International gloves. Don't count out four or more men behind the stumps this off-season.
Bangladesh should be a pushover - but India will be a big challenge both physically and mentally for the CWXI boys. The returning flight this morning was greeted by an outpouring of emotion from the thousands of fans who turned out to welcome the side home - but let's make sure there are no schoolboy tears when the plane from Delhi lands at Twyman International Airport in a couple of months time.
Neil Pickup
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Yes, like this one!marc71178 said:
Actually, I might get one of these done at the Union Print Shop and E-Bay it... see how many people fall for "Signed CricketWeb XI World Cup Final Shirt - as worn by Neil Pickup"?
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Tom Halsey
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I have one. Long live LSU.marc71178 said:
VERY good article, BTW.
I hope what Neil said about me comes true...
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Peter Young to retire?
Noises going around the world of cricket suggest that Peter Young has formally withdrawn his name from consideration for One Day International selection for the CW XI, which would effectively mean his retirement from the shorter form. This comes after endured a poor batting spell during the recently completed World Cup, despite showing spectacularly with the gloves.
No comment as yet from the CWBCC and no comfirmation of the rumour as yet from the party involved, Mr. Young.
More on this as it unfolds.
Noises going around the world of cricket suggest that Peter Young has formally withdrawn his name from consideration for One Day International selection for the CW XI, which would effectively mean his retirement from the shorter form. This comes after endured a poor batting spell during the recently completed World Cup, despite showing spectacularly with the gloves.
No comment as yet from the CWBCC and no comfirmation of the rumour as yet from the party involved, Mr. Young.
More on this as it unfolds.
ash chaulk
International Captain
I Like the artical Neil.... And hopefully my form stays high and one day my dream comes true and i make an international debut.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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CWBCC Announcement
It's official that the upcoming tour events for the CW XI will be:
Pakistan (4 Tests, 5 ODI's)
Bangladesh (2 Tests, 3 ODI's)
The CW 'A' team will tour England at the same time.
More information to be released over the next few days.
It's official that the upcoming tour events for the CW XI will be:
Pakistan (4 Tests, 5 ODI's)
Bangladesh (2 Tests, 3 ODI's)
The CW 'A' team will tour England at the same time.
More information to be released over the next few days.
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
whoa... i just read through all 20 pages of that. a great story... full of twists and turns and more. great work liam (bar one nz match where adams took a wicket when not playing... 
), you are a beast.
my favourite comment was when neil asked for marcs babies... haha.
may the next world cup squad go one better...
), you are a beast.my favourite comment was when neil asked for marcs babies... haha.
may the next world cup squad go one better...