*Official* Quarter Final 4 - Sri Lanka v England

[Woodster]

I think SL will stuff England. England also will have some instability due to Yardy's withdrawal. I feel it may be too much and might open old wounds like when Trescothick left the team.

With all due respect to Yardy's cricketing credentials, he is not even close to being as important a player as Trescothick was in the England side. Any side would miss a player of Trescothick's undoubted quality, while Yardy will be much easier to replace. Still a terrible illness to develop though and I feel for him.

 

[smash84]

yeah the yardy departure at this point in time must be a big blow to the morale of the rest of the team

 

[Woodster]

yeah the yardy departure at this point in time must be a big blow to the morale of the rest of the team

Yes I think it will impact on the squad, no-one would like to see their mate in such a mental state.

 

[Somerset Chops]

Yardy leaving should'nt affect us at all out on the pitch its not like hes dropped dead or anything.

Sling Rashid straight in the line up aswell.

 

[BoyBrumby]

I've seen it suggested in quite a few reports that Dernbach has the inside track to the starting XI.

Would be a punt, obvz but we got lucky with the Wright/Tredders gamble so never say never.

Dernbach has a great fusion accent too. Mostly modern urban London but you can hear the Durban upbringing when he says words like "yeah", "there" & "here".

 

[Howe_zat]

Sounds fine tbh. As you say, a punt, but after seeing Jimmy clearly being wraxed and Tremmers just not being that good an ODI bowler, maybe what the side really needs is fresh legs.

 

[Jacknife]

I've seen it suggested in quite a few reports that Dernbach has the inside track to the starting XI.

Would be a punt, obvz but we got lucky with the Wright/Tredders gamble so never say never.

Dernbach has a great fusion accent too. Mostly modern urban London but you can hear the Durban upbringing when he says words like "yeah", "there" & "here".

When i've heard Dirtbag speak before, I haven't noticed the slight SA accent, like you say it's a modern London accent, I know he came over when he was 16, so I'm surprised he's virtually lost his accent.

 

[Lostman]

Change of mind hope he doesnt play, not only have to watch him bat, would also have to look at him.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Yes, it will either be that, or plenty of drives whizzing through the covers.

Yeah, he will either get out early, get out late, or not get out at all.

You heard it here first.

 

[BoyBrumby]

When i've heard Dirtbag speak before, I haven't noticed the slight SA accent, like you say it's a modern London accent, I know he came over when he was 16, so I'm surprised he's virtually lost his accent.

BBC interview.

Says he came over when he was fourteen.

It's slight and, I suppose if you didn't know his background you could miss it, but on the words I mentioned he does have a slight Natal brogue to my ear still.

 

[Somerset Chops]

Apparantly Bresnan has injured his calf according to the BBC highlight programme , be lucky to get 11 on the field at this rate.

 

[Howe_zat]

Apparantly Bresnan has injured his calf according to the BBC highlight programme , be lucky to get 11 on the field at this rate.

Oh for ****'s sake. No wonder Dirtbag is playing.

 

[Furball]

Sky Sports reporting that Bresnan came through a fitness test ok.

 

[vcs]

Would be gutted if Bresnan was to miss out through injury. Has really grown on me in this tournament.

 

[R_D]

Sri Lanka should win this but should be another close one....
Wouldn't be surprised if England win this match... they have been like that in this world cup.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

England to win a thriller then have the semi all but won before losing.

 

[Howe_zat]

So long as we're not favourites, we'll be okay. Got this one in the bag.

 

[IndiaLose]

Shocking result is on the cards.

 

[cricpk]

Anything can happen from now on.

 

[Prad100w]

Just have a feeling SL'kas WC is gonna come to an end tomorrow.