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Clobber 
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 Topic: Player of the World Cup?Posted: 02 April 2007 at 9:38am |
there's nothing wrong with him, he's hardly had a fair go yet - coming in at the end when you are required to go for it right from ball 1 is going to lead to a batsman having a few failures. With Hussey it just so happens that they have come all at once. |
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Ricky Ponting
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 9:39am |
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maybe but I do think he can do better
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Sledger
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Dickenson can marry my mother-in-law ! Joined: 08 August 2005 Location: South Africa Online Status: Offline Posts: 15694 |
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 9:48am |
Are you my old geography teacher ? |
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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143no
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Final warning for running on the pitch Joined: 23 October 2006 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 2516 |
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 9:58am |
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How can he do better? he has been batting in no win situations, couple of overs to go, quick runs needed. His form will be the least of pontings worries.
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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bondy
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:01am |
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What about Malinga someone?
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Good one Graham!
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Ricky Ponting
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:06am |
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his a bowler
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Sledger
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:08am |
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To quote Mediawatch on Football 365 Thanks.for.that.
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:10am |
Well then consider this: Lasith Malinga is Sri Lanka's leading wicket-taker in this world cup, with 3, 3, 1, 4 and 2 wickets in his respective matches. When you consider that all the matches that Sri Lanka won so far have been due to the opposition being completely bowled out, you tend to see his contribution in a clearer light. Sri Lanka don't need economical bowlers, because they take 10 wickets in every match, except the SA match, where they took 9 wickets.
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Sledger
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:18am |
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Malinga is potent and like Tait is never going to be economical
in limited overs cricket. I go along with Mojo here , he's
surprised a lot of people and undone some fine batsmen - he's
definitely one of the best bowlers on show at the moment.
Not quite up to the showing of Bond or McGrath , but still impressive. |
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:25am |
Do you really think that Malinga has been less impressive than Bond? I don't want to start a debate over who's the better bowler, but I would like to hear your reasons for making that statement.
Malinga: 13 wickets in 5 matches.
Bond: 6 wickets in 3 matches.
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Sledger
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:37am |
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The stats don't tell it all Mojo , Bond has been on the money
throughout the tournament and has been very sharp and dangerous. His
line and length have been impeccable and no-one has got after him.
Stats don't tell you how often a bowler goes past the edge or how batsmen have a go at the bowler from the other end after having a torrid time from someone else. Malinga is having a terrific tournament and deserves praise , but in Bond , I see a more complete package. |
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:40am |
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Perhaps, Sledger... But I feel that Malinga was more influential to Sri Lanka's victories (and near-misses) than Bond was to NZ's. (Apart from the WIndies game)
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fishcake14
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:41am |
You see a player who is constantly getting injured a complete package?
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Sledger
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:49am |
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He's played a full part in this tournament lad and performed
admirably. No doubt about his past history has restricted him for
many years - let's just hope that that's behind him now and he comes
through this WC unscathed.
Without Shoaib and Lee (even Harmison!) this world cup lacks exciting frontline bowlers , Bond is one of the few that actually gets the blood up. |
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 10:50am |
I think the context here is specifically this world cup, where Bond isn't constantly getting injured.
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Migara
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Wal Bada..soon to be Banda Joined: 06 March 2007 Location: Sri Lanka Online Status: Offline Posts: 161 |
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 11:39am |
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bondy
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 11:48am |
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Can you not accept that Bond is an excellent bowler Mojo? You always bring up his injuries. At the moment he is not injured! We are looking at this world cup primarily, hence the name of the thread. Malinga has played two more matches. Bond didn't play against Kenya. Given his record after 5 games he would've taken 10 wickets in 5 games, Malinga 13.
That's three less however Bond has been very, very economical. He has created opportunities for other bowlers to take wickets. He has bowled impeccably. Accept it. Get over it. OKAY.
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Good one Graham!
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143no
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 11:53am |
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I thought mojo just suggested that very thing bondy, either you or I have misread his last post, he was defending bond. Edited by 143no - 02 April 2007 at 11:54am |
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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bondy
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 11:59am |
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Sorry I meant fishcake. My mistake. Teaches you all a lesson. Even I, yes me, makes mistakes. :)
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Good one Graham!
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143no
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 12:03pm |
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we already new that bondy
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Monkey see, Monkey do.
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bondy
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 12:17pm |
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Those stats do give a good indication of performance at this WC and I have to agree Vaas is bowling exceptionally well. |
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Good one Graham!
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 12:34pm |
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I've got nothing against Shane Bond, and I never mentioned his injuries.
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fishcake14
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 12:44pm |
Yeah, that was me...
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 12:52pm |
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I know... I just think Bond2322 judges me a bit harshly and prematurely sometimes.
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bondy
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 1:07pm |
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Your right and i'm sorry for doing so just before. However our recent debates have been great, e.g. Bond V Lee. I wouldn't bother with any sympathic stuff on this forum either, its a place for cricket lovers mate.
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Good one Graham!
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 1:17pm |
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Your Bond vs Lee debate wasn't with me. I'm not a fan of Brett Lee, and I'd far prefer Bond over him anyday.
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bondy
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 1:32pm |
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Bobbi, Mojo I get confused with all these names. Its usually because I post late at night after working and uni. Can't keep my eyes own. Night gentleman.
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Good one Graham!
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Mojo
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 1:44pm |
 Well, you'd better get some stronger coffee! Anyway, as for player of the tournament, I'm pretty sure it's gonna go to a batsman, and not a bowler.
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ramzi
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 2:20pm |
Maybe Hayden fits your bill or Sanath plus his bowling
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Sledger
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Posted: 02 April 2007 at 2:22pm |
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In '99 Warne took that accolade Mojo - bowlers can be heroes!
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