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Another one down. Sri Lanka still need 8 runs to avoid the lowest world cup score of 36 (Canada vs Sri Lanka)
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You know you're having a bad day when the target becomes 36 so you beat Canada's lowest ever total in the World Cup.
Shami's got pretty good figures again so far: 4-1from 2.1 overs. The run was a wide.0 -
Interesting that India are basically playing their test side (minus Pujara)
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4th lowest WC total, and second biggest winning margin. 302 run margin.
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I'm concerned about the test series next year.surrey_commuter said:Interesting that India are basically playing their test side (minus Pujara)
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Duckett certainly worthy of a spot I would say. Not sure why we took Livingstone, he has been terrible all year.surrey_commuter said:Interesting that India are basically playing their test side (minus Pujara)
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I was concerned before Pakistan and Australia so I am being cautiously optimistic about India. Their pacers won't get the same movement in the day but they could prepare a dustbowl.TheBigBean said:
I'm concerned about the test series next year.surrey_commuter said:Interesting that India are basically playing their test side (minus Pujara)
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Today is going to be reminiscent of my childhood, watching Dr Who from behind the sofa.
Don't mind (much) if/when we lose. Just hope they play better. Which frankly shouldn't be difficult.
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They've put Australia in to bat so we'll know soon enough what sort of day England are going to have.0
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Both openers back in the hutch. Still dubious about the decision to bowl first based on what the conditions might be for the 2nd innings.0
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Woods breaks the partnership with his 9th ball of the over0
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287 to win for England.
12 months ago I'd of said we'd do it with plenty of overs spare. Today? Hopeful we just make a fight of it and don't capitulate for 120odd0 -
If (ha) we can win this, England are still alive after Pakistan beat New Zealand on DLS0
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Should have sent Woody in before Rashid0
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At least it wasn't a total humiliation. Zampa was the difference today really.0
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South Africa currently doing an "England". Chasing 326. 40-5 after 13odd overs.
SA again showing they're rather vulnerable when chasing0 -
Jadeja right on the money here.0
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From Carlos Brathwaite: Kohli wins by 18 runs 😉0
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Too few close matches in this competition."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0
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Mathews "Timed Out" today. I'm aware of the Law, but never seen it implemented before0
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Very poor form to appeal in that situation.0
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Just watched the clip, it's not as if he was pisssing about, he was in place, made a last adjustment to his helmet which broke the strap, so called for replacement. Had he faced the first ball, he'd have been able to take as long as he likes to replace it. It's the law, but in this case the law is an ass. Unfortunately the umpires have no remit to decide if they should apply or not.0
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Apparently, he wasn't ready to face within 2 mins, and then he had helmet issues.12:46
Post update
Fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock: "The ICC World Cup playing conditions supersede MCC Laws of Cricket.
"When it comes to timed out, the incoming batter has to be in position to receive the ball within two minutes.
"The TV umpire monitors the two minutes and he will then relay the message to the standing umpire. In this instance the batter wasn't ready within those two minutes even before the strap became an issue for him. The two minutes had already elapsed.
"According to the playing conditions, the fielding captain requested/initiated to the standing umpire that he wanted to appeal for timed out.
"As a batsman you need to make sure all your equipment is in place. You have to be ready to receive the ball in two minutes, not just take your guard. So technically you need to be in place after around 15 seconds so you can get ready to receive the ball."0 -
Seems harsh - Some batters pre-shot rituals seem to take that long alone. Can see me having to watch the clock closer next season when I'm in the middle if people take this up. Having said that, Law is 3 minutes which most competitions don't over-rule with playing conditions.0
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Was the 'helmet' that caused the issue the oppostion captain?0
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He says he was ready within the time before the helmet failure.
The point of the rule is to stop timewasting, getting a spare helmet when it's broken shouldn't be covered. Of course that opens you up potentially to bloodgate type issues but it's not really like there's any sporting advantage to be gained by bringing out deliberately faulty equipment to the crease.
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Afghanistan taking wickets and making a decent bid to qualify for the last 4.0
