Although even AFTER India got destroyed yesterday, the ICC still couldn't let go of pretending it was ALL about them :rolleyes: :
ICC Team of the Tournament for ICC World Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma (captain), IND
Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), SA
Virat Kohli, IND
Daryl Mitchell, NZ
KL Rahul...
Was it Richard Kettleborough who gave them the (should have been) crucial wicket of Steve Smith - given lbw outside the line? :shrug:
I'm embarrassed for them. They clearly thought the fairy tale was all destined to come true. The ICC certainly did their best to lay it all on a plate for them...
That is not the impression I got at all. It was suggested that not only did it require the Bangladesh captain to appeal - but that also after Matthews protestations, the umpires gave them the opportunity to withdraw that appeal, before sending him on his way.
I can see zero justification for...
Indeed.
I guess we retain a little interest in this one though -with regards to what result best improves OUR chances of making the top four. SA already have 10 points (and NZ 8) so I guess we should support the Saffers today.
Or not. India 35/2 in the 10th.
the silence in the crowd when Virat fell for a duck was fantastic. Camera went round the crowd and they all looked just confused 😂
The very end of the India - NZ game was funny.
India need 5 to win, from 16 balls, with Virat on 95.
He clubs it to the sweeper on the boundary, and declines the single, because he’s scared Jadeja will score the required runs from the remaining 3 balls of the over and deprive him of his...