**Official Cricket World Cup Thread**

[aditya]

I know a lot of Europeans here so I figured I'd start this thread. Australia is showing a piss poor performance right now, losing to ENGLAND (!!!) horribly and to NZ today. But I'm sure they'll get back at it in the world cup.

I really like South Africa this year as they have sooooo much talent and their batting order is ridiculously good. India is also good, but their bowling lineup might eventually lead to their demise. NZ looks strong as well, especially behind Bond's bowling.

Discuss.

[midwestkc]

Could someone give me the "for dummies" version of how this game works? I see it on Sky Sports through FSC every once in a while, but I really have no clue what this game is about. Anyone care to share?

[jstnrgrs]

Is the cricket world cup one day cricket?

[aditya]

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Is the cricket world cup one day cricket?

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Yeah, obv. Otherwise it would extend for a long time. It's a really fun sport. As for the short version, I'll give it later, gotta run.

[CopTHIS]

I still pick Oz if they get their top players back. I'm also hoping they give Tait a run - that guy is faster than anyone else at the moment and can be devastating.

Loads of teams have a decent chance, even the WI. SA may be no 1 in the ratings but have plenty of bad experiences against the Aussies. I hope India do well, their batting line-up can be awesome.

[THEOSU]

i'm not gonna lie. i have no idea what the hell is going on in cricket. i've tried to see clips of it on youtube and the like, i've tried reading the guardian's over by over coverage, i've even tried reading the rules on wiki. i have no f idea what is going on. none.

all i know is that england is apparently pretty bad.

[chezlaw]

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I still pick Oz if they get their top players back. I'm also hoping they give Tait a run - that guy is faster than anyone else at the moment and can be devastating.

Loads of teams have a decent chance, even the WI. SA may be no 1 in the ratings but have plenty of bad experiences against the Aussies. I hope India do well, their batting line-up can be awesome.

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If Lee and Symmonds don't play its wide open, can't see Oz as favorites without them as their bowling will be much too weak. They should try and persuade Warne to have a last hurrah.

England are about 7th favorites and even they will have a chance. Should be fun but 7 weeks is a bit much.

(BTW Just watched Hayden hit a record 181)

chez

[CopTHIS]

I'm a huge cricket fan but I think Jacob Oram is taking things a bit far - being prepared to cut your finger off to play in the World Cup? Yikes.

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc200...ry/281841.html

[maryfield48]

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I'm a huge cricket fan but I think Jacob Oram is taking things a bit far - being prepared to cut your finger off to play in the World Cup? Yikes.

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc200...ry/281841.html

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He'd probably have to cut it off himself. I don't know how they'd convince a doctor to do it.

[Hopey]

My money's on the big one in the middle.