1. Sri Lanka Loses to Ireland to make some money but by a low enough margin to remain in third place.
2. West Indies reverse their batting order against Bangladesh. And use their batsmen as bowlers. Ian asks for an investigation by the ICC.
3. Australia wants to face Sri Lanka in the semifinals so they do their damndest to lose. Australia batting first will lose all its wickets for zero by being out hitwickets. Then they will bowl a wide first ball and lose.
4. West Indies and England get in a brawl keeping us busy until CAS decision or Hair's London Tribunal decision come in.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Why 15 Degrees
The article below is the most extensive that I have seen on throwing. It explains why 15 degrees was chosen as an acceptable amount of straightening the bowling arm.
http://coachesinfo.com/category/cricket/351/
http://coachesinfo.com/category/cricket/351/
WWNZD
What would New Zealand do? Would they go the way of Sri Lanka against Australia, not engaging the enemy in a real battle, or will they go all out. The answer may lie in the result of the South Africa-England game. If South Africa wins New Zealand may be content to lose to Australia and face Sri Lanka in the semifinal. If England wins they might consider pulling out all stops against Australia in a bid to try and face England in the semifinals. It says something about the Australian juggernaut that some teams are not willing to take them on until it is unavoidable (Even if it is smart strategy).
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Fall into the Gap
Australia's final two games are against the two teams (Sri Lanka, New Zealand) that have the best record in this world cup apart from the Australians. If Australia can blow these two teams away by huge margins the cup may be all over psychologically. However, if they stumble against either one then the team that beats them will most likely go into the semis as the top ranked team in the Super Eights and that would make things very interesting.
Hope Goes South
If South Africa holds its nerve the World Cup will end up with the four southern most countries, among the big eight, moving to the semifinals. Two questions now remain,
1. Can Australia be toppled? If so who can do it?
2. Will there be a first time World Champion?
1. Can Australia be toppled? If so who can do it?
2. Will there be a first time World Champion?
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