Random Cricket Thread (International Cricket)

[Arthur Crabtree]

He got 98 v Ireland so good for him to get there.

Afghanistan dominating this game.

[yuppie]

He got 98 v Ireland so good for him to get there.

Afghanistan dominating this game.

Could be a huge result for them.

Very disappointing for BD

[Arthur Crabtree]

4-1-6-5 for Malinga in a T20I v NZ today.

[Durhamfootman]

just when he looks like he's finished he pulls one out of the bag against England in the WC and then does it again here. Fair play to him

[Durhamfootman]

5 wickets in 8 balls by the looks of it, including 4 in a row

[Durhamfootman]

NZ lost wickets in clutches in the 2nd and 8th overs, effectively losing 7 of their wickets in 8 balls

even Durham wouldn't have done that

[Durhamfootman]

4-1-6-5 for Malinga in a T20I v NZ today.

5 wickets in 8 balls by the looks of it, including 4 in a row

and thinking about it, I remember him doing the same thing to Australia in the final over of a match a few years ago, where he bowled a 4 wicket maiden. I'm pretty sure that was 4 in a row too

If it was, has anyone else ever done that twice?

[Arthur Crabtree]

Boycott and Strauss have been knighted. While I can't say I feel either merits the award, electing Boycott is a disgrace.

[Alviro Patterson]

Boycott and Strauss have been knighted. While I can't say I feel either merits the award, electing Boycott is a disgrace.

I'm fuming that Andrew Strauss has been knighted, particularly when there was a conflict of interest in the 2016 County Championship finale with him being England Director of Cricket, a Middlesex represenative and Jonny Bairstow being rested for the game despite not even contracted by England.

I will never forget his smug face as he paraded at the back of the Edrich Stand, as Middlesex were on the ascendancy of winning the title. His face said it all.

[GarlicJam]

Boycott and Strauss have been knighted. While I can't say I feel either merits the award, electing Boycott is a disgrace.

as soon as I read this in a headline, I was pleased that we don't have knighthoods any more - despite Tony Abbott's best efforts.

For Strauss, I thought "what for?", for Boycott, I though "really!?"

[Gingerfinch]

I'm presuming Strauss's is for his charity work.

[Durhamfootman]

I'm presuming Strauss's is for his charity work.

sympathy knighthood? old boy top job, tragic loss of wife at a very young age, 2 small boys.... has knighthood written all over it

I was surprised at both tbh

but then it was a Theresa May decision and we know how well many of those turned out.

[Durhamfootman]

Dananjaya suspended for 12 months for an illegal action

quelle surprise

loads of wickets, suspended, pass test, loads of wickets, get suspended again.... blimey! that hardly ever happens

[dan08]

Singapore beat Zimbabwe today in a T20. Think that's their first win over a full member.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Amazing. Not just the win for Singapore, but that Zimbabwe have sunk quite so far. Though T20 is a bit of a lottery (no offence Singapore).