The Windies make me want to go back to work
One of the most depressing things about current international cricket is the state of the West Indies side. They are a basket case, and the first five overs of their Champions Trophy game against Pakistan confirms it. Three wickets down, and its going to need a miracle from here to make a contest of it. Pakistan have a strong bowling attack; the shots played today would have resulted in wickets even if they had been bowling at half-strength.
Yesterday, I couldn't watch much of the South Africa-SL game because of a bad broadband connection at work. Today, I have the time and a good connection (at home), but this is on display. I think I'll tune out, and do some work instead. Never thought the day would come, but here it is.
Yesterday, I couldn't watch much of the South Africa-SL game because of a bad broadband connection at work. Today, I have the time and a good connection (at home), but this is on display. I think I'll tune out, and do some work instead. Never thought the day would come, but here it is.
Labels: Champions Trophy, Pakistan, west indies
posted by Samir Chopra at 8:55 AM
11 Comments:
I walked out on them at 1 down, returned 3 down, now 4 down. By the time I post this comment, they should be done.
You never thought the day would come that you turned off the cricket or that you did some work!?!
NC: Just checked back in, five down, sinking fast!
David: :) Er, the former!
Seven down. Cripes.
@ all
Dont worry
as usual Pakistan makes things interesting!
4 down :)
If this is the 'quality' cricket gets in a tournament meant for only the "elite" teams, it is in serious trouble.
I think West Indies should not have been invited once the the top set of players weren't coming.
According to current form , Bangladesh is way ahead of this West Indies Side.
David: It became seven very soon after I posted! To their credit, the Windies made it past 100.
Aditya: Had the target been 200, I would have been genuinely interested; this was too small to cause anything more than a flutter.
Goutham: The number of basket cases in world cricket is a little worrying. Imagine this team going to Australia to play tests!
Agniv: They beat the WI in tests and ODIs so that makes sense.
please vote for india here...
http://sportszune.blogspot.com/2009/09/ind-vs-pak-who-will-win.html
sigh..........At least Tonge showed some spirit.
I hope they get the top players out for the Australian tour. Otherwise we're going to be in for some free runs.
Brendan: Sorry for the late reply. You could have a ghastly summer on your hands if the Windies show up with the current outfit.
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