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Yea he insulted Warner's wife but according to Graeme Smith Warner insulted DeKock's mom and called him a bushpig (whatever that is). So it's quite rich for him to then turn around and appear so insulted.

I reckon the mum part was just to add extra impetus to the claims. The bushpig I can accept as Warner was having a go at his fitness or so Paine says.

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03-08-2018 , 08:07 PM

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Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe & ... Hong Kong. Super Six looks like

Ireland/W. Indies/UAE/Scotland/Zimbabwe/Hong Kong.

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03-08-2018 , 08:14 PM

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thanks PartyGirl for the bump ..

should have come in to take my hat off to Taylor - that was some knock (albeit in a lolODI)

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03-08-2018 , 08:16 PM

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oh .. and Warner can **** right off

comes to something when its only 50/50 that a Saffa was the most obnoxious in a 1-1 face up

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03-08-2018 , 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PartyGirlUK

Afghanistan lost to Scotland, Zimbabwe & ... Hong Kong. Super Six looks like

Ireland/W. Indies/UAE/Scotland/Zimbabwe/Hong Kong.

I really don't see why the WC can't be the format the football WC had when there were 16 teams: 4 groups of 4, top 2 in each group qualify for the quarters.

If they are that desperate for securing the Indian TV cash - have the group teams play each other twice if you want to lower the variance. (Would be a pointless format, but w/e).

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03-08-2018 , 09:34 PM

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Have to admit was pulling hard for Afghan bros but this is nice to see.

Ofcourse both these teams should already be in the WC but that's a different story.

Couldn't agree more. The 2 best games in the last WC were Ire v Zim and Afg v Sco.

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03-09-2018 , 05:44 PM

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Big game today!

Decider in a 5 match series which has been amazing!

Taylor not fit to play and neither is Jason Roy out with a back spasm

Should be a cracker!

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03-09-2018 , 06:44 PM

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Wish I took a watching brief here, the english look very short @ 4/11 so early on.

gl NZ, finish these bums.

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03-09-2018 , 06:46 PM

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OK we've choked again

Game over

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03-09-2018 , 06:54 PM

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Marty 2 toes going big

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03-09-2018 , 09:57 PM

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I thought Santner was the most overrated cricketer in international cricket before this series.

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03-09-2018 , 10:04 PM

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Yeah hes really stepped up under pressure this series

Great cricketer

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03-10-2018 , 02:55 AM

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Well done England great series

Jonny Bairstow was imperious in those last 2 games

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03-10-2018 , 09:22 AM

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Good series. NZ did Ok imo ... winning two out of three close games but struggling when losing the toss and chasing. Eng just have more firepower, even when picking more bowlers than they need.

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03-10-2018 , 04:14 PM

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Chasing is the new batting 1st in ODIs

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03-12-2018 , 04:04 AM

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Wow A B DeVilliers with a GOAT level hundred vs Aus

After the disgusting oz celebration in his face after the runout last week he has responded

Man that century celebration must have felt good

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03-12-2018 , 08:06 AM

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Nepal 46-2. If they get to 154, Afghanistan make it through!

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03-12-2018 , 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PartyGirlUK

Nepal 46-2. If they get to 154, Afghanistan make it through!

Afghanistan through! Although their matches with Zimbabwe & Scotland carry through to the Super Sixes (didn't know this but it's sensible) so realistically they need to run the table on West Indies, UAE & EIRE.

West Indies only team through with a 2-0 record (Scotland & Zimbabwe are 1-0-1 after tying). Should be an exciting tournament (although I think all six teams should qualify).

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03-13-2018 , 05:37 AM

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I think Afghanistan are still shot running the table but who knows.

10 team format is ridiculous. Go 16 team, 4 groups of 4 and top three advance and play a secons group stage vs three ther teams (bringing forward wins and results).

A and B create group E and C and D create group F.

Winners of groups E and F make semi finals, 2nd and 3rd crossover in quarter finals.

Makes each game relevant and almost guarantees the big teams at least 6 games.

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03-13-2018 , 07:30 AM

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Wow A B DeVilliers with a GOAT level hundred vs Aus

After the disgusting oz celebration in his face after the runout last week he has responded

Man that century celebration must have felt good

Best counter attacker in the game. Everyone else struggling to get the ball off the square, last session SA crawled along at 1.5 rpo, goes in and casually makes a century at a 90 SR.

Did that in the first test vs india too, SA was in the dumps at 10/3 and went in and attacked the best bowler who'd taken all 3 wickets.

He's a delight to watch in full flow.

Pity about the Rabada ruling. SA vs Aus was shaping up nicely, now looks like Aus have a clear edge unless they roll out a green top at newlands to bring Philander into play.

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03-15-2018 , 10:43 AM

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Afghanistan keep themselves in with a chance of qualifying, with a 3 wicket win over the Windies!

They've got the UAE next, who have just been knocked out after defeat to Scotland.

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03-15-2018 , 02:53 PM

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New Zealand XI 376: Blundell 131 (retired), Jamieson 101 (retired); Anderson 4-56
England 319-14: Livingstone 88, Root 50 not out; Kuggeleijn 4-50
Match drawn
Scorecard

Liam Livingstone made 88 as England's batsmen struggled on the second and final day of their day-night tour match against a New Zealand XI in Hamilton.

England lost 14 wickets in the day, with Alastair Cook, Mark Stoneman and James Vince all falling twice.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43412928
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03-19-2018 , 01:31 PM

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Assuming Zimbabwe beat UAE they'll play in the World Cup alongside the winner of Wednesday's Scotland v. West Indies match.

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03-20-2018 , 01:25 PM

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So long as UAE dont qualify I'm fine with any of the other 3.

Cricket has 0 traction in the middle east, the only reason they're competitive is because of expat Indians and pakistani who'll always follow the game.

Ideally I'd have preferred at least one of Afg, Nepal or PNG to qualify but since it didn't happen Scotland it is.

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