Cricket Thread

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I'd normally say that that's an "American-ism". But seeing as most 'muricans don't have a scooby that cricket even exists, I'd doubt it.

Think it was an IPL thing that’s spreading, sadly.

 

[BringBackSwales]

is it not knock out cricket from here
another fixed tournament to keep favourites in
and make money

It’s 4 teams in the league and top 2 qualify from each of the 3 leagues for the semi finals

 

[BringBackSwales]

You’d think so - as long as we win one and don’t get thrashed in the other we should progress.

I thought with the other game being abandoned it’s now impossible for 3 teams to get 4 points so if we win one we are through?

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

The thing I can’t un hear now, and it isn’t just them, is the constant asking of the question “Will it go all the way to the boundary?” Then immediately answering, “Yes, it does.”

Plus them describing a 6 as a maximum. Get in the bin!

I think this bit belongs in the FOC thread for things that shouldn't bother us but do......... ;-)

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

The thing I can’t un hear now, and it isn’t just them, is the constant asking of the question “Will it go all the way to the boundary?” Then immediately answering, “Yes, it does.”

Plus them describing a 6 as a maximum. Get in the bin!

Of course it’s not the maximum you can score off one shot anyway so fully agree with you.

 

[jimharri]

Of course it’s not the maximum you can score off one shot anyway so fully agree with you.

What's the most that's ever been scored off one shot? Theoretically, I suppose it's unlimited, depending on overthrows.

 

[vmsuhail]

India struggling

Need 16 an over, playing in singles. We aren't invincible.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

What's the most that's ever been scored off one shot? Theoretically, I suppose it's unlimited, depending on overthrows.

There’s been a couple of 8s in test cricket apparently, the batsmen run four, the overthrow enabling another four. But here’s a question in that scenario, if the fielder just threw the ball over the rope wouldn’t it just be a four?

In village cricket it is apparently 17 when the ball got lost in some long grass!

There’s some stories of 93 and 256 where the ball got lodged in a tree but they’re unverified.

 

[Corky]

There’s been a couple of 8s in test cricket apparently, the batsmen run four, the overthrow enabling another four. But here’s a question in that scenario, if the fielder just threw the ball over the rope wouldn’t it just be a four?

In village cricket it is apparently 17 when the ball got lost in some long grass!

There’s some stories of 93 and 256 where the ball got lodged in a tree but they’re unverified.

It is added like in the 2019 CWC when stokes got his bat on it accidentally on purpose, 2 became 6.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

There’s been a couple of 8s in test cricket apparently, the batsmen run four, the overthrow enabling another four. But here’s a question in that scenario, if the fielder just threw the ball over the rope wouldn’t it just be a four?

In village cricket it is apparently 17 when the ball got lost in some long grass!

There’s some stories of 93 and 256 where the ball got lodged in a tree but they’re unverified.

I guess theoretically, the ball could hit a helmet behind the keeper on the way to the boundary too to add 5 more runs.

 

[waspish]

Need 16 an over, playing in singles. We aren't invincible.

Well if they have a big hitter still in the last over needing 20 there is a chance

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

It is added like in the 2019 CWC when stokes got his bat on it accidentally on purpose, 2 became 6.

Cheers. Apparently if a batter runs five and the ball then reaches the boundary it is counted as 5 all run. I suppose in my scenario they would have to run nine to cancel out the four (all ran) + four (boundary overthrow).

I’d love to see that happen!

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

There’s been a couple of 8s in test cricket apparently, the batsmen run four, the overthrow enabling another four. But here’s a question in that scenario, if the fielder just threw the ball over the rope wouldn’t it just be a four?

In village cricket it is apparently 17 when the ball got lost in some long grass!

There’s some stories of 93 and 256 where the ball got lodged in a tree but they’re unverified.

I love the village cricket clips that I get sent fro time-tp-time - never fail to cheer you up.

If I can, I'll try and dig out my favourite in a bit............

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

I love the village cricket clips that I get sent fro time-tp-time - never fail to cheer you up.

If I can, I'll try and dig out my favourite in a bit............

If you get to see European League cricket, it’s hilarious. The best one I saw was a fielder chasing a ball that was heading to the boundary, pick it up, spin round to throw ball but slip backwards whereby the ball hit his foot in the air and he did a Dennis Tueart volley over the ropes.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

If you get to see European League cricket, it’s hilarious. The best one I saw was a fielder chasing a ball that was heading to the boundary, pick it up, spin round to throw ball but slip backwards whereby the ball hit his foot in the air and he did a Dennis Tueart volley over the ropes.

That’s a classic, as is the commentary on the batsman getting the ball straight in his nuts.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

That’s a classic, as is the commentary on the batsman getting the ball straight in his nuts.

That's top - how do I get that commentary gig!?! :-)

Need to try and find that clip now.........

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

That's top - how do I get that commentary gig!?! :-)

Need to try and find that clip now.........

Yes it's a mis-use of thread but as I was looking for my cricket link, found this.

I make no apologies........ :-)

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

That's top - how do I get that commentary gig!?! :-)

Need to try and find that clip now.........

https://fb.watch/Fr2Ta_QRDX/?fs=e

Can only find it on Facebook.

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

https://fb.watch/Fr2Ta_QRDX/?fs=e

Can only find it on Facebook.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Bit worried about this upcoming cricket season with all the rain we have had. Clubs round here worried we wont be able to play until June at this rate