Australia v England

[Statto]

Pietersen dropped by Ponting. A bit of luck there.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

how many runs before bell starts to get a bit of respect...

I think he is a very good Test player, but as far as I am concerned he is not a top order batsmen for One Day Internationals. The power play is there for a reason and he is generally too slow to make it count. It is essential to get runs on the board quickly and build on that. Apart from today, I don't feel he has done that.

 

[dougdeep]

Quality stuff. What's come over us?

 

[the right footed denilson]

I think he is a very good Test player, but as far as I am concerned he is not a top order batsmen for One Day Internationals. The power play is there for a reason and he is generally too slow to make it count. It is essential to get runs on the board quickly and build on that. Apart from today, I don't feel he has done that.

He still gets run though- something that 90% of the rest of the team have failed to do recentely.

 

[Trigger]

how many runs before bell starts to get a bit of respect...

Not about the runs, it's about the time it takes him to get his runs in one day cricket, today he is proving he CAN score at a one day rate and full credit to him, if only he could do this MORE often, I hope he does now.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

He still gets run though- something that 90% of the rest of the team have failed to do recentely.

Very true, but perhaps other members of the team have to take risks to get the scoreboard ticking over and reach the appropriate run rate. I would rather have him down at 5 or even 6.

 

[the right footed denilson]

I think you'd both agree that he is worth sticking with...

and while i'm at it, where is Ali Cook?!

 

[smudge]

Thank f*** England can rely on that South African.

 

[Trigger]

I think you'd both agree that he is worth sticking with...

If he can play like this more often then yes but if he slips back into his 30 runs from 70 odd balls again mode then no.

Vaughan however has now had his day, time to retire one thinks.

 

[dougdeep]

150/2

 

[Statto]

Fantastic shot there from Bell.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Vaughan however has now had his day, time to retire one thinks.

No doubt about that- which is a real shame, but he has to go.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I think you'd both agree that he is worth sticking with...

and while i'm at it, where is Ali Cook?!

Of course, but if he does not score quickly, regularly then I would move him down the order.

I think Ali Cook bust his shoulder. Not 100% sure about that though.

 

[Trigger]

150/2

Another 50 on top of that should cover Mahmood's 10 overs.

 

[rospants]

what is vaughan's purpose in the england team, he doesnt really seem to do anything. Cant bat or bowl

 

[the right footed denilson]

Bell to get his first ODI 100?

 

[dougdeep]

what is vaughan's purpose in the england team, he doesnt really seem to do anything. Cant bat or bowl

He's our handicap.

 

[the right footed denilson]

He's our handicap.

from cricinfo...

Thanks to ICC for allowing musical instruments in," says Ahmed Siddiqui. "I hope they can allow a non-playing captain in the next England game, so Vaughan can still get in the team."

 

[Trigger]

Bell to get his first ODI 100?

Bell gone to a stupid f***ing shot, but well done to him for not playing test match cricket in a one day international today, Impressive display.

 

[Statto]

Bye Bye Ian Bell.

Caught Hussey bowled Mcgrath.

Shame, looked to be on for a ton there.