2019 Cricket ODI WC
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@sparky said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
@NTA If an Aussie had caught that you would be calling it one of the great catches of all time.
Stokes' effort would struggle to crack the top 5 of just Australian catches.
The fact he made it look a lot more difficult that it was by going off-handed is by the by.
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@sparky even Stoke doesn't think it was his best:
Stokes claims Ashes catch was better | cricket.com.au
The England allrounder believes his classic catch in the World Cup opener wasn't even his best
But Stokes claimed he preferred his stunning one-handed grab of an Adam Voges edge in the gully during a 2015 Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Asked if it was the greatest catch of his life, Stokes told reporters: "Nah, that one was against the Aussies, so that one ranks higher!"
See? Everything is better in cricket with Australia involved.
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@NTA said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
@sparky even Stoke doesn't think it was his best:
Stokes claims Ashes catch was better | cricket.com.au
The England allrounder believes his classic catch in the World Cup opener wasn't even his best
But Stokes claimed he preferred his stunning one-handed grab of an Adam Voges edge in the gully during a 2015 Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Asked if it was the greatest catch of his life, Stokes told reporters: "Nah, that one was against the Aussies, so that one ranks higher!"
See? Everything is better in cricket with Australia involved.
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
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@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
Know your audience.
But does anyone here seriously think Stokes' effort was better than this?
Or this?
RIcky Ponting probably has at least 5 catches better than last night. Most of them infield, where the best catches are usually taken.
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@NTA said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
@MN5 said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
It take a COLOSSAL piston wristed gibbon to post that on a kiwi board.
Hats off to you sir.
Know your audience.
But does anyone here seriously think Stokes' effort was better than this?
Or this?
RIcky Ponting probably has at least 5 catches better than last night. Most of them infield, where the best catches are usually taken.
Without a hint of kiwi bias I think Boults effort is one of the best I ever recall seeing.
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@NTA Best catch I have ever seen is the Andrew Strauss Superman effort to get rid of Gilchrist at Trent Bridge against the Aussies in 2005. Not just for the athleticism and composure, but it was the moment the Great Aussie era in cricket came to an end.
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As an aside, wanky slow-mo youtube mash up videos of catch with annoying music over the top are so unnecessary.
Stokes' catch was great but he amde it look harder than it neded to be. Air Vettori at the Caketin in the 2015 World Cup was way better.
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Windies bowling attack was very good with variation and bowling at awkward lengths.
They are the dark horse in this WC.
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@TeWaio said in 2019 Cricket ODI WC:
As an aside, wanky slow-mo youtube mash up videos of catch with annoying music over the top are so unnecessary.
Stokes' catch was great but he amde it look harder than it neded to be. Air Vettori at the Caketin in the 2015 World Cup was way better.
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Skippy's catch had the added element of some crowd baiting straight after.
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At this stage I really feel theres only Windies and India (with Aus hitting the comback trail) that look to have the armoury to really trouble England.
Pakistan offered very little (embarrasing and disappointing for the fans) and SA were pretty poor also.
Chris Gayle is just evergreen and so relaxed, I swear that man never ages - he's a joy to watch at the crease for the neutrals. -
Think the whole CWC has been a bit of a damp (literally) grey squib so far.
We've seen two games which have effectively each been a non-contest, and no side really getting their teeth into a game.
The weather hasn't come to the party either it has been a little damp, grey and changeable - although that is set to change tomorrow thsnkfully, when we rock up to the crease. It is supposed to be sunny and bright at about 22 degrees, just right, so lets hope the Black Caps get their groove on!
