The Cricket World Cup 2007 kicks off today (1430 GMT). West Indies host Pakistan in what should be an exciting opening match. I think albeit the West Indies have home advantage, Pakistan have a very strong team and their bowlers can be deadly. Tough one to call.
Being a British Indian, I have a soft spot for India and would love to see last time runners up win it big this time round.
Who do you think can win? I suppose Australia are favourites, however, they have been hit with quite a few injuries and without the superb Shane Warne, I just don't think they are the same side. There are far too many strong nations however and on their day, anyone can run away with it. Too hard to call!
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Ireland are going to win.
Reminds me of the film cool runnings.
Ireland have no place neing at the world cup..we are not a cricket nation, but while we're there we might as well win it!
Realisticaly if we win our opening game we will have achieved somthing.
i bet New Zealand are dark horses. Worth a bet?
Reminds me of the film cool runnings.
Ireland have no place neing at the world cup..we are not a cricket nation, but while we're there we might as well win it!
Realisticaly if we win our opening game we will have achieved somthing.
i bet New Zealand are dark horses. Worth a bet?
I will go in order of the teams I support.
Firstly England, my home country, have to be loyal, hope they keep off the booze.
Then the Windies, growing up watching Viv Richards, Joel Garner (Big Bird) Michael Holding, Clive Lloyd, Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall was exciting, being an ex very fast bowler and all rounder.
I have a slight soft spot for India, being they had the great Kapil Dev.
I hope it's a good tournament, won't get to watch too much, due to work and spending time with the kids.
I will have to avoid results so I can catch the highlights in the evening when England play.
I personally, due to the low slow flat wickets, would open with a medium pacer and a spinner.
Firstly England, my home country, have to be loyal, hope they keep off the booze.
Then the Windies, growing up watching Viv Richards, Joel Garner (Big Bird) Michael Holding, Clive Lloyd, Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall was exciting, being an ex very fast bowler and all rounder.
I have a slight soft spot for India, being they had the great Kapil Dev.
I hope it's a good tournament, won't get to watch too much, due to work and spending time with the kids.
I will have to avoid results so I can catch the highlights in the evening when England play.
I personally, due to the low slow flat wickets, would open with a medium pacer and a spinner.
Finally someone made a thread...
Today, i think Pakistan will win but it might be close.
As a British Indian too, i hope that India win, but i don't think they will. Sehwag can't buy a run but still they keep him in the team and Pathan has slowed down to Kumble speed. He was only bowling at 100 - 115 kph in the warm-up matches!
I think Australia will be favourites but a lot of people have been saying that they think Sri Lanka will win because they have a well rounded team and as well as other sub-continent teams, have experience of playing in similar conditions. I'm not sure about the No. 1 team in the world - SA. They don't really have variation in their bowling, which is going to be important as spin/slow bowlers are going to be the most effective.
Today, i think Pakistan will win but it might be close.
As a British Indian too, i hope that India win, but i don't think they will. Sehwag can't buy a run but still they keep him in the team and Pathan has slowed down to Kumble speed. He was only bowling at 100 - 115 kph in the warm-up matches!
I think Australia will be favourites but a lot of people have been saying that they think Sri Lanka will win because they have a well rounded team and as well as other sub-continent teams, have experience of playing in similar conditions. I'm not sure about the No. 1 team in the world - SA. They don't really have variation in their bowling, which is going to be important as spin/slow bowlers are going to be the most effective.
Nice, I was actually thinking of starting a thread soon! 
As a Pakistani I would like Pakistan to win, but I think South Africa also have pretty good chances. I can't even watch today's opening game because I'm at uni.
WIN are 77/3 as of right now though. Go Pakistan!
As a Pakistani I would like Pakistan to win, but I think South Africa also have pretty good chances. I can't even watch today's opening game because I'm at uni.
WIN are 77/3 as of right now though. Go Pakistan!
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Finally someone made a thread...
Today, i think Pakistan will win but it might be close.
As a British Indian too, i hope that India win, but i don't think they will. Sehwag can't buy a run but still they keep him in the team and Pathan has slowed down to Kumble speed. He was only bowling at 100 - 115 kph in the warm-up matches!
I think Australia will be favourites but a lot of people have been saying that they think Sri Lanka will win because they have a well rounded team and as well as other sub-continent teams, have experience of playing in similar conditions. I'm not sure about the No. 1 team in the world - SA. They don't really have variation in their bowling, which is going to be important as spin/slow bowlers are going to be the most effective.
Today, i think Pakistan will win but it might be close.
As a British Indian too, i hope that India win, but i don't think they will. Sehwag can't buy a run but still they keep him in the team and Pathan has slowed down to Kumble speed. He was only bowling at 100 - 115 kph in the warm-up matches!
I think Australia will be favourites but a lot of people have been saying that they think Sri Lanka will win because they have a well rounded team and as well as other sub-continent teams, have experience of playing in similar conditions. I'm not sure about the No. 1 team in the world - SA. They don't really have variation in their bowling, which is going to be important as spin/slow bowlers are going to be the most effective.
As an Indian cricket fan , I will say India as favorites but I would love to see Sri Lanka win. As a cricket fan, I think they have the best all rounded team.
Regarding Sehwag being there, I have no idea why he is still playing. He is in the team primarily as a batsman and he is not getting any runs. They really need to sort him out, Give his place to someone else.
It is a really open tournament this year, any of the top 8 have a chance.
I'm also sure we will be seeing an India - Pakistan match on April 15 - I'm sure they planned that in some time ago
Well the opening match goes to the West Indies. Dwayne Smith made 32 off 15 balls and finished his bowling figures with 3-36. Well deserved win.
Pakistan got 'mash-up'.
Windies won tooooo easily.
If pakistan play that way against either E.I.R.E, or Zimbabwe they are packing their bags and going home.
Windies won tooooo easily.
If pakistan play that way against either E.I.R.E, or Zimbabwe they are packing their bags and going home.
yep we played crap but even if we play like this against ireland or zimbabwe we'll still win 'em. we're still winning world cup even without three of our best players, asif, shoaib and razzak.
if only afridi was playing today he woulda loved this small pitch
if only afridi was playing today he woulda loved this small pitch
People actually play Cricket?
^^whats wrong with cricket?? it's a world wide sport and people love wathcing/playing it.
what sport do you play/watch
what sport do you play/watch
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People actually play Cricket?
Biggest sport in South Asia. Also fairly popular in England (although not as popular as football), Oceania, South Africa, and the Caribbean (which is where this World Cup is being held).
So yeah, plenty of people play cricket.
I struggle to follow cricket. When watching the ashes i did enjoy it!
Is this being shown only on sky sports??
The first match was amazing. West Indies vs Pakistan... West Indies managed to win by 54 runs. What a good match to start things off.
I am living in India and matches start at 8PM and end at 4:30 AM. Can't watch all the match but can watch the highlights on TV in the morning.
I am living in India and matches start at 8PM and end at 4:30 AM. Can't watch all the match but can watch the highlights on TV in the morning.
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Is this being shown only on sky sports??
Highlights on BBC also.
I watched bits and pieces during the day and night.
Windies kit has to be the best looking.
I prefer test match cricket myself, but the world cup is always a great occasion.
Go India 
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Well, i got proved wrong from my earlier comment.
I think that Asif would have made a big difference had he been there but he got 'injured' along with Shoiab. Pakistan are an unpredictable team so you can't write them off completely, but i don't think they'll win. Especially with their problems with their openers. One of the 'big 3' have to move up the order. YK might as well open, he's out there pretty quickly anyway.
Aus vs Scotland today. Go Scotland!
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yep we played crap but even if we play like this against ireland or zimbabwe we'll still win 'em. we're still winning world cup even without three of our best players, asif, shoaib and razzak.
if only afridi was playing today he woulda loved this small pitch
if only afridi was playing today he woulda loved this small pitch
I think that Asif would have made a big difference had he been there but he got 'injured' along with Shoiab. Pakistan are an unpredictable team so you can't write them off completely, but i don't think they'll win. Especially with their problems with their openers. One of the 'big 3' have to move up the order. YK might as well open, he's out there pretty quickly anyway.
Aus vs Scotland today. Go Scotland!
I can't believe Ireland got the draw. Well done to them. My dad is a cricketer and I always diss him by saying I can't believe you play a game for a whole day (or 5 days in the case of a test match) and still end up drawing!
Ireland game was good, problem is it was like watching club first XL cricket.
6 years ago Zimbabwe would have whooooped them easily, shame a certain president has stuck his beak into the Cricket federation of Zimbabwe.
It was like a Zimbabwe club side v's an Australian 2nd xl.
That draw will make that group very interesting indeed.
6 years ago Zimbabwe would have whooooped them easily, shame a certain president has stuck his beak into the Cricket federation of Zimbabwe.
It was like a Zimbabwe club side v's an Australian 2nd xl.
That draw will make that group very interesting indeed.
I hope Aussie lose and I hope they lose bad. Sick of their god damned arrogance.
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I hope Aussie lose and I hope they lose bad. Sick of their god damned arrogance.
i agree with you. it'll do the game a lot of good.
although as an Aussie shouldn't you want them to win?
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i agree with you. it'll do the game a lot of good.
although as an Aussie shouldn't you want them to win?
although as an Aussie shouldn't you want them to win?
Just cause they are my National team doesn't mean I have to support them. I'm not supporting a team I can't stand.
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Just cause they are my National team doesn't mean I have to support them. I'm not supporting a team I can't stand.
ok then
I just re-read that. Might have been taken as me being a complete asshole. Sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was being angry :-p
Damn I missed Gibbs' 6 sixes in an over.
Bangladesh ftw.. lol
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Damn I missed Gibbs' 6 sixes in an over.
You never miss anything in this age of Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCo0BRhmVyQ
PS: India FTW!
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You never miss anything in this age of Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCo0BRhmVyQ
PS: India FTW!
PS: India FTW!
Thanks. I feel sorry for the Dutch!
Was a thrilling 6 sixes. Loads of records were broken in that match.
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I just re-read that. Might have been taken as me being a complete asshole. Sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was being angry :-p
No problem.
Back on topic. Surely all these big scores against the minnows can't be helping their confidence.
England chuck it down the toilet yet again.
Flintoff has to be dropped.
Flintoff has to be dropped.
The match is Beginning just abt right now for India VS Punk Ass bitch screaming foolin around like they are on crack Bangladesh !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
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England chuck it down the toilet yet again.
Flintoff has to be dropped.
Flintoff has to be dropped.
You guys need to bring in strauss.......Dalrymple shud be dropped...maybe joyce too or bring him down the order
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You guys need to bring in strauss.......Dalrymple shud be dropped...maybe joyce too or bring him down the order
Yeah maybe, shame Trescothick is not around and also Harminson.
Mark Butcher not being picked, also to mention Hoggard, good swing bowler, we know the white ball swings for 20 overs then becomes like a sponge.
I can see England coming unstuck against kenya.
Ohh well another world cup goes by.
I hope in a month or so that is not the case.
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The match is Beginning just abt right now for India VS Punk Ass bitch screaming foolin around like they are on crack Bangladesh !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
whos squealing now.. Sewag should suicide after that bold out..
Yeah we are 100-4 now! What has happened to our Indian team?
Pakistan are taking a tonking from Ireland.
Pakistan currently 76-6.
Pakistan currently 76-6.
Well, this blows...
Maybe today is a lucky day for the Irish...
Maybe today is a lucky day for the Irish...
if pakistan looses this match.. theyre out..
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The match is Beginning just abt right now for India VS Punk Ass bitch screaming foolin around like they are on crack Bangladesh !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
HA HA HA HA, Bengalis win by 5 wickets.
You go get yourself a full colonial irrigation!
That will teach your gutter mouth words.
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The match is Beginning just abt right now for India VS Punk Ass bitch screaming foolin around like they are on crack Bangladesh !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
Go India Make Bangladesh SQUEAL FROM SOME OF THAT ANAL TREATMENT !!!
How does it feel? Any of that trash talk get you anywhere? Good job.
It's times like these i feel like tearing my hair out. But Bangladesh outplayed India in all departments and India didn't deserve to win. I'd say India should give up hope of winning the WC. I think the Bangladesh team were more focused today after the loss of Manjural Islam and wanted to win the match for him.
And i don't mean to sound like a broken record but how many times does Sehwag have to fail to get thrown out of the team? Ganguly was thrown out, why not Sehwag?
And i don't mean to sound like a broken record but how many times does Sehwag have to fail to get thrown out of the team? Ganguly was thrown out, why not Sehwag?
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if pakistan looses this match.. theyre out..
Well, they lost
I don't know what to say... one of the worst feelings ever...
Omg Ireland Won
That Was Awesome!!!!!!!
Me Joins Irish Barmy Army =D
That Was Awesome!!!!!!!
Me Joins Irish Barmy Army =D
The 'Blarney Army' knock-out Pakistan.
Pack you bags Pakistan you're going home!
Wahoooooooo!
http://home.skysports.com/cwc/matchreport....icket_world_cup
Pack you bags Pakistan you're going home!
Wahoooooooo!
http://home.skysports.com/cwc/matchreport....icket_world_cup
Bloody hell! 
Mark my words these Indian punks been up to some of that Match Fixing again
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It's times like these i feel like tearing my hair out. But Bangladesh outplayed India in all departments and India didn't deserve to win. I'd say India should give up hope of winning the WC. I think the Bangladesh team were more focused today after the loss of Manjural Islam and wanted to win the match for him.
And i don't mean to sound like a broken record but how many times does Sehwag have to fail to get thrown out of the team? Ganguly was thrown out, why not Sehwag?
And i don't mean to sound like a broken record but how many times does Sehwag have to fail to get thrown out of the team? Ganguly was thrown out, why not Sehwag?
Agreed, Dravid needs to see the light and let Sehwag go...that break did Ganguly a lot of good, maybe Sehwag needs one too.
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