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Cricket
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Blackface in crowd 129 55.36%
References to Lord of the Rings 104 44.64%
Total: 233 votes
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Varkk
Apr 17, 2004

At club level it is often referred to as "loving bullshit" but I don't think you will find that definition in Wisden.

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Brett824
Mar 30, 2009

I could let these dreamkillers kill my self esteem or use the arrogance as the steam to follow my dream

IceAgeComing posted:

He's actually being foxed by George Dockrell's amazing spin bowling

haha 1.83 run rate over the last six overs, that's england level poo poo

e: why did that irish fan have a bible verse on a sign

Wikipedia posted:

A sign with the legend "JOHN 3:7" is often seen at Gaelic games stadiums in Ireland. It refers to a verse in the Gospel of John and for at least two decades has been displayed by fan Frank Hogan during matches.

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch

that's the most irish thing

webmeister
Jan 31, 2007

The answer is, mate, because I want to do you slowly. There has to be a bit of sport in this for all of us. In the psychological battle stakes, we are stripped down and ready to go. I want to see those ashen-faced performances; I want more of them. I want to be encouraged. I want to see you squirm.
Someone should do that for Australia.

Maxwell 25:17, "Playest thy natural game"

zakharov
Nov 30, 2002

:kimchi: Tater Love :kimchi:

America did it first, and better, as usual

webmeister
Jan 31, 2007

The answer is, mate, because I want to do you slowly. There has to be a bit of sport in this for all of us. In the psychological battle stakes, we are stripped down and ready to go. I want to see those ashen-faced performances; I want more of them. I want to be encouraged. I want to see you squirm.
The Gospel of Marsh, 0:1 "And lo, he didst but smash it in the nets"

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch

webmeister posted:

The Gospel of Watson, 0:1 "And lo, he didst but smash it in the nets"

Pvt. Public
Sep 9, 2004

I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.
What the gently caress, Gayle.

Hahahaha, the songs they have played after the Irish take wickets have been fantastic. Someone at the ground has a sense of humor.

edit: gently caress me, guys, get it together.

Pvt. Public fucked around with this message at 00:23 on Feb 16, 2015

zakharov
Nov 30, 2002

:kimchi: Tater Love :kimchi:
Who the hell is picking this music? Also, more like Collapso Cricket

Ratios and Tendency
Apr 23, 2010

:swoon: MURALI :swoon:


Oh West Indies. :(

Mister Chief
Jun 6, 2011

One bad team.

Jon Von Anchovi
Sep 5, 2014

:australia:

RideTheSpiral posted:

On the topic of India/Pakistan relations: they tend to get on really well in expat communities. I will be watching all the world cup with a load of Indians and Pakistanis and it will be great.

Nek minnut in 'straya

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/news...y-1227220809242

Pvt. Public
Sep 9, 2004

I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.

zakharov posted:

Who the hell is picking this music? Also, more like Collapso Cricket

I'm enjoying it. Playing "Everythng is going to be all right" and "Everybody Hurts" after wickets fell is goddamn funny to me.

Wandle Cax
Dec 15, 2006

Pvt. Public posted:

What the gently caress, Gayle.

Hahahaha, the songs they have played after the Irish take wickets have been horrible. The awful DJ at the ground has a terrible sense of humor.

Brett824
Mar 30, 2009

I could let these dreamkillers kill my self esteem or use the arrogance as the steam to follow my dream
West Indies are like the only side right now I would feel sad about an associate beating :smith:

Related: Anyone read this Second XI book about the associates? I've heard really positive reviews.

Pvt. Public
Sep 9, 2004

I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.

Brett824 posted:

West Indies are like the only side right now I would feel sad about an associate beating :smith:

Related: Anyone read this Second XI book about the associates? I've heard really positive reviews.

I got it a week ago and tore through it. Great read, definitely pick it up.

edit: gently caress off with this garbage cricket, Windies. I like you guys but this poo poo is embarrassing.

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch
hahahaha

Wandle Cax
Dec 15, 2006
I think Ireland are going to win

MaoistBanker
Sep 11, 2001

For Sound Financial Pranning!
Ireland's bat is going to be must watch TV

zakharov
Nov 30, 2002

:kimchi: Tater Love :kimchi:
Go home Windies, you're drunk

Bharatrocity
Oct 20, 2005

One day son, all I own will still belong to the state

An Ireland win would be absolutely amazing

MaoistBanker
Sep 11, 2001

For Sound Financial Pranning!
Someone on Ireland has a hilarious appeal yell.

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch
I must admit, I wasn't expecting George Dockrell to be the best of Ireland's bowlers

Bharatrocity posted:

An Ireland win would be absolutely amazing

Wouldn't be that surprising, they've beaten the west indies four times before and this isn't a great West Indies team.

MaoistBanker
Sep 11, 2001

For Sound Financial Pranning!

zakharov posted:

Go home Windies, you're drunk

Well, yeah. Ever check out Chris Gayle's Twitter?

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Pvt. Public
Sep 9, 2004

I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.
He posts the best stuff.

a real chump
Jul 30, 2003

noice
Nap Ghost
Cmon Windies, not like this.

a real chump
Jul 30, 2003

noice
Nap Ghost
They honestly don't have the bowling to defend less than 200 against anyone.

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch
They let Scotland score 300 in the last warmup

Pvt. Public
Sep 9, 2004

I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.
Pretty dire stuff being 106-5 after 30 overs. I can't see Windies having even the slightest chance in this without getting to 250. Even then, their bowling is marginal at best.

MaoistBanker
Sep 11, 2001

For Sound Financial Pranning!
Watch the death of Windies cricket live today!

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch
the old rule used to be double after 30; and that would only be 212 which seems a little high tbh

mcbrine's bowling has been pretty good: its quite remarkable to have an economy of less than 3 in an odi

runoverbobby
Apr 21, 2007

Fighting like beavers.
lol @ one two three for five

Ratios and Tendency
Apr 23, 2010

:swoon: MURALI :swoon:


This is the sort of attack Sammy could really get away on.

auzdark
Aug 29, 2005

Mercy is the cry of the soul that stirred,
Mercy is the cry and it's never heard.
Haha! Gayle getting out and the music director putting on R.E.M. 'Everybody Hurts'

a real chump
Jul 30, 2003

noice
Nap Ghost
Pretty sure I just heard another "Ah you oval office" behind the stumps.

Bharatrocity
Oct 20, 2005

One day son, all I own will still belong to the state

"AH YOU oval office"

zakharov
Nov 30, 2002

:kimchi: Tater Love :kimchi:
The standards and practices people are gonna have to think about putting a delay on the stump mic lmao

IceAgeComing
Jan 29, 2013

pretty fucking embarrassing to watch
they usually fade it down when something like that happens

although its not the worst thing we've had this winter

Wandle Cax
Dec 15, 2006

-Spiffy- posted:

Pretty sure I just heard another "Ah you oval office" behind the stumps.

Think that was the batsman

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Pvt. Public
Sep 9, 2004

I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.
3rd U2 song they've played. I'm waiting for the DJ to gently caress up and play Sunday, Bloody Sunday.

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