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Poor pitch prepared in Durbs

Started by Saffolk 13 REPLIES336 VIEWS· 26 Dec 2013, 15:41
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Saffolk
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
26 Dec 2013, 15:41
#1
26 Dec 2013, 15:41#1

One would swear it would have been obvious that the pitch would have been prepared with some bite in it, instead of being the batting paradise it appears to be. Poor show by the groundsman

AJ
Arthur John
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Arthur JohnPro1,748 posts
27 Dec 2013, 03:30
#2
27 Dec 2013, 03:30#2

 Well Faf and Dummy should be able to made a ton each on this wicket plus they have four days left to get those scores.

 

Just possible I think.

DE
Denny
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DennyCaptain12,893 posts
27 Dec 2013, 03:44
#3
27 Dec 2013, 03:44#3

 Arthur John

 

I had delusions of you adding soberiety to your cricket posts after Xmas.. Not so it seems as you appear to spare no effort indulging yourself with Xmas cheer. Please don't drive my friend, it's others safety that concerns me.

BE
Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
27 Dec 2013, 11:47
#4
27 Dec 2013, 11:47#4
 Snapsetr a pal said the Indians had chosen the ground the umpires and just about everything else was imposed on us by them. One suspects they also chose the pitch as well? 
Why in the wolrd would we want a wicket with the grass removed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Saffolk
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Saffolk Captain30,741 posts
27 Dec 2013, 13:24
#5
27 Dec 2013, 13:24#5
Beeno, its a little concerning how much India seem to be dictating to SA - who the fuck are India?  
KI
kingcorn
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KI
kingcornPro3,695 posts
27 Dec 2013, 13:42
#6
27 Dec 2013, 13:42#6
 Yep, SA is well and truly in Indias pocket. (From snatch). Bloody hell, it was such a pain to get them to tour because they didn't like one of the SA administrators. They don't want DRS. Probably because it means that they can't appeal excessively like they always do. SA cricket has sold us short and for some time now. What the hell is duminy and the Petersens still doing in the team?
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Ceradyne
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CeradynePro9,374 posts
27 Dec 2013, 14:03
#7
27 Dec 2013, 14:03#7
 The BCCI has the ICC and the entire cricket worldin the bag..................
NU
nukefreekiwi
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nukefreekiwiClub Pro441 posts
27 Dec 2013, 14:10
#8
27 Dec 2013, 14:10#8
 Ironic really how India are able to impose themselves and their rules on the Proteas. Its practically identical to the oft favored argument many Saffas like to use whenever there are discussions about the SANZAR administration and the equitable division of SANZAR revenues.
If you have a population of well over 1 billion people and generate a significant share of cricketing revenue, then you get to make up all the rules. Your vote in the boardroom carries more weight and gravitas.  Afterall, isnt that the same logic behind SARUs ridiculous imposition of a 6th cellar dwelling Super rugby franchise? 
LOL! Trust me, I know how you okes must be feeling. It sucks having some whinging  upstart dictate terms all because they hold the majority stake in terms of fanbase and market share. 
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Denny
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DennyCaptain12,893 posts
27 Dec 2013, 14:18
#9
27 Dec 2013, 14:18#9

 "Your vote in the boardroom carries more weight and gravitas"

 

 

And what sort of vote and gravitas does SARU carry with the IRB and SANZAR?

 

 

Apart from the "rediculous imposition" of another SR franchise pray please tell me about the others?

NU
nukefreekiwi
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nukefreekiwiClub Pro441 posts
27 Dec 2013, 14:22
#10
27 Dec 2013, 14:22#10

Isnt SARUs pathetic whinging for an equally pathetic Super Franchise enough?  


 LOL! If the Kiwis ever pulled that shit you chops would be spitting tacks. 

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Denny
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DennyCaptain12,893 posts
27 Dec 2013, 14:31
#11
27 Dec 2013, 14:31#11
 Oh so that's it? Shame hey....same old, same old. Time to up your game Nukie, I'm sure you wouldn't wanna be thought of as being stale.
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kingcorn
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kingcornPro3,695 posts
27 Dec 2013, 15:57
#12
27 Dec 2013, 15:57#12
 Nuke, SA supporter feel that they get the short straw because they have to play 4 games on the other side of the planet as to only 2 Aus / NZ has to play. Covering a great deal of territory and constantly living out of suit cases. Having a 6th team means that the Aus / NZ will have to play 3 games in SA. SARU tried it last time and they backed down to allow for the Rubble's. 
SA did prove that they have depth as the Kings proved that they could win in the first year where as both the Rubbels and the Western Farts never notched up a win. The kings also had the second highest attendance for that year. 30 000!!!!!! average spectators at the game where as Aus NZ can't even get 10 000 to a local derby. 
The point is SA has more depth in both the spectators and players. 

Personally I want the Super 12 back, start at the end of March and Finish in June. 
BE
Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
28 Dec 2013, 11:49
#13
28 Dec 2013, 11:49#13
Proteas going much better. Great performance by Steyn in skittling the Indians.98 for no wickets. Need to a mass big lead and bowl them out on last day.



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Beeno1
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Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
28 Dec 2013, 12:31
#14
28 Dec 2013, 12:31#14
 Things going pear sha ped three wickets down Kallis and AB at the wicket.
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