ICC Champions Trophy (6 June - 23 June).

[Cripps_orig]

Haven't seen it so can't comment other than the usual

"It evens itself out" or "you win some, you lose some" etc

[cricketsi]

Ravi "the traitor" Bopara

Bet he wishes he never chose the losing side

He was born, raised and trained in England, he's more English than most of the England team.

[Cripps_orig]

He was born, raised and trained in England, he's more English than most of the England team.

Exactly

[Syn]

Superb by the Indians. Had a very difficult job batting first in a 20 over game. Dhawan's wicket, for example, was purely claimed by the rain. The best batsman from either team by a mile, Kohli, saved the day with some valuable runs. And thn India followed up well as they're used to playing pressure cricket. Dont think anyone would argue India weren't the best team throughout the tournament and a class above the rest.

[cricketsi]

Haven't seen it so can't comment other than the usual

"It evens itself out" or "you win some, you lose some" etc

Maybe, but I think there's a worrying future issue to contend with in that India are becoming such a dominant financial powerhouse in world cricket and the game needs/wants them to be successful for commercial reasons. Probably just a bad call in this instance.

[cricketsi]

Superb by the Indians. Had a very difficult job batting first in a 20 over game. Dhawan's wicket, for example, was purely claimed by the rain. The best batsman from either team by a mile, Kohli, saved the day with some valuable runs. And thn India followed up well as they're used to playing pressure cricket. Dont think anyone would argue India weren't the best team throughout the tournament and a class above the rest.

Yup, now they've eliminated the lazy ego-laden superstars and worked on their fielding they're a formidable outfit.

[Joker]

Farcical. Morgan should feel ashamed for initiating the capitulation. Feel sorry for Bell, India SAF'd the 3rd umpire for his dismissal. Shame the weather ruined the prospect of a proper game and left us with kiddie cricket.

Also, Ashwin shouldn't be allowed to get away with his run up stutter, pure gamesmanship.

India deserved to win I don't think England can whinge.

[Joker]

Maybe, but I think there's a worrying future issue to contend with in that India are becoming such a dominant financial powerhouse in world cricket and the game needs/wants them to be successful for commercial reasons. Probably just a bad call in this instance.

Broad got away with a dodgy no ball against NZ, but that was similar in that it was a close one that could have gone either way.

And in this game there was a similar incident with Broad being stumped but being given not out. If the 3rd umpire was pro India he should have given him out as well, at least he would have been consistent.

[Boss]

England

Bunch of chokers.

[Syn]

Watched the highlights this morning cos yolo and the final ball is hilarious. Broad tries to run 6 and Tredwell walks off the field.