ICC Cricket World Cup Thread

[Jayesh87]

about as likely as chance of India winning it

They only have to make the final

[SouthAfricaRed]

Hope not!

I got a lil each way bet on England winning it

There goes any hope England had. I think I'll take a bet on Ireland for the England game

[tsb]

Aus are 64-1 (12 ov.) after Lara put them in upon winning the toss.

Ponting is looking well set, if he gets going you can bet your house that he'll score big.

C'mon the Windies!

[tsb]

Touch of death! Ponting has gone!

Let's see if it works again...

Hayden is looking well set, if he gets going you can bet your house that he'll score big...

[Tee]

Pakistan cricketers heading home

A number of Pakistan's cricket players are expected to return to the country on Tuesday after the murder of coach Bob Woolmer and shock World Cup exit. At least two players, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf, have already landed in the southern port city of Karachi.

All the Pakistan team members were questioned by Jamaican police in connection with the murder of Woolmer. Woolmer was found strangled in his hotel room after Pakistan's surprise World Cup loss to Ireland on 17 March.

Mounting troubles

Pakistan team members stopped over in London en route for home after leaving the West Indies at the weekend.

Most of them are expected back on Tuesday, although some could arrive later on Wednesday, a Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman told the Associated Press (AP) news agency.

"Some players will come to Karachi, while some will reach Lahore," the spokesman said.

Angry fans greeted vice-captain Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf in Karachi as they walked out of the arrivals terminal late on Monday, AP reports.


While Mohammad Yusuf was able to get away, Khan was involved in an altercation with slogan-chanting fans.

"Bring a donkey for him and ask him to sit on it and roam around the city," AP quoted one irate fan as shouting at the airport.

Pakistan's troubles began with the early exit from the tournament at the hands of minnows Ireland. A day later came the shock of Woolmer's death.

The former England Test cricketer was found unconscious in his room and died on the way to hospital.

Police later confirmed that he had been murdered. Their investigation is continuing.

'Traumatised'

There has been speculation that the murder is connected to match-fixing allegations which have haunted cricket for the past decade.

Several Pakistan players were fined and banned from the game after being found guilty of match-fixing by a judicial commission in the late 1990s.


Woolmer was coach of South Africa's cricket team when four of its players were also fined and banned for similar activities.

One of them, Hansie Cronje, then captain of South Africa and Woolmer's close friend, was banned for life and later died in a plane crash.

Meanwhile, the Pakistani government has urged the international media to take a softer line on the Pakistan team.

"Our players are already traumatised and they have lost somebody who was very close to them, who was very dear to them," a foreign ministry spokesperson told AP.

The Pakistan team was allowed to leave Jamaica after being questioned. So far no suspects have been named by the police.

(at the donkey bit..)

[Dalglish]

9 i beleive (including bowler and Wicketkeeper obviously!)

But unlike the first 10 overs you don't have to have two fielders in catching positions during your powerplays!

Thank you Milkman, DeeGame and Disco

[animal magic]

Huge appeal for caught behind against Hayden, but Collymore's pleas fall on deaf ears, umpire Rauf looking at Collymore like he's just found him on the sofa with his hand on his wife's knee.

[TheStig]

Raining now.

Hayden has had a great few overs.

[Shaggy]

Hayden had just started to go mad before the rain came. Another stupendous innings.

[TheStig]

Hayden out.

[TheStig]

Aus have done 50 overs now, 322-6.

[SouthAfricaRed]

Aus have done 50 overs now, 322-6.

Big Target to chase for West Indies tomorrow. Should be a fascinating contest and South Africa play Sri Lanka. The World Cup is now starting

[captainfog]

Now we know the super 8 line up. Who do we think will be in the Semi final?

I think Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Don't know about the draw, but if it allows, I think a Sri Lanka v Australia final. Anyone on their day but you would have to fancy Australia

[SouthAfricaRed]

Now we know the super 8 line up. Who do we think will be in the Semi final?

I think Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Don't know about the draw, but if it allows, I think a Sri Lanka v Australia final. Anyone on their day but you would have to fancy Australia

I think West Indies will be in final 4 with Australia.

Two from SA, Sri Lanka and New Zealand for the other SF

[DeeGame]

WI 43-3 from 18 overs

Lara & Sarwan at crease