Official England Cricket Thread - Page 6

Noostairz · February 15th, 2008, 05:43 AM

states, kiwi: 10.30pm, -18C outside, snow on the ground, watching sunbathed cricket live from new zealand. funny how things work out.

the blackcaps have done pretty well here. let's hope england's batsmen don't ruin a potentially gripping game by pissing their little pants (again).

KiwiBrit · February 15th, 2008, 06:31 AM

There is a little dribble already. The seventh runout in two and a bit games.

Lets hope they have a spine today...

KiwiBrit · February 15th, 2008, 06:52 AM

It's kinda strange watching a Summer game in the middle of the night with snow outside eh? That will be the scenario for me too when England host the Blackcaps in June.

Anyway, the covers are coming off.

Game on.

Noostairz · February 15th, 2008, 07:06 AM

it'll be interesting to see whether we bottle it after the rain break (seems to be a recurring theme, that).

what took you over to new zealand, KB, and if i'm planning a holiday (possibly 2009), where do you recommend?

KiwiBrit · February 15th, 2008, 07:24 AM

14 dot balls followed by a wicket. Here we go again.

Back to your question. We have two small kids, plus my wife lived here for 6 years when she was young. So moving to NZ was a lifestyle thing. Our house looks onto the beach and South Pacific ocean. Another good reason to move here.

As for a holiday destination, you can't go wrong with either island. Although I'd say the South is much more dramatic with it's landscapes. Plus the North Island is full of JAFA's! My advice, is hold on til 2011 and come for the RWC if you like the egg shaped game. I think it's due to be held in October which is Spring time here, so the weather should be goodish.

KiwiBrit · February 15th, 2008, 08:50 PM

England finally win. And a solid game from the skipper Collingwood - phew!

clarky · February 15th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noostairz

hello!! what's this!? a reasonable start!??

england's ODI kit is rubbish. it should be white with navy and red trim. fact.

The kit looks to British and we are not part of that fictional nation called Britain this has what to do with England.
They should go out and play in red/white.

CharlieP · February 15th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noostairz

england's ODI kit is rubbish. it should be white with navy and red trim. fact.

There's a reason ODI kits aren't white, but I'll let you work it out for yourself.

KiwiBrit · February 16th, 2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieP

There's a reason ODI kits aren't white, but I'll let you work it out for yourself.

What reason?

clarky · February 16th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieP

There's a reason ODI kits aren't white, but I'll let you work it out for yourself.

I cant see no logic reason not to make the kits white

CharlieP · February 16th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiwiBrit

What reason?

Mercurius · February 16th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Lol, thats the reason!!

Mercurius · February 16th, 2008, 03:16 PM

Relating to the kit, i think all Blue is good. Its tradition now anyways that it is blue and red. Like australia will be yellow/gold and Pakistan, green.

Noostairz · February 16th, 2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieP

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. of course! now all the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place... in that case we should wear red like england football and rugby away.

blue indeed.

clarky · February 16th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Just use a red ball.

KiwiBrit · February 16th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieP

This is a genuine question Charlie. Is there a rule in the law book which states that because the ball is white, no team may wear a white strip? I wouldn't mind, but the ball changes colour to a dirty beige pretty quickly anyway!

And most baseball teams play in white, and have done for nearly 100 years.

CharlieP · February 17th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarky

Just use a red ball.

There's a good reason for using a white ball - do you want to have a think about that one too?

CharlieP · February 17th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiwiBrit

This is a genuine question Charlie. Is there a rule in the law book which states that because the ball is white, no team may wear a white strip? I wouldn't mind, but the ball changes colour to a dirty beige pretty quickly anyway!

And most baseball teams play in white, and have done for nearly 100 years.

Yes, but baseball doesn't have an LBW law, which is the reason a batsman's clothing should be a substantially different colour to the ball. I think it's more of an ICC ruling rather than one of the Laws of Cricket though...

CharlieP · February 17th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Oh, and by the way, the colour of England's one-day kit comes from the ECB's logo:

I think some people are assuming there should be a direct link to the colours of St. George's flag, but there's no reason why this should be the case, especially when you look at other countries:

Australia: Gold (flag mainly blue)
India: Blue (flag orange/white/green)
Netherlands: Orange (flag red/white/blue)
New Zealand: Black (flag mainly blue)
South Africa: Green (flag has six colours)

This extends to other sports too, e.g. soccer:

Germany: White (flag black/red/gold)
Italy: Blue (flag green/white/red)

KiwiBrit · February 17th, 2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieP

Yes, but baseball doesn't have an LBW law, which is the reason a batsman's clothing should be a substantially different colour to the ball. I think it's more of an ICC ruling rather than one of the Laws of Cricket though...

Ahhh, good point!

I guess the only way around that would be if England played in all white, and maybe had red pads. Thinking about it though, that sound disgusting. I'm with you Charlie, stick to the blue!

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February 15th, 2008, 05:43 AM	#101
Noostairz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Transatlantic Posts: 10,012 Likes (Received): 1	states, kiwi: 10.30pm, -18C outside, snow on the ground, watching sunbathed cricket live from new zealand. funny how things work out. the blackcaps have done pretty well here. let's hope england's batsmen don't ruin a potentially gripping game by pissing their little pants (again).

February 15th, 2008, 06:31 AM	#102
KiwiBrit There's only one United Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the garden city Posts: 1,699 Likes (Received): 1	There is a little dribble already. The seventh runout in two and a bit games. Lets hope they have a spine today...

February 15th, 2008, 06:52 AM	#103
KiwiBrit There's only one United Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the garden city Posts: 1,699 Likes (Received): 1	It's kinda strange watching a Summer game in the middle of the night with snow outside eh? That will be the scenario for me too when England host the Blackcaps in June. Anyway, the covers are coming off. Game on.

February 15th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#104
Noostairz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Transatlantic Posts: 10,012 Likes (Received): 1	it'll be interesting to see whether we bottle it after the rain break (seems to be a recurring theme, that). what took you over to new zealand, KB, and if i'm planning a holiday (possibly 2009), where do you recommend?

February 15th, 2008, 07:24 AM	#105
KiwiBrit There's only one United Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the garden city Posts: 1,699 Likes (Received): 1	14 dot balls followed by a wicket. Here we go again. Back to your question. We have two small kids, plus my wife lived here for 6 years when she was young. So moving to NZ was a lifestyle thing. Our house looks onto the beach and South Pacific ocean. Another good reason to move here. As for a holiday destination, you can't go wrong with either island. Although I'd say the South is much more dramatic with it's landscapes. Plus the North Island is full of JAFA's! My advice, is hold on til 2011 and come for the RWC if you like the egg shaped game. I think it's due to be held in October which is Spring time here, so the weather should be goodish.

February 15th, 2008, 08:50 PM	#106
KiwiBrit There's only one United Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the garden city Posts: 1,699 Likes (Received): 1	England finally win. And a solid game from the skipper Collingwood - phew!

February 16th, 2008, 03:14 PM	#112
Mercurius Hmmmmmm Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham/Manchester Posts: 2,385 Likes (Received): 4	Lol, thats the reason!!

February 16th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#113
Mercurius Hmmmmmm Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham/Manchester Posts: 2,385 Likes (Received): 4	Relating to the kit, i think all Blue is good. Its tradition now anyways that it is blue and red. Like australia will be yellow/gold and Pakistan, green.

February 16th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#115
clarky member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bristol,England Posts: 9,247 Likes (Received): 127	Just use a red ball.