England revival in full force
Review of Triangular Tournament Final by
mintboy
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Since I am writing this 2 days before the final, I won't really predict
the teams who are going to contest Satuday's match. However, the
results of the games to date have been interesting.
The tournament has shown the extent of the demise of the West
Indies demise. It has also highlighted the considerable problems that
the West Indies will face when Ambrose and Walsh finally retire.
Dillion, McClean, Rose and King have looked mediocre and unable ... ...dramatic improvements, and quick, then it is unimaginable what
trouble the West Indies will find themselves in.
England have excelled to date, and their recent form suggests that
they may become a formidable one-day side in a few years time.
The bowling, which has been consistently outstanding over the last
few years, has got even better, with all five bowlers in impressive
form. The batsmen have finally repaid the bowlers who they have
consistently ...
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22.07.2000
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Slimline World Cup?
Review of ICC - ICC Trophy by
Morgenhund
Advantages: Good yardstick to whether we have improved
Disadvantages: too slimline - no attrition
The impending ICC Trophy in Kenya looks to be a stab at a mini World Cup. Somewhat surprisingly the winners will walk off with more money than Australia did in 1999 when they won the World Cup. Others will surely brand this a mickey mouse event, although such an accusation would be unjust, as all the Test Nations are there. It will be interesting to see hope Bangladesh get on - they obviously have low expectations, especially as they have organised ... ...semi-final. It will be interesting to see how England get on, after a very good sumemr, with a win in the Natwest Trophy and the historic Test Series win against the West Indies. However a series win in Pakistan would be far better for our reputation as a cricketing nation, although this tournament might be good for raising the profile of cricket further. ...
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03.10.2000
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