2015 Cricket World Cup

[TightEnd]

yee-ouch!

[Longy]

bowled Shane

(he's probably not wrong)

The thing is you could throw about 20 names around and if you think we would get anywhere near competing with Australia, New Zealand etc in this world cup you would be kidding yourself.

Hales, Bopara and Stokes were all in Englands plans leading up to this world cup and failed badly hence not in the team now. Pietersen is obviously first name on the team sheet talent wise but bringing back into the team seems impossible too many bridges burned there. I do think Carberry was a little harshly treated post Ashes where he certainly wasn't the worst of the team out there but hardly demanding a place in the team.

I do think post this world cup going with a very young attacking team has to be the future with Root as captain. In reality we simply don't have the talent to win at this point but our plans are making us less competitive than we should be.

[kp24]

bowled Shane

(he's probably not wrong)

The thing is you could throw about 20 names around and if you think we would get anywhere near competing with Australia, New Zealand etc in this world cup you would be kidding yourself.

Hales, Bopara and Stokes were all in Englands plans leading up to this world cup and failed badly hence not in the team now. Pietersen is obviously first name on the team sheet talent wise but bringing back into the team seems impossible too many bridges burned there. I do think Carberry was a little harshly treated post Ashes where he certainly wasn't the worst of the team out there but hardly demanding a place in the team.

I do think post this world cup going with a very young attacking team has to be the future with Root as captain. In reality we simply don't have the talent to win at this point but our plans are making us less competitive than we should be.

Agree with the above just not good enough with bat or ball in the one day arena,joe root will definitely be our next captain it's a shame people like hales and stokes didn't show their true colours ours before the World Cup.Till recently our style of cricket is so old fashioned at international level playing people like cook but there is talent coming through who have been brought up to play a more aggressive style of cricket which will help next time round.Never expected much from us but I least expect us to give the top sides a game today was pathetic

[maldini32]

Must be nice to be AB.

[maldini32]

I like New Zealand @ the prices. I think they are too big @ a generally available 7/5 against the aussies. Calrke will be back for Australia but with his inury record dont know if its a help or hindrance. Absolutely love the attack of the kiwis, boult/southee best in the world for me with the new ball.

I expect this match to be a lot closer than the prices suggest, I have it down as a flip.

£50 @ 7/5 if your staying awake 

[maldini32]

I like New Zealand @ the prices. I think they are too big @ a generally available 7/5 against the aussies. Calrke will be back for Australia but with his inury record dont know if its a help or hindrance. Absolutely love the attack of the kiwis, boult/southee best in the world for me with the new ball.

I expect this match to be a lot closer than the prices suggest, I have it down as a flip.

£50 @ 7/5 if your staying awake 

A lot closer than I'd hoped.

[Ant040689]

Have had a 2.50 e/w 1/2 odds 200/1 on Ireland to win the world cup, pre UAE win.

On a scale of your choice, how batshit deluded was the bet?

My thinking is Ireland's batting line up could cause a shock and our slow bowlers are generally good. We are in decent shape to make the quarters, then from there only two lucky games away from a 2.50 at 100/1 landing.

[geoff123]

Dont know what to make of New Zealand and Australia's chances after today. Both sides showed such batting frailties on a superb batting pitch. Still think Australia have more in the tank than New Zealand now Clarke is back. India seem better prepared for this than most and now SA seem to be getting into gear their next game will be telling.

[maldini32]

Have had a 2.50 e/w 1/2 odds 200/1 on Ireland to win the world cup, pre UAE win.

On a scale of your choice, how batshit deluded was the bet?

My thinking is Ireland's batting line up could cause a shock and our slow bowlers are generally good. We are in decent shape to make the quarters, then from there only two lucky games away from a 2.50 at 100/1 landing.

I like the thinking, last I checked they were 5/4 to make quarters. I've seen a lot worse 200/1 shots.

Can't go wrong backing 200/1 shots ew when they are 5/4 to make the quarters.

[maldini32]

I've not had a bet on the outright market yet, gonna wait till the quarters. Think the market is loving the top 3 a touch too much.

All about peaking at the quarters onwards.

[TightEnd]

Bob Willis on Eng: "It's a very 'samey' attack & if the ball doesn't swing they're absolute cannon fodder."

[Woodsey]

Idiots 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/31681746

[maldini32]

Its raining in Adelaide if it gets called off Bangladesh qualify for quarters as both England and Bangladesh get a point each.

Suddenly the 6/4 Bangladesh looks very nice.

[Woodsey]

We are useless, if they lose this game I hope they get spanked by Scotland too just to omplete their humiliation, never thought i'd say that lol

[tikay]

It's pretty easy to be an armchair critic, & diss sportmen or women who are clearly doing their best, but really, England are a complete shambles, & have been totally humiliated here.

The axe needs wielding, from top to bottom.

Too many egos, not enough heart.