Netherlands beat England in T20 opener

[Geraint]

did you see his massive 105m six?

class, i didnt like what he said though during tour of england, that he doesnt care if test cricket died out and be replaced by one day forms.

england have to shape up against pakistan tomorrow and this is my team

Bopara
Wright
Napier/Kevin Pietersen - injury doubt
Morgan
Collingwood
Foster
Mascheranas
Swann
Sidebottom - uncertain about if he is suited for 20/20
Broad
Anderson

why are they playing shah as he is terrible at the moment, i agree with 3 front line seemers though to bowl there full allocated overs - makes 12. Swann for spin. Give Mascheranas and collingwood with even a bit of wright, napier and bopara who can all bowl medium pacers.

the money's in the shorter formats of the game. it's more fun, better to play, better to watch etc. he's a one-day specialist so he would say it anyway.

[Tintinnabulate]

ill eat my hat if the **** (india) retain the world cup.

south africa will.

and pls link me to where broad quotes where says "england WILL win the ashes and T20 world cup" - come on, pls link me to some proof.

and no one cares if broad got hit for sixes off yuvraj, that was like a year ago, is that like the highlight of your life or smt?

you must be a proper indian, support pakistan to beat england? pfft, true indian you are mate.

Man that post made me laugh so much. Cricinfo.com (ESPN) and look at the England vs Netherlands commentary. It was nearly 2 years ago actually and wow you are getting proper worked up over it. Yes its the highlight of my life >.> I just mentioned how cocky and unlucky he is ...
What was even funnier was that he was being rude towards Ganguly in a match and Ganguly came towards him with his bat and Broad literally ran off.

I am only supporting Pakistan because they are probably going to get through anyway, but its going to be funny to see England get out early.

And second time in the same year (after decades) that someone got hit for 6 6's in international cricket, so yes it was a great moment in cricket history (H).

[Wolverhampton]

proud indian... proud? pfft.

hang your head in shame for supportin pakistan.

true indian you are.

[Andeeh]

the money's in the shorter formats of the game. it's more fun, better to play, better to watch etc. he's a one-day specialist so he would say it anyway.

but personally i dont think it needed to be said.

i prefer tests to ODI and T/20, no matter how exciting and more inventive and big shots in the ODI games and T/20 it still cant compete when your on that final hour of a five day test match needing to get two wickets to win the series.

My predictions for tomorrows games

Scotland v South Africa - SA win - unless the weather has something to say.

England v Pakistan - ENG win - it is going to be close but im sure we will get the score needed and hopefully a better team selection

[Tintinnabulate]

proud indian... proud? pfft.

hang your head in shame for supportin pakistan.

true indian you are.

Haha I know (H)
But the notion of seeing England not getting past the group stages makes it worth supporting Pakistan =).

[Wolverhampton]

and your attitude sir, is the sole reason why so many indians have a bad name in this country.

i'm not saying support England, sure your Indian, but remember that you live in England, so show some respect.

[Tintinnabulate]

and your attitude sir, is the sole reason why so many indians have a bad name in this country.

i'm not saying support England, sure your Indian, but remember that you live in England, so show some respect.

whats wrong with my attitude?
I support English football team but the cricket team is seriously filled with idiots like Broad and Flintoff. I respect some of the players but the majority behave immaturely and thats why I dislike them.

Just because I live here doesnt mean I have to show the team respect. If they dont deserve respect then they wont get it, simple as.

Thats what I dont like, many people believe Indians etc are lucky to live in England, which in fact England is just as lucky to have us.

[Wolverhampton]

Erm, if you're not lucky to live in England, why aren't you living in India?

May I ask why England is lucky to have Indians?

[Tintinnabulate]

Erm, if you're not lucky to live in England, why aren't you living in India?

I never said I am not lucky to be living here?

I said England is just as lucky to have us.

And I said "Indians etc", and because we create jobs and help the economy. If my family werent here, about 25 people would be jobless because believe me, they would find it extremely hard to get jobs.
And one of my dads friend who is from Pakistan owns a large shop and he employs around 4 people. So yeah we pretty much create alot of the jobs and help the economy.

[Wolverhampton]

So what you're saying is, if your family wasn't he, then the 25 poor white English people who are less educated that your father employs, wouldn't get jobs? rite?

please, get your head out of your arse and get off your high horse. There's enough jobs for anyone who can be arsed to get off their backside and find the job right for them, even if it be litter picking, it's still a job.

Fact is, if their were less Indian people, their would be more jobs for proper British people who deserve jobs.