NPR

Calculon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:44 am

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:09 am

Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:47 am

We have a challenge for most moronic post of the last twelve months.

Not that moronic. My NZ relatives and friends tell me that there is a kind of tension between those wanting a faster opening up and those who are quite happy to draw out the process. Obviously there are polar views held by extremists on both sides and the majority sit somewhere on a scale between those poles.

Yeah, I have zero connection to NZ but it will be interesting to see what they do. Omicron won't be the last variant so will they shut down/ delay opening when the next variant appears? A New Zealaners perspective would be interesting.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:40 am

Calculon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:44 am

FalseBayFC wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:09 am
Not that moronic. My NZ relatives and friends tell me that there is a kind of tension between those wanting a faster opening up and those who are quite happy to draw out the process. Obviously there are polar views held by extremists on both sides and the majority sit somewhere on a scale between those poles.

Yeah, I have zero connection to NZ but it will be interesting to see what they do. Omicron won't be the last variant so will they shut down/ delay opening when the next variant appears? A New Zealaners perspective would be interesting.

You can't blame them backing isolation. They had a lot of success doing it.

Sorry we Omnicroned the cricket thread.

Virat Kohli steps downs as India test captain
By Reuters Time of article published 2h ago


Johannesburg — Virat Kohli shocked the Indian cricket world on Saturday by abruptly resigning as the national side's test captain, after leading the team to memorable overseas victories in his seven years in charge.

The 33-year-old, considered one of the best batsmen of his era, took to Twitter to announce his decision a day after India's 2-1 series defeat in South Africa.

"It's been seven years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I've done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there," Kohli said in his statement.


"Everything has come to a halt at some stage and for me as test captain of India, it's now. There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief."

The feisty top order batsman has had a difficult relationship with the Indian cricket board (BCCI) since stepping down as the Twenty20 captain after last year's World Cup.

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That cost him the one-day captaincy as well, with the BCCI installing Rohit Sharma as captain in both the short formats.

Kohli, who took over the reins in 2014, led India in a record 68 test matches, winning 40 and losing 17.

"BCCI congratulates #TeamIndia captain @imVkohli for his admirable leadership qualities that took the Test team to unprecedented heights," the Indian board wrote on Twitter.

BCCI officials were not immediately available to confirm who would take over as India's next test captain, although opener KL Rahul's name has already started doing the rounds.

The board's secretary Jay Shah wrote on Twitter after Kohli's surprise announcement: "Virat turned the team into a ruthless fit unit that performed admirably both in India and away. The Test wins in Australia & England have been special."

Thommo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:39 am

Rinkals wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:43 am

Thommo wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:29 pm

It's a tough place to win for visiting teams, boet.

Love seeing India lose as much as seeing them throw toys out of their pram.

Would you like to explain that?

I was under the impression that our bowling attack was pretty decent, but you are making it sound as though it's all due to unplayable pitches.

SA's record at home is like Australia's because it's a hard place for visiting teams. The pitches have terrific bounce.

As Oom said, Australia do well over there because it's just like playing at home.

Also, your bowling attack is pretty decent.

Rinkals wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:01 pm

Thommo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:39 am

Rinkals wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:43 am

Would you like to explain that?

I was under the impression that our bowling attack was pretty decent, but you are making it sound as though it's all due to unplayable pitches.

SA's record at home is like Australia's because it's a hard place for visiting teams. The pitches have terrific bounce.

As Oom said, Australia do well over there because it's just like playing at home.

Also, your bowling attack is pretty decent.

Thanks.

Calculon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:31 pm He was a good captain for India, can't imagine the pressure involved in captaining that side.

Kohli, who took over the reins in 2014, led India in a record 68 test matches, winning 40 and losing 17.

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:25 am Yep, he doesn't like it up 'im.




Not many do, mind.

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:19 am England need 270. It's cloudy, lights are on, new pink ball.

I can see a score under 50 here

Watching on Sky, Mum but this one looks OK

https://cricstream.me/the-ashes-austral ... e/stream-3

Wait for 2 or 3 seconds and then click on the little red x, then the green play emblem

Quade wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:23 amShould get much easier to bat on apparently. Really wouldn't be surprised if England get up for this if they get through tonight relatively intact.

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:19 am England need 270. It's cloudy, lights are on, new pink ball.

I can see a score under 50 here

Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:38 am

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:19 am England need 270. It's cloudy, lights are on, new pink ball.

I can see a score under 50 here

Marked.

OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:38 am vokit my wicket.