World Cup -2019 .

[LeedsExile]

To answer the question about dutch cricket. They are still doing ok and now have full ODI status restored. The ICC were widely criticised for excluding "lesser" teams from this World cup. However the increasingly pathetic performances by Afghanistan suggest they got that right. One sided contests of this nature are poor viewing and must be difficult to play in.

[bwildered]

So presume  the experiment in playing Holland in the RL cup, did not help progress in the long term .

[LeedsExile]

On the contrary both The Netherlands and Scotland gained valuable experience by playing in our domestic competition and now both have full ODI status.

[Andy]

Am I a bad person for enjoying the farcical way England played today, the prospect that they’re going out in the group stage and that there's been a record number of matches rained off? Colin Graves must be spinning in his...er...

[nat]

Am I a bad person for enjoying the farcical way England played today, the prospect that they’re going out in the group stage and that there's been a record number of matches rained off? Colin Graves must be spinning in his...er...

A not so secret pleasure. Capt Carpetbagger Morgan might have to find another country to gatecrash.

[IlfordEagle]

Just imagine if England need to clinch qualification in the final match v NZ who have won their 3rd tight finish so far, NZ have shown what Eng need - bottle!!

[bwildered]

NZ survived the best game so far, brilliant innings by Braithwaite. All the emotions in a game for the Windies .
Aussies next up for stumbling England.

[JasonP]

Just imagine if England need to clinch qualification in the final match v NZ who have won their 3rd tight finish so far, NZ have shown what Eng need - bottle!!

They almost did an Essex verses Sussex, losing from an almost impossible losing position.  West Indies needed 130 with three tailenders left from one end and they were very lucky the last ball didn't go for six.   They also did the same against Bangladesh.  They were cruising and almost threw it away. 

[Bath Hammer]

England are exceedingly flaky. All the hype about being the best team in the world means nothing when you crumble on the big occasions. On the contrary the likes of NZ & Australia are able to raise their game. They still can qualify but I wouldn’t put any money on it &if they do will they hold it together in final stages?

[bwildered]

If, and a big if, they now go unbeaten and lift the trophy, three defeats makes the expectation now very underwhelming .
Cancel the open top bus around St Johns Wood, might have to take the tube .

[Slogger]

From what I've seen (and given I work, watch Essex a lot and have other sporting interests, that's not very much) India and Australia appear to be the best balanced teams. I reckon Pakistan might pip England to the last four. An erratic team who can probably beat anyone on their day.

Vince appears to be a walking wicket. I wouldn't have him anywhere near the Ashes squad.

[Bath Hammer]

Vince appears to be a walking wicket. I wouldn't have him anywhere near the Ashes squad.

Farbrace rates him highly, saying he’s only one big innings away from being an outstanding England player. Somehow I doubt that as he’s had numerous opportunities & is yet to convince.

[honkytonk]

Farbrace was on the other day.  Would not have a bad word against any England player.  Should have told it as it is...

Vince - Never good enough, need Roy back

Ali - Brain dead cricketer.  Looks good when things are going well but when the going is tough he looks lost. 

Rashid - Hit a bad patch at the wrong time.

Im all for positive cricket but England have not played smart cricket in the games they have lost.

[IlfordEagle]

The England team are shaping up in the way the football team used to be, good when it doesn't matter but can't hack big games/tournaments ie flat track bullies. Granted they have been unlucky with injury to Jason Roy who has been sorely missed but India & Australia are able to adapt as the Aussies proved so well on Tuesday, I think these 2 will meet in the Final, Pakistan with, on paper, 2 very winnable games could well now sneak in & eliminate us, so much for prioritising 50 over cricket!!

[IlfordEagle]

Reading about Durham expecting to make £1m from the CWC makes me wonder what happens to the Counties who don't have Test grounds or grounds that don't host games, Do they get any money from the ECB? Can anybody answer this, please?