1999 WC...

[veer]

I didnt know aussie tried to keep NZ out of 2nd round by playing slow against WI.. ICC didnt take any actions either.. what a shame.. herez the video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdS7nMm27kA&NR

[kabira]

Re: 1999 WC... Aussies did not violate any ICC rules..it was within the rules (stupid point system)

[audioman]

Re: 1999 WC... Not exactly in the "spirit of the game", but well within the rules.

[observer1]

Re: 1999 WC... It was one of the most unbelievably dull games - I was there, watching it - no one in the crowd could figure out why the run chase was so pathetic...

[King]

Re: 1999 WC... Yup it was boring to say the least and S.Waugh milked the game all along. Couldn't quite believe the Aussies did it yet again to rile up NZ but it was well within the rules as was the underarm so people didn't pay too much attention. Aussie stinks report was on the front page again in the daily in NZ. NZ were charged up in their next game and India bore the blunt of that rage and lost to NZ.

[kabira]

Re: 1999 WC... >NZ were charged up in their next game and India bore the blunt of that rage and lost to NZ. Disagree, India were already out of the tourney..and they dint have motivation to beat kiwis..

[veer]

Re: 1999 WC... I know they are arch rivals.. but were kiwi that strong to beat them in 2nd round??

[kabira]

Re: 1999 WC... >I know they are arch rivals.. but were kiwi that strong to beat them in 2nd round?? aree veerbhai, according to the rules, you can carry forward your points to next round. Australia wanted to go in with 2 points and make sure Windies qualify with zero point, newzealand would have had 2 points as well..

[kabira]

Re: 1999 WC... Veer, read this The Aussies came up with an exhilarating bowling performance at the Old Trafford, Manchester, today to cruise through to the Super Six. But in doing so, they put neighbour New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the next round in jeopardy. Though Australia overhauled the West Indies total of 110 with almost nine overs to spare, they invited jeers from the crowd that had come to see an exciting game between two top-class teams, but were forced to watch an unsporting side manipulate the ouster of another by frittering away overs. It was in Australia's interest to delay their victory to prevent the Kiwis from advancing to the Super Six, because if New Zealand went through, Australia would move into the next round with no points as the Kiwis had defeated the Aussies in their league encounter. On the other hand, if the Windies get through, the Aussies will have two points to their credit, from today's victory. The Australians could argue that they were well within the rules to do what they did. But cricket is not governed by rules alone. If that were so, why was Trevor Chappell's underarm ball against New Zealand condemned the world over? That was within the rules of the game too, and Australia won that game as well, and a lot of ill will with it.

[Holysmoke]

Re: 1999 WC... waugh, at his best/worst