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We have been here before, I have written about it before, and it normally ends with a lost in the quarter finals or the semi-finals. This time our national team got off to a horrendous start against India, but bounced back with some emphatic results thereafter. We certainly have some incredible players and AB de Villiers’ performance against the West Indies was something I had never seen before. I watched cricket for many years, but we simply don’t expect a team like the West Indies, with their strength in bowling, to be completely smashed all around the park. On statistics I think statisticians have previously said that on the number of World Cups we have been in, where we have been favoured the second or third favourites, we should theoretically have won two or three by now, and of course we have won none, we are certainly due a win. I am just hoping that this time is the time that we finally do it, because otherwise I think I will be 60 before we actually win a Cricket World Cup. There is something about those pressure games where they just seem to toss it away, no matter how many of the easy games they win before then, but I am hoping with having that collapse against India already, that they have learnt from it, build on it and proceed.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 16-Mar-15
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Jolene said:
on Friday 20-Mar-15 09:58 AM
Not a huge cricket fan, but it seems like they are doing well! Good luck to them for the semi-finals!
Sinead said:
on Thursday 19-Mar-15 09:40 AM
I was so happy to hear they made it through to the semi-finals. Hopefully they can go all the way!
Catherine said:
on Thursday 19-Mar-15 07:49 AM
Well done Proteas. JP Duminy was the shinning star and Tahir. I honestly hope they proceed to the finals and bring the cup home as long as they can outsmart India.
charlotte said:
on Tuesday 17-Mar-15 03:47 PM
All the best to the Proteas tomorrow playing against Sri-Lanka! I'm a HUGE cricket fan.
Sarah said:
on Tuesday 17-Mar-15 01:19 PM
I agree with Davis this is the best team we had. All the best to them and lets win it
Nicolle said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 04:53 PM
Luckily I share an office with a cricket fan, who just so happens to give me a blow-by-blow, moment-by-moment update on the cricket.
melissa said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 04:29 PM
I believe that the Protea's cricket team is the best we had in a few years. I like their enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Let them win it
sandra said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 04:27 PM
It seems to me that the Protea's can't handle the heat. They crack under pressure, even though they are a good team. I do however believe that the Proteas have improved a few-fold.
Angelique said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 03:51 PM
I have never enjoyed watching cricket on tv - the stadium yes but even then I would get bored. Hopefully they bring it home - I have been hearing on radio how exceptional they are doing.
Clare said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 09:39 AM
I hope the win, I'm not in to this sport but i hope you bring it home.
Juliet said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 09:28 AM
I hope they win this year! With respect to the nation, do they know how many hours we invest in watching with play! It is not like rugby where it only lasts 2 hours..... so come on guys give us all a break....
Thabitha said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 09:16 AM
All the best to the team they are making us proud
latoya said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 08:39 AM
Im not a sport person now..but when i was in school i used to keep up with the cricket Due to one of my uncles he would watch each and every game and i was obviously force to watch..the proteas have always been an excellent team
Bianca said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 08:28 AM
I am not a big cricket fan but I have been watching the highlights of the Proteas at the world cup, they have been extremely impressive and a lot of people say that they are capable of winning the world cup. I certainly hope so, it would be a great victory.
Henrietta said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 08:26 AM
I also do hope that this time around we win it's about time. I agree with David, this team is certainly the best we have so far. We'll be crossing our fingers.
david said:
on Monday 16-Mar-15 07:29 AM
also a huge cricket fan. have been watching with keen interest. i think our current team is the best we have ever had. I also think that Oz is not what they used to be. it comes down to India. i hope like hell we can beat them.
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