Superb knock from Maxwell in particular. We seem unable to bowl dot balls. Even fielders in the ring are giving away singles.
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fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Rashid bowling the last lol, Aussies done everything to lose this and we give it back to them
Terrible decision to give Rashid the last over. Much easier for a tail ender to swing and connect with a slow bowler. Curran mixing his pace up would have been much trickier.
Bizarre fielding so often tonight. We gave way too many easy runs, didn't squeeze the batsmen. Handed that one to the Aussies ??
Bizarre fielding so often tonight. We gave way too many easy runs, didn't squeeze the batsmen. Handed that one to the Aussies ??
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Someone please explain to a non-cricketer why you choose the bowler with the worst economy rate to bowl the last over when you still have a chance?
Agree. Curran would have been a better option. Almost like we offered the last over to them
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
There is no logical explanation, coin toss between heads Wood and tails Curran to bowl it and it fell on the edge
The decision actually gets worse when you look who was facing and their record against seam or spin too
Nope, can't do. I'd like to but it makes no sense.
The gamble to get the wicket of Maxwell made sense, a hail Mary, but after that get him off.
Mudball
Assistant Pro
While disappointing as an English fan... it was a cracking match and fitting finale to the season. Some bizzare decisions. I think i threw the remote at the TV when i saw Rashid speaking to Morgan after the 49th over.
Roll on IPL.. something to watch during the winter lockdown
Roll on IPL.. something to watch during the winter lockdown
Mudball
Assistant Pro
IPL kicking off tonight... watching some old matches . Great exhibition of some of the best players in the world. What I find interesting is that, beyond the noise, glamour, crash&wallop masala, it is incredible to see how many runs are scored via orthodox shots. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Kohli, Hussey producing some sublime timing to find the gaps.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Such a shame that sky arent covering the Bob Willis Trophy final this week, instead choosing to cover various hit and giggle games ranging from English women v WI to the scripted reality of Indian franchise (get some new scripts, the first 2 were repeats from previous years!)
This comp been such a boost for county cricket but the agenda to kill off the longer format and dumb down the sport continues
GL SomersetPhil, finally your year?
This comp been such a boost for county cricket but the agenda to kill off the longer format and dumb down the sport continues
GL SomersetPhil, finally your year?
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Really sad to hear the passing of Dean Jones this morning 
funkycoldmedina
Newbie
Just heard this as well. Really sad news, he was a fantastic batsmen, a typical hard nosed Aussie who played the game hard but always seemed friendly off the fieldReally sad to hear the passing of Dean Jones this morning
Did an excellent job in raising the profile of Durham in their early days. He helped to give them credibility.
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
Very sad news. Back in the day at the 1987 Perth Challenge Deano scored a ton in the evening session of a day night ODI and then another ton in the afternoon session of another ODI the following day! Two ODI tons in less than 24 hours. Nice.
Sad news. Classy players and insightful and entertaining commentator https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/54281214
Mudball
Assistant Pro
Been watching IPL. Feel for the players due to the heat & humidity. Batsman playing without Helmets to spinners. Glove changes every few overs along with a drink.
At this rate the Football WC in Qatar will be seriously draining unless they put air conditioning on the pitch
At this rate the Football WC in Qatar will be seriously draining unless they put air conditioning on the pitch
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
well batted Sir Alistair
last hour made it game on again , big day tomorrow
last hour made it game on again , big day tomorrow
sunshine
Well-known member
That is the plan. They had stadium air con at the athletics world championships.
Still a scandal that the WC is going to Qatar IMO.
