2019 Cricket

[Lord Tyrion]

Superb knock from Maxwell in particular. We seem unable to bowl dot balls. Even fielders in the ring are giving away singles.

 

[fundy]

Rashid bowling the last lol, Aussies done everything to lose this and we give it back to them

 

[Lord Tyrion]

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 ??

 

[Blue in Munich]

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?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

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 ??

Agree. Curran would have been a better option. Almost like we offered the last over to them

 

[fundy]

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?

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

 

[Lord Tyrion]

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?

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]

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

 

[Mudball]

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]

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?

 

[fundy]

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?

There is an ECB/SS feed on youtube at least, Somerset 52/3

 

[fundy]

Really sad to hear the passing of Dean Jones this morning

 

[funkycoldmedina]

Really sad to hear the passing of Dean Jones this morning

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 field

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Did an excellent job in raising the profile of Durham in their early days. He helped to give them credibility.

 

[Tongo]

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.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sad news. Classy players and insightful and entertaining commentator https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/54281214

 

[Mudball]

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

 

[fundy]

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

maybe if they didnt take 2 hours to bowl 20 overs theyd not suffer so much

 

[fundy]

well batted Sir Alistair

last hour made it game on again , big day tomorrow

 

[sunshine]

the Football WC in Qatar will be seriously draining unless they put air conditioning on the pitch

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.