Piece
Tour Winner
I didn’t catch Archer‘s new ball spell as I was knocking out some zzzzz, but on the highlights it looked quite tasty. Need a leg gully next time ?
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Grizzly
Well-known member
Have you seen Pant's defensive technique? I suspect he plays the only way he knows!
interesting that the com are talking about Ashwin bowling 4 no ball this innings and hasn't bowled one in 70 something games before.... does it not occ to them he has but none have been called ???? the 3rd ump doing the no balls has been long overdue IMO
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Chateau Collapso for the Proteas again. We are so prone to losing 5 or 6 wickets in quick succession and it’s costing us games.
Can India slow the game down any more?
D
Deleted member 3432
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We could have enforced the follow on, so can't blame India for doing what we would have done in the same position.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Its bloody frustrating whatever's going on....
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Can't England scored any faster??
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
They should have declared half an hour ago.
England are going to get 2 bites of the new ball no matter what so get them bowling!
Root is far too conservative sometimes
England are going to get 2 bites of the new ball no matter what so get them bowling!
Root is far too conservative sometimes
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
Maybe Root's concerned about India chasing down a big total like they did in 2008 cos nobody's mentioned that yet.
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Absolutely.
No point in having the tail enders batting, just using up time that could be spent knocking over a couple of wickets.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
India have to make the highest run chase ever to win...
Can you see anyone getting 420 in a day and a bit on that wicket?
Yep, should have called it half an hour ago
Can you see anyone getting 420 in a day and a bit on that wicket?
Yep, should have called it half an hour ago
D
Deleted member 3432
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Thats negative thinking if that's the case, does he not trust his bowlers?
Besides, 2008 India team were a stronger batting team than the current one.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
That was pointless. Anderson wafted at an attempted reverse sweep first ball and then chips it back second ball to end the innings.
If I wanted to watch bad batting I would put the South African innings on.
If I wanted to watch bad batting I would put the South African innings on.
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
I doubt it has even crossed Root's mind! Rather I was referring to how the commentators refer to that match every five mins or so.
Mudball
Assistant Pro
Pant only plays in his own way. At the end of that epic match against Aus, Ashwin mentioned.. it is difficult to watch Pant bat...for both teams. Simply because both teams can never say what Pant will do!!! i thought it was funny.
Was listening to Sam Curran on a zoom call yesterday for the Surrey performance kids. Sam was talking about how he is very competitive and relies on his instinct. I think he compared himself to Pant and Hardik Pandya style of playing.. Back your instincts and play your game. Match awareness will come with experience
Washington Sunder is another revelation.. In the team for his bowling, but used to open for his junior teams. He could become a good all rounder. Has dug India out a couple of times now. That 85 could suddenly be a game changer.
England being a bit naughty running in the danger zone while taking those runs. India might bring out a heavy roller to kill the pitch? Debutant pitch curator also in play
2blue
Journeyman Pro
As my Punjabi golfing-mates would say... "Beware of the old Indian tricks!"
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Gavaskar talking about negativity lol. Anyone want to explain the word hypocrisy to him haha
Top nut that Mr Leach
Top nut that Mr Leach
Mudball
Assistant Pro
Actually never liked him... even in his playing days.
I think his biggest grip is that his son never lived up to his dad's stature. played to a decent level but could never compete against the boys who came up the ranks via school of hard knocks.
Unfortunately, Tendulkar's son is in the mix for this year's IPL. it is a difficult act to follow, the brand will be heavy on his shoulders.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Going to be a mighty hard graft tomorrow, pitch still pretty good in the main and painfully slow, England will hope it becomes more variable. Get Pujara in the first half hour and the task may look a bit more likely but easier said than done
