Mudball
Assistant Pro
Brexit has its benefits... people do have a lot of free time. I wonder what happens to Captain Morgan.. will Priti Patel allow him to play?
The Cricket Thread
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fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Seems Anderson still being rested, Archer injured and Bess dropped.
So Broad, Moeen and one of Stone and Woakes it seems
So Broad, Moeen and one of Stone and Woakes it seems
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
i'm going for Mo, 1 for 120 of 15 overs and a hole out in the deep when batting
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
i'm going for Mo, 1 for 120 of 15 overs and a hole out in the deep when batting
the short priced favourite you mean
Junior
Tour Winner
Not sure why Anderson is 'rested' and Bess 'dropped'. I read Bess had 19 wickets at 22 avg (not sure if this is the Winter tours or total in 2020/2021) but either way it doesn't merit being dropped.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Because Anderson has been rested and Bess has been dropped? Andersen will 100% start the 3rd test (the day nighter), Bess is very unlikely to
stats really dont tell the whole story of those numbers for Bess, he hasnt bowled very well at all in helpful conditions (one of the more fortunate 5fers youll see) and was struggling to even land it in the 2nd inns of the first test, that said it still feels a little harsh to replace him with someone who hasnt played a first class game let a lone a test for best part of 18 mths
3offTheTee
Tour Rookie
Just for fun. Quickie for Fundy. What is odd about the number of runs scored in Test Match cricket by Alec Stewart?
and a probability question:
what are the odds of it being repeated? One for the maths men with workings out!
and a probability question:
what are the odds of it being repeated? One for the maths men with workings out!
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
3offTheTee
Tour Rookie
im glad Tongo knew
It was a 2 part question!
3offTheTee
Tour Rookie
What about the 2nd part which is more for the betting people?It's the same as his date of birth: 8463 and 8/4/63
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
It’s turning nicely in this second session already.
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Worth watching just to see Kohli's face after he was bowled
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Also listening to the tailenders podcast while this is on. Early question for James Anderson was about the time England took to declare on day 4 in the first test
He confirmed what we all think in that the declaration is solely on the shoulders of Joe Root (rightly so as he is captain) He didn’t declare earlier because he didn’t want to take any risks this early in the series and make sure that India couldn’t win the game.
I think Root is an amazing batsman but he’s still too negative to be a great captain. He had 3 spinners (if he wanted a trundle himself), 3 quicks and 130 overs to do a job with a boat load of runs to play with. He just hesitated too much for me.
He confirmed what we all think in that the declaration is solely on the shoulders of Joe Root (rightly so as he is captain) He didn’t declare earlier because he didn’t want to take any risks this early in the series and make sure that India couldn’t win the game.
I think Root is an amazing batsman but he’s still too negative to be a great captain. He had 3 spinners (if he wanted a trundle himself), 3 quicks and 130 overs to do a job with a boat load of runs to play with. He just hesitated too much for me.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Certainly makes a difference having a crowd.....almost forgotten what its like.
what would the ECB pitch inspectors make of this strip... turning big on the first morning
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
3rd umpire makes a complete horlicks of England's review.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Fortunately not too expensive.
