The Cricket Thread

[sunshine]

Can't believe there isn't another test in him to try and beat Warne's record. I hope he mentors the new guys although Atkinson seemed to slot in pretty well

Bit of a shame, he finishes 4 short of Warne. Probably still England's best bowler so deserves to be in the test team on merit to have a final chance to overtake Warne (although I understand the focus on the future).

It's interesting to note that, although Anderson played 40 more tests than Warne, and 50 more than Murali, he has bowled fewer overs than either. Fabulous career.

From the current crop of bowlers, maybe Ravi Ashwin will catch him, otherwise it will be a long time before anyone gets near.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

The One Day Cup largely being ignored by the ECB just so they can try to force the Hundred and false franchises into the calendar

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I caught the England innings today. Good bit of showboating for the crowd, gave them some entertainment. I thought Stokes must have had an afternoon tee time but then realised Holder was clearly due off before him . Long hop, long hop, long hop. 'Hey Ben, not sure if you have mastered the medium pace pull shot. Want another go?'. Poor, really poor.

A good series for the teams averages and confidence, not much more.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Bit of a shame, he finishes 4 short of Warne. Probably still England's best bowler so deserves to be in the test team on merit to have a final chance to overtake Warne (although I understand the focus on the future).

It's interesting to note that, although Anderson played 40 more tests than Warne, and 50 more than Murali, he has bowled fewer overs than either. Fabulous career.

From the current crop of bowlers, maybe Ravi Ashwin will catch him, otherwise it will be a long time before anyone gets near.

May I suggest you overlook the fact that Anderson isn't a spin bowler. To carry on as long as he has is truly amazing.

 

[sunshine]

Quite surprising to see Stokes disrupt the batting order so he could claim the glory today

 

[sunshine]

May I suggest you overlook the fact that Anderson isn't a spin bowler. To carry on as long as he has is truly amazing.

Agree. Truly amazing

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Quite surprising to see Stokes disrupt the batting order so he could claim the glory today

Crawley was injured so they promoted up Stokes

 

[sunshine]

Crawley was injured so they promoted up Stokes

But I bet every other batter ahead of Stokes had his hand up volunteering to open.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Quite surprising to see Stokes disrupt the batting order so he could claim the glory today

And claim the fastest test 50

 

[D-S]

Two excellent finishes in today/tonight’s 100 double header, both went to the last ball and both were won by the bowling side.

 

[Mudball]

Well this was bound to happen at some point. Foreign ownership in Cricket.. IPL Delhi Capitals acquires majority stake in Hampshire Cricket for £120m, (non paywall site) >> https://cricket.one/cricket-news/de...-shares-in-hampshire/66abd428ac94d32b0f01c478

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Well this was bound to happen at some point. Foreign ownership in Cricket.. IPL Delhi Capitals acquires majority stake in Hampshire Cricket for £120m, (non paywall site) >> https://cricket.one/cricket-news/de...-shares-in-hampshire/66abd428ac94d32b0f01c478

Given the financial state of the county game in particular it was inevitable for sides to exist.

 

[venger]

England squad for Sri Lanka tests:
Ben Stokes (capt)
Gus Atkinson
Shoaib Bashir
Harry Brook
Jordan Cox
Ben Duckett
Dan Lawrence
Ollie Pope
Matthew Potts
Joe Root
Jamie Smith (wk)
Olly Stone
Chris Woakes
Mark Wood

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Graham Thorpe: Former England cricketer took own life, family confirms

Warning: This interview covers themes of suicide and depression which some may find distressing. If you are affected by this story, please visit sky.com/viewersupport - former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe died at the age of 55

www.skysports.com

Really sad news , and just highlights even more how dangerous depression can be

 

[HomerJSimpson]

England squad for Sri Lanka tests:
Ben Stokes (capt)
Gus Atkinson
Shoaib Bashir
Harry Brook
Jordan Cox
Ben Duckett
Dan Lawrence
Ollie Pope
Matthew Potts
Joe Root
Jamie Smith (wk)
Olly Stone
Chris Woakes
Mark Wood

Guessing you can take Stokes out after the injury last night. Looked a bad one https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cy4l7knx9x0o

 

[venger]

Guessing you can take Stokes out after the injury last night. Looked a bad one https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cy4l7knx9x0o

Be interesting to see how they replace him. Do they go with a batter who can bowl or bowler who can bat?

 

[IanM]

Be interesting to see how they replace him. Do they go with a batter who can bowl or bowler who can bat?

Sam Curran.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Be interesting to see how they replace him. Do they go with a batter who can bowl or bowler who can bat?

Someone from Surrey

Would be amusing though if they branched out a little

 

[RichA]

Sam Curran.

He's in outstanding all-rounder form with the white ball. Got to be worth a gamble. Baz has been at a few Hundred games, so it probably won't be a "safe" option.

 

[Neilds]

He's in outstanding all-rounder form with the white ball. Got to be worth a gamble. Baz has been at a few Hundred games, so it probably won't be a "safe" option.

Always thought he was a bit hit and miss. Seems to be in good form at the moment but whenever I see him he gets smacked around the ground so not sure he is consistent enough for test cricket