The Cricket Thread

[Deleted member 15344]

Excellent day cricket - Root was superb and will get all the headlines but Sibley played an excellent knock so far and backed up Root all day

That was a proper test knock

 

[fundy]

Well that went better than couldve been expected Stunning from Root and Sibley, shame Sibley didnt see the day out. Big chance to post a massive total tomorrow and ask the Indians some questions

 

[GB72]

Breakfast watching the Indian attack rip though the poms is going to take my mind off is getting flogged in Pakistan

That aged well

 

[Tongo]

Really enjoyed watching this on C4 this morning. Thought their coverage was good bearing in mind that 2 weeks ago this wasnt even on the horizon. Alastair Cook was good with his analyses.

Pleased for Dom Sibley too, showing that persistence with players can bear fruit.

Joe Root looks imperious at the moment. Will be interesting if he goes on to a double hundred tomorrow and the others bat around him.

 

[Tongo]

First time i've seen Bumrah bowl live. Still cant quite work out how he generates decent pace from his run up!

 

[Mudball]

Really enjoyed watching this on C4 this morning. Thought their coverage was good bearing in mind that 2 weeks ago this wasnt even on the horizon. Alastair Cook was good with his analyses.

Pleased for Dom Sibley too, showing that persistence with players can bear fruit.

Joe Root looks imperious at the moment. Will be interesting if he goes on to a double hundred tomorrow and the others bat around him.

Woke up late and then onto work zoom so missed everything. Was following it online.
The best article - but not really about the match >> https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...how-we-watched-cricket-back-in-my-day-1250150

 

[Mudball]

Where can I watch the highlights... can’t find anywhere..

 

[fundy]

Where can I watch the highlights... can’t find anywhere..

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/cricket-india-v-england/on-demand/72418-001

 

[Piece]

Great day watching cricket, whilst working hard ?

 

[Imurg]

How on earth do spinners manage to bowl No Balls..?

 

[patricks148]

First time i've seen Bumrah bowl live. Still cant quite work out how he generates decent pace from his run up!

its not even a run up, he starts a way out then sort of stutter/ wonders in, then only really gets into a run when he get to the ump... very strange action as well, i wouldn't want to face it

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Magnificent from Root. Since I've been watching this morning he and Pope have played one day tip and run. The strike is being constantly rotated, the spinners can't settle. Then, on 195 he goes down the wicket and strokes a straight 6. That's confidence for you.

 

[backwoodsman]

Gets his double century with an effortless 6. Wonderful!

Anyone noticed that the on-screen "on strike" indicator has changed colour since yesterday? (I know, I know, it's sad ...)

 

[IanM]

Hey Cam. Any tips for the horses today?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Anyone else enjoying the agony of India having burned their reviews? Hysterical appeals, pleading eyes, umpire says no, nothing they can do. Calm down lads.

 

[Imurg]

And he edged it too..shame
Poor reviews by India - lost them all..

 

[3offTheTee]

Feel England should be more aggressive with batting at present. I am 25 minutes behind on TV. So could be wrong

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Feel England should be more aggressive with batting at present. I am 25 minutes behind on TV. So could be wrong

The ball / pitch is starting to do a little now stopping that. India are also bowling in quite a disciplined way to be fair. That combination is making it tricky to bat freely.

I'm guessing the word from the dressing room is also to bat the day out. They certainly are not pushing for a declaration score.

I don't want to say more as I don't quite know where you are up to.

 

[3offTheTee]

The ball / pitch is starting to do a little now stopping that. India are also bowling in quite a disciplined way to be fair. That combination is making it tricky to bat freely.

I'm guessing the word from the dressing room is also to bat the day out. They certainly are not pushing for a declaration score.

I don't want to say more as I don't quite know where you are up to.

Caught up now and thanks for your concern.

Once of a day players walked Buttler!The last 10 overs have been painful

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Caught up now and thanks for your concern.

Once of a day players walked Buttler!The last 10 overs have been painful

Yes, I've now lost the battle with my wife and Saturday Kitchen is on. I couldn't really justify it when the scoring dried up.

Lots of sport on today, you have to choose your battles ?