The Cricket Thread

[Arthur Wedge]

I’m not 100% convinced it is, Phil. He makes Malinga’s look positively conventional.

It doesn’t look great at full pace but when you watch it slowed down it looks fine

 

[Billysboots]

It doesn’t look great at full pace but when you watch it slowed down it looks fine

It’s nothing short of miraculous that he has any directional control over the ball.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

It’s nothing short of miraculous that he has any directional control over the ball.

I know , always thought the same with Malinga but he looks a very handy bowler

 

[Neilds]

The rules allow a certain amount of bend in the arm, the critical point is that the arm shouldn’t straighten during delivery,

 

[Billysboots]

The rules allow a certain amount of bend in the arm, the critical point is that the arm shouldn’t straighten during delivery,

I’m amazed there isn’t something in the rules regarding the angle the arm should not drop below. It must be a nightmare for batters trying to pick up a 90mph delivery starting at hip height.

 

[Neilds]

More details coming out about Harry Brook and the bouncer incident in New Zealand , and they still insist there isn’t a drinking culture in the team.

 

[IanM]

I’m not 100% convinced it is, Phil. He makes Malinga’s look positively conventional.

I was sat watch this thinking, "Blooming Nora!"

 

[rudebhoy]

More details coming out about Harry Brook and the bouncer incident in New Zealand , and they still insist there isn’t a drinking culture in the team.

See he’s been forced to admit he lied last week about the incident. Will this be the final straw re losing the captaincy?

 

[The Squirrel]

See he’s been forced to admit he lied last week about the incident. Will this be the final straw re losing the captaincy?

Hope so. Between this, his lack of application with the bat (seems disinterested at times - wonder how diligent he is at practice if he's turning up after nights out too) and general demeanour he doesn't seem suited. There's no doubt he COULD be a great batter if he focuses properly on doing the hard yards in that but the best batter in your side doesn't automatically make them a good captain...

 

[rudebhoy]

Hope so. Between this, his lack of application with the bat (seems disinterested at times - wonder how diligent he is at practice if he's turning up after nights out too) and general demeanour he doesn't seem suited. There's no doubt he COULD be a great batter if he focuses properly on doing the hard yards in that but the best batter in your side doesn't automatically make them a good captain...

The best captains lead by example, he sets a pretty bad one on and off the pitch.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2018629201679770070

Him and his brother have the potential to be stars

James should be in for Smith in the test team imo

 

[venger]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2018629201679770070

Him and his brother have the potential to be stars

James should be in for Smith in the test team imo

But does he play golf though?

 

[anotherdouble]

Women’s Indian premier league final today. What a great game of cricket. 204 runs chased down by RCB. A credit to women’s cricket