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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 14:09:51 GMT
You can definitely tell that Cook and Root are separated by the advent of T20, Cook has played as attacking as he can, but it doesn't come naturally to him at all, Root however just climbs through the gears with reverse sweeps, ramps and expansive straight drives. Interesting to watch.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Jul 30, 2014 14:09:54 GMT
How many does he want? A bastard 1000 lead?
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 14:14:10 GMT
Good call Alistair Cook.
444, 4 sessions. Clear equation.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 14:14:51 GMT
Get them runs then India, let's be 'avin' ya!
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Post by salopstick on Jul 30, 2014 14:14:57 GMT
i hope india can bat out the rest of the test
i really do and get an attack minded captain, i dont care who
declare cook, you negative cunt
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Post by salopstick on Jul 30, 2014 14:16:27 GMT
Good call Alistair Cook. 444, 4 sessions. Clear equation. about 60 more runs than needed
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 14:28:00 GMT
Pankaj records the worst test debut bowling figures of all time. Pity for him, he could have had 3-4.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 14:30:34 GMT
Good call Alistair Cook. 444, 4 sessions. Clear equation. about 60 more runs than needed I'm not too fussed about the declaration, I think 4 sessions should be enough and on a good batting surface I think he just wanted to be sure.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 14:33:58 GMT
Anderson ticks on to 32. Only a few more years left of him.
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Post by salopstick on Jul 30, 2014 15:11:10 GMT
about 60 more runs than needed I'm not too fussed about the declaration, I think 4 sessions should be enough and on a good batting surface I think he just wanted to be sure. disagree mate if you are going to set a chase say to india right 418 beat the world record to win, you get an extra hour before tea and plent of time i just say we make it hard for ourselves unnecessary
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Post by salopstick on Jul 30, 2014 15:26:02 GMT
1 down
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 15:26:16 GMT
about 60 more runs than needed I'm not too fussed about the declaration, I think 4 sessions should be enough and on a good batting surface I think he just wanted to be sure. I don't think any other England captain in recent memory would have declared any earlier , they wouldn't dream of leaving so much time in the game for a powerful batting line up like India's to even have a sniff of winning the game, should they wish to attempt it, and that in my view is not being negative it's pure cricketing common sense , it would be almost impossible to come back from 2-0 down ,so that eventuality has to be taken out of the equation before anything else
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 15:28:02 GMT
Silly way to get out when you are trying to save the game ....
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Post by MadMarko10 on Jul 30, 2014 15:28:55 GMT
I'm not too fussed about the declaration, I think 4 sessions should be enough and on a good batting surface I think he just wanted to be sure. I don't think any other England captain in recent memory would have declared any earlier , they wouldn't dream of leaving so much time in the game for a powerful batting line up like India's to even have a sniff of winning the game, should they wish to attempt it, and that in my view is not being negative it's pure cricketing common sense , it would be almost impossible to come back from 2-0 down ,so that eventuality has to be taken out of the equation before anything else Exactly how I saw it as well. Cook's been positive throughout this test so far and it's shown throughout the team. Unfortunately, some just want to stick the knife into him over declaring about two overs late. Sad really. Credit where credit's due and all that.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:30:30 GMT
Would love us to give Ballance a few, looked handy at Trent Bridge.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:31:02 GMT
Moeen Ali you beauty! Cook's morphed into Vaughan in this test
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Post by MadMarko10 on Jul 30, 2014 15:31:50 GMT
Great catch Jordan!
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:32:29 GMT
Pujara too! Can bat for an age.
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Post by ukcstokie on Jul 30, 2014 15:34:35 GMT
Can't remember who was doubting Moeen? Anyone remind me?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 15:35:04 GMT
Moeen Ali you beauty! Cook's morphed into Vaughan in this test Confidence in your own game breeds confidence into your captaincy mate
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Jul 30, 2014 15:35:26 GMT
If we can get a couple more tonight it'll be happy days!
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:36:41 GMT
Oooooo nearly to short leg.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:39:30 GMT
Woakes has been mightily unlucky too. Not sure he's one to keep but can't fault him this test.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 15:40:28 GMT
Can't remember who was doubting Moeen? Anyone remind me? If you are referring to my evaluation of him mate , everything I said about him is valid and I've not seen anything different , I never suggested that he was not a good player but doubted the role he has been brought into the team for....I still think we need a a specialist spinner , no way does he come near to filling that position because he isn't a good enough bowler , but he has done a good job as a fill in , but that's not what we need
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:42:10 GMT
Is this Moeen Ali or Jim Laker?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 15:43:40 GMT
I don't think any other England captain in recent memory would have declared any earlier , they wouldn't dream of leaving so much time in the game for a powerful batting line up like India's to even have a sniff of winning the game, should they wish to attempt it, and that in my view is not being negative it's pure cricketing common sense , it would be almost impossible to come back from 2-0 down ,so that eventuality has to be taken out of the equation before anything else Exactly how I saw it as well. Cook's been positive throughout this test so far and it's shown throughout the team. Unfortunately, some just want to stick the knife into him over declaring about two overs late. Sad really. Credit where credit's due and all that. Wherever Cook is concerned some people will always want to stick the knife in
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Post by MadMarko10 on Jul 30, 2014 15:43:54 GMT
Moe turning it around corners, bloody hell!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 15:44:37 GMT
Is this Moeen Ali or Jim Laker? Now we are delving into the realms of fantasy !
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Post by MadMarko10 on Jul 30, 2014 15:45:56 GMT
Exactly how I saw it as well. Cook's been positive throughout this test so far and it's shown throughout the team. Unfortunately, some just want to stick the knife into him over declaring about two overs late. Sad really. Credit where credit's due and all that. Wherever Cook is concerned some people will always want to stick the knife in His tactics have been negative throughout this test series and in the past and that can't be ignored. However, throughout this test, he's been positive, led from the front with the bat and taken the game to India and that is absolutely brilliant to see. Really hope he continues in this sort of vain. He's got to be given praise for his leadership and tactics this test.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 30, 2014 15:46:07 GMT
Is this Moeen Ali or Jim Laker? Now we are delving into the realms of fantasy ! It's 10 winless tests mate, it does things to the mind
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