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Post by professorplump on Jan 27, 2023 12:03:29 GMT
Looking at our line up, we look a batsman short. Could be dicey if we are chasing a big score. Nice to see Archer back though.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 27, 2023 18:38:30 GMT
Tense finish this, could go either way......
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Jan 27, 2023 18:42:41 GMT
Lack of cricket intelligence on display right there.
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Post by scfcwebby on Jan 27, 2023 18:57:00 GMT
Awful to lose that from the position we were in
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Post by redstriper on Jan 27, 2023 22:29:07 GMT
Archer was touted as an all rounder when he first made the team, batting at 7 i think ?.... every time ive watched him he looks like a no 11 to me.
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Jan 28, 2023 13:54:14 GMT
Archer was touted as an all rounder when he first made the team, batting at 7 i think ?.... every time ive watched him he looks like a no 11 to me. It's a relief he holds it by the handle tbqfhwy. That being said in an ODI I don't want it coming down to 9, 10 and Jack.
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Post by professorplump on Jan 29, 2023 8:05:27 GMT
Time to go again. I have the same concerns that I have before our last match in that our batting line up looks thin. Moeen who has always been a bit hit and miss is batting one place higher than I would like. The last game showed us just how much we miss Ben Stokes being the finisher in the middle order.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 29, 2023 11:19:06 GMT
Moeen playing well. If these 2 stick together for another 6-7 overs should get 300+. Not sure if that’ll be enough though as from what the commentators say it’s a batting wicket bar the first overs of the day.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 29, 2023 13:33:15 GMT
Looks like the toss was a good one to win today. Struggling with our bowling.
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Post by professorplump on Feb 2, 2023 7:48:31 GMT
Good win for us yesterday and after losing 5 in a row we needed it. Particularly nice to see Archer back to his best. It will be a tight call to see who misses out once Root and Bairstow return. I would think it would be Duckett and either Roy or Malan.
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Post by chuckrocky on Feb 2, 2023 13:40:12 GMT
Good win for us yesterday and after losing 5 in a row we needed it. Particularly nice to see Archer back to his best. It will be a tight call to see who misses out once Root and Bairstow return. I would think it would be Duckett and either Roy or Malan. Hopefully Stokes and Hales will make themselves available for the World Cup. Bairstow Hales Root Brook Stokes Buttler Ali Curran Woakes Rashid Archer
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Post by professorplump on Feb 3, 2023 7:54:51 GMT
Good win for us yesterday and after losing 5 in a row we needed it. Particularly nice to see Archer back to his best. It will be a tight call to see who misses out once Root and Bairstow return. I would think it would be Duckett and either Roy or Malan. Hopefully Stokes and Hales will make themselves available for the World Cup. Bairstow Hales Root Brooks Stokes Buttler Ali Curran Woakes Rashid Archer I like that team. I think it is absolutely critical that Ben Stokes plays. I don't think we will win the World Cup without him.
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Post by chuckrocky on Feb 7, 2023 19:12:11 GMT
India taking it to another level here preparing the pitch for the first test against the Aussies.
The Aussies likely to have 5 left handers in their top 7 while India will have just 1. As you can see on the pics the only part of the pitch they haven’t watered is outside the left handers off stump.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 7, 2023 19:13:07 GMT
India taking it to another level here preparing the pitch for the first test against the Aussies. The Aussies likely to have 5 left handers in their top 7 while India will have just 1. As you can see on the pics the only part of the pitch they haven’t watered is outside the left handers off stump. I hope the Aussies stuff em!
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Post by GeneralFaye on Feb 8, 2023 9:24:17 GMT
As an Englishman it feels weird saying I dislike a side more than Australia but I really do when it comes to India, everything about them just irks me.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Feb 8, 2023 9:37:18 GMT
As an Englishman it feels weird saying I dislike a side more than Australia but I really do when it comes to India, everything about them just irks me. Kohli in particular. I used to dislike Pakistan the most back in the 80s-90s but they’re class now. Really play the game in the right spirit.
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Post by stokeuk474 on Feb 8, 2023 9:47:23 GMT
India taking it to another level here preparing the pitch for the first test against the Aussies. The Aussies likely to have 5 left handers in their top 7 while India will have just 1. As you can see on the pics the only part of the pitch they haven’t watered is outside the left handers off stump. Typical shithousery from the BCCI. The surfaces they prepared when we toured there in 2021 were a disgrace, particularly the one at Ahmedabad. Really looking forward to following this series though, as The Aussies will get a proper examination ahead of this summer. I'm particularly looking forward to the 3rd test at Dharamsala. Unbelievable setting for a cricket ground at 1500m above sea level, and with the Himalayas in the background. This should be one ground where the spinners don't dominate as much and the seamers get some assistance.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 11, 2023 9:24:53 GMT
India taking it to another level here preparing the pitch for the first test against the Aussies. The Aussies likely to have 5 left handers in their top 7 while India will have just 1. As you can see on the pics the only part of the pitch they haven’t watered is outside the left handers off stump. I hope the Aussies stuff em! Well, Jadeja really put the kibosh on any chance of the above taking place. That was an absolute pasting!
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Post by AlliG on Feb 12, 2023 21:27:56 GMT
I hope the Aussies stuff em! Well, Jadeja really put the kibosh on any chance of the above taking place. That was an absolute pasting! Hmmmm Sore finger?
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Feb 12, 2023 21:44:29 GMT
Likely to be a forerunner of the World Test Championship final this series.
Think it's at The Oval this summer.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Feb 16, 2023 0:24:37 GMT
Almost time for the 1st Test. Looking forward to the series and I think we’ll edge it as the Kiwis seem to be in transition. I think I’ll watch the first hour then bed…..
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Post by kingdong on Feb 16, 2023 2:40:44 GMT
Almost time for the 1st Test. Looking forward to the series and I think we’ll edge it as the Kiwis seem to be on transition. I think I’ll watch the first hour then bed….. Pretty good so far, England 113/1 and going at over 6 runs/over.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 16, 2023 8:11:00 GMT
Great move by Stokes and McCullum to get to 300 odd as quickly as possible and getting the black caps in under the lights. Looks like it’s paying off so far
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 16, 2023 8:13:48 GMT
32/3 Jimmy turning it on
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 16, 2023 10:32:43 GMT
Zak Crawley is toss isn’t he. A walking wicket.
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Post by spitthedog on Feb 16, 2023 10:40:02 GMT
Brook is something special. We've got a good un' there
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Post by stokeuk474 on Feb 16, 2023 17:29:39 GMT
Brook is something special. We've got a good un' there I think the Aussies are worried about Brook this summer. He could be the difference in us regaining the urn
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Post by kingdong on Feb 17, 2023 1:52:15 GMT
NZ's danger man Mitchell out for a duck!!
ENG well on top now!
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Post by professorplump on Feb 17, 2023 7:29:13 GMT
It is pretty much a one innings match now. We just need to survive this last hour under lights and then we can hopefully build a big lead tomorrow.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Feb 17, 2023 7:38:41 GMT
Shame it’s not on sky sounds like a cracking match.
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