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Post by fullmetaljacket on Jul 10, 2024 13:54:00 GMT
Jimmy wrapping it up nicely.
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Post by AlliG on Jul 10, 2024 13:54:58 GMT
It's a shame that Atkinson "only" got 7 in the end, but nice to see Jimmy get one at the end.
Interesting that Jimmy's average speed in this innings was higher than both Stokes and Woakes.
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Post by vamborools on Jul 10, 2024 15:59:45 GMT
How can they go off for bad light this day and age with all the floodlights which are used day in day out in cricket. Not fair on the punters and needs reviewing by those in charge
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 11, 2024 8:12:09 GMT
How can they go off for bad light this day and age with all the floodlights which are used day in day out in cricket. Not fair on the punters and needs reviewing by those in charge It's probably not right to bring the forecast into it, but.. if you know there's going to be likely disruptions in play during the other days, going off for bad light is even more infuriating I think and one that shouldn't happen unless it gets to the point where it really is seriously dangerous for the players.
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 11, 2024 8:49:38 GMT
Some debut this. Pains me to see the Windies still limping along though...... This showing makes their result in Australia seem even more incredible. They look really poor and I hope they can improve quickly. Test Cricket needs them.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 11, 2024 9:08:42 GMT
Some debut this. Pains me to see the Windies still limping along though...... This showing makes their result in Australia seem even more incredible. They look really poor and I hope they can improve quickly. Test Cricket needs them. I feel sorry for the players but that’s about it
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 11, 2024 16:22:35 GMT
To think of the great West Indies teams of the past and then look at this shambolic team🤔 I know they’ve got to grow their players and cricket again but surely the loss of revenue over the 2/3 days that’s going to happen will be concerning for the ECB
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Post by wagsastokie on Jul 11, 2024 16:30:56 GMT
How can they go off for bad light this day and age with all the floodlights which are used day in day out in cricket. Not fair on the punters and needs reviewing by those in charge It's probably not right to bring the forecast into it, but.. if you know there's going to be likely disruptions in play during the other days, going off for bad light is even more infuriating I think and one that shouldn't happen unless it gets to the point where it really is seriously dangerous for the players. When the ball is pinging around at 90mph is dangerous when the suns shining
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 11, 2024 17:06:08 GMT
It's probably not right to bring the forecast into it, but.. if you know there's going to be likely disruptions in play during the other days, going off for bad light is even more infuriating I think and one that shouldn't happen unless it gets to the point where it really is seriously dangerous for the players. When the ball is pinging around at 90mph is dangerous when the suns shining I mean, these professionals deal with it every single day.. bit of a difference.
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Post by professorplump on Jul 11, 2024 17:11:00 GMT
I think the West Indies needed a lot more preparation for this series. I think only a couple of this team were involved in the T20 squad so they could easily have had a couple more warm up games. This is so one sided it's not good for anyone.
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Post by professorplump on Jul 11, 2024 17:14:04 GMT
When the ball is pinging around at 90mph is dangerous when the suns shining I mean, these professionals deal with it every single day.. bit of a difference. The problem with Lords is that you have the dark red brick of the pavilion and the sightscreens are really poor. It is probably the worst test ground in the country from that point of view.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 12, 2024 11:21:12 GMT
Great interview that in the dressing room with Jimmy and Nasser
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Post by oggyoggy on Jul 12, 2024 11:31:53 GMT
Goodbye to arguably the greatest sportsman this country has ever produced. James Anderson is a phenomenon.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 12, 2024 11:34:13 GMT
Farewell Jimmy, a few tears were shed just watching a video narrated by Nasser. He's all I've basically ever known growing up watching Cricket.. he'll be missed by me a lot.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jul 12, 2024 11:35:31 GMT
Goodbye AnderSON
Welcome AtkiinSON.
Have a great retirement Jimmy,you deserve it.
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Jul 12, 2024 11:47:53 GMT
Still not comfortable with him being forced into retirement when he's still the best fast bowler in the country but hey.
What a performer.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 12, 2024 12:25:38 GMT
What a brilliant tribute/film that was from Michael Atherton
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 13, 2024 11:02:13 GMT
I found this 1st Test a bit disappointing purely from a cricketing point of view.
I was planning on going to the next Test but I don't feel that motivated tbh if there is no competitive element to it.
Maybe the West Indies will warm to it but they look like a pub side in this 1st Test.
I always like to see England win, but this felt way too one-sided, maybe Ive misread it.
The competitive element has improved in T20 but seems to be going backwards in Test Cricket which is going to add to its demise if unchecked.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 14, 2024 10:26:25 GMT
Let’s hope July 14th can become an iconic day in English sport tonight because 5 years ago today(where’s the time gone) this happened
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Post by professorplump on Jul 14, 2024 17:54:07 GMT
I'll never grow tired of watching that!
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 18, 2024 13:04:32 GMT
England doing their best to let West Indies back into this series.
Awful shot from Root and Pope very lucky to still be in.
Some decent bowling from West Indies too though.
Just cant understand why Wood, at 34, is back in the team? Seemed like a good opportunity to give some new blood a chance. Maybe we will find out in this game?
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 18, 2024 16:09:49 GMT
Hopefully get 400+
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Post by cheadlepotter on Jul 18, 2024 16:22:41 GMT
We should be looking at getting 500+ really. EDIT - Stokes out next ball, 400+ please, apologies!
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 18, 2024 16:56:55 GMT
We’ll do well to get 400 now. Been a bit reckless with trying to push things on.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 18, 2024 17:00:24 GMT
We’ll do well to get 400 now. Been a bit reckless with trying to push things on. Plenty against this ragtag team of no hopers
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 18, 2024 17:24:28 GMT
We’ll do well to get 400 now. Been a bit reckless with trying to push things on. Plenty against this ragtag team of no hopers Agreed. It’s almost like a practice game. Big gulf in class.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 18, 2024 17:32:04 GMT
Good day in the end
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Post by lordb on Jul 18, 2024 17:47:15 GMT
It's a real shame that the Windies are no longer a bone fide competitive test nation
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 18, 2024 17:50:28 GMT
It's a real shame that the Windies are no longer a bone fide competitive test nation Not really. Gotta kick em whilst they’re down😉
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 18, 2024 19:16:47 GMT
It's a real shame that the Windies are no longer a bone fide competitive test nation It's not really good for the game, especially Test Cricket which already looks like its nearing the end of its life cycle. I'll be amazed if this game lasts more than 3 days.
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