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Post by Olgrligm on Oct 9, 2024 19:48:25 GMT
Poor old Harry Brook. Nobody seems to have noticed that he's in the 140s at a ridiculous strike rate.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 10, 2024 5:37:40 GMT
Double ton for Root👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Post by oggyoggy on Oct 10, 2024 6:04:28 GMT
The problem is having two tests in a row at this ground. I guess there could be drama if we can whack a big lead and try to bowl then out in 4 sessions. But the pitch is doing nothing.
There is an obligation on groundstaff to create an exciting match with the wicket preparation. It is essential for test cricket to survive.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 10, 2024 6:06:31 GMT
The problem is having two tests in a row at this ground. I guess there could be drama if we can whack a big lead and try to bowl then out in 4 sessions. But the pitch is doing nothing. There is an obligation on groundstaff to create an exciting match with the wicket preparation. It is essential for test cricket to survive. they’ve lost 5 in a row, they’re trying to ensure that doesn’t happen but if we can get a 200-250 run lead by tea( a tall order I know) there’s a lot of pressure on their batsmen |
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Post by oggyoggy on Oct 10, 2024 6:08:47 GMT
The problem is having two tests in a row at this ground. I guess there could be drama if we can whack a big lead and try to bowl then out in 4 sessions. But the pitch is doing nothing. There is an obligation on groundstaff to create an exciting match with the wicket preparation. It is essential for test cricket to survive. they’ve lost 5 in a row, they’re trying to ensure that doesn’t happen but if we can get a 200-250 run lead by tea( a tall order I know) there’s a lot of pressure on their batsmen With Brook in, that’s possible. Would take some effort. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 10, 2024 6:09:32 GMT
they’ve lost 5 in a row, they’re trying to ensure that doesn’t happen but if we can get a 200-250 run lead by tea( a tall order I know) there’s a lot of pressure on their batsmen With Brook in, that’s possible. Would take some effort. Jamie Smith is no slouch either |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Oct 10, 2024 6:47:15 GMT
lead already over 70, putting their foot down now!
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Oct 10, 2024 7:09:12 GMT
Over 100
658-3 lunch
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Post by scfcno1fan on Oct 10, 2024 7:46:38 GMT
Sack the result off and let root get to 401.
Certainly plausible.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Oct 10, 2024 7:49:57 GMT
Or brook for that matter.  |
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Post by chuckrocky on Oct 10, 2024 9:33:06 GMT
A wicket and two dropped catches inside the first three overs of Pakistan’s innings.
Are they batting on the same pitch?
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Post by vamborools on Oct 10, 2024 10:24:41 GMT
Just like to say it's nice to hear the dulcet tones and knowledge of another legendary left handed batsman on comms, why SKY ditched him I'll never know !!
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Oct 10, 2024 10:27:51 GMT
Just like to say it's nice to hear the dulcet tones and knowledge of another legendary left handed batsman on comms, why SKY ditched him I'll never know !! He’s great is Gower. He was binned because he doesn’t fit the current needs of Sky and being inclusive for all. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 10, 2024 10:32:09 GMT
Just like to say it's nice to hear the dulcet tones and knowledge of another legendary left handed batsman on comms, why SKY ditched him I'll never know !! He’s great is Gower. He was binned because he doesn’t fit the current needs of Sky and being inclusive for all. Probably the best |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 10, 2024 10:32:44 GMT
To them, I'm assuming? We won't get 20 2ickets all series with this attack, never mind in one test. It’s the first day 👀 |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Oct 10, 2024 11:07:44 GMT
Could be over tonight this. Pakistan have bottled it in the 3rd innings again it seems.....
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Post by lordb on Oct 10, 2024 11:11:23 GMT
5 down now
shocking from the home team
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Post by salopstick on Oct 10, 2024 11:26:04 GMT
Its been a great test, they were saying day 1 was very boring
however i wouldnt want to see every test be like this.
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Post by salopstick on Oct 10, 2024 11:27:37 GMT
Could be over tonight this. Pakistan have bottled it in the 3rd innings again it seems..... its tough fielding for 150 overs in this heat then having the strength to bat. i expect they thought their first innings was good enough for an easy win |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Oct 10, 2024 11:33:47 GMT
Could be over tonight this. Pakistan have bottled it in the 3rd innings again it seems..... its tough fielding for 150 overs in this heat then having the strength to bat. i expect they thought their first innings was good enough for an easy win Sounds daft but despite conceding 500+ England actually bowled and fielding fairly well without letting their intensity drop. Pakistan gave up yesterday afternoon and once Root was dropped this morning it was basically free runs. England's 3rd win after conceding 500 runs under McCullum, and Pakistan have done the opposite. Shows the mentality of the two outfits....... |
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Post by Olgrligm on Oct 10, 2024 21:24:09 GMT
I have a boring stat that goes to show how extraordinarily fit this England team are.
Not only did they spend all that time in the middle in relentless 35 degree heat, they scored 486 of the runs from running between the wickets. For comparison, when Sri Lanka scored 952 against India, only 388 runs came from running between the wickets. All of this was done in 150 overs, compared to, say, 258 overs for England to reach 849 in 1930.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 11, 2024 6:51:15 GMT
Rubbish England. To only take 19 wickets with this bowling attack is nothing short of embarrassing!😉
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Post by professorplump on Oct 11, 2024 6:53:05 GMT
Great win in the end. Most teams after conceding 550 in the first innings would just have batted out for a draw.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Oct 11, 2024 7:11:53 GMT
These past few days remind me why I always put England Cricket above the rest of our national teams. Absolutely buzzing, what a performance.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Oct 11, 2024 7:20:30 GMT
Who's Stokes coming back in for then? If he is...
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Post by oggyoggy on Oct 11, 2024 7:48:52 GMT
Who's Stokes coming back in for then? If he is... It will be for Carse unless they risk 1 front line spinner. Carse doesn’t deserve to lose his place. Perhaps it should be for Pope. |
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Post by oggyoggy on Oct 11, 2024 7:50:01 GMT
The problem is having two tests in a row at this ground. I guess there could be drama if we can whack a big lead and try to bowl then out in 4 sessions. But the pitch is doing nothing. There is an obligation on groundstaff to create an exciting match with the wicket preparation. It is essential for test cricket to survive. they’ve lost 5 in a row, they’re trying to ensure that doesn’t happen but if we can get a 200-250 run lead by tea( a tall order I know) there’s a lot of pressure on their batsmen Good prediction. But it was closer to 270 lead! |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Oct 11, 2024 7:53:46 GMT
Who's Stokes coming back in for then? If he is... It will be for Carse unless they risk 1 front line spinner. Carse doesn’t deserve to lose his place. Perhaps it should be for Pope. Agreed, I would lose a batsman, we need as many bowlers rotating as possible |
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Post by oggyoggy on Oct 11, 2024 8:01:05 GMT
It will be for Carse unless they risk 1 front line spinner. Carse doesn’t deserve to lose his place. Perhaps it should be for Pope. Agreed, I would lose a batsman, we need as many bowlers rotating as possible Particularly as Stokes needs to pace himself with the ball. |
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Post by GeneralFaye on Oct 11, 2024 8:21:30 GMT
I said a few weeks ago it was odd to give Pope the captaincy when he's the one batsman at the minute I'm unsure about.
I could see Bashir getting dropped and asking Root to offer up more overs, which isn't ideal.
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