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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 16, 2022 19:59:58 GMT
Ah the IPL league, happily up into 2nd in that one. But nobody likes a bragger😉 Well done fella. My IPL team is just drifting aimlessly. I’m thinking of changing its name to Stoke City. Change it to Port Vale and you will be up at the top in no time if that’s your logic👀
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Post by GeneralFaye on Apr 17, 2022 13:32:51 GMT
Rob Key has got Giles' job then. Interesting to see if we'll see Jimmy and Broady again going by his comments about them before the Windies tour.
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Post by fullmetaljacket on Apr 17, 2022 15:54:05 GMT
I can see Broad as captain and opening bat given the stonker Key has for him..
Time will tell. Always seems to have spoken sense when I've seen him talk but it feels like jobs for the boys, giles, Strauss interim, key. Pietersen next up 😉
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 17, 2022 16:17:24 GMT
Count it as a moral victory. But thanks for the prompt. I needed to make a couple of changes to my team for this week. As ever, I hope I don’t end up regretting my changes, like Pujara for Sibley. 6 runs for Pujara today. He’s clearly aware you’ve picked him😉 Puuuuuuuuujaaaaaaaaaaaraaaaaaaaa!!!!!
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 17, 2022 16:20:22 GMT
Cmon Miller get me some points.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 17, 2022 16:22:54 GMT
6 runs for Pujara today. He’s clearly aware you’ve picked him😉 Puuuuuuuuujaaaaaaaaaaaraaaaaaaaa!!!!! I know I know I was ready for that outburst of delirium having checked the scores a bit ago😉
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 17, 2022 17:27:57 GMT
Cmon Miller get me some points. Looks like you got your wish mate, he’s hammering them out there👍🏻
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 17, 2022 17:42:50 GMT
Cmon Miller get me some points. Looks like you got your wish mate, he’s hammering them out there👍🏻 thank god.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 17, 2022 21:05:11 GMT
Ashwin has to go!
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 17, 2022 21:08:04 GMT
i’ve got Bairstow not sure if I’m going to have to drop him. He’s been struggling.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Apr 18, 2022 9:06:00 GMT
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 9:19:07 GMT
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Post by prestwichpotter on Apr 18, 2022 9:56:15 GMT
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 10:27:10 GMT
Just brilliant. The reaction of the players is wonderful!
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Post by prestwichpotter on Apr 18, 2022 10:30:21 GMT
Just brilliant. The reaction of the players is wonderful! The ball must have come down with snow on it, it seemed to be in the sky for ages!!
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 10:41:38 GMT
Just brilliant. The reaction of the players is wonderful! The ball must have come down with snow on it, it seemed to be in the sky for ages!! The fielder who took the catch and the bowler will tell tales of this day for ever. And fair enough. The man who blasted 4 successive sixes of an England great to win the World Cup… fell first ball. Just wonderful.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 18, 2022 10:41:58 GMT
Just brilliant. The reaction of the players is wonderful! The ball must have come down with snow on it, it seemed to be in the sky for ages!! That was my thought, must have been some catch, bet it took twice as long to come down for him!
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Post by stokeuk474 on Apr 18, 2022 12:32:01 GMT
Definitely has perked my interest in the County game too, never really looked out for the results much before but since this league started I’m constantly looking for updates. I'm off to the Lancashire v Gloucestershire game next week for a days play, hopefully the weather will be as good as this round of games it's been good following their progress........ Me and my dad are hoping to get down for this too on Friday if the weather holds. Pint maybe?
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Post by prestwichpotter on Apr 18, 2022 13:04:01 GMT
I'm off to the Lancashire v Gloucestershire game next week for a days play, hopefully the weather will be as good as this round of games it's been good following their progress........ Me and my dad are hoping to get down for this too on Friday if the weather holds. Pint maybe? Working Friday unfortunately mate was looking at going on Sunday. Let me know next time you go though be great to meet up…..
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 13:07:10 GMT
Cmon Miller get me some points. Blimey… I just realised I’d disliked this post when I meant to like it. Apologies for any upset caused! Btw, I was quite happy with Miller’s partner in that run chase; Rashid’s knock earned me good (and much needed) points.
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 14:35:12 GMT
Buttler going well…. Again.
Good news for those of us with him in our fantasy teams.
Even better fit those few who have him as captain!
Which ain’t me. Sadly.
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 14:39:01 GMT
With thanks to Prestwich for that Twitter link… another great clip from village cricket.
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Post by Bod on Apr 18, 2022 14:39:04 GMT
Iyer needs runs today or he’s going. Much as I like Moeen, he’s on his way too. Almost feel guilty that I’m going to release Williamson as he’s the backbone for us at Sunrisers, but he just can’t rack up quick points.
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 14:41:45 GMT
The ball must have come down with snow on it, it seemed to be in the sky for ages!! That was my thought, must have been some catch, bet it took twice as long to come down for him! It certainly was some catch!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 18, 2022 15:03:45 GMT
Buttler going nuts again!
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 18, 2022 20:50:06 GMT
Buttler going nuts again! I should have made him captain instead went for Livingstone.
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 18, 2022 21:16:21 GMT
Buttler going nuts again! I should have made him captain instead went for Livingstone. How is it that Buttler is so awesome with the white ball but a total fud with the red one?
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 18, 2022 21:24:24 GMT
I should have made him captain instead went for Livingstone. How is it that Buttler is so awesome with the white ball but a total fud with the red one? More swing with the red ball. Bowling’s better would be my guess.
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Post by AlliG on Apr 19, 2022 11:00:24 GMT
How is it that Buttler is so awesome with the white ball but a total fud with the red one? More swing with the red ball. Bowling’s better would be my guess. Plus no fielding restrictions and a less stringent application of the definition of a wide means Test bowlers can bowl a wider line and/or more short pitched bowling to tie him down and frustrate him. He also doesn't have the little nudge or push shot that the better Test batsmen have that allow them to keep ticking over while they are building an innings or until the bowlers get tired, which means he is either stuck without scoring or smashing it around.
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Post by partickpotter on Apr 19, 2022 11:12:31 GMT
More swing with the red ball. Bowling’s better would be my guess. Plus no fielding restrictions and a less stringent application of the definition of a wide means Test bowlers can bowl a wider line and/or more short pitched bowling to tie him down and frustrate him. He also doesn't have the little nudge or push shot that the better Test batsmen have that allow them to keep ticking over while they are building an innings or until the bowlers get tired, which means he is either stuck without scoring or smashing it around. I don’t think swing with the red ball is such a factor as he’s usually coming in when the ball is quite old. Your point about him not having the nudge shot to rotate the strike and keep the scorecard moving is certainly something. I wonder how much is down to mentality. He looks so comfortable in T20, but always looked uncertain in whites. But, it’s a moot point. His red ball days are over.
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