JWL Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Indeed. For a laugh I checked the forecast. No rain. 30 degrees Celsius and more for days. Won't need a 5th day.... Rabbits in the headlamps. Not even a huge turner yet. That's the thing, quite a few have got out to balls that have went straight on....................all out as I type. Edited February 24, 2021 by JWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 England bowling in 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywhalo Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 16/02/2021 at 10:53, Malinga the Swinga said: Just saw rerun of day 4 play. The English batsmen need to lock away pre-determined sweep to spin as that is getting them into all sorts of trouble. Just saw Moeen has opted to return to England and miss last 2 tests as fed up with 'bubble'. I've just noticed this comment, and don't think it's correct. He was always going home after that test as part of the rotation policy. Other players have done it too. I think it may have been wrong reported at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looks like most of English batsmen have decided to opt out of playing as well. Replaced by bunch of guys who stand on crease and miss straight balls. Let's see how Indian batsmen get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Blatant cheating there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 minute ago, JWL said: Blatant cheating there!!! Different standards. If that's what they do consistently in India fair enough. But never looked at enough angles. Stokes will know 100% and he said it was out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Different standards. If that's what they do consistently in India fair enough. But never looked at enough angles. Stokes will know 100% and he said it was out. Never in control before the ball hit the ground. One look was enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just now, JWL said: Never in control before the ball hit the ground. One look was enough. You can't tell from that angle. Its distorted on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 There was a similar incident in the England innings with a low catch which I think wasn't taken. They looked at it from 3 angles about 10 times. Given out. This was looked at from one angle which wasn't conclusive. Given not out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I've watched it a few times now and I'm convinced it's not out. I was a bit harsh on Ben Stokes though; reckon e thought it was clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 This is going to be yet another absolute slaughtering I'm afraid. Axar Patel & Ashwin are almost unplayable (fantastic to watch I must say) & it's only Day 1 ffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I used to enjoy a five day game on a gradual deteriorating wicket with sides battling for a win or a draw. Few and far between those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) England getting done over here. Only one angle at that stumping!!! Edited February 24, 2021 by JWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Not taking away from dominant India. Stumping given not out when foot was in the air. Didn't check the right cameras. Continuing pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, 132goals1958 said: I used to enjoy a five day game on a gradual deteriorating wicket with sides battling for a win or a draw. Few and far between those days. A five day draw could often be a great match and the essence of test cricket. The short game is killing test cricket and the 5 day test match will soon be defunct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Test cricket delivers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakybunnet Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Don't fancy England's chances batting next when you see what their spinners are doing to India. This could be a 3 day match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 3rd umpire doing everything to disprove Joe Root hit the ball for lbw. Different to yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 That looked inconclusive at best. Wrong decision IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: 3rd umpire doing everything to disprove Joe Root hit the ball for lbw. Different to yesterday. Not convinced he did hit it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Peakybunnet said: Don't fancy England's chances batting next when you see what their spinners are doing to India. This could be a 3 day match. 2 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Boof said: Not convinced he did hit it... Joe Root didn't think he hit it, didn't matter in the end though. Pity this, would have liked to have seen India chase around 150 on this pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Like watching two 20/20 games this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Every ball has looked like a wicket in this innings. Englands been shit but something isn’t right with that pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Pitch today 50 overs 126/16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 No duck for Jimmy, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 All over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 India going 0 for 2 at the beginning might make things interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Boof said: No duck for Jimmy, please A shot like that deserves to be out for a 🦆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Every ball has looked like a wicket in this innings. Englands been shit but something isn’t right with that pitch. Its was slightly enjoyable noting the Indian commentators unable to explain how the great Indian batsmen of spin be unable to play part time spin. Root 5 wickets for 8 runs. I would put Root and Ben Stokes very part time spin on now. It's been fun. England have at least competed. I think there are issues with the pitch beyond the obvious. I repeat the pressure on India to win at cricket is bigger than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: England's batting is utterly pathetic and all these dismissals to non turning balls is bizarre. It shows that they are mentally in tatters. However the fact that the Indians have struggled on it says to me that there is something wrong with the pitch preparation. It was always going to favour spin but to be breaking up after 20 minutes on day 1 is ridiculous. The pitch is offering an unusual challenge there. Not as straightforward as it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: The pitch is offering an unusual challenge there. Not as straightforward as it seems. If India don't chase those runs down it would surely be some sort of record. There would be a lot of ritual suicides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Let's blame the pink ball. Batting from both sides has been abject, almost as if they expect every ball to be turning square. More wickets to straight balls than spinning ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Let's blame the pink ball. Batting from both sides has been abject, almost as if they expect every ball to be turning square. More wickets to straight balls than spinning ones. I have been watching cricket for as long as I wish to recall (brought up during the days of Laker & Lock) but I have never witnessed a test like this one. Absolutely crazy and will be by far the shortest in my time. Never a Test match pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, 132goals1958 said: I have been watching cricket for as long as I wish to recall (brought up during the days of Laker & Lock) but I have never witnessed a test like this one. Absolutely crazy and will be by far the shortest in my time. Never a Test match pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 All over just after tea on the second day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Just now, 132goals1958 said: All over just after tea on the second day. 1.7 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Just now, Mikey1874 said: Astonishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Quite enjoyed it. Full on cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 minute ago, jonnothejambo said: So have I mate and that pitch played like those back in the day when pitches were uncovered. Can you imagine Jim Laker or 'Deadly' Derek Underwood bowling on that ? Mind you back then players could play spin..... Unfortunately the T 20 and the shorter game generally changed the dynamics. There was an abundance of swashbuckling batsmen back in the day who also had good technical ability. Like so many sports. commercialisation has taken over not always for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Couldn't agree more. I do enjoy the T20 matches but there is no real technique required. Just the need for a heavy bat and a good golf swing. I enjoy them as well but I feel test matches are the pinnacle of the game and maybe the ICC should look at some of the pitch preparation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, weehammy said: Those of us who value Test cricket (while enjoying other forms) will be dismayed at this farce. While 5 day test matches have become more unusual, a 2 day test is just a joke. Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, weehammy said: Those of us who value Test cricket (while enjoying other forms) will be dismayed at this farce. While 5 day test matches have become more unusual, a 2 day test is just a joke. 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: So have I mate and that pitch played like those back in the day when pitches were uncovered. Can you imagine Jim Laker or 'Deadly' Derek Underwood bowling on that ? Mind you back then players could play spin..... While pitch undoubtedly played its part in length of match, the review system also has to be factored in. Even a 10 or 15 years ago, batsmen put in big stride, hid bat behind pad, and were never given LBW. Now, with DRS, batsmen have to use bat to defend and their techniques are being found wanting. The lack of foot movement is astonishing, they just stand on crease or shuffler backwards. No one came down pitch, no one took different guard, they just froze and accepted they would be out. Warne, Underwood, Benaud and others would have had about 1000 wickets if DRS had been around when they played. Edited February 25, 2021 by Malinga the Swinga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 37 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: True. I wonder if the next test will get to three days. Next test will be played on concrete road. India 2-1 up and suspect pitch gives England a chance, so next pitch will do nothing allowing Indian batsmen to dominate. Apart from Root, rest of English batters freeze as soon as spinners come on, so difficult to see how England win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Another pitch that is not prepared to Test Match standard. While I am aware that all countries will prepare pitches to their teams strengths these last two wickets have been a total joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Just to remind folk the 4th test is on CH4HD. England 1 wicket down already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Crawley England 15/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Root oot. 45/3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Stokes keeping England in it. He goes they all go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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