Roxy Hearts Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Mon the Aussies 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 The Sky Sports win predictor thing is a nonsense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Bairstow gone. What do you think of that Win Predictor?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: Bairstow gone. What do you think of that Win Predictor?! It's a bit bizarre tbh! Worrying for England now I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Mental to think they were 180-1 when Lyon went off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 England out for 325. A good pitch to bat on we were told before play this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 That was a laughable morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 A lead of 400 and a declaration around 12.30 tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Just ridiculous batting from England. Stokes massively out of form but as captain he will keep place. Tail is huge and Australian bowling attack far too savvy to let them hang around, especially as both ends vulnerable. Saur it before Ashes started, Root is key to England as he is only world class batter. Let him play his game without this bazball shit and he will still score runs quickly. He's throwing his wicket away in name of entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Just ridiculous batting from England. Stokes massively out of form but as captain he will keep place. Tail is huge and Australian bowling attack far too savvy to let them hang around, especially as both ends vulnerable. Saur it before Ashes started, Root is key to England as he is only world class batter. Let him play his game without this bazball shit and he will still score runs quickly. He's throwing his wicket away in name of entertainment. Not just Root a lot of players getting out to stupid shots when they are in.it’s more like dumbball wonder how long it will last if they go 0-2 which is looking likely i am sure the Aussies are loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 19 hours ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: There must be an element of feeling excessive pressure to stick to the programme - to go for shots even though common sense asks for a different approach, just because it’s what you’re expected to do. Wonder if Bazball will come to be seen as an isolated moment in time, which disappears eventually rather than spreading - and nobody quite sure if it made sense. It does seem overly aggressive at times for the sake of it. Its definitely exciting don't get me wrong but it makes me think of those football managers that shudder to pick a more pragmatic approach when it's needed in favour of suicidal attack. I meant to send this yesterday evening and it feels even more relevant now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 27 minutes ago, BlueRiver said: It does seem overly aggressive at times for the sake of it. Its definitely exciting don't get me wrong but it makes me think of those football managers that shudder to pick a more pragmatic approach when it's needed in favour of suicidal attack. I meant to send this yesterday evening and it feels even more relevant now. Long way to go still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Don’t think I’ve ever seen so many inside edges without a wicket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Is there any rain forecast over the next couple days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Religion Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Could be all over for England today if they can't bowl Aussie out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Needed that likes. Tongue’s having a really good test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 300 lead will do for the Aussies. The folk on the radio are going mental with England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, ri Alban said: 300 lead will do for the Aussies. The folk on the radio are going mental with England. As in ripping them to shreds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 Just now, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: As in ripping them to shreds? Yip. H and J, and some others on different channels, all sick of Bazball. They are right to a point, yes it's better to watch, but you need to play what's in front of you. Don't go for short balls and let the bowling attack tire, seems good advice. Going for every is mental, good to watch , but mental. By the way, I heard Mccullum hates bazball. Someone in the know said it yesterday. So I take it, it's Stokes way or the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Said to my English colleagues prior to the first test England will only win one test… and that will be a dead rubber 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) Why do they keep Lords as a venue, if no-one likes it. Snobs and killjoys by the sound if it. Tell them to bolt. Edited June 30, 2023 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Why do they keep Lords as a venue, if no-one likes it. Snobs and killjoys by the sound if it. Tell them to bolt. Low on atmosphere, for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Low on atmosphere, for sure No shouting or musical instruments allowed. Boring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Low on atmosphere, for sure I'd love to go to one of the northern(England)grounds. Even just for a first class game. Edited June 30, 2023 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, ri Alban said: I'd love to go to one of the northern(England)grounds. Even just for a first class game. Headingley is great, especially the West Stand. Very partisan and very England but so it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 England is a nation of losers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Stuart Broad is the bowler who cried wolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Headingley is great, especially the West Stand. Very partisan and very England but so it should be Yeah, partisan is one word for it. IIRC they've only recently been re-installed as a test venue due to the shocking racism previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 41 minutes ago, ri Alban said: I'd love to go to one of the northern(England)grounds. Even just for a first class game. Old Trafford is outstandingly good - really modern. Only been for a county game with a mate who's a member. I got a freet ticket for the last day of the NZ test series at Trent Bridge last year. Fantastic experience. Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, periodictabledancer said: Yeah, partisan is one word for it. IIRC they've only recently been re-installed as a test venue due to the shocking racism previously. tbf, it’s YCCC that’s been done over for racism, not the crowd itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 So ready to go. 3 wins should do it for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: Why do they keep Lords as a venue, if no-one likes it. Snobs and killjoys by the sound if it. Tell them to bolt. It's a great ground to watch cricket when the home team, or team with massive support, are doing well. Saw Viv Richards score a century there years ago and the atmosphere was fantastic. Atmosphere today, and last couple of days, was a bit flat because England were dreadful and it's all come as a shock to their supporters who were expecting England to dominate and walk over Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: So ready to go. 3 wins should do it for Scotland. Hopefully we can get win and give us something to play for. Sri Lanka strongest team there due primarily to their bowling attack which is just the best there. Windies can definitely be got at if Scotland take their chances. If we bat first, need over 280 and we can chase anything under 320. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 41 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: It's a great ground to watch cricket when the home team, or team with massive support, are doing well. Saw Viv Richards score a century there years ago and the atmosphere was fantastic. Atmosphere today, and last couple of days, was a bit flat because England were dreadful and it's all come as a shock to their supporters who were expecting England to dominate and walk over Australia. Viv Richards was class. I was lucky to see Lara in the flesh. He was the best of the best IMO, sensational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Viv Richards was class. I was lucky to see Lara in the flesh. He was the best of the best IMO, sensational T20 might be new format and introducing new strokes like the ramp, but you won't convince me that Lara, Richards, Greenidge, Lloyd, Botham, Khan, Marsh, Rice, Kluesner and loads of others wouldn't have been stars today Similarly Garner, Roberts, Holding, Wasim, Waqar and the rest would have coped and adapted to new format. Very hard to pick my favourites but I'll go Richards and bid Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Richards would destroy 20/20 bowlers . 58 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: T20 might be new format and introducing new strokes like the ramp, but you won't convince me that Lara, Richards, Greenidge, Lloyd, Botham, Khan, Marsh, Rice, Kluesner and loads of others wouldn't have been stars today Similarly Garner, Roberts, Holding, Wasim, Waqar and the rest would have coped and adapted to new format. Very hard to pick my favourites but I'll go Richards and bid Joel. The likes of Viv Richards would definitely destroy bowlers in the 20/20 game he faced fast bowlers likes of Lillie and jeff Thompson didnt even wear a helmet . Some great clips of battles online . Of course the modern 1 bouncer an over in one day matches rule didn't exist then either . The bouncer was a fearsome weapon in those days . Richards is one of my sporting hero's .Best attacking batsman of any generation . Sadly my batting was more like Geoff boycott ,slow and steady difficult to remove . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Early wicket for Scotland. Good start after winning the toss and choosing to field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Thanks for the reminder. Just seen the 2nd wicket. WI 16-2 off 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 25-3. Cracking start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 McMullen is class. WI in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sooperstar Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 30-4. Smashing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Get Pooran & Holder and it's half the job done. 63-5 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 At least Scotland going for it and bowling McMullan consistently. No point in saving his overs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 46-1 since I started watching. Kinda feel I should switch off and let Scotland get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Pooran goes and what a catch! 5 goes to grab it but he held on and that's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Scotland doing great here, come on! England hopefully to be less shit today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Pooran goes and what a catch! 5 goes to grab it but he held on and that's all that matters. nice bit of juggling 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Still in okay nick but need to make sure they don’t let the windies pile it on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Just now, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Still in okay nick but need to make sure they don’t let the windies pile it on now Aye a wicket would be good right about now to break this partnership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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