The Cricket Thread

[sycophantia]

Well, the early 3 wickets were a bit of a shock, been out, then just come in to see we've done really well since. Smith is gunna be a superstar isn't he?

 

[Sniffer]

Jersey have now beaten Scotland at the T20 qualifiers. If Italy get smashed by the Netherlands, Jersey could qualify on NRR. If Italy win Jersey qualify.

 

[Nando]

My word Jof - unbelievable.

 

[jd1981]

More concerning bowling from Woakes in his 4 overs so far.

 

[Squeak]

More concerning bowling from Woakes in his 4 overs so far.

Waste of the new ball with Woakes bowling.

 

[jd1981]

Very much a right conditions bowler, much better over just bowling a good line and length.
England bowling problem is no partnership are being built so the batters get zero rest.

 

[Trips]

What a grab that is by Root

 

[jd1981]

England not getting their lengths right this morning a bit to short

 

[sycophantia]

It feels like India are coping with conditions better than us, their batsmen are finding batting easier I think, they could end up with a decent lead.

 

[jd1981]

Yeah also think India seam attack is far more effective

 

[jd1981]

5 innings on the spin we’ve conceded 350+ runs

 

[Tredman]

It’s not a surprise though really - Stokes and Jofra aside none of these are international bowlers.

 

[jd1981]

It’s a really poor attack especially considering Archer is only returning and Stokes shouldn’t probably bowl as as he does.
Woakes is probably done now, absolutely pointless picking a player who only offers something in very niche conditions and who’s performances outside of England are generally poor.

 

[sycophantia]

Scores level! England to face a tricky couple of overs, fascinating cricket.

 

[jd1981]

Credit where it’s due great effort to take 4 wickets for 10 runs on a scorching hot day

 

[Squeak]

Shameful by England at the end.

 

[sycophantia]

Shameful by England at the end.

It was but tbf it's been happening all series by both teams. TMS team have been banging on about it for ages. Umpires are weak as piss.

 

[Squeak]

It was but tbf it's been happening all series by both teams. TMS team have been banging on about it for ages. Umpires are weak as piss.

The time wasted in Test cricket is disgraceful. Drink breaks every hour, then stopping play for the slightest thing as well as slow over rates as players take their time ambling back, taking guard and getting into position. Whatever happened to attrition and fatigue?

There should be no drinks breaks unless the temp goes over a certain degree... all fielders and bowlers can grab drinks between overs anyway.

 

[PuntsWolf]

one man in the ring on the leg side. Pats straight to him

 

[jd1981]

Siraj is a complete arsehole