Mr Popodopolous Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looks like a consolation win on the cards, unless weather intervenes. Putting aside undoubted disappointment about the defeat- a strong WI side good for Test cricket. Wonder if this is start of a revival for them there- I remember when we collapsed at Sabina Park in 2009, there were some very flat pitches after that one- this time? There were not. Seemed a bit braver in their approach. On a tactical note, we finally got it right- first day we saw off the new ball, we dropped anchor for a while and went back to basics. Test cricket- to take nothing away from WI, we were quite flashy and well overly attacking at times in the first 2 games, can't do that out here on their pitches that seem livelier than a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 This doesn't look like this is going to last too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Looks like a consolation win on the cards, unless weather intervenes. Putting aside undoubted disappointment about the defeat- a strong WI side good for Test cricket. Wonder if this is start of a revival for them there- I remember when we collapsed at Sabina Park in 2009, there were some very flat pitches after that one- this time? There were not. Seemed a bit braver in their approach. On a tactical note, we finally got it right- first day we saw off the new ball, we dropped anchor for a while and went back to basics. Test cricket- to take nothing away from WI, we were quite flashy and well overly attacking at times in the first 2 games, can't do that out here on their pitches that seem livelier than a few years ago. Is it a strong WI team though? We read the first pitch wrong, they had the better conditions in the second and in general for the first 2 we were just shit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, hodge said: Is it a strong WI team though? We read the first pitch wrong, they had the better conditions in the second and in general for the first 2 we were just shit... Perhaps strong a bit premature but improving definitely. Stronger in home conditions maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 12, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looks like the rain is going to save the West Indies . . . for a while anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 4 game ban for Gabriel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Super said: 4 game ban for Gabriel. Hmmm......his insults must have been more offensive than we first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Said 'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?' http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25992851/do-boys-apologetic-shannon-gabriel-comes-clean-joe-root-sledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Wow what an incredible innings by Perera of SL. 153 Not out leading his team to victory in SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 19, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Anyone name the only county cricketer to appear at ashton gate for a football game? Clue; He was a goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Anyone name the only county cricketer to appear at ashton gate for a football game? Clue; He was a goalie. Trescothick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Nope robbo if it jogs you memory alan walsh had a indirect free kick disallowed against him. I cant give anymore clues btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: Nope robbo if it jogs you memory alan walsh had a indirect free kick disallowed against him. I cant give anymore clues btw. Oggy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 A cricket thread stuck on Nelson, I hope we're all hopping on one foot... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Chris marpels of chesterfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 10 hours ago, B1ackbird said: A cricket thread stuck on Nelson, I hope we're all hopping on one foot... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Going to be chasing something pretty big here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Wood Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, TomF said: Hell of a knock from Gayle. His timing of the ball is still something else even at 39. Think England have done well to stop this being 400+ Big big chase tho He makes the predator look pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, TomF said: Hell of a knock from Gayle. His timing of the ball is still something else even at 39. Think England have done well to stop this being 400+ Big big chase tho The fact it wasnt 400 was down to Gayle not able to run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Good start. Roy does look class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Brilliant 100 Surely has to get into the test team. Edited February 20, 2019 by Super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Not sure 400 would of been enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Super said: Not sure 400 would of been enough! The pitch is a batsman’s dream - flat! Add to that relatively short boundaries and you have a run fest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 20, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Great chase, comfortable win. Windies look dead on their feet already, they certainly don't want the next game in two days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, phantom said: Great chase, comfortable win. Windies look dead on their feet already, they certainly don't want the next game in two days It was easy peasy Phantom. The pitch and the venue explained the run fest. England won that at a canter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 22, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Far too many extras being given away! Ben Stokes just bowled the first front foot no ball by an England player for THREE YEARS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Far too many extras being given away! Ben Stokes just bowled the first front foot no ball by an England player for THREE YEARS Keep the Windies under 300 and England will have had a decent day so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Far too many extras being given away! Ben Stokes just bowled the first front foot no ball by an England player for THREE YEARS Shame really cause the fielding has been superb today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hetmyer is a real talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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