TonyTonyTony Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 16/08/2021 at 20:55, TomF said: Everything thats wrong with cricket at moment summed up by this. The f**cking hundred is the first story on the sports section of the BBC. Not that India won etc. Fully expecting the T20 Blast to be killed off to allow for more 4 day cricket while not destroying the ECB's precious wanky tournament It may well not be your cup of tea, but watching the Hundred has inspired my boy to go out and play cricket. That's gotta be a good thing, and he will grow into watching the longer form game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just now, TonyTonyTony said: It may well not be your cup of tea, but watching the Hundred has inspired my boy to go out and play cricket. That's gotta be a good thing, and he will grow into watching the longer form game Have to agree. That innings by Livingstone last night was great entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PHILINFRANCE Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: It may well not be your cup of tea, but watching the Hundred has inspired my boy to go out and play cricket. That's gotta be a good thing, and he will grow into watching the longer form game 13 minutes ago, Super said: Have to agree. That innings by Livingstone last night was great entertainment. Firstly, if the 100 can inspire youngsters, boys and/or girls, to take up cricket then that can only be a good thing. When I was a young boy growing up in Bristol, I was fortunate in that my father was keen on cricket so we would often play in the garden; in the local park or even, during annual summer holidays, on the beach. In addition, cricket was frequently available on free to air television, BBC 1 and/or 2, so we (as children) became accustomed to watching Test Matches on weekday evenings or, on Sunday afternoons, what was then the John Player 40 over competition. At the close of play, we would replay some of the shots in the garden, just as one used to see young children playing tennis in the local parks (or even in the street!) during Wimbledon, also available on free to air television, and we developed an interest. Unfortunately, if I understand correctly, cricket has not been available on free to air television in the UK for several years, nor, indeed, is it any longer played in many schools: how then, can a child be inspired to take an interest in cricket or take up the game? To this end, a game of quick bash cricket, played by both men and women, on free to air television showing colourful outfits and fireworks cannot fail to attract children's interest and, as I say, this has to be a good thing. Of course, the 100 is not 'traditional' cricket, but, then again, to be fair, nor is 20 over cricket. My gripe with the 100, for I am most certainly not a fan, is the detrimental effect it appears to be having on the traditional tournaments and, more importantly, on the traditional county teams - not to mention our Test team, but that is another story!. I have not the slightest interest in the 100 per se, and certainly not in London Spirit or Welsh Hula Hoops, but I may well tune in later this evening to watch Tom Banton, just as I have tried previously to catch a bit of Will Smeed. On the odd occasion I have watched snatches of the games, I have seen a high standard of cricket, but none of the teams are my team, and that, I suppose, is my point: I truly do not care who wins or loses and, surely, that is what sport is all about, competing but also trying to win, for both players and supporters. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Somerset reserves/youth competing in the Royal London 50 over cup, even though we failed to qualify for the quarter finals, because I had a genuine interest in both the match itself and the result. Roll on 26 August and 30 August. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Mark Wood out of the next Test with his injured shoulder. Probably means a straight choice between Overton and Mahmood, although personally I'd play both and leave Curran out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, TomF said: If Mahmood gets picked over Craig I’d honestly just turn around and tell them to stick it because he’s never getting a game Like JL. I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 hours ago, TomF said: If Mahmood gets picked over Craig I’d honestly just turn around and tell them to stick it because he’s never getting a game Judging by her previous actions, I reckon it would be Craig's mother giving them that sort of message . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 I'm off to Headingley Saturday first ever test game. Anyone any ideas on price of a pint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, iamalagerdrinker said: I'm off to Headingley Saturday first ever test game. Anyone any ideas on price of a pint? Old Trafford 2 years ago was £5.50, plus a quid deposit with your first drink for the reusable cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Northern Red said: Old Trafford 2 years ago was £5.50, plus a quid deposit with your first drink for the reusable cup. Was expecting that sort of price, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 16 hours ago, TomF said: If Mahmood gets picked over Craig I’d honestly just turn around and tell them to stick it because he’s never getting a game It'll be Mahmood, why have him carrying drinks all summer when you can get a Somerset player to do it, see Ali and Leach as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Overton and Malan in. India win toss and bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 The GOAT strikes first over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Fantastic spell from Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I might cry when Jimmy retires! 15 minutes ago, TomF said: Will legit cry when Jimmy calls it a day Ha ha didn't see your post Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 350-3 it is then... Michael Vaughan Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special England have got a chance of just blowing away this India side. It's about being disciplined now. Take your chances. There's a real opportunity of dismissing India for around 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, Marco the red said: A great but GOAT no chance. Who is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Has Root forgotten Overton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Super said: Has Root forgotten Overton? Seems so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Super said: Has Root forgotten Overton? 2 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: Seems so . Why would you waste the shine of a (nearly) new ball when you can turn to the world class spin of Moeen Ali? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Here we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Why would you waste the shine of a (nearly) new ball when you can turn to the world class spin of Moeen Ali? They were saying on TMS that the footmarks were showing more than expected early on so worth a try - that was Vic Marks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: They were saying on TMS that the footmarks were showing more than expected early on so worth a try - that was Vic Marks too. To be fair, he only bowled two overs, but I just felt that, if they were going to give Craig a chance, he would heve preferred a ball with lots of shine and, in addition, whilst conditions were still quite favourable - the sun is now out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: To be fair, he only bowled two overs, but I just felt that, if they were going to give Craig a chance, he would heve preferred a ball with lots of shine and, in addition, whilst conditions were still quite favourable - the sun is now out. Well he was just gifted one there. I can just imagine the uproar if an England batsmen got out to that shot that Rohit just played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 On fire England. 2 in 2 for Overton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Great response from England after Lords tbf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Sooooooo close to a hat trick for COve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Look at that crowd, who needs these gimmicky tournaments, there is life in Test Cricket yet. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Let’s hope our Batsmen don’t chuck away this fantastic bowling effort. Again Edited August 25, 2021 by Red Army 75 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Please let`s not have our normal top order collapse now we`ve got them where we want them for once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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