Dolman_Stand Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lrrr said: It’s strange to do it after 1 test though, several day isolation period for a few days training a 5 days of play The ECB has probably decided on a period of 3 weeks or so that each player is to have outside of the bubble rather than specific matches. Stokes and Archer had there time off during the Sri Lankan series, Bairstow is currently having his and will be back out for the last two tests and ODI seres as will Buttler. The rest of the squad are Test only players so it doesn't affect them as much as there time in the bubble will naturally come to an end after the 4th Test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Really was a special over from Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Lrrr said: It’s strange to do it after 1 test though, several day isolation period for a few days training a 5 days of play They spent 9 days in isolation on arriving in India and had similar bubbles in Sri Lanka. No matter which way you look at it bubble life can have a detrimental effect on players mental health - we see on the news how difficult it is for some people to tolerate lockdown restrictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Robbored said: They spent 9 days in isolation on arriving in India and had similar bubbles in Sri Lanka. No matter which way you look at it bubble life can have a detrimental effect on players mental health - we see on the news how difficult it is for some people to tolerate lockdown restrictions Point being I'd have thought they'd have sent him away as well to have a break and arrive for later tests and stay on for ODI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Leach averages 20 in second innings. 2nd best second innings average for a spinner over the last 50 years. Hugely underrated player I read earlier that, had Jack got his five-for, he would have been only the second English player to have taken five fourth innings wickets in India, the only previous one dating back to 1936! One other aspect of this enthralling match that I noticed, was the warm sporting spirit in which it was played. Joe Root never seemed to stop smiling, engaging frequently with both his own teammates and the Indian players, and even Virat Kohli, who sometimes appears quite brash, was very quick to congratulate Joe Root, both when he reached 200 and when he was finally dismissed. It must have been quite a pleasant relief for the Indian team after their experience in the recent series in Australia. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, TomF said: I've always thought Kohli was fairly classy. Not sure how good a captain he is though, I think Rahane might be the better captain as illustrated in Australia. Kohli’s captaincy was questioned on C4 saying today that today was his fourth consecutive defeat. Absolutely no doubting his brilliance as a batsman tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 34 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I read earlier that, had Jack got his five-for, he would have been only the second English player to have taken five fourth innings wickets in India, the only previous one dating back to 1936! One other aspect of this enthralling match that I noticed, was the warm sporting spirit in which it was played. Joe Root never seemed to stop smiling, engaging frequently with both his own teammates and the Indian players, and even Virat Kohli, who sometimes appears quite brash, was very quick to congratulate Joe Root, both when he reached 200 and when he was finally dismissed. It must have been quite a pleasant relief for the Indian team after their experience in the recent series in Australia. Usually the way after playing that lot. I remember England going to New Zealand shortly after a particularly heated Ashes tour a few years back and the contrast was night and day. The cricket was no less competitive or intense, but played in a much more respectful, friendly atmosphere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just really hope when Jimmy does call it a day it's in front of of a packed crowd in England. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 42 minutes ago, TomF said: I've always thought Kohli was fairly classy. Not sure how good a captain he is though, I think Rahane might be the better captain as illustrated in Australia. I think he's generally 'classy' in being a good loser and respectful in terms of sportsmanship etc, but then can also be a dick at times but so can 99% of players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 What was that stat from a while ago, first defeat in 36 home test matches? Last 4 they'd won by an innings? On drew a handful of those tests as well or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Globe Trotter Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 33 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Usually the way after playing that lot. I remember England going to New Zealand shortly after a particularly heated Ashes tour a few years back and the contrast was night and day. The cricket was no less competitive or intense, but played in a much more respectful, friendly atmosphere. Having been to Australia and NZ in the recent past with England I can confirm that your comments extend to the locals too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, TomF said: I think being a dick/arrogant almost comes hand in hand with being one of the best in the world. Root is no angel with his words when he's on the pitch either. Yeah some people need to be in that mindset to perform at their best, also the arrogance taken by some is the confidence in their abilities. I've competed against Team GB members (who are due to be at the olympics if it goes ahead) and from one you definitely get the impression from him if you haven't talked to him but when you do he's said that's the state of mind he has to be in to perform the way he does, he has to believe he'll go out and beat anyone else, which to other people can come across as being a dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, TomF said: I think being a dick/arrogant almost comes hand in hand with being one of the best in the world. Root is no angel with his words when he's on the pitch either. I wasn't aware of this; my impression was that he is always smiling, both with his own team and the opposition. Indeed, the only time I can recall when he looked angry was when, following some homophobic 'banter', he told one of the West Indies team that there was nothing wrong with being gay. Interestingly, I have always consideredJos Buttler to be polite and mild-mannered, so was quite unpleasantly surprised during the recent series to hear him call one of the Pakistani players a d*ckhead. Edited February 9, 2021 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I wasn't aware of this; my impression was that he is always smiling, both with his own team and the opposition. Indeed, the only time I can recall when he looked angry was when, following some homophobic 'banter', he told one of the West Indies team that there was nothing wrong with being gay. Interestingly, I have always consideredJos Buttler to be polite and mild-mannered, so was quite unpleasantly surprised during the recent series to hear him call one of the Pakistani players a d*ckhead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Well, Well. Thanks for that, I never realised that Joe B was so aggressive - it was, of course, against South Africa and not Pakistan, and the slur used was kn*bhead, not d*ckhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Let’s not pretend that cricketers don’t sledge each other. Part of the game and hardly a reflection on them as people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Let’s not pretend that cricketers don’t sledge each other. Part of the game and hardly a reflection on them as people Of course, but I am sure you will agree that there are different levels of sledging. To my mind, there is a world of difference between telling a bowler ‘You know what it looks like, go fetch it’ (Viv Richards?) or, even better, in response to being asked why he was so fat, ‘because every time I **** your wife she gives me a biscuit’ than simply saying ‘Move, Kn*bhead’. Anyway, a great win and roll on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) https://www.skysports.com/share/12215312 Archer out of 2nd test. Edited February 11, 2021 by Red Army 75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.skysports.com/share/12215312 Archer out of 2nd test. If they stick to their policy I think it would mean Wood comes in for him and Broad replaces Anderson. They must be tempted to just bring Broad in for Archer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: If they stick to their policy I think it would mean Wood comes in for him and Broad replaces Anderson. They must be tempted to just bring Broad in for Archer though Wood isn’t there until the third test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 50 minutes ago, bearded_red said: Wood isn’t there until the third test. Hard to keep up! Cheers. Broad and Anderson it is then I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 hours ago, And Its Smith said: If they stick to their policy I think it would mean Wood comes in for him and Broad replaces Anderson. They must be tempted to just bring Broad in for Archer though Is olly Stone the other back up if you’re looking for more genuine pace? Is the day nighter the third test? You need Anderson playing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Lrrr said: Is olly Stone the other back up if you’re looking for more genuine pace? Is the day nighter the third test? You need Anderson playing that Yes it’s Stone. He could certainly start. Good point on the third test and completely agree. Anderson will no doubt be saying he feels good and wants to play in the second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 What the actual **** has moeen done to deserve a spot back in the side? Feel bad for Dom as he’s pretty much done as of asked of him so far, so unless he’s just been given a match off then I feel this is really harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.skysports.com/share/12215312 Archer out of 2nd test. Woakes? Very handy with the bat too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 33 minutes ago, Lrrr said: What the actual **** has moeen done to deserve a spot back in the side? Feel bad for Dom as he’s pretty much done as of asked of him so far, so unless he’s just been given a match off then I feel this is really harsh squad rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Woakes? Very handy with the bat too. Certainly a strong batting line up with Moeen at 8 and Woakes at 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Forgot Woakes was there. Guess he plays instead of Stone. Root doesn’t trust Bess it seems. Bess has picked up wickets but a lot were somewhat fortunate and there was a hell of a lot of full tosses in the fourth innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Extremely harsh call on Bess, they could have come out and said its due to rotation as well rather than confirmin he's dropped, I hope our rotation policy doesn't undo the fantastic work from the first test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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