bearded_red Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Super said: Will we ever learn to play spin? With a county championship being played in spring and autumn rather than summer, and with an an attitude that pitches designed to help 75mph seamers are fine, but pitches that aid spinners are cheating that require points deductions, I’d go for no. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 52 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Presumably easier than "Ebony-Jewel Cora-Lee Camellia Rosamond Rainford-Brent " It's Aggers pet name for her.. Just turned it back over, they seem to have a child umpiring, TBH he couldn't be any worse than the fourth umpire. I thought it would be around 70-7 so, in a way we're improving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Can’t play this Axar fella can we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 A bit harsh on Foakes? Even after about ten replays I couldn`t be sure his hands were under the ball and it hadn`t grounded. Just now, Lew-T said: Can’t play this Axar fella can we? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Can’t play this Axar fella can we? The scary thing is that he won't get a game when Jadeja is fit. He'd walk into our side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Lets get our revenge this summer on proper pitches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Nothing short of pathetic. Abject in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Nothing short of pathetic. Abject in fact. Beaten by a better side on their own patch. No real surprise with India being the number one test team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 I wouldn’t say it’s that bad a defeat - some perspective needed I think. No one in the world has won a test series in India since 2012 when a really really good England side did 2–1. A much better side than this one. I expected us to lose 4-0 - we lost 3-1. There are definitely some good things from these last few games like Lawrence. And actually, if England had a decent spinner like a Swann etc then I think it would have been close - Leach is ok but having an ok spinner won’t win you a series out there. India are the best side in the world at test level with a real strength in depth too so to lose to them away isn’t that bad. You also have to consider that most players have been in that bubble for a long time now which isn’t great. Also Jimmy continues to be great even despite being about 65. There were however a number of bad points. Selection questionable for the last 3 tests. Still real issues with openers - there has been since Strauss and Cook departed. Pope, I do think he will come good but seriously needs to improve against spin. Bess - not good enough sadly. Some of the shots played batting wise were obviously very poor in this test but again the quality of bowlers faced is a factor. I’m still not 100% sure on Root as a captain but obviously they won’t be changing anytime soon. And not sure who out of Butler and Foulkes to go with - Buttler probably? But basically if England had a WC spinner and good openers then I don’t think we would be far off that no1 spot. Also for Oz we need an injury free Archer and I wonder if that is possible. His batting is a joke at test level so if he isn’t firing at 90mph then he’s no good. Anyway looking forward to this summer when we can actually watch it live...got tickets for SL Bristol ODI, Pakistan test at Trent Bridge and then India test at Oval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 So, I`ve been to Argos today and got meself a new telly. Looking forward to watching day 4 tomorrow....................................................... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 06/03/2021 at 10:21, Super said: Lets get our revenge this summer on proper pitches Dark green ones!!! with over cast weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 So what would people's teams look like building towards Australia in the winter? Think this is the first time I'd actually consider Anderson/Broad not being first names on a team sheet, we have bowlers who could perform well in Australia, hinted rotation policy will still be in effect so I can see a bigger touring party going and Broad/Anderson still making the flight. Unless a new opener sticks their hand up (if Lammonby can continue his form for example) in the summer I don't see us changing, only perhaps Crawley moving to open with Lawrence/Pope at 3. Certain Jos will resume with the gloves this summer, away from the sub continent spinners won't be so prominent so less stumping chances and Jos has taken 54 of the last 58 catching chances, plus he's found form with the bat. Sibley Burns Crawley Root Stokes Lawrence Buttler C.Overton Leach Archer Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Lrrr said: So what would people's teams look like building towards Australia in the winter? Think this is the first time I'd actually consider Anderson/Broad not being first names on a team sheet, we have bowlers who could perform well in Australia, hinted rotation policy will still be in effect so I can see a bigger touring party going and Broad/Anderson still making the flight. Unless a new opener sticks their hand up (if Lammonby can continue his form for example) in the summer I don't see us changing, only perhaps Crawley moving to open with Lawrence/Pope at 3. Certain Jos will resume with the gloves this summer, away from the sub continent spinners won't be so prominent so less stumping chances and Jos has taken 54 of the last 58 catching chances, plus he's found form with the bat. Sibley Burns Crawley Root Stokes Lawrence Buttler C.Overton Leach Archer Stone Hard to see it too different to that. Personally don’t think Overton is good enough so would prefer an alternative there. Seen a bit of James Bracey and would hope he gets a chance this summer. Looks to have the technique needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: Hard to see it too different to that. Personally don’t think Overton is good enough so would prefer an alternative there. Seen a bit of James Bracey and would hope he gets a chance this summer. Looks to have the technique needed. Overton improved just over 12 months ago when he changed bowling technique, he put on a yard of pace and decimated county cricket last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Overton improved just over 12 months ago when he changed bowling technique, he put on a yard of pace and decimated county cricket last season Hopefully he gets a chance this summer. More than happy to be proved wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Would like to see Ollie Robinson given a chance as well, consistent performer at county standard last few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I just read on twitter that there is a programme on tonight featuring the ginger whinger and his wife. Give it up Jonny ffs.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 So if Alex Hales is going to be reintegrated into the England limited overs setup what the hell is the batting order! Hales Roy Bairstow Malan Morgan Buttler (floater) Stokes Or do you drop the best in the world Malan and just go all gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) On recent form the one you'd drop is Roy. That said, I think Hales being back in the side is still some way off, despite Morgan's comments. Edited March 10, 2021 by Northern Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, Northern Red said: On recent form the one you'd drop is Roy. That said, I think Hales being back in the side is still some way off, despite Morgan's comments. Build up to T20 world cup I could see it, bring him back in but he'd need to perform exceptionally or someone fall off a cliff to make the squad but shows the chance is again there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Tom Curran needed binning, one spinner is risky but I have no faith in moeen to be able to bowl tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 After 2 overs this surface is already showing what an embarrassment the test strips were 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Can't wait for Kohli to criticise the pitch later if we win.... IT DIDN'T TURN ENOUGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Great to see crowds but also great to hear them silent at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Seriously quick this by Wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Superb bowling effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Super said: Seriously quick this by Wood. 93mph........ glad I’m not facing that. Indian 30+ short of par I reckon. England should get these with overs to spare. Edited March 12, 2021 by Robbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Tom Curran for Wood the only change, if England are trying to ease Wood through the series due to his importance than fair enough, not keen on Tom though for England anymore, economy rate as bad as Gregory and at least Lewis could contribute with the bat. Would rather we looked elsewhere like Pat Brown for a bowler, he seemed to get a few games where he got smashed and got binned off but he’s one of the best on the county circuit for white ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 83-2 half way. England should be looking at 170/180 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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