Guest Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Why, when the wicket is as flat as Tara Parmers chest, would you put a NW in? All of a sudden 2 down is 3 and gives the opposition more motivation. One more tonight and they'll fancy having an lead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I loved the stat yesterday that there are now only two scores not reached in test cricket between 1 and 250 after Malik's 245.That is a beautiful, beautiful statI didn't think we'd get as much of the stats after Bill Frindell died, but Andrew Samson seems like he can pull a stat out every ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I just don't get it. It's a tradition that for me must change, especially in conditions like this. Stupid. End the day on 290-3. 168 not out for Cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I said it on day 1, I'll say it on day 3. Predictably boring snoozefest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 They were talking earlier about players who had spent every minute of a complete test match on the field but I had to go to an appointment so missed if Andrew came up with anyone. Last thing he said was maybe Matthew Hayden but he was checking.That`s one of the plus points of a relatively uneventful test match - you get these great stats to fill in the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I said it on day 1, I'll say it on day 3. Predictably boring snoozefest Blame the wicket.It was lifeless on day one and still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Blame the wicket.It was lifeless on day one and still is.The position of the blame is irrelevant; it was always going to be an attritional game on a shit wicket with no atmosphere. It's a 5 day advertisement for the death of test cricket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just be grateful it's not a 5 match series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 They were talking earlier about players who had spent every minute of a complete test match on the field but I had to go to an appointment so missed if Andrew came up with anyone. Last thing he said was maybe Matthew Hayden but he was checking.That`s one of the plus points of a relatively uneventful test match - you get these great stats to fill in the time.Come on, someone must know this!! Interested to hear if Hayden has managed it, was certainly asked on the live text if Cook managed it would it be a first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just be grateful it's not a 5 match series!Are all 3 tests on this ground?Apparently the nets are bouncier than the actual wicket. Read on live text that Boycott said to ship in some soil from Perth....why not!?As a Pakistani texter to live text said, wickets like these are why Pakistan have won only 1 test in Aus or SA in the last 17½ years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Are all 3 tests on this ground?Apparently the nets are bouncier than the actual wicket. Read on live text that Boycott said to ship in some soil from Perth....why not!?As a Pakistani texter to live text said, wickets like these are why Pakistan have won only 1 test in Aus or SA in the last 17½ yearsNo Next Dubai then Sharjah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Too many wickets are for T20 now, designed to allow batsmen to smash boundaries for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I liked whoevers suggestion it was (Beefy or Boycott I think) to just keep batting till we're all if (if we're all out...) then likely some way through day 4 the innings could be over and have a go on Day 5 with fresh bowlers at the Pakistan team, no ones winning this game now, we've batted too slowly today to make sure we stay in it, so just have as much time in the middle as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 They were talking earlier about players who had spent every minute of a complete test match on the field but I had to go to an appointment so missed if Andrew came up with anyone. Last thing he said was maybe Matthew Hayden but he was checking.That`s one of the plus points of a relatively uneventful test match - you get these great stats to fill in the time.Not sure this is allowed as the 5th day was rained off, but Atapattu carried his bat in the process of scoring 216 for Sri Lanka in their only innings v Zimbabwe in 1999.Other than that, don't think it's been done for a match that got to a result. For that to happen you'd need either:an opener to carry their bat and then for his team to win by an innings, oran opener to carry their bat twice in the same matchThanks to whoever asked the question - good fun doing the research, which given it's now ten past one in the morning just goes to show what a sad old git I am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Not sure this is allowed as the 5th day was rained off, but Atapattu carried his bat in the process of scoring 216 for Sri Lanka in their only innings v Zimbabwe in 1999.Other than that, don't think it's been done for a match that got to a result. For that to happen you'd need either:an opener to carry their bat and then for his team to win by an innings, oran opener to carry their bat twice in the same matchThanks to whoever asked the question - good fun doing the research, which given it's now ten past one in the morning just goes to show what a sad old git I am.... Good work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 200 up for the captain. Unrelenting.TBH had England held there catches you could say they've actually bowled far better than Pakistan. I guess England will just pile on the runs in the 0.1% chance Pakistan dramatically collapse tomorrow, somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 By tea we should be up to there score, so a 100+ lead by the end of play, quick fire runs in the morning then get them in on this minefield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 By tea we should be up to there score, so a 100+ lead by the end of play, quick fire runs in the morning then get them in on this minefield...The only way this will become a mine field is if someone comes along in the night and lays actual land mines. It would certainly be more watchable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 16, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I would have gone if there were any tickets available.... Only just seen the pictures from the game - understand what you mean nowI think it's safe to say I deserve a WHOOSH ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Crap innings from Bairstow 8 in 39 balls ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I took a day off to watch this rubbish. How boring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Another record gone, longest innings by an English Player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Astonishing levels of concentration. He's batted nearly two days solid now. Bound to temp fate saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Christ a spinner has a wicket.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Christ a spinner has a wicket..First in about 550 runs conceded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 First in about 550 runs conceded...First in game, it was something rediculous like 800/0 when CricInfo popped it up last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Alistair Cook has monumental fitness levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Take a bow (again) Ali Cook. Shame there were only about 5 people there to witness it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Astonishing levels of concentration. He's batted nearly two days solid now. Bound to temp fate saying that.I'll go sit in the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 The one time they don't check the no ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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