And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 If England would have had to bat one over last night then Jimmy was opening the batting. Moeen can’t bat above 6 so who will bat 3? I’m going for Chris Woakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Woakes for me too. The guy can do it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, TomF said: Scored as many runs as Aus did all morning yesterday in less than 10 overs.. These two have certainly cemented their places as England's openers for some time to come, I would suggest. Best we've had for many years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 It’s certainly not looking like a 300 wicket. Might need a few more than that to be comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Duckett didn’t walk…same as the Aussies don’t walk It’s Stokes not Woakes Edited July 29, 2023 by And Its Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, TomF said: I’d like to see some more angles of that decision. Did he ground the bat on floor at same time. No don’t think so. Almost certain there was clear daylight between bat and ball. I do think that batters don’t always know if they nick it or not. Quite a few reviews this season when the batter has nicked it that points to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Crawley’s batted more with confidence and authority in that first session. If he maintains that and nudges his average up to 40 or above beyond this series, he becomes a key player. Less of the loose shots and Vince-like wafts will be the key, please. An excellent morning session for us and I’m pleased to see Stokes in at three. It makes senses if Root refuses to do it and Stokes can’t bowl. He needs to affect the game somehow, although Mo hasn’t done bad in his last two knocks. Edited July 29, 2023 by tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Zak Crawley scored more runs in the 2023 Ashes than Alastair Cook or Andrew Strauss ever scored in any home Test series. Baz and Ben knew what they were doing all along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Need to make sure we bat the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Zak Crawley scored more runs in the 2023 Ashes than Alastair Cook or Andrew Strauss ever scored in any home Test series. Baz and Ben knew what they were doing all along. He hasn't had Warne bowling one end and McGraaaa the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Well done Jonny. Does make it look effortless at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 18 overs till new ball. Could have a 400 lead by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Will they declare in an hour ? Wouldn’t be surprising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 TMS are like the kiss of death for any in form batsman. Twice they've said how well Crawley and then Root were doing and they're out next ball! 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Will they declare in an hour ? Wouldn’t be surprising At 393? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Will they declare in an hour ? Wouldn’t be surprising No. Give the bowlers a day off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 That`s a poor drop, one of them should have had that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, Super said: No. Give the bowlers a day off. Wouldn’t be so sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 I’ve loved this series so much. Annoying at times in the first two tests, frustrating in the last test but that’s sport, it’s been gripping and I’ve loved it. Then it just struck me, tomorrow or the next day it’s all over. No more home tests this year and we’re not in August yet. I’m not even going to mention the reason but it has to change, you can’t have a series this good, sold out months in advance and then never bother with it in the school holidays. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Murphy getting good turn. Root could have a big part to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Good chance of declaration now surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Warner and Khawaja will be praying they don't bowl England out in the next few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 I’d have been a lot happier 400 plus just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 23 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: I’ve loved this series so much. Annoying at times in the first two tests, frustrating in the last test but that’s sport, it’s been gripping and I’ve loved it. Then it just struck me, tomorrow or the next day it’s all over. No more home tests this year and we’re not in August yet. I’m not even going to mention the reason but it has to change, you can’t have a series this good, sold out months in advance and then never bother with it in the school holidays. The irony is that the likes of Stokes, Root, Bairstow etc will almost certainly be pulling out of most, if not all, of the Hundred. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jose said: I’d have been a lot happier 400 plus just to be safe. Yep. Don't think they'd have been thinking about declaring yet, they'd want 400 minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, TomF said: And there is the Aussie mentality. Scared to bat tonight. Pussy’s I'm not sure we'd want to go out for one over in fairness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jose said: I’d have been a lot happier 400 plus just to be safe. Good luck to them if they chase down 370ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Super said: I'm not sure we'd want to go out for one over in fairness. We were going to send Jimmy out last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Never understand risking injury to the bowlers in these circumstances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Superb day for England there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 42 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: I’ve loved this series so much. Annoying at times in the first two tests, frustrating in the last test but that’s sport, it’s been gripping and I’ve loved it. Then it just struck me, tomorrow or the next day it’s all over. No more home tests this year and we’re not in August yet. I’m not even going to mention the reason but it has to change, you can’t have a series this good, sold out months in advance and then never bother with it in the school holidays. As I said earlier, every Test has twisted and turned. No team has ever really got on top of the other, aside from us at OT. If we go on to win this Test then we've definitely been the better team, but thwarted from a series win by the rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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