Lanterne Rouge Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 31 minutes ago, Super said: That 18 run final over from Brunt was the decider. i can see a few international retirements in the next few weeks - Heather Knight for sure I reckon. They`ve all been great but the team`s grown older together and it`s starting to show. Time for the likes of Jones, Ecclestone, Dunkley & Bell to step up and become the senior players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 With Brook just gone but in a great position to Bat NZ out of the game, Stokes thrashing at everything. He is a great bat and would still score at a good rate, surely there is a case for reigning it in a little and not smash everything for 6. Can't argue with recent results but just occasionally some steady 3 an over scoring maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, TomF said: Well this has progressed. I’d declare looking at how that ball is moving in air. Once Root goes they'll prob declare. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Great fun to watch. Great entertainment for any cricket fan, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Great review thought it would be a waste! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Williamson gone now. England making light work again of a decent side playing on their home soil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Cook, what a bell end, absolutely no credit what so ever to Leach ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 It's OK BT having the rights , but surely they should have an early highlights show. IMO Sky coverage is streets ahead, yes they repeat things but for overnight games I love the review & highlights shows. Anyway, enough moaning. Another great day by the look of it. I'd love to see Jimmy get another 5 for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, TomF said: Very real chance Anderson goes past 700 this year and Broad 600. Amazing To have the physicality and mental strength to keep running in and producing what they do is incredible. I can’t imagine a bowling attacking without them. They’ve been the opening pair of what feels like my whole life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Lew-T said: To have the physicality and mental strength to keep running in and producing what they do is incredible. I can’t imagine a bowling attacking without them. They’ve been the opening pair of what feels like my whole life! 46 minutes ago, TomF said: Don’t want to even think about it. Not sure if they’d walk off at end of a winning ashes series perhaps but.. It must be a real concern . Even good bowlers like Wood , Archer and Wokes you tend to think of as 3rd bowler or coming in when Broad or Anderson are rested. It will be a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, TomF said: Stokes clearly likes him and made him key part of side playing in every game - he’ll get better and better for it. Couldn’t be happier for bloke who’s been treated like shite previously. Yes he’s not going to turn it like warne but give him time and he’ll make best of his skills just like Swan did He just needs to cut out that one bad ball an over that he always bowls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 5 hours ago, TomF said: Robinson looks the only serious contender to taking up one of those roles. Robinson, Wood, Archer, Stone and Fisher all very good for now even if some do have fitness issues. Mahmood, Carse and Cook call all progress this summer. I think the future of Englands bowling is pretty healthy really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 6 hours ago, TomF said: Robinson looks the only serious contender to taking up one of those roles. Robinson ranked 4th best bowler in world in the ICC rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Follow-on enforced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, TomF said: Not sure if right call or not.. need some quick wickets tonight Def wrong call. This was the only way NZ could get back into the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Easy to say wrong call in hindsight but the pitch is getting better to bat on as the test goes on so who knows what would have happened if we’d batted again. More likely a draw if we had. Enforcing follow on increases the chance of a win and a loss. As we know, England are looking to win test matches and not draw them even if 1-0 up in a two test series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 45 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Easy to say wrong call in hindsight but the pitch is getting better to bat on as the test goes on so who knows what would have happened if we’d batted again. More likely a draw if we had. Enforcing follow on increases the chance of a win and a loss. As we know, England are looking to win test matches and not draw them even if 1-0 up in a two test series We would prob have a lead of near 500 and them with zero chance. We should still win but this is the only way they can win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Super said: We would prob have a lead of near 500 and them with zero chance. We should still win but this is the only way they can win. Absolutely but England have said they will always take the aggressive option, which this was. It increased the chance of winning and losing. I don’t think they would have thought very long about it. It’s only the wrong decision if you are putting winning the series above anything else and England aren’t doing that anymore Edited February 26, 2023 by And Its Smith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 So who do you drop to keep Stokes as a batter to ensure you get a 4th seamer in the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Lrrr said: So who do you drop to keep Stokes as a batter to ensure you get a 4th seamer in the team? You drop Leach cause he only got 5 wickets! Crawley appears to have regressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 wickets in almost 62 overs at 2.5 for the village spinner. Some effort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 We've certainly made this harder than it should of been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonb Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Long shot, but does anyone have a streaming link? Overseas in Romania currently and my BT sub doesn't work here so any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 How to throw away a test match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 This will be the first time the ultra aggressive approach backfires if we lose. Batting like clowns. Will be interesting to see if they temper their approach, on occasions, if this sort of thing happens a few more times. Obviously if we win it will be soon forgotten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Anyway, who hasn’t missed 86/5?! and, it’s exciting which is what they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Stokes and Leach for the final 50 runs anyone? Got an early 8 am call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 This is incredible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Oh no! Ball before was a clear wide Edited February 28, 2023 by Super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Ridiculous. What a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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