Markthehorn Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Excellent day for England. Some nice surprises with Robinson’s 50 and Bashir getting 4 wickets so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 And to think we found out spinner from tiktok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Why wasn't Bashir picked for the last match after doing well on his debut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Will be interesting to see who the spinner will be this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 52 minutes ago, Super said: Will be interesting to see who the spinner will be this summer. Hopefully Jack Leach will be fit for this summers tests. If he’s available then surely he’d be first choice? If not then Bashir. Obviously two or three spinners are essential overseas + Root but over here only one usually plays - seam and pace are generally more effective in English conditions. One exception to that would have been the late, great Shane Warne of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Good interview with Root on 5Live earlier, very good defence of "Bazball" and his own decision making. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68391344 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 8 hours ago, Robbored said: Hopefully Jack Leach will be fit for this summers tests. If he’s available then surely he’d be first choice? If not then Bashir. Obviously two or three spinners are essential overseas + Root but over here only one usually plays - seam and pace are generally more effective in English conditions. One exception to that would have been the late, great Shane Warne of course. Not sure Bashir has the control for test matches on English pitches yet, best thing for him probably would be getting him to play every game for Somerset and develop if they're serious about him as a serious test player for the next decade. At home Dawson would probably be available who'd offer more in the here and now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 5 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Not sure Bashir has the control for test matches on English pitches yet, best thing for him probably would be getting him to play every game for Somerset and develop if they're serious about him as a serious test player for the next decade. At home Dawson would probably be available who'd offer more in the here and now. With Leach unavailable Bashir will be Somerset’s primary spinner and will probably pay in every county game gaining valuable experience as he plays. Add to to that although recovering Leach will around Somerset to advise and guide Bashir. Not sure how many County matches Leach played before he was selected for England tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Your first first-class five for coming in a test match against India must be a pretty unique achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 This is the sort of wicket you need to play with a straight bat. Plenty of singles on offer…. Just keep it ticking and bore India here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 That did not look out at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Lew-T said: That did not look out at all. How can that be pitching in line? Umpires call at best. Edited February 25 by Northern Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 4 minutes ago, Northern Red said: How can that be pitching in line? Umpires call at best. It just didn’t look right, even on live viewing. Bugger another one gone. Need a big Stokes innings here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 DRS is different when India bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Ffs. What a crap weekend this is turning into. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 India are unbearable when they are on top. Annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Their spinners have certainly turned the game excuse the pun. Shows how things can change in a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Probably lose by 4-5 wickets which looked unimaginable 24 hours ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Nearly as pathetic as yesterday. Great sporting weekend this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I’d rather Foakes played a bit more aggressively there. Get a quick fire 20-30 more runs and have more time to bowl at India late in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 4 minutes ago, Lew-T said: I’d rather Foakes played a bit more aggressively there. Get a quick fire 20-30 more runs and have more time to bowl at India late in the day. Agreed. Easier said than done attacking those spinners on this wicket with the field spread, but didn’t really see how scoring at one an over, knowing that before too long you’ll get a ball with your name on it, was a great plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Turns out we can’t bowl either today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I’d have started with Jimmy and Bashir but that’s just me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: I’d have started with Jimmy and Bashir but that’s just me! Yeah a bit bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 55 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Yeah a bit bizarre. Sometimes I think Stokes tries to think what he can do that isn’t the obvious even if it’s worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Well at least we can stop moaning about the football for a little while tomorrow, as attention turns to moaning abouthte Cricket I'll be up at 6am. By then it will be all but over , or there will be a slim chance if we can just break this partnership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 15 hours ago, Northern Red said: How can that be pitching in line? Umpires call at best. No umpires call on where it’s pitched apparently. Literally only found that out today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Still extremely unlikely, but they’ve got a slight chance that I didn’t think they’d have half an hour ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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