Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Course there is. To disillusion England All part of cricket. England want them to declare so why would they do something that England want them too? Of course but England already knew that they’ll struggle to avoid defeat. India already had a massive lead and had they declared they could have had a go at England earlier rather than wait until bowled out. In the fourth innings England will lucky to get 200. 2 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: 5 dropped catches, must do better. So, based on India's 2 innings, this is roughly a 300 run pitch, England badly underperformed in 1st innings, but Ashwin has shown what is possible. Can England bat for the remainder of the test and salvage a draw? Some of the batsmen need to come to the fore now and front up. Absolutely no chance whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: 5 dropped catches, must do better. So, based on India's 2 innings, this is roughly a 300 run pitch, England badly underperformed in 1st innings, but Ashwin has shown what is possible. Can England bat for the remainder of the test and salvage a draw? Some of the batsmen need to come to the fore now and front up. No team would salvage a draw from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Robbored said: Of course but England already knew that they’ll struggle to avoid defeat. India already had a massive lead and had they declared they could have had a go at England earlier rather than wait until bowled out. In the fourth innings England will lucky to get 200. Absolutely no chance whatsoever. Well I'm glad you're not in the dressing room giving any words of encouragement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Yeh there is no chance for England which is exactly why India carried on. Give their players batting time, to get 100 for Ashwin and annoy England even more. Bookies odds always amaze me on these kinds of matches - England 14-1?! Could play this game 1,000 times and England wouldn't win. If England make more than 150-200 that would be a reasonable effort I think in a 4th innings on this pitch. Players like Burns, Lawrence etc need to contribute something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Yeh there is no chance for England which is exactly why India carried on. Give their players batting time, to get 100 for Ashwin and annoy England even more. Bookies odds always amaze me on these kinds of matches - England 14-1?! Could play this game 1,000 times and England wouldn't win. If England make more than 150-200 that would be a reasonable effort I think in a 4th innings on this pitch. Players like Burns, Lawrence etc need to contribute something. They’re not good enough at playing spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Why hasn’t Kohli declared? Indian are over 415 ahead with over two days to play. Could be because there is a crowd and if it was over in 3 days they may well need to refund money. Also whilst India are batting the crowd are happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Well I'm glad you're not in the dressing room giving any words of encouragement... Realism BR. England fans know this game is lost and so do the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: Realism BR. England fans know this game is lost and so do the players. It is but that’s not to say that what happens in the rest of this test isn’t important. Chance for the batsman to get some belief. 30-40 runs on this pitch against this attack is a good return and would build confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: It is but that’s not to say that what happens in the rest of this test isn’t important. Chance for the batsman to get some belief. 30-40 runs on this pitch against this attack is a good return and would build confidence Definitely. A 'win' from here would be 200+ I think and is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Stokes preparation for Australia underway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: It is but that’s not to say that what happens in the rest of this test isn’t important. Chance for the batsman to get some belief. 30-40 runs on this pitch against this attack is a good return and would build confidence England already one down - this game is all but lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: England already one down - this game is all but lost We knew that already. It’s still important what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Robbored said: England already one down - this game is all but lost Broken Record 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Lawrence not hanging around - good to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Broken Record Oh the irony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: We knew that already. It’s still important what happens It’s important that the our batsman get as much time facing spin - oh! Burns has now gone......... Leach in as nightwatchman - at least he can block Oh dear he’s gone as well.......... Edited February 15, 2021 by Robbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 To win this match Leach needed to produce something like his 92 v Ireland. Just 92 short... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Root was lucky there. Something wrong it thats not being given out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Super said: Root was lucky there. Something wrong it thats not being given out Really poor decision - not that it will matter as it'll be over by lunch tomorrow. And sadly I don't mean our lunch. I still fancy England at 20-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Super said: Root was lucky there. Something wrong it thats not being given out Justice for the 3rd umpire debacle yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Super said: Root was lucky there. Something wrong it thats not being given out Originally they appealed for caught behind - umpire gave not out and then LBW was hitting part of the stumps but umpires call - very strange that they should review LBW when the appeal was for caught behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: Justice for the 3rd umpire debacle yesterday. Maybe but the umpires have been appalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, Robbored said: Originally they appealed for caught behind - umpire gave not out and then LBW was hitting part of the stumps but umpires call - very strange that they should review LBW when the appeal was for caught behind. Not really. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Not really. Not at all in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Virat Kohli definitely uses the phrase "don't you know who I am?" on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Robbored said: Originally they appealed for caught behind - umpire gave not out and then LBW was hitting part of the stumps but umpires call - very strange that they should review LBW when the appeal was for caught behind. One doesn’t appeal for a particular method of dismissal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 At least the next test starts at 9am UK time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Alex_BCFC said: At least the next test starts at 9am UK time. Well if they decide to play it on a flattened sand dune again I hope we win the toss.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 21 hours ago, Robbored said: Of course but England already knew that they’ll struggle to avoid defeat. India already had a massive lead and had they declared they could have had a go at England earlier rather than wait until bowled out. In the fourth innings England will lucky to get 200. Absolutely no chance whatsoever. Looks like I was being a little optimistic there............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Team selection will be interesting. Conditions should favour swing more than this test. Expect Bairstow to come in for Lawrence. Maybe Burns will be dropped as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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