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voodoo ray · « **Reply #80 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:09:37 pm »

Apparently jimmy averages 19 in his last 40 tests. Not too shabby.

Kekule · « **Reply #81 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:27:42 pm »

Jimmy has 210 test wickets away from home.

There are only 13 other players (not including himself) that have taken more in total for England. He'll likely overtake Flintoff (219) and maybe Harmison (222) by the end of this tour.

Just highlights, if it were needed, his fitness and longevity.

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #82 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:28:49 pm »

Still far from convinced with Jennings. His footwork is far too static, especially against pace. The Aussie quicks are going to cause him all sorts of trouble.

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #83 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:52:47 pm »

(Watch him get a century now and prove that I'm talking out of my backside)

Statto Red · « **Reply #84 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:55:46 pm »

Quote from: IgorBobbins on January 24, 2019, 03:52:47 pm

(Watch him get a century now and prove that I'm talking out of my backside)

He's gone, 17.

Kekule · « **Reply #85 on:** January 24, 2019, 03:56:05 pm »

Quote from: IgorBobbins on January 24, 2019, 03:28:49 pm

Still far from convinced with Jennings. His footwork is far too static, especially against pace. The Aussie quicks are going to cause him all sorts of trouble.

Quote from: IgorBobbins on January 24, 2019, 03:52:47 pm

(Watch him get a century now and prove that I'm talking out of my backside)

Out for 17.

You tried reverse mockers, only to then put the mockers back on.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #86 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:48:55 pm »

35/2....Here we go!

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #87 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:49:42 pm »

That top order man, fuck sake. Just same old shite every innings...

Robinred · « **Reply #88 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:50:41 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on January 24, 2019, 04:48:55 pm

35/2....Here we go!

England with as long a batting line up (on paper) you could hope for, yet with two openers who simply look unconvincing.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #89 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:55:52 pm »

Quote from: Robinred on January 24, 2019, 04:50:41 pm

England with as long a batting line up (on paper) you could hope for, yet with two openers who simply look unconvincing.

Thing is Jennings looks boss for Lancashire, he really does look to be a proper player at that level technically, just doesn't seem to be able to transfer it into Test Match form. Always looks nervous and tense to me when he's playing for England.

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #90 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:58:04 pm »

44-3

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #91 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:58:11 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on January 24, 2019, 04:55:52 pm

Thing is Jennings looks boss for Lancashire, he really does look to be a proper player at that level technically, just doesn't seem to be able to transfer it into Test Match form. Always looks nervous and tense to me when he's playing for England.

Ah - the Ramprakash effect

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #92 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:58:39 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on January 24, 2019, 04:55:52 pm

Thing is Jennings looks boss for Lancashire, he really does look to be a proper player at that level technically, just doesn't seem to be able to transfer it into Test Match form. Always looks nervous and tense to me when he's playing for England.

He and Burns were the highest averaging openers in the County Championship last season apparently.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #93 on:** January 24, 2019, 04:59:22 pm »

44/3....Here we go!

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #94 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:06:01 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on January 24, 2019, 04:58:39 pm

He and Burns were the highest averaging openers in the County Championship last season apparently.

Big step up I guess.

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #95 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:10:16 pm »

Crock of shit

Fordy · « **Reply #96 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:10:17 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on January 24, 2019, 04:59:22 pm

44/3....Here we go!

Utter rubbish so far. Embarrassing stuff.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #97 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:11:03 pm »

4 down

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #98 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:13:32 pm »

Quote from: Yosser0_0 on January 22, 2019, 09:06:12 am

Also a good chance of them failing, do we even have a top order considering that we invariably end up 70-4 in a lot of test matches.

So Anderson now has 565 test wickets, 600 could be do-able by the end of the year with any luck.

Always wanted to do this, quote myself, with hindsight I was being quite optimistic!

..........and breath.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #99 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:14:59 pm »

Standard

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #100 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:16:03 pm »

Bog

Quote from: voodoo ray on January 24, 2019, 05:14:59 pm

Standard

stjohns · « **Reply #101 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:21:07 pm »

Jimmy must be thinking “Why do I bother?”

cricketrocks · « **Reply #102 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:23:54 pm »

Quote from: stjohns on January 24, 2019, 05:21:07 pm

Jimmy must be thinking “Why do I bother?”

Our top order is awful, but it's worth remembering that we've won 8 out of our last 9 Tests.

Fordy · « **Reply #103 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:29:13 pm »

Quote from: cricketrocks on January 24, 2019, 05:23:54 pm

Our top order is awful, but it's worth remembering that we've won 8 out of our last 9 Tests.

It's now that counts and this is embarrassing stuff.

stjohns · « **Reply #104 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:30:48 pm »

Quote from: cricketrocks on January 24, 2019, 05:23:54 pm

Our top order is awful, but it's worth remembering that we've won 8 out of our last 9 Tests.

‘‘Tis true, but I doubt we’re winning this one. 5 down and following on at this rate. (Err, make that 6. )

Ray K · « **Reply #105 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:35:34 pm »

Loving this nostalgic recreation of the 1986 tour, but do you think they can avoid the follow-on?

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #106 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:36:07 pm »

Disgrace this.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #107 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:36:21 pm »

Unfortunately nine times out of ten the team batting first holds the aces. England batted first in every test in Sri Lanka. Seven down.

cricketrocks · « **Reply #108 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:36:25 pm »

Quote from: stjohns on January 24, 2019, 05:30:48 pm

‘‘Tis true, but I doubt we’re winning this one. 5 down and following on at this rate. (Err, make that 6. )

Can't argue with that

Unfortunately, with the lack of preparation for Tests these days, the first Test in a series (after a long break) is usually tough - which is why I'd prefer the ODI stuff to come first.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #109 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:37:28 pm »

We've a one day batting lineup essentially. Sometimes they'll score, sometimes they'll do shit like this. May as well get used to it because we aren't finding a Dravid or Chanderpaul anytime soon.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #110 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:39:03 pm »

Going well this isn’t it! Seem to do it once every Windies tour, then spend the rest of the series on top but not able to get the win.

Fordy · « **Reply #111 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:40:21 pm »

Quote from: cricketrocks on January 24, 2019, 05:36:25 pm

Can't argue with that

Unfortunately, with the lack of preparation for Tests these days, the first Test in a series (after a long break) is usually tough - which is why I'd prefer the ODI stuff to come first.

Let's not make excuses.

We're playing a poor West Indies side.

markmywords · « **Reply #112 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:44:46 pm »

Fell asleep and woke and get text alert that England have lost 6 for 14, when are curtly and courtney gonna retire

dudleyred · « **Reply #113 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:44:56 pm »

Imagine following on having kept oppo to 289!

cricketrocks · « **Reply #114 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:45:03 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on January 24, 2019, 05:40:21 pm

Let's not make excuses.

We're playing a poor West Indies side.

We're playing terribly, I know.

It's not an excuse though, it's a point. In my opinion, that's how tours should go and that has been my opinion for a long time, however England has started a series. It is the most conducive way to have good Test Series across the board, which is the version of the game I care about the most by far.

Kekule · « **Reply #115 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:50:49 pm »

Just seen the score.

Fuck’s sake.

Fiasco · « **Reply #116 on:** January 24, 2019, 05:55:58 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on January 24, 2019, 05:44:56 pm

Imagine following on having kept oppo to 289!

The average first innings score here is 290. West Indies didn't bat badly and if it wasn't for a classic Jimmy Anderson spell they might've been looking at 350 plus.

This is just pathetic really. These West Indian bowlers are perfectly capable at Test level, but as Gerry said if you have a ODI batting line up things like this will regularly happen.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #117 on:** January 24, 2019, 06:15:17 pm »

Not that he’d have improved the batting but should Broad have played here? Height and uneven bounce etc?

voodoo ray · « **Reply #118 on:** January 24, 2019, 06:22:00 pm »

poor jimmy. he'll have been wanting a nice rest after his efforts in their innings and now he's going to be bowling again before the day's even nearly done.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #119 on:** January 24, 2019, 06:22:47 pm »

Quote from: cricketrocks on January 24, 2019, 05:36:25 pm

Can't argue with that

Unfortunately, with the lack of preparation for Tests these days, the first Test in a series (after a long break) is usually tough - which is why I'd prefer the ODI stuff to come first.

england apparently got offered a first class match and turned it down.