Author Topic: The England Cricket Thread - 2024 (Read 640153 times)

Joseph-Immanuel Queen · « **Reply #7320 on:** June 14, 2021, 12:47:55 pm »

I'm starting to come around to the idea of recalling Malan for a bit. Crawley and Pope look like they could be fantastic for us, but their heads are clearly kettled and it looks like they need some time out of the side to protect them a bit and get their confidence back. Malan's test record isn't great, granted, but he's experienced, knows his game, in decent form and has scored runs down under. If Hameed continues his form for a while longer I could see him coming in for Sibley as well.

Burns
Sibley/Hameed
Malan
Root
Stokes
Lawrence
Buttler

as a top 7 will probably still get absolutely destroyed in the Ashes, but fucking hell they need to change something.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7321 on:** June 14, 2021, 07:11:40 pm »

I caught about 30 seconds of the pakistan super league the other day and was surprised to hear gower's voice on it.

poor bastard. tms should have given him a gig or something.

Welshred · « **Reply #7322 on:** June 16, 2021, 05:58:05 pm »

Even the women are capable of collapsing, 230-2 to 251-6

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7323 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:03:22 am »

Couple of years of build up, a one off final and they schedule it for England and the weather’s gone to shit. Oops.

What happens if it’s a rain affected draw?

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #7324 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:17:32 am »

Isn't there a reserve day for the final? Looks like plenty of rain for the next few days though

Sangria · « **Reply #7325 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:17:37 am »

Is there any good reason why it isn't scheduled for Lord's? I originally wrote "played at Lord's", but it's not being played anywhere.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7326 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:22:27 am »

I think they do have a 6th day in the schedule if required.

and I think it's at the ageas for 'bubble' reasons. hotel on site etc.

Kekule · « **Reply #7327 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:25:03 am »

Quote from: Sangria on June 18, 2021, 11:17:37 am

Is there any good reason why it isn't scheduled for Lord's? I originally wrote "played at Lord's", but it's not being played anywhere.

It’s a Covid thing isn’t it? Same reason why Southampton got Test Matches and ODIs last year, there is an on site hotel that both sides can stay in and therefore can stay in a their bubbles for the duration. Lord’s doesn’t have those facilities.

I guess things have changed since New Zealand agreed to tour as they played at Lord’s and Edgbaston, but at the time they scheduled this game there were more restrictions in place.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #7328 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:28:22 am »

Quote from: Kekule on June 18, 2021, 11:25:03 am

It’s a Covid thing isn’t it? Same reason why Southampton got Test Matches and ODIs last year, there is an on site hotel that both sides can stay in and therefore can stay in a their bubbles for the duration. Lord’s doesn’t have those facilities.

I guess things have changed since New Zealand agreed to tour as they played at Lord’s and Edgbaston, but at the time they scheduled this game there were more restrictions in place.

Probably right. It's a pity though. The world Test championship should be played at the home of cricket. And if Headingley isn't available then Lord's would do.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7329 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:32:14 am »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on June 18, 2021, 11:28:22 am

Probably right. It's a pity though. The world Test championship should be played at the home of cricket. And if Headingley isn't available then Lord's would do.

Joseph-Immanuel Queen · « **Reply #7330 on:** June 18, 2021, 11:48:53 am »

Quote from: Welshred on June 16, 2021, 05:58:05 pm

Even the women are capable of collapsing, 230-2 to 251-6

As are the Indian women: 167-0 to 197-8

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7331 on:** June 18, 2021, 12:16:27 pm »

I was going to say 'up the england women' but that could be problematic.

Welshred · « **Reply #7332 on:** June 18, 2021, 12:31:53 pm »

https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1405850184823701504?s=20

Unplayable

Elzar · « **Reply #7333 on:** June 18, 2021, 12:44:00 pm »

Brilliant stuff from the womens team to force the follow on

Sangria · « **Reply #7334 on:** June 18, 2021, 12:50:59 pm »

If the WTC starts tomorrow, is it a 5 day game or a 4 day game?

Elzar · « **Reply #7335 on:** June 18, 2021, 12:51:32 pm »

Quote from: Sangria on June 18, 2021, 12:50:59 pm

If the WTC starts tomorrow, is it a 5 day game or a 4 day game?

I remember them saying a reserve day had been put in place. So should be 5

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #7336 on:** June 18, 2021, 01:28:20 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on June 18, 2021, 12:31:53 pm

https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1405850184823701504?s=20

Unplayable

Drifting harmlessly down leg and then...takes the off stump bail off. Superb stuff.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7337 on:** June 18, 2021, 01:31:29 pm »

that was to a #10? I hope she ran past and shouted "that were wasted on thee!" in a yorkshire accent.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7338 on:** June 18, 2021, 01:35:04 pm »

Holding's on sky sports racing in his top hat and tails. as if he's not tall enough already

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #7339 on:** June 18, 2021, 01:37:27 pm »

Quote from: voodoo ray on June 18, 2021, 01:31:29 pm

that was to a #10? I hope she ran past and shouted "that were wasted on thee!" in a yorkshire accent.

Welshred · « **Reply #7340 on:** June 18, 2021, 01:42:17 pm »

Quote from: voodoo ray on June 18, 2021, 01:31:29 pm

that was to a #10? I hope she ran past and shouted "that were wasted on thee!" in a yorkshire accent.

She's from Barnsley so there's a possibility

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #7341 on:** June 19, 2021, 10:33:18 am »

NZ win the toss and bowl first

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7342 on:** June 19, 2021, 10:47:04 am »

Quote from: Trump's tiny tiny hands on June 19, 2021, 10:33:18 am

NZ win the toss and bowl first

Is it still 5 days starting from today?

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #7343 on:** June 19, 2021, 11:11:25 am »

They can make up 1.5 hours a day, weather permitting, so will need some of the reserve day

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #7344 on:** June 19, 2021, 11:37:39 am »

Really good, positive start by the Indian openers. NZ bowlers trying too much

FiSh77 · « **Reply #7345 on:** June 19, 2021, 11:45:14 am »

Go and start yer own thread, this one's for shit cricket

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7346 on:** June 19, 2021, 12:13:25 pm »

just flicked it on for a sec and what fucking colour are those tv graphics supposed to be?

voodoo ray · « **Reply #7347 on:** June 19, 2021, 01:16:45 pm »

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #7348 on:** June 19, 2021, 01:24:07 pm »

Pujara, not one single fuck given about strike rate

Guz-kop · « **Reply #7349 on:** June 19, 2021, 01:33:22 pm »

New Zealand definitely wasted that first hour, bowled too wide and a few too short. Much better since then though

kloppismydad · « **Reply #7350 on:** June 20, 2021, 12:46:12 pm »

Loving the dhol playing in the background and some guy belting out Bollywood tunes.

Watching India in England is definitely on my sporting bucket-list since the atmosphere at India's matches there is amazing!

EDIT: 200 up for India! Another 50 odd runs from here will put us in a decent position. I look forward to Ishant Sharma bowling in these conditions.

Welshred · « **Reply #7351 on:** June 20, 2021, 12:49:26 pm »

India have been as poor batting wise as England were in the test matches against NZ

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7352 on:** June 20, 2021, 01:01:09 pm »

Is this game a big deal in India and/or NZ? Feels a bit of an afterthought. Wasn’t a great deal of build up or hype around it.

Garrus · « **Reply #7353 on:** June 20, 2021, 01:07:41 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on June 20, 2021, 12:49:26 pm

India have been as poor batting wise as England were in the test matches against NZ

Disagree. Top order did well enough in the conditions. NZ's bowling has been excellent today.

Welshred · « **Reply #7354 on:** June 20, 2021, 01:08:58 pm »

Quote from: Garrus on June 20, 2021, 01:07:41 pm

Disagree. Top order did well enough in the conditions. NZ's bowling has been excellent today.

Disagree all you want but if England were 211/7 everyone would be saying how poor they've been. India have been poor, they still can't play the moving ball.

Garrus · « **Reply #7355 on:** June 20, 2021, 01:10:47 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 20, 2021, 01:01:09 pm

Is this game a big deal in India and/or NZ? Feels a bit of an afterthought. Wasn’t a great deal of build up or hype around it.

A one off Test does take a lot of getting used to! I don't think the weather has helped, it felt like there wasn't going to be a result from this game for the last week.

Garrus · « **Reply #7356 on:** June 20, 2021, 01:15:33 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on June 20, 2021, 01:08:58 pm

Disagree all you want but if England were 211/7 everyone would be saying how poor they've been. India have been poor, they still can't play the moving ball.

Fair but I think the conditions are pretty much the worst India could expect (barring a green top) given the quality of NZ's bowlers. The top order played a lot of balls each which is a big improvement from previous tours and encouraging from an Indian perspective. 250 will be nice and it will be interesting to see how NZ can get on.

Sangria · « **Reply #7357 on:** June 20, 2021, 01:30:23 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on June 20, 2021, 01:08:58 pm

Disagree all you want but if England were 211/7 everyone would be saying how poor they've been. India have been poor, they still can't play the moving ball.

We're used to India being shit against green conditions. England are supposed to be specialists against it. Batsmen have made a point of playing in county cricket to learn how to bat in these conditions.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #7358 on:** June 20, 2021, 02:09:22 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on June 20, 2021, 12:49:26 pm

India have been as poor batting wise as England were in the test matches against NZ

Not sure. Looks a low scoring game at this point. NZ getting any kind of a lead will be vital in this innings.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #7359 on:** June 20, 2021, 11:03:19 pm »

Who takes the title if its a draw?