L/H White Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 typical England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I know he's not captain but he may aswell be, heroic displays carrying his team whilst Root gets out first ball, our batting is pathetic as usual Roy, Denly is there better out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Rumours of Morgan in as captain, leaving Root to revert to being a top batsmen. Looking forward to today; I wonder if Steve Smith is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2019 Delayed start has taken England win out of the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2019 Smith was concussed from that blow Out of the remainder of this game and I guess the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Casino said: Smith was concussed from that blow Out of the remainder of this game and I guess the next one Was obvious watching him bat when he came back. Incredibly weak and poor from their doctor and management team to even let him try - further evidence they haven't changed from their win at all costs approach. If ordinary circumstances, no chance he would play the 3rd test in 3 days, but with this lot one can only assume they'll be inventing their own concussion protocol which takes half the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, maaarsh said: Was obvious watching him bat when he came back. Incredibly weak and poor from their doctor and management team to even let him try - further evidence they haven't changed from their win at all costs approach. If ordinary circumstances, no chance he would play the 3rd test in 3 days, but with this lot one can only assume they'll be inventing their own concussion protocol which takes half the time. Hopefully won't play; improves England's chances significantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, boltondiver said: Hopefully won't play; improves England's chances significantly Aus will have to find another captain as well. But yeah, would like our chances without him. So far we played the first test with 10 men and were winning for most of it - only his centuries turning it against us. In this match he's made big runs again, but if it wasn't for the rain we'd be slightly ahead with 5 sessions left rather than trying to bat out a draw. Edited August 18, 2019 by maaarsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, Casino said: Delayed start has taken England win out of the game Possibly, but can land a few (more) blows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Possibly, but can land a few (more) blows getting stokes, Buttler and bairstow in to something resembling form would be a big win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Paine's DRS use has been an absolute embarassment without Smith to do everything for him - didn't use it on multiple OUT's, and then reviewing an LBW which pitched 2 stumps outside leg before the batsman hit it. He's giving Wilson a run for umpire of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 All the time we were leading the first test, the last 2 days were iffy for weather. As soon as Aus got on top it dried out. 2nd Test they look to have been bailed out by the weather as well. Surely the weather Gods should be punishing cheats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 250 off 50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2019 How many makes us safe Warner could make a mockery of most targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Love it when Stokes is in the zone, brilliant hitting. Looking forward to seeing more of Jofra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Tougher chase than we messed up for the world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, Casino said: How many makes us safe Warner could make a mockery of most targets Aussies won't go for it; too much risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Archer to nail Warner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2019 Gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, boltondiver said: Archer to nail Warner? Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 COME ON!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 brutal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Given the lack of options I had no problem with giving Roy a go, but if he isn't going to get runs it would be nice if he didn't drop catches too. If anyone has Alistair Cook's number I could start to feel quite good about winning this series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaarsh Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Especially given we need a wicket or 2 to stop the Aussies thinking they can win this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hmmmm Surely not enough time But it's been done before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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