globaldiver Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, MalcolmW said: If Brook hadn't got out on 87 the declaration would probably not been made for a few more overs, and they may well have not had time to clinch the win. Too right. I know shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 5, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2022 Great result. Anderson is unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Great result. Anderson is unique. To think that his body broke in India on such pitches, 6 years ago. A phenomenal athlete and a bowling genius, and a Lancastrian. Long may he continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 The forthcoming test might be shortened by fog and light, so Ben Stokes saying that they might have to be more adventurous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, globaldiver said: The forthcoming test might be shortened by fog and light, so Ben Stokes saying that they might have to be more adventurous! Wood is available for this one and if the wicket is as flat as the last one it may be risky inasmuch that whilst his pace increases the chances of getting 20 wickets, he can be costly which ain't great if the match is shortened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Somewhat different pitch, always interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just watched a BBC report and they made it seem like we'd had a bit of a disaster. Then they said the score. Doesn't seem that bad, and until they've batted we can't properly judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Lost last five wickets for about 60. Another 50 runs and it would have been a decent score. Not currently watching but why has Jimmy only bowled 2 overs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Traf said: Lost last five wickets for about 60. Another 50 runs and it would have been a decent score. Not currently watching but why has Jimmy only bowled 2 overs? Don’t know, seemed strange straight after taking a wicket, but Stokes has different ways of doing things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) They're 56-1 since Jimmy's spell ended. Edited December 9, 2022 by Traf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 The pitch is perfect for spinners and Ahmad ripped through our top order with a superb bowling performance - helped by England's bazball approach when a bit of caution and careful shot selection was in order. Sure JImmy and Wood gave them a few scares but it's not their pitch although they may get a bit of swing later on in the innings - but by that time Pakistan will have runs on the board. Question is whether or not we made a mistake in selection as Pakistan packed their side with front line spinners and we didn't, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, Wanderlust said: Question is whether or not we made a mistake in selection as Pakistan packed their side with front line spinners and we didn't, We only have the young lad in the squad, all other available spinners (in the squad) are playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Wanderlust said: The pitch is perfect for spinners and Ahmad ripped through our top order with a superb bowling performance - helped by England's bazball approach when a bit of caution and careful shot selection was in order. Sure JImmy and Wood gave them a few scares but it's not their pitch although they may get a bit of swing later on in the innings - but by that time Pakistan will have runs on the board. Question is whether or not we made a mistake in selection as Pakistan packed their side with front line spinners and we didn't, There'll always be this question of bazball. Stokes does my head in at times with his personal crusades and low scores, but then he also plays well, and scores runs at times. Always positive as a captain. Entertaining times for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Some morning, quite unexpected. But that seems to be the norm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Reverted to “proper” batting, for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 England rebranded; Ben Crawley Ben Duckett Ben Pope Ben Brook etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 10, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted December 10, 2022 Plenty of time so no need for undue risks, and a generous declaration. Build a bit more then push. The must fancy their chances of bowling Pakistan out for under 350 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Plenty of time so no need for undue risks, and a generous declaration. Build a bit more then push. The must fancy their chances of bowling Pakistan out for under 350 ish. Just bat until we are all out. That should be plenty. For only the 3rd series win in Pakistan. wonderful times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Bat as long as we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted December 10, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted December 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, globaldiver said: Just bat until we are all out. That should be plenty. For only the 3rd series win in Pakistan. wonderful times Absolutely. When the tail comes in though, may as well have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Shane Wayne said if it can seam, then it can spin. Presumably it works the other way as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hope so. Jimmy has bowled just 10 overs in the game, but he's 2-23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Really flat pitch now, still a way to go, but Pakistan favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted December 11, 2022 Author Moderators Share Posted December 11, 2022 Are they balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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