jeep Posted June 18, 2023 Posted June 18, 2023 No way should they have been playing in those conditions. Quote
DazBob Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 Well, this is some start by England this morning. We're playing test cricket in a way that has never been seen before ... and it's brilliant to watch. Quote
globaldiver Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 Some poor shots might cost; Root, Brooks, Bairstow. Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 38 minutes ago, globaldiver said: Some poor shots might cost; Root, Brooks, Bairstow. Could well do. Can't help feeling they need 300 or so to defend. Quote
globaldiver Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Could well do. Can't help feeling they need 300 or so to defend. Australia would be happy with a draw, I reckon. Quote
globaldiver Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Could well do. Can't help feeling they need 300 or so to defend. And Robinson the 4th Yorkshireman out to an unnecessary shot!* *not really a Yorkshireman Edited June 19, 2023 by globaldiver Quote
globaldiver Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, mickbrown said: Bairstow shouldn't be keeping wicket. Play your best keeper. Quote
mickbrown Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, globaldiver said: Play your best keeper. Definitely Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 Johnny caught all 3! Still, let some get by him. Quote
Smiley Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 Can we still do it? Rain will effect the morning session. Hopefully it may also bite into the afternoon session. We’ve got to hope that Australia still want to go for the win in the overs that are left, which could create opportunities. I think removing Boland this evening would have been a huge boost for us - but on the flip-side its worked well in their favour - they’ve won that little battle. Moeen gets nearly 2 weeks to rest after this to get his finger sorted. There’s far more experienced folk than me on here - could we go to Lords with 4 seamers (+ Stokes) and just Root as our spinner? Quote
globaldiver Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, Smiley said: Can we still do it? Rain will effect the morning session. Hopefully it may also bite into the afternoon session. We’ve got to hope that Australia still want to go for the win in the overs that are left, which could create opportunities. I think removing Boland this evening would have been a huge boost for us - but on the flip-side its worked well in their favour - they’ve won that little battle. Moeen gets nearly 2 weeks to rest after this to get his finger sorted. There’s far more experienced folk than me on here - could we go to Lords with 4 seamers (+ Stokes) and just Root as our spinner? We could but hopefully won’t. Stokes might bring in Rehan Ahmed or Will Jacks. Quote
Underpants Posted June 19, 2023 Posted June 19, 2023 I'm thinking the Aussies are favourites tomorrow. One thing is for certain. I won't be getting much work done tomorrow. Quote
desperado Posted June 20, 2023 Posted June 20, 2023 It’s been an enthralling contest. It’s ebbed and flowed throughout. A win would be marvellous, a reward for bravery and innovation. Controversial opinion, but a defeat in this manner shouldn’t be viewed too negatively. Although the likelihood with the rain around is a draw, unless it dries up quickly and theres enough dry spells spells in between the showers. Whatever happens, it’s set the series up fantastically well. We are in for a swashbuckling 6 weeks! Praying the Old Trafford test makes it to day 4! Quote
Smiley Posted June 20, 2023 Posted June 20, 2023 Running through scenarios with weather. Likely to start around 1.30pm. We will get an extra hour added for lost overs (today and Sunday). Alistair Cook reckons Aussies will need around 4.5 hours to score 170 runs. So there WILL be a result today. Quote
Wanderlust Posted June 20, 2023 Posted June 20, 2023 Aussies are just plodding their way to the total and will get there barring better bowling or a shit weather. Quote
Smiley Posted June 20, 2023 Posted June 20, 2023 We need 2 more wickets quick style and then it becomes a bit more exciting. Still think Cummins will lash out. Be amazed if England win this now though. Quote
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