just read mccallum is new red ball coach, appointed by 'cricket chief' rob key who appointed captain stokes

now, i get that i must be asleep and never see a paper, but fucking hell, ive missed all this happening

come on

India seem to be a little lacking in intent. England bowling well, though, so far.

great start but nagging doubts after sri lanka

28 minutes ago, Casino said:

great start but nagging doubts after sri lanka

Stroll in the park

This is impressive. 
 

@globaldiverwhY aren’t you there 

15 minutes ago, Big E said:

This is impressive. 
 

@globaldiverwhY aren’t you there 

Good point.

 

Looked at the cost of (2) flights and thought it was too high. 

What a performance.

Pakistan can beat anyone on the day but I have to fancy us.

7 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

Good point.

 

Looked at the cost of (2) flights and thought it was too high. 

And I’ve been unwell all week

21 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

Good point.

 

Looked at the cost of (2) flights and thought it was too high. 

Just tell her you are nipping to Tesco 

i really enjoyed that

 

Tremendous result. 

We've just beaten Pakistan in their own back yard so they should hold no fears.

Tough game, but they should have some confidence. 

Good luck.

bopara took over from  alex hartley

 

 

this morning and asked why folk made india favourites

he was firm it was englands to lose

im glad we have gone well, especially after we were unlucky with the ireland game

i think the knives wouldve been out for buttler

Some phenomenal cricket this morning. What a game. Even when we had them on the ropes they smashed all those late runs. I did fear that if we lost a cluster of wickets around the 80-0 mark, that we might really start to struggle, but those two didn’t give any chances (apart from Buttler near the end). One of the finest batting performances I’ve ever seen. It was like watching Stick Cricket.

Sunday sounds like it may be a washout with the weather and Monday not looking much better.

Met Office showing 60% rain.

Edited November 11, 20223 yr by Smiley

Cup shared if so. Fucking joke that.

Morgans a cracking bloke

Never heard him question buttler, even once

Im sure he would do it privately to jos, but not in public

Classy

 

I found it nerve racking. Superb batting performance from the openers but having watched England before I was expecting the wickets to start falling all the way through. Reckon the Indian players - and fans - were shell shocked after the power play and their poor performance was compounded by bad luck. I actually laughed aloud when that catch was not only dropped but knocked for four - bizarre.

 

Locals are not too keen on the thought of us winning it. India yesterday and now Pakistan merchandise flying out of the sports stores. Some result last night that.

10 hours ago, Alf Hartigan said:

Cup shared if so. Fucking joke that.

That genuine? 

Ridiculous if so, get them on a plan to the nearest dry stadium and play the game ffs

Poor weather in that area for a good few days, I'm told.

2 hours ago, L/H White said:

That genuine? 

Ridiculous if so, get them on a plan to the nearest dry stadium and play the game ffs

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63593426

 

Checked the Met Office site again. Looks like it might be ok between 7-10pm on Sunday evening in Melbourne. Down to 20% rain. Looks like the bad weather is shifting to Monday.

2 hours ago, Smiley said:

Checked the Met Office site again. Looks like it might be ok between 7-10pm on Sunday evening in Melbourne. Down to 20% rain. Looks like the bad weather is shifting to Monday.

Times that here then

Changed again now. Looks like it will be storms, thunder, lightning and rain tomorrrow evening in Melbourne. And Monday only looks marginally better.

We are sharing the trophy with Pakistan.