Cricket 2019

[Colesman Ballz]

England managing 277 before their customary collapse, was a pointer to just how docile this pitch is. They then go 83.2 overs (500 balls ! ) to claim their 7th wicket !
That must surely be some sort of record ?

 

[Colesman Ballz]

On this pitch, Jack Leach coming out as night watchman, must have fancied his chances of getting a century tomorrow. Sadly he was out to a "wonder" catch to bring play to a close with England on 55-3. They will need to bat out tomorrow to get the draw, and score another 205 runs to avoid an innings defeat.

 

[Alistair20000]

I fear we is fooked in this one.

 

[geoffwp]

Do you not see us batting out the day Al? It will certainly be a marker as to whether the fragile temperament we have become so used to has been improved or not. I read that England were working on a plan to win the ashes back!! Then i saw what the aussies did to Pakistan, absolute destruction. Working on a plan now sounds like an empty sound bite.

 

[Alistair20000]

Do you not see us batting out the day Al? It will certainly be a marker as to whether the fragile temperament we have become so used to has been improved or not. I read that England were working on a plan to win the ashes back!! Then i saw what the aussies did to Pakistan, absolute destruction. Working on a plan now sounds like an empty sound bite.

Sadly Geoffrey I do not see us holding out if there is a full day but would be delighted to be proved wrong.

 

[geoffwp]

Umm, can any of you cricket chaps confirm that the english media reckon Joe Root is a world class player??!! If so, any idea which world?

 

[Alistair20000]

Umm, can any of you cricket chaps confirm that the english media reckon Joe Root is a world class player??!! If so, any idea which world?

Test batting average of close to 48 which is not too shabby but that shot he got out to was awful.

 

[geoffwp]

It was and just when a captains innings was needed.

 

[Alistair20000]

It was and just when a captains innings was needed.

Yep. Up to Ben Stokes yet again.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

England 161-8 at tea, still trailing by 101 runs, and still a minimum of 32 overs left in the day. The plus sized female will be warming up with a few scales as I type !