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CricketERA |OT1| "Weird, a bit random, not what I was expecting"
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Great test match. Enjoyed it a lot.
Look forward to the next one - Starts Thursday at Lords i think.
Look forward to the next one - Starts Thursday at Lords i think.
Yeah, it does change the narrative a lot. Going to the defence of a lgbti couple would have played a lot better in the case than if he is the harasser.
I always feel bad for teams that have to bat on rainy days, have to go out, get set, come off, go back out. re-set. Its difficult.
If the rain holds off for the next few days hopefully it will be a test but India have been unlucky and a bit poor when batting today.
If the rain holds off for the next few days hopefully it will be a test but India have been unlucky and a bit poor when batting today.
Woakes was absolutely unplayable. How he only got two wickets is baffling. He had the world's best batsman fishing like a blindman.
Curran's wicket was something special though/
Curran's wicket was something special though/
Yeah he is a lucky boy. Needs to grow up.
I agree, I think both Curran and Woakes should keep their spots. I bet Stokes will play though, possibly drop the new chap Pope.
Whats the wicket like at Trent bridge? Does it call for a second spinner?
EDIT - I see England are sticking with an unchanged squad for the third test so Stokes isn't playing.
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It's a seamer's wicket - Anderson has 60 wickets there, Broad 37. Stokes is in the squad, but it'd be silly to play him. Pope deserves his chance for the rest of the series, Stokes is not a 5 or 6. (Famous last words...)
Root is more than capable of being the "second" spinner if necessary (or at least a change or rest bowler), so can't see Moeen getting back in just yet.
Good bowling by England to restrict India; Kohli is let down by too many people at the moment. Bowlers have a good shout to get into England today though - it's going to be cloudy all day today (but also tomorrow).
Also, dare I say it's D-day for Stokes? If he doesn't perform with the bat, why is he playing over Curran?
Also, dare I say it's D-day for Stokes? If he doesn't perform with the bat, why is he playing over Curran?
What happened?
Ive been away this weekend but was able to listen to TMS up to India being bowled out for 350 odd yesterday lunchtime.
Just looked at the score this morning.....
Ive been away this weekend but was able to listen to TMS up to India being bowled out for 350 odd yesterday lunchtime.
Just looked at the score this morning.....
England can't play against a swinging ball, just like every current test playing nation.
Looking good for India. I guess with so much time left in the match they are just going to pile on the runs.
Your ability to curse sportsmen continues to impress - Jennings was out on the 5th ball of the day today wasn't he !!!
Buttler has done himself the world of good today - another mature innings, hopefully he can stick with it when he's got the gloves.
Stokes stepped up, but he should have done that in the first innings. And all the previous ones too...
India have bowled so much better, a deserved victory in the morning.
*starts rain dance*
Stokes stepped up, but he should have done that in the first innings. And all the previous ones too...
India have bowled so much better, a deserved victory in the morning.
*starts rain dance*
Outside of tests... Worcestershire, la la la... Worcestershire la la la. It's been a long wait, but they've finally made it to T20 finals day. Probably the best one day side they've had in 15 years, as shown by their great run earlier in the season in the 50 over cup.
And I have finals day tickets. Woot.
And I have finals day tickets. Woot.
Difficult day for England. Could have been worse though. Pleased to see Curran get a few runs, he could be a useful player for England over the next few years.
Credit to India for putting the pressure on early in the day.
Credit to India for putting the pressure on early in the day.
Shaping up to be a good day today. If Englands tailenders can add a few more runs India are going to have to bat well.
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Alastair Cook retires from England duty.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45388727
The King is dead. Long live the King.
(I'll be going to a few more Essex games, then).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45388727
The King is dead. Long live the King.
(I'll be going to a few more Essex games, then).
Yeah probably the right time. He hasnt scored much this series.
Who is going to replace him? England are short of top order batsmen already. Cant just stick Moeen in to open.
Who is going to replace him? England are short of top order batsmen already. Cant just stick Moeen in to open.
Im glad Cook will be playing in this last test, hope he smashes a good 50 or even a 100 to go out in style.
Buttler at 3... jesus christ.
This has really been an excellent series. Maybe the best since 05 Ashes. India really deserve a lot of credit for their performance and conduct. Fantastic.
