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By *licecd OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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So tomorrow the old rivalries start what’s everyone’s opinions on how it will go ? Obviously I would love to see England win the series but we are highly dependent on Jimmy Anderson at 40 to keep fit Moeene Ali is another anomaly his last match v Oz at Edgbaston he got destroyed and no way is Stokes fit I just hope our top order batsman don’t do the recent collapse My prediction Oz to win 3-1 with one match abandoned due to rain |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think we’ll be ok. I have a good feeling about Moeen. It’ll take a great batting effort as well but I’m positive. Excited to tune in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Baz ball should ensure one or two glorious, imperious victories with no draws and a couple of heavy defeats. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm looking forward to it  |
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I think it will be another exciting one and close whatever the final outcome is.
Obviously I’m going for an England win
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I agree on the likely scoreline OP, especially after seeing what the Aussies did to India, I can't see England winning. It'll be close though; the series score might not reflect the matches. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I agree on the likely scoreline OP, especially after seeing what the Aussies did to India, I can't see England winning. It'll be close though; the series score might not reflect the matches. "
Yes that was a hammering. But I feel like the Ashes are just different. I don’t know |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think on English wickets with our style of play that we will do alright.
I wouldn't be surprised by a draw or 3-2 England win |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think England will win it 3-1. They're looking great wth their Bazball style of play and perfectly complements their ODI dominance to bring the best out of their batsmen whereas Aus still rely on Smith and Marnus to get the runs with Head chipping in with a good innings.
Also, growing up as a spin bowler in village cricket, can I highlight the absolute disrespect the English have for them? Their frontline spinner is injured so they bring someone out of retirement who was primarily a batsman who did part time off spin. Is there really that dearth of quality that no one else could be given a chance?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think England will win it 3-1. They're looking great wth their Bazball style of play and perfectly complements their ODI dominance to bring the best out of their batsmen whereas Aus still rely on Smith and Marnus to get the runs with Head chipping in with a good innings.
Also, growing up as a spin bowler in village cricket, can I highlight the absolute disrespect the English have for them? Their frontline spinner is injured so they bring someone out of retirement who was primarily a batsman who did part time off spin. Is there really that dearth of quality that no one else could be given a chance? "
England have had loads of good spinners over the years and there are a couple of decent ones out there.
It's just that Bazball dictates that you pack your side full of batsmen that can do other things and Moeen is the obvious choice for that. Why else is Bairstow in there as keeper? He's not there as number one choice in that position. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The spinner problem is that as promising a talent the young chaps are. An Ashes series can trash an inexperienced spinners mentality and confidence for the rest of his career. The Aussie top order smash him out of all parts of the ground. Moeen is a smart choice, he won’t mind one way or the other because he’ll disappear back into retirement as soon as the series has ended.
I’m torn on the series scoreline. On one hand I’d love an exciting 3-2 or 3-1 win. On the other, I fear that Baz Ball will see us skittled many times, and that the Aussie top 4 score really heavily. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think England will win it 3-1. They're looking great wth their Bazball style of play and perfectly complements their ODI dominance to bring the best out of their batsmen whereas Aus still rely on Smith and Marnus to get the runs with Head chipping in with a good innings.
Also, growing up as a spin bowler in village cricket, can I highlight the absolute disrespect the English have for them? Their frontline spinner is injured so they bring someone out of retirement who was primarily a batsman who did part time off spin. Is there really that dearth of quality that no one else could be given a chance?
England have had loads of good spinners over the years and there are a couple of decent ones out there.
It's just that Bazball dictates that you pack your side full of batsmen that can do other things and Moeen is the obvious choice for that. Why else is Bairstow in there as keeper? He's not there as number one choice in that position."
They have? 
To be fair, I think they'd be struggling to fill the overs as their attack is looking like an ageing (albeit quality) Broad and Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Moeen, and an unfit Ben Stokes. It's a lot of heavy lifting by Moeen needed to keep it ticking over and hoping the others can find wickets in their short bursts. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The spinner problem is that as promising a talent the young chaps are. An Ashes series can trash an inexperienced spinners mentality and confidence for the rest of his career. The Aussie top order smash him out of all parts of the ground. Moeen is a smart choice, he won’t mind one way or the other because he’ll disappear back into retirement as soon as the series has ended.
I’m torn on the series scoreline. On one hand I’d love an exciting 3-2 or 3-1 win. On the other, I fear that Baz Ball will see us skittled many times, and that the Aussie top 4 score really heavily. "
I get what you mean, but is it much of a good look bringing a part time spinner out of retirement if others are performing at county level? It happens a lot at grass roots too where younger spinners are taken off if they give away a 4 or 6 ball for a couple of overs which craps on their confidence even more. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It will potentially be a tight series. They key is the batting from England vs the Aussie attack. If they can score runs then England will win. However the selection of Ali is not the best imo. Never been that great and especially vs Australia. It was a time to bring in another spinner. Sends the wrong message. I also wouldn’t have left Wood out of this test. His raw pace is needed especially with the forecast.
However really looking forward to the start. I reckon 3-2 England.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think England will win it 3-1. They're looking great wth their Bazball style of play and perfectly complements their ODI dominance to bring the best out of their batsmen whereas Aus still rely on Smith and Marnus to get the runs with Head chipping in with a good innings.
Also, growing up as a spin bowler in village cricket, can I highlight the absolute disrespect the English have for them? Their frontline spinner is injured so they bring someone out of retirement who was primarily a batsman who did part time off spin. Is there really that dearth of quality that no one else could be given a chance?
England have had loads of good spinners over the years and there are a couple of decent ones out there.
It's just that Bazball dictates that you pack your side full of batsmen that can do other things and Moeen is the obvious choice for that. Why else is Bairstow in there as keeper? He's not there as number one choice in that position.
They have?
To be fair, I think they'd be struggling to fill the overs as their attack is looking like an ageing (albeit quality) Broad and Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Moeen, and an unfit Ben Stokes. It's a lot of heavy lifting by Moeen needed to keep it ticking over and hoping the others can find wickets in their short bursts."
Moeen's not the only spinner in the side. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think England will win it 3-1. They're looking great wth their Bazball style of play and perfectly complements their ODI dominance to bring the best out of their batsmen whereas Aus still rely on Smith and Marnus to get the runs with Head chipping in with a good innings.
Also, growing up as a spin bowler in village cricket, can I highlight the absolute disrespect the English have for them? Their frontline spinner is injured so they bring someone out of retirement who was primarily a batsman who did part time off spin. Is there really that dearth of quality that no one else could be given a chance?
England have had loads of good spinners over the years and there are a couple of decent ones out there.
It's just that Bazball dictates that you pack your side full of batsmen that can do other things and Moeen is the obvious choice for that. Why else is Bairstow in there as keeper? He's not there as number one choice in that position.
They have?
To be fair, I think they'd be struggling to fill the overs as their attack is looking like an ageing (albeit quality) Broad and Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Moeen, and an unfit Ben Stokes. It's a lot of heavy lifting by Moeen needed to keep it ticking over and hoping the others can find wickets in their short bursts.
Moeen's not the only spinner in the side."
Please don't say Joe Root |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think England will win it 3-1. They're looking great wth their Bazball style of play and perfectly complements their ODI dominance to bring the best out of their batsmen whereas Aus still rely on Smith and Marnus to get the runs with Head chipping in with a good innings.
Also, growing up as a spin bowler in village cricket, can I highlight the absolute disrespect the English have for them? Their frontline spinner is injured so they bring someone out of retirement who was primarily a batsman who did part time off spin. Is there really that dearth of quality that no one else could be given a chance?
England have had loads of good spinners over the years and there are a couple of decent ones out there.
It's just that Bazball dictates that you pack your side full of batsmen that can do other things and Moeen is the obvious choice for that. Why else is Bairstow in there as keeper? He's not there as number one choice in that position.
They have?
To be fair, I think they'd be struggling to fill the overs as their attack is looking like an ageing (albeit quality) Broad and Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Moeen, and an unfit Ben Stokes. It's a lot of heavy lifting by Moeen needed to keep it ticking over and hoping the others can find wickets in their short bursts.
Moeen's not the only spinner in the side.
Please don't say Joe Root "
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I’m really looking forward to this, I’m off to Edgbaston on Sunday and Monday if it lasts that long.
I’m hoping/praying/pleading for 2-1 to England and the urn regained. |
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I was SO looking forward to this a few months ago, mostly because I thought with Wood and Archer back we finally had some quicks who could match fire for fire when it comes to the Australian pace attack.
Now both are injured, Stokes can't bowl and can barely bat or field, our leading attack is 76 years old, we've dropped the best England wicket-keeper in a generation, and we have a retired spinner. It's an appalling prospect. |
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"I was SO looking forward to this a few months ago, mostly because I thought with Wood and Archer back we finally had some quicks who could match fire for fire when it comes to the Australian pace attack.
Now both are injured, Stokes can't bowl and can barely bat or field, our leading attack is 76 years old, we've dropped the best England wicket-keeper in a generation, and we have a retired spinner. It's an appalling prospect."
Wood isn’t injured, they haven’t picked him for this test. Stokes will bowl, the injury to Leach is unfortunate but who else would you pick to replace him? I agree with you about Foakes though, always play your best keeper. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I was SO looking forward to this a few months ago, mostly because I thought with Wood and Archer back we finally had some quicks who could match fire for fire when it comes to the Australian pace attack.
Now both are injured, Stokes can't bowl and can barely bat or field, our leading attack is 76 years old, we've dropped the best England wicket-keeper in a generation, and we have a retired spinner. It's an appalling prospect."
Appalling is a bit strong, old boy. Chin up. |
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"I was SO looking forward to this a few months ago, mostly because I thought with Wood and Archer back we finally had some quicks who could match fire for fire when it comes to the Australian pace attack.
Now both are injured, Stokes can't bowl and can barely bat or field, our leading attack is 76 years old, we've dropped the best England wicket-keeper in a generation, and we have a retired spinner. It's an appalling prospect."
Yeah, that Stokes kid, not sure how he gets in the team, what's he ever done for us..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Stokes random fielding decisions unnerved me at times but the toss win is pretty crucial.
Bet that heavy roller has been going all night. |
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Pretty sure his decisions aren't random, it's just that you don't understand the reasoning. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I was SO looking forward to this a few months ago, mostly because I thought with Wood and Archer back we finally had some quicks who could match fire for fire when it comes to the Australian pace attack.
Now both are injured, Stokes can't bowl and can barely bat or field, our leading attack is 76 years old, we've dropped the best England wicket-keeper in a generation, and we have a retired spinner. It's an appalling prospect.
Yeah, that Stokes kid, not sure how he gets in the team, what's he ever done for us....."
I don't think he was talking about Stokes' quality, it's there for all to see. He's just unfit and don't think he's been playing fully fit for a while. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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As others have said Aussies battering India is different to the Ashes. I think (hope) that they may be overfaced with some of our batting but also know that they will come out hard with the ball and I can see a couple of tests being very one sided in each direction with a more balanced outcome in the others.
Rain permitting I'm going 3-2 to England |
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"I was SO looking forward to this a few months ago, mostly because I thought with Wood and Archer back we finally had some quicks who could match fire for fire when it comes to the Australian pace attack.
Now both are injured, Stokes can't bowl and can barely bat or field, our leading attack is 76 years old, we've dropped the best England wicket-keeper in a generation, and we have a retired spinner. It's an appalling prospect.
Yeah, that Stokes kid, not sure how he gets in the team, what's he ever done for us.....
I don't think he was talking about Stokes' quality, it's there for all to see. He's just unfit and don't think he's been playing fully fit for a while."
It's true his knee has been dodgy for a while, but I'd take him on one leg. What he brings to the team and the group at large is so much more than the runs & wickets, it's about his leadership and the tone he sets. I'm old enough to remember when Mike Brearley was captain, not that great as a player but his leadership was superb. The fact he could get the most out of the likes of Botham meant he was worth his place, even if he never scored a run |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As others have said Aussies battering India is different to the Ashes. I think (hope) that they may be overfaced with some of our batting but also know that they will come out hard with the ball and I can see a couple of tests being very one sided in each direction with a more balanced outcome in the others.
Rain permitting I'm going 3-2 to England "
Well yeah, because India are wank! T20 specialists masquerading as test players but I won't get started on that  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"T20 specialists masquerading as test players but I won't get started on that "
Well like it or lump it, this is Bazball. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We’re gonna have a bat.
G’wan, Ben. |
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140-0 at lunch, or 80-5. Where's your money? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"140-0 at lunch, or 80-5. Where's your money?"
All I know is that it's going to take a lot of orange powder from Just Stop Oil for this to be a draw. |
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By *assy69Man
over a year ago
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Not long now, have been looking forward to this series for a long time now, I just hope for an exciting and competitive series of matches …… that, and for an England triumph |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"140-0 at lunch, or 80-5. Where's your money?"
115-1 |
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"140-0 at lunch, or 80-5. Where's your money?
115-1"
I'd take that |
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Is it only being shown on Sky sports?
Marc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is it only being shown on Sky sports?
Marc"
TMS on Five Live Extra  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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FOUR |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is it only being shown on Sky sports?
Marc
TMS on Five Live Extra "
Yes I’m listening to that right now
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"So tomorrow the old rivalries start what’s everyone’s opinions on how it will go ? Obviously I would love to see England win the series but we are highly dependent on Jimmy Anderson at 40 to keep fit Moeene Ali is another anomaly his last match v Oz at Edgbaston he got destroyed and no way is Stokes fit I just hope our top order batsman don’t do the recent collapse My prediction Oz to win 3-1 with one match abandoned due to rain "
Cant see us taking 20 wickets but you never know... English conditions... I suspect the hot summer hard pitches will suit the aussie bowlers more than us. Depends how broad goes really. When hes hot hes hot. And him and warner have a cracking rivalry.
So... Depends on the toss really. No drawers unless weather intervenes. Think we have a good record at edgbaston dont we? So 4 1 aussies. |
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"Stokes random fielding decisions unnerved me at times but the toss win is pretty crucial.
Bet that heavy roller has been going all night."
I think his random field placements are wayyyyy better than joe roots 9 2 fiels bowl short and wide tactics. Why anyone wants to remove 2 ways of getting a batsman out all innings is beyond me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"T20 specialists masquerading as test players but I won't get started on that
Well like it or lump it, this is Bazball."
I was talking about the Indian players |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fool me twice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"T20 specialists masquerading as test players but I won't get started on that
Well like it or lump it, this is Bazball.
I was talking about the Indian players "
It definitely applies to both |
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"140-0 at lunch, or 80-5. Where's your money?
115-1
I'd take that"
This might not be far off the mark at the rate they're going.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m not a huge Crawley fan but I smell a 100 here. Especially after that missed challenge by the Australians |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"140-0 at lunch, or 80-5. Where's your money?
115-1
I'd take that
This might not be far off the mark at the rate they're going.
B"
I have to say I'm a bit spooked that I might be close , but that review has just blown it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Good start, although Root's first ball a bot of a worry!!
Bloody love days of during the Ashes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What on earth is going on in the House of Commons. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have a bad feeling this might be given |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have a bad feeling this might be given"
I don’t understand how the umpire missed it?! |
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Poir umpiring, but that's what reviews are meant for, pick up the howlers. Aussies morning I reckon |
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3 - 1 Aussies is about as optimistic as I can be  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"3 - 1 Aussies is about as optimistic as I can be "
G'day, Bob. |
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"3 - 1 Aussies is about as optimistic as I can be "
Where is the drawer coming? Weather? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Phew, dropped! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Poir umpiring, but that's what reviews are meant for, pick up the howlers. Aussies morning I reckon"
Honestly, my football watching friends give me crap about cricket saying it's boring but how we use the technology to help the game is miles ahead of football |
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By (user no longer on site)
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That's unfortunate for Brook. He was looking good! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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How unlucky to lose your wicket like that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Looking at the replay, that's ridiculously unfortunate. Seriously, what are the odds of that much back spin going into the stumps |
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By (user no longer on site)
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By (user no longer on site)
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Urgh  |
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"Poir umpiring, but that's what reviews are meant for, pick up the howlers. Aussies morning I reckon
Honestly, my football watching friends give me crap about cricket saying it's boring but how we use the technology to help the game is miles ahead of football"
My mates are the same, they don't get it at all. Great first day of the series so far... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This is a peak Joe Root performance. A fantastic cricketer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"This is a peak Joe Root performance. A fantastic cricketer. "
So good to watch |
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Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
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I never went to a public school (though did go to a prep school) but I love cricket because my Nan, from Jamaica, got me into playing it at a young age! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
I never went to a public school (though did go to a prep school) but I love cricket because my Nan, from Jamaica, got me into playing it at a young age! "
There’s regional and cultural things I think that make it loved |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing."
They're watching the cricket. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
I never went to a public school (though did go to a prep school) but I love cricket because my Nan, from Jamaica, got me into playing it at a young age! "
Funny because I went to public and it was only for private school boys if they seriously wanted to get into it. But I grew up watching it with my Dad and I'm Indian so of course I was going to be into cricket  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
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I used to think that too then went to a match, such a diverse crowd, supporters from both sides sitting together laughing joking and drinking, one eye on the cricket the other talking to people you have never met.
I used to go to football a lot and cannot remember befriending anyone |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
I never went to a public school (though did go to a prep school) but I love cricket because my Nan, from Jamaica, got me into playing it at a young age!
Funny because I went to public and it was only for private school boys if they seriously wanted to get into it. But I grew up watching it with my Dad and I'm Indian so of course I was going to be into cricket "
It’s strong in the culture man! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think Joe Root could’ve steadied the the titanic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Gloves? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Gloves?"
3 reverse sweeps in a row. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mate, the balls on Root to reverse sweep after almost getting out on the same shot. Unreal! |
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
I used to think that too then went to a match, such a diverse crowd, supporters from both sides sitting together laughing joking and drinking, one eye on the cricket the other talking to people you have never met.
I used to go to football a lot and cannot remember befriending anyone"
Ditto, always a really diverse crowd at a cricket game. And in every team i've ever played in, in 40 odd years of playing the game |
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"Mate, the balls on Root to reverse sweep after almost getting out on the same shot. Unreal!"
Bluff and double bluff, great mind games with the bowler |
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
I used to think that too then went to a match, such a diverse crowd, supporters from both sides sitting together laughing joking and drinking, one eye on the cricket the other talking to people you have never met.
I used to go to football a lot and cannot remember befriending anyone
Ditto, always a really diverse crowd at a cricket game. And in every team i've ever played in, in 40 odd years of playing the game"
How much of that diverse crowd are now calling Nathan Lyon a shit Moeen Ali? |
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
I never went to a public school (though did go to a prep school) but I love cricket because my Nan, from Jamaica, got me into playing it at a young age!
Funny because I went to public and it was only for private school boys if they seriously wanted to get into it. But I grew up watching it with my Dad and I'm Indian so of course I was going to be into cricket
It’s strong in the culture man! "
Absolutely and it's infectious! I was too young to see a lot of things in sport but watching the fearsome foursome of Holiding, Roberts, Marshall and Garner is one of the things I would've loved to have seen live. |
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Ah what a beauty |
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"Ah what a beauty"
Shot of the day |
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"Gotta love that shot!"
Joe is having fun out there |
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"Ah what a beauty
Shot of the day"
I'm picturing it in the theatre of my mind 
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"Ah what a beauty
Shot of the day
I'm picturing it in the theatre of my mind
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Do five still do highlights in the evenings? I might record it just to watch again honestly |
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Shot of the day
I'm picturing it in the theatre of my mind
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Do five still do highlights in the evenings? I might record it just to watch again honestly "
BBC 2 at 7pm  |
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"Cricket is beyond boring & for public schoolboys.
Honestly can't see the appeal.
I think I'd rather know what the Beckhams were doing.
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Maybe go to a local cricket club before spouting that |
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Bairstow |
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You couldn't pay me enough to field at short leg  |
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Not as hard as these guys hit it, I agree! |
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Big big drop there! Can see Bairstow taking advantage |
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Don't want to be giving him a chance the mood he's in, hopefully will be a costly mistake |
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Balls, he was looking very good.
Let's see what Ali can bring |
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298 - 6 is good though. Ali and Root at the crease. Should reach 400 before all out and let’s see what the bowlers can do |
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I'm not so sure, feels like a 500 pitch. In the balance at the moment, if they get Root we could easily be 350 ao, which would be way below par |
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The various sky commentators think 400 plus on this pitch would be competitive.
In Root I trust |
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Moeeeeeeeeeeeen  |
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"The various sky commentators think 400 plus on this pitch would be competitive.
In Root I trust"
I fancy 400. |
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Root is going to run out of partners at this rate |
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*this is fine meme* |
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Will this mean a tricksy 30 mins batting for the Aussies this evening?
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Roooooooooooooooot |
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"Roooooooooooooooot"
Gorgeous man |
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Quality since hes not had captaincy to worry about. He looks in such good touch. Highest run scorer in the series? |
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"Will this mean a tricksy 30 mins batting for the Aussies this evening?
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You wish is Stokes's command! |
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"Will this mean a tricksy 30 mins batting for the Aussies this evening?
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You wish is Stokes's command!"
I can't believe he's declared! |
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"Will this mean a tricksy 30 mins batting for the Aussies this evening?
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You wish is Stokes's command!
I can't believe he's declared!"
Why? Makes total sense  |
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"Will this mean a tricksy 30 mins batting for the Aussies this evening?
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You wish is Stokes's command!
I can't believe he's declared!
Why? Makes total sense "
Why not see out the the day and then absolutely grind them to dust early tomorrow and then declare? It maybe I'm just too old fashioned and this is Bazball |
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I dunno about the declaration before 400. But let’s see what the bowlers have got. Australia are more than capable of punishing |
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"I dunno about the declaration before 400. But let’s see what the bowlers have got. Australia are more than capable of punishing "
I’ve known us bat for days without reaching 400. Let’s face it we aren’t playing for a draw anymore
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Loving the +ve intent of the declaration, shame we didn't get a late wicket, but it really puts a marker in the ground about our intentions |
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"Loving the +ve intent of the declaration, shame we didn't get a late wicket, but it really puts a marker in the ground about our intentions"
Really need to get Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply if they can. It's why I worry about England's bowling a bit |
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"I dunno about the declaration before 400. But let’s see what the bowlers have got. Australia are more than capable of punishing
I’ve known us bat for days without reaching 400. Let’s face it we aren’t playing for a draw anymore
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I remember thinking over 300 in a day was good for the batting side at a good run rate |
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Also just wanted to say how awesome it is to see this many posts on a cricket thread. It doesn't get the love it deserves sometimes but shows test cricket at the highest quality is a great spectacle to be enjoyed by all  |
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"Loving the +ve intent of the declaration, shame we didn't get a late wicket, but it really puts a marker in the ground about our intentions
Really need to get Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply if they can. It's why I worry about England's bowling a bit"
I've got a feeling this is going to be one of those Smith bats for 2 days and a double century tests
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"Loving the +ve intent of the declaration, shame we didn't get a late wicket, but it really puts a marker in the ground about our intentions
Really need to get Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply if they can. It's why I worry about England's bowling a bit
I've got a feeling this is going to be one of those Smith bats for 2 days and a double century tests
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Warners due a score too. Dont think our attack is as good as the aussies... And they struggled on the flat track...good days slogging though |
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Declared way to early |
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"Loving the +ve intent of the declaration, shame we didn't get a late wicket, but it really puts a marker in the ground about our intentions
Really need to get Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply if they can. It's why I worry about England's bowling a bit
I've got a feeling this is going to be one of those Smith bats for 2 days and a double century tests
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Warners due a score too. Dont think our attack is as good as the aussies... And they struggled on the flat track...good days slogging though"
I wouldn't worry about Warner. He seems to be Broad's bunny in England |
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"Loving the +ve intent of the declaration, shame we didn't get a late wicket, but it really puts a marker in the ground about our intentions
Really need to get Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply if they can. It's why I worry about England's bowling a bit
I've got a feeling this is going to be one of those Smith bats for 2 days and a double century tests
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Warners due a score too. Dont think our attack is as good as the aussies... And they struggled on the flat track...good days slogging though
I wouldn't worry about Warner. He seems to be Broad's bunny in England"
I’m sure the Aussies aren’t worried About Joe Root either |
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Hoping for clouds today, don't think the wicket is going to help us out. The worry for me is our pace attack, without swing and movement, is a little one dimensional.
But enough of my pessimism, Australia all out by tea for 273, Ali with a five for |
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This gonna sound weird but it feels like watching more traditional test cricket this morning compared to yesterday |
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GOT HIM!!!! |
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Broad just loves bowling to Warner!!! |
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"Broad just loves bowling to Warner!!!"
Living in his head rent free at the moment... |
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Poor, poor shot from Warner. Broad lives in his head rent free! |
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"This gonna sound weird but it feels like watching more traditional test cricket this morning compared to yesterday "
I prefer that version but hey ho. More than one way to skin a cat |
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If broads on one... Could be fireworks |
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FUCKING YESSSSSSS |
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Scenes |
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"If broads on one... Could be fireworks"
He's definitely got the crowd going! He might definitely be on one. |
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Get Smith out now and it's probably England's game. I do love watching him bat though |
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Side note, terrible shot on your first ball to get sucked into playing. |
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"Side note, terrible shot on your first ball to get sucked into playing. "
Absolutely, easy enough ball to leave for your first one. Feet weren't moving and got stuck in his crease, expect better from Labuschagne |
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Love the cricket but wish someone would snap Billy's trumpet... Got some lips on him mind. |
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Do you think Australia are being dragged into England’s style of play and feeling like they have to compete?
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"Do you think Australia are being dragged into England’s style of play and feeling like they have to compete?
Marc "
Someone made that point on the bbc sport app, will they not want to look boring in comparison to England's new aggressive decision making and start taking risks |
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Point in case, Brook being given a bowl! |
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"Point in case, Brook being given a bowl!"
We're only 2 days into a 5 match series and I feel like I should stop being surprised by this sort of thing |
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BENNY BOYYYY |
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You beauty!!!! |
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Excellent, my commentary must be behind unless I missed it! |
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Head is a danger!!! |
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Dangerous head - sounds like a fab fetish! |
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"Dangerous head - sounds like a fab fetish!"
mmmmm sounds good!!!
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"Head is a danger!!!"
Not anymore |
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"Head is a danger!!!
Not anymore "
good wicket did hit a quick 50 though!!! |
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New thing learnt for me today, if the fielder fields and throws the ball and it hits the wicket and bails come off, if the batsman is in they batting side get another run.
Odd to be punished for good fielding! |
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Unless I misheard the commentary and have absolutely butchered the rule |
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You don't automatically get another run, maybe the ball bounced away after hitting the wickets, allowing the batters to run another run |
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"You don't automatically get another run, maybe the ball bounced away after hitting the wickets, allowing the batters to run another run"
After almost an hour googling this I think I completely misheard, thank you for clearing things up |
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Big Mo!! |
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What a ball, much needed! He has bowled well if a little expensive |
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Deep sigh of relief. |
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Missed stumping and dropped catch from Bairstow. Wonder if there's a way to get him and Foakes in the side together so you're not compromising the keeper position. |
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Oh no! Broad no ball on Khawaja's wicket  |
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I hope we don't end up regretting the Bairstow missed chance and that no ball, would have been in a really strong postion |
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"Missed stumping and dropped catch from Bairstow. Wonder if there's a way to get him and Foakes in the side together so you're not compromising the keeper position."
It will restart the discussion again for sure. Until JB smashes a century in the 2nd innings |
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I think today just belonged to Australia. It was mentioned earlier about whether Aus would try to speed up to match England's Bazball and whether they would become unstuck trying to do that but in that last session, Australia did well to slow it down and make England play at their pace. |
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Looking at the weather forecast for the next three days at Edgbaston and looks like there could be a few rain delays in the afternoons |
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"I think today just belonged to Australia. It was mentioned earlier about whether Aus would try to speed up to match England's Bazball and whether they would become unstuck trying to do that but in that last session, Australia did well to slow it down and make England play at their pace."
They're not world champions for nothing |
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I’m off to Edgbaston today and tomorrow, I’m hoping for good weather but maybe some cloud cover to help our bowlers. After we took the new ball last night it started to move around a bit. Need some early wickets today to really put the pressure on the Aussies. |
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"I’m off to Edgbaston today and tomorrow, I’m hoping for good weather but maybe some cloud cover to help our bowlers. After we took the new ball last night it started to move around a bit. Need some early wickets today to really put the pressure on the Aussies. "
Have a great couple of days. Whatever happens it will be entertaining
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Another mistake by Bairstow this morning. Hope he scores some runs in the second innings to lift the pressure off him a bit. |
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"Another mistake by Bairstow this morning. Hope he scores some runs in the second innings to lift the pressure off him a bit."
Regardless of how many runs he gets, if aussies win, many will say its because we didn't play our best wicket keeper.
The missed stumping alone cost 38 runs.
The problem is if you play Foakes, someone has to make way and Johnny's runs are a necessity. |
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"Another mistake by Bairstow this morning. Hope he scores some runs in the second innings to lift the pressure off him a bit."
That wasn't easy though. Dangerous to assume Foakes wouldn't have done the same there.
Though he'd have got the stumping obviously.
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What a beauty. |
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GOAT. |
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