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Peter · « **Reply #2250 on:** 11 January, 2021, 10:02:58 am »

Terrific effort from India to draw the third test against the Australians. And without Virat Kohli, too. Especially good to thwart the much-vaunted fast bowling attack of the Aussies, which managed one wicket only, on the final day. Looking forward to the decider.

Jaded · « **Reply #2251 on:** 11 January, 2021, 11:03:24 am »

A few dropped catches too

mzjo · « **Reply #2252 on:** 11 January, 2021, 12:34:58 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 11 January, 2021, 10:02:58 am

Terrific effort from India to draw the third test against the Australians. And without Virat Kohli, too. Especially good to thwart the much-vaunted fast bowling attack of the Aussies, which managed one wicket only, on the final day. Looking forward to the decider.

I think the Indians might be a bit disappointed. It did look as if they were going for the win à la Ben Stokes. It might of course be the best way to play the Aussies in that sort of situation - they don't resist the pressure so well when they have to fight from a winning position!

Jaded · « **Reply #2253 on:** 14 January, 2021, 10:13:43 am »

The Test against Sri Lanka looked pretty good, until England started batting...

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2254 on:** 14 January, 2021, 11:10:32 am »

I just noticed that they were playing. I find it virtually impossible to imagine. It's 4°C here, we had 25.5mm rain overnight and are expecting rain all day today. It's as gloomy as it can possibly get.

Greenbank · « **Reply #2255 on:** 14 January, 2021, 11:16:06 am »

Quote from: Jaded on 14 January, 2021, 10:13:43 am

The Test against Sri Lanka looked pretty good...

Unless you'd watched any of it (I'm saved by not having Sky).

It wasn't a case of England taking wickets more like Sri Lanka gifting them to England.

Jaded · « **Reply #2256 on:** 17 January, 2021, 11:57:58 am »

Unfortunately I cut my fingernails before England’s Second Innings started.

Peter · « **Reply #2257 on:** 17 January, 2021, 01:04:24 pm »

I'd say that was a lucky move! You might have amputated your hand if you'd left it till they'd started. Their opening bowler beginning with 'E' seems to have worked out Sibley and Crawley - in less time than it took to work it out! We need to open with Bess and Leach, I think.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2258 on:** 19 January, 2021, 08:35:34 am »

Crikey re The Gabba.

Jaded · « **Reply #2259 on:** 19 January, 2021, 08:58:54 am »

I hoped that would happen, but thought realistically, it wouldn’t

Peter · « **Reply #2260 on:** 19 January, 2021, 11:47:37 am »

It's hard to over-estimate this achievement of India's. They have recovered from a 36-all out innings in the first test to win the series with a record last innings chase at a ground no visitor has won on for over 30 years. And the Australians had all their main players firing pretty well. And India were virtually a second XI. Mind you, I think India usually win in Australia but I need to check that.

I think there may be questions in the Australian parliament; the government may even fall!

NB Warning - this is NOT a predictor for the next Ashes series!

Peter · « **Reply #2261 on:** 23 January, 2021, 11:04:22 am »

Quote from: Peter on 17 January, 2021, 01:04:24 pm

I'd say that was a lucky move! You might have amputated your hand if you'd left it till they'd started. Their opening bowler beginning with 'E' seems to have worked out Sibley and Crawley - in less time than it took to work it out! We need to open with Bess and Leach, I think.

I say again.........

hatler · « **Reply #2262 on:** 23 January, 2021, 02:14:03 pm »

Anderson. What a bloke.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2263 on:** 25 January, 2021, 10:46:19 am »

Getting interesting...

Jaded · « **Reply #2264 on:** 25 January, 2021, 11:12:29 am »

Should be ok now...

hatler · « **Reply #2265 on:** 25 January, 2021, 11:14:09 am »

Dangerous assurance ...

Jaded · « **Reply #2266 on:** 25 January, 2021, 11:59:50 am »

Sorted...

benborp · « **Reply #2267 on:** 02 February, 2021, 11:33:58 am »

Live test cricket on the TV!

I'm struggling to process good news when I come across it.

benborp · « **Reply #2268 on:** 02 February, 2021, 11:36:08 am »

It's OK. I've realised that a decent collapse will get me back on track.

Took me a moment but I'm looking forward to it now.

hatler · « **Reply #2269 on:** 02 February, 2021, 11:45:29 am »

Fantastic news !!

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #2270 on:** 02 February, 2021, 12:18:54 pm »

But no proper TMS as its on talk sport. I love TMS and it helps get me through some dull days on tod in the office. I know they might do the cricket social but that's no where near as good

hatler · « **Reply #2271 on:** 02 February, 2021, 12:29:05 pm »

What

No TMS. Bugger.

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #2272 on:** 02 February, 2021, 12:45:07 pm »

Sorry probably should have spoiler warned that one. Rather gutted. I do love TMS. Even stuck with it for world Cup final back in the day.

Salvatore · « **Reply #2273 on:** 06 February, 2021, 01:15:44 pm »

I watched today's morning session. Root and Stokes v Bumrah and Ashwin on a pitch starting to show signs of disintegration.
Gripping stuff.

Peter · « **Reply #2274 on:** 06 February, 2021, 02:00:24 pm »

I watched the last session. 555 is a good score. Unfortunately, I think India could make a thousand on this pitch (they average nearly 50 down to number 7, while England only have Root over 40, I think). I think Channel 4 are making a good job of this - and I like the shots of the beach!