Author Topic: The cricket... (Read 256058 times)

Jaded · « **Reply #2325 on:** 13 June, 2021, 11:54:14 am »

A triple HatTrick should do it...

Jaded · « **Reply #2326 on:** 13 June, 2021, 12:00:58 pm »

Well done NZ - that's a crushing win.

Peter · « **Reply #2327 on:** 21 June, 2021, 10:38:27 pm »

I see "wake-up call" is the phrase de nos jours at the moment. After England's plucky draw against the resurgent (again) Scots in the fupball, James Anderson has said the England result against New Zealand was also a reveille. Not so: the wake-up call was blaring loud and long by lunch on the first day but England stayed in bed for the whole..... 4 days.

THIS is how to play cricket - I doubt if even Wow can find anything to compare:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/57554946

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2328 on:** 21 June, 2021, 10:59:01 pm »

There have been some pretty remarkable scores in schools cricket but I can't recall any in detail.

My own experience in something comparable is in college rugby. The Daily telegraph once published a match report in which my college team (Poulton-le-Fylde Teachers' Training College) were beaten 108 - 0. I can't remember who it was against, but it was the early 1970s and the try was only 3 points. Annoyingly, I wasn't playing. I was, however, playing the following week when we played Preston Polytechnic and we lost 66 - 0. I like to think that it was my presence that made all the difference...

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2329 on:** 22 June, 2021, 01:04:27 am »

One lower-echelon rugger team at st. custards during my time there were 121-0 up against $SKOOL. Being an away game, $SKOOL provided the referee who – allegedly – blew the final whistle ten minutes early chiz.

DuncanM · « **Reply #2330 on:** 22 June, 2021, 08:34:21 am »

I played in a BUSA game for Cranfield away at Glamorgan, and after they scored 240-6 or something we were bowled out for 17. Their wicketkeeper top scored in their innings with 60 odd, and extras top scored in ours. I got a first ball duck at #6. They had their Welsh Minor Counties fast bowler playing who basically bowled our entire top order due to sheer pace. I'd noticed this and had a cunning plan of batting out of my crease and playing pre-meditated forward defensives until I could get down the other end. Sadly I moved forwards just a little too far and managed to york myself despite my plan!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2331 on:** 22 June, 2021, 05:59:47 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 22 June, 2021, 01:04:27 am

One lower-echelon rugger team at st. custards during my time there were 121-0 up against $SKOOL. Being an away game, $SKOOL provided the referee who – allegedly – blew the final whistle ten minutes early chiz.

When I "taught" "football" in a primary school, I used to try to referee the second half (the teachers from each school would take a half each) so that I could do just this. I think primary school kids played 20 minutes each way and it wasn't that uncommon for me to blow the whistle after 10.

Given that these matches took place on a Saturday morning, it wasn't all that unusual for me to cycle out there whilst trying to shake off a hangover.

Jaded · « **Reply #2332 on:** 23 June, 2021, 06:58:54 pm »

Not many people here at Sophia Gardens!

Jaded · « **Reply #2333 on:** 24 June, 2021, 12:26:09 am »

They did make a noise though. Was really weird to be in a stadium that holds c16,000 and only had 1,500. Mask up when moving, nut not when drinking beer or singing.

And in the end it was a straightforward win. Should have been completed a few overs earlier...

In this set is a COVID special - the Umpire with a wet wipe in one hand and the ball in the other. The ball had just been returned from the stands.

Looking forward to tomorrow..

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2334 on:** 24 June, 2021, 12:32:55 am »

There’s a cricketer called “Woakes”? Don’t tell Looza Fox or Brillo Neil (below, L)

Jaded · « **Reply #2335 on:** 24 June, 2021, 01:05:02 am »

Jaded · « **Reply #2336 on:** 25 June, 2021, 02:31:34 pm »

So, a tougher match yesterday, and a bit of rain to add a frisson of peril.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2337 on:** 25 June, 2021, 05:32:40 pm »

Is that a glow-in-the-dark bail? Or are they preparing the ashes?

Peter · « **Reply #2338 on:** 25 June, 2021, 05:38:43 pm »

I was wondering that! Also thinking that the betting syndicates aren't going to like Bairstow (is it Bairstow? - it usually is) having his eyes shut. How can he be certain he'll miss the ball and throw his wicket away with his eyes shut?

Jaded · « **Reply #2339 on:** 25 June, 2021, 05:46:58 pm »

Glow in the dark bails and stumps. They light up when disrupted

Yes, Bairstow in the 2nd over. I think he is looking downwards...

Peter · « **Reply #2340 on:** 25 June, 2021, 06:05:25 pm »

It's a great picture J. Should be in the coaching manual but judging by the frequency with which England players use that shot it already is!

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2341 on:** 07 July, 2021, 10:29:12 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 25 June, 2021, 02:31:34 pm

So, a tougher match yesterday, and a bit of rain to add a frisson of peril.

Looks like the coaching manual Kent CCC have been studying this year. Although some young whippersnapper J Anderson took 7-19. He could become quite useful when he reaches our MVP's age. Mr D Stevens is our leading wicket taker and tops the batting averages (second most runs) at the tender age of 45.

Nuncio · « **Reply #2342 on:** 16 July, 2021, 09:53:40 pm »

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Posted at 21:49
100 for Livingstone
THERE WITH A SIX!

The fastest T20 hundred for England.

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Posted at 21:50
WICKET
Livingstone c Shaheen b Shadab 103 (Eng 183-7)

Game over?

Nuncio · « **Reply #2343 on:** 16 July, 2021, 09:55:04 pm »

Maybe not

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16.5 overs
Eng 189-7
David Willey hits the biggest six of the night!

Nuncio · « **Reply #2344 on:** 16 July, 2021, 09:56:34 pm »

44 required from 18 balls. 3 wickets remaining.

eta: Not close in the end.

Peter · « **Reply #2345 on:** 19 July, 2021, 06:38:54 pm »

This will surely be the record forever:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/57860743

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2346 on:** 20 July, 2021, 09:48:40 pm »

Just watched Morgan hit the ball so high that bowler and keeper contested the catch.

Jaded · « **Reply #2347 on:** 04 August, 2021, 04:43:45 pm »

Oh dear.

Salvatore · « **Reply #2348 on:** 07 August, 2021, 10:29:17 am »

While waiting for the rain to pause, I'm watching Germany v France. Germany have reached 34 without loss after 5 overs. If you were wondering, I understand there's a 3-year residential requirement. The other team in this tri-nations tournament is Norway.

Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsVK3712UiU
and here: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/germany-t20-tri-series-2021-1271442/germany-vs-france-4th-match-1271448/live-cricket-score

Edit: 45-1 after a sensational c&b

mattc · « **Reply #2349 on:** 15 August, 2021, 05:03:02 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 04 August, 2021, 04:43:45 pm

Oh dear.

How do you think we're getting on now?
(Bit worried by your radio silence ... )