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Jaded · « **Reply #2725 on:** 12 December, 2022, 08:29:48 am »

Well, that was a close finish!

andyoxon · « **Reply #2726 on:** 12 December, 2022, 08:36:15 am »

Peter · « **Reply #2727 on:** 12 December, 2022, 10:57:10 pm »

It's exciting stuff, all right but I don't think this approach will be very successful against a team with more than one bowler - Australia has got dozens.

Jaded · « **Reply #2728 on:** 13 December, 2022, 12:13:10 am »

I think that being rabbits in the headlights is a weaker option.

Peter · « **Reply #2729 on:** 13 December, 2022, 12:32:27 am »

I'd like to think you are right, J, but with the current approach it's possible you just get run over quicker!

In other news, FG storming up the table!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2730 on:** 19 December, 2022, 02:51:09 pm »

Well this lad seems like a bit of a find.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/dec/19/cricket-pakistan-england-third-test-day-three-report

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2731 on:** 19 December, 2022, 06:01:27 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 12 December, 2022, 10:57:10 pm

It's exciting stuff, all right but I don't think this approach will be very successful against a team with more than one bowler - Australia has got dozens.

Agreed. Despite the fantastic achievements of the English team since Stokes took over the helm, I wouldn't be rushing out to buy a 4th day Ashes ticket. Especially not given the result at the Gabba.

Nuncio · « **Reply #2732 on:** 19 December, 2022, 06:49:13 pm »

Day 2 at the Oval should be OK then.

hatler · « **Reply #2733 on:** 19 December, 2022, 06:52:36 pm »

Quote from: CrazyEnglishTriathlete on 19 December, 2022, 06:01:27 pm

Quote from: Peter on 12 December, 2022, 10:57:10 pm
It's exciting stuff, all right but I don't think this approach will be very successful against a team with more than one bowler - Australia has got dozens.

Agreed. Despite the fantastic achievements of the English team since Stokes took over the helm, I wouldn't be rushing out to buy a 4th day Ashes ticket. Especially not given the result at the Gabba.

Indeed. That's why I plumped for the Saturday of the Lords test.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2734 on:** 05 January, 2023, 06:42:21 pm »

Interesting to see that New Zealand are taking a Baz-free approach to playing Pakistan and finding it hard to win, although they may be able to do so tomorrow. Following the stately progress on Cricinfo has one yearning for more Bazball.

Salvatore · « **Reply #2735 on:** 06 January, 2023, 12:50:57 pm »

Pakistan now needing 27 21 17 of 4 or so overs with 1 wicket left. Furthest NZer from the bat is the bowler. By a large margin.

ETA 15 needed and the light's dodgy.

matthew · « **Reply #2736 on:** 16 February, 2023, 12:07:08 pm »

Declaring on day one after less than 60 overs just so you can bowl under the lights shows that pink ball day night cricket has an issue. Ok it makes sense if you are 9 down having been asked to bat but the game shouldn't be that driven by the conditions.

But then taking 3 and should have been 4 wickets would say Stokes et al made the right decision

andyoxon · « **Reply #2737 on:** 16 February, 2023, 11:21:05 pm »

'parently...

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the second-earliest declaration in the first innings of a match in the 146-year history of Test cricket - the earliest was by Pakistan who reached 130-9 after 44.5 overs on a rain-hit opening day against England at Lord's in 1974.

BBC

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2738 on:** 17 February, 2023, 11:06:27 am »

Following England on Cricinfo is far more entertaining than following anyone else. The matches move so much faster.

andyoxon · « **Reply #2739 on:** 17 February, 2023, 08:53:58 pm »

Quite the missed catch from 13:44
Day2 Highlights (BT Sport) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD9M-h-F-FE

Jaded · « **Reply #2740 on:** 18 February, 2023, 08:17:45 am »

#He’s big, he’s bad! He’s better than his Dad!

andyoxon · « **Reply #2741 on:** 18 February, 2023, 08:42:35 am »

Broady!

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2742 on:** 19 February, 2023, 07:56:08 pm »

What's wrong with England. Things keep going to plan. However potty the plan is.

andyoxon · « **Reply #2743 on:** 24 February, 2023, 07:23:18 am »

Harry Brook stats...

"In the history of Test cricket, nobody has scored as many runs as he has after nine innings..." BBC.

Jaded · « **Reply #2744 on:** 24 February, 2023, 06:16:43 pm »

Brits through to the Women's World Cup Final!

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2745 on:** 24 February, 2023, 06:38:12 pm »

I see what you did there, you naughty fellow!

Jaded · « **Reply #2746 on:** 24 February, 2023, 06:47:39 pm »

andyoxon · « **Reply #2747 on:** 27 February, 2023, 12:06:20 pm »

Day5 should be interesting.

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The tourists will either set a new record chase or become the first England team to lose a Test after enforcing the follow-on.

andyoxon · « **Reply #2748 on:** 27 February, 2023, 10:20:17 pm »

that runout

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2749 on:** 27 February, 2023, 10:22:30 pm »

Are England going to lose after enforcing the follow-on?

I think I know the last team to do that...