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Peter · « **Reply #1850 on:** 25 July, 2019, 09:55:32 am »

Yes, with the Ashes only a week away, we may have to hope the Australians will have died laughing by then.

trekker12 · « **Reply #1851 on:** 25 July, 2019, 12:27:17 pm »

Not if we put our nightwatchman in as our best opener to surprise them - he's heading for fifty......

Peter · « **Reply #1852 on:** 25 July, 2019, 01:41:49 pm »

Yes, but have we got anyone who can stay with him?! I think Jimmy Anderson used to be the number 11 who was least out in Test matches, but he may not be fit enough to open!

andyoxon · « **Reply #1853 on:** 25 July, 2019, 03:10:36 pm »

"Jack Leach has sucked the life blood out of Ireland" TMS

Peter · « **Reply #1854 on:** 26 July, 2019, 10:12:05 am »

They're not too strong on fact, either. Agnew was whining, rather pompously, I thought, about them coming off for lightning, exclaiming that a storm is a mile away for every second between lightning and thunder. Only 500% out and an easy mistake to make if you are a pundit.

Jaded · « **Reply #1855 on:** 01 August, 2019, 01:24:01 am »

We saw a match today.

We were right by the '4 6 Wicket' Gas Burners, so occasionally got warmed up

Afterwards we saw the deserved Ashes presentation to the Aussies, and met with members of the England team, who, despite losing the Ashes, were delighted to win tonight and were quite upbeat. One of them told us how they won today, but I don't think it can be made public.

Jaded · « **Reply #1856 on:** 01 August, 2019, 12:15:37 pm »

Quite a good start at Edgbaston today.

Basil · « **Reply #1857 on:** 01 August, 2019, 01:14:42 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 01 August, 2019, 12:15:37 pm

Quite a good start at ~~Edgbaston~~ Balsall Heath today.

FTFY

spesh · « **Reply #1858 on:** 01 August, 2019, 02:56:07 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 01 August, 2019, 12:15:37 pm

Quite a good start at Edgbaston today.

The flip side is that our openers could be facing that movement of the ball before, or not long after, tea at this rate.

Unless Smith really makes a sand...

Jaded · « **Reply #1859 on:** 01 August, 2019, 05:33:39 pm »

Smith looks key to the Aussies

spesh · « **Reply #1860 on:** 01 August, 2019, 05:40:23 pm »

Well, seeing as the rest aren't up to scratch and are having a rough time of it, you could say he's papering over the cracks...

Peter · « **Reply #1861 on:** 02 August, 2019, 11:25:47 am »

Stev(i)e Smith reaches 100; "not drowning but waving".

andyoxon · « **Reply #1862 on:** 02 August, 2019, 02:51:23 pm »

Quote

Posted at 14:36

The Aussies aren't happy with the ball. (I can see you sniggering).

They think it has gone out of shape but the umpires check it fits through their metal rings and, when it does, toss it back to them.

TMS

andyoxon · « **Reply #1863 on:** 03 August, 2019, 12:35:17 pm »

Skittles.

mattc · « **Reply #1864 on:** 03 August, 2019, 04:29:55 pm »

Is it just me that finds it much more exciting rooting for the bowling side??

(I was pleased for Mr Burns during his gutsy knock, but I didn't get any buzz out of it. Whereas waiting for the next wicket ...

)

Peter · « **Reply #1865 on:** 03 August, 2019, 05:42:32 pm »

Yes, it probably is just you!

On the subject of Burns. I was very pleased for him yesterday. But I don't think we should hold our breath if we think we've solved the problem of England's openers (or top eight!). Starting fresh today, he scored 8, Stokes sbout 2, etc. Great match, though!

Von Broad · « **Reply #1866 on:** 04 August, 2019, 09:36:40 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 03 August, 2019, 05:42:32 pm

Starting fresh today, he scored 8, Stokes sbout 2, etc.

Stokes was probably having a shower while he was scoring these runs at this point

But yes, terrific game. And into a fifth day.....for a [remotely] possible draw [crosses fingers].
Rain dance wouldn't go a miss either!

Greenbank · « **Reply #1867 on:** 04 August, 2019, 11:42:18 pm »

Draw is roughly equal odds to an Aus win at the moment.

https://www.oddschecker.com/cricket (Eng 46, Draw 2.05, Aus 1.95 at time of writing)

England threw this away by trusting whoever conducted Anderson's fitness test, but given that, they had a chance to save it but for some bizarre decisions from the captain (e.g. why did Woakes only bowl 7 overs, there must be a reason!)

Early on in this test match it felt like we had a chance of winning back the Ashes, now I'm just wondering whether it will be 3-0 or 4-0 they thump us.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1868 on:** 05 August, 2019, 09:33:00 am »

I don't think the forecast favours the likely effectiveness of a rain dance. Looks like perfect batting conditions though...

andyoxon · « **Reply #1869 on:** 05 August, 2019, 11:08:56 am »

So, can England bat all day..?

Will be good to see Archer return...

matthew · « **Reply #1870 on:** 05 August, 2019, 11:25:38 am »

Archer needs to prove his fitness in a 4 day game somewhere, we need to learn the lesson of Anderson's calf.

The only way we bat all day is if Root and Stokes each face >150 balls

andyoxon · « **Reply #1871 on:** 05 August, 2019, 12:55:59 pm »

yep, 4 wkts gone - not looking likely. They're doomed, doomed...

Von Broad · « **Reply #1872 on:** 05 August, 2019, 02:11:10 pm »

Well, it's all been very fascinating......Aussie has exposed lots for England to be very concerned about in the coming weeks.

Psychologically, to the have the visitors 122-8 on the first day after losing the toss, only to be ultimately well and truly hammered.....is a mighty kick in the balls.

Lots to look forward too though

andyoxon · « **Reply #1873 on:** 05 August, 2019, 02:27:15 pm »

England's bowling attack need to be able to deal with Smith, somehow.

Von Broad · « **Reply #1874 on:** 05 August, 2019, 02:39:18 pm »

Quote from: andyoxon on 05 August, 2019, 02:27:15 pm

England's bowling attack need to be able to deal with Smith, somehow.

TMS came up with a solution that might be worthy of consideration: position Rory Bremner in a close fielding position to quietly tell a few jokes with the hope of 'putting him off'.

Where can a bowler find a piece of sandpaper when they need it?