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andyoxon · « **Reply #150 on:** 22 August, 2011, 04:28:15 pm »

Quote

"That's their seventh innings victory in their last 13 Tests."

TMS

interzen · « **Reply #151 on:** 22 August, 2011, 07:41:03 pm »

Who was man of the match?
Can't find mention of it anywhere on the BBC's match report - just the 'men of the series'

EDIT: found it - buried in the live text commentary. As I suspected, it was Ian Bell (deservedly so too, a cracking innings)

andyoxon · « **Reply #152 on:** 14 October, 2011, 07:20:29 pm »

Why after a test series, ODI & twenty20 games against India earlier in the year, are England now in India having another ODI series?

Jaded · « **Reply #153 on:** 14 October, 2011, 07:21:39 pm »

To lose.

andyoxon · « **Reply #154 on:** 14 October, 2011, 08:03:56 pm »

Yes, and after a run of superfluous ODIs, at least there's the characterful setting of Dubai and the Pakistan test matches to look forward to...

Jaded · « **Reply #155 on:** 17 January, 2012, 09:37:31 am »

If there is an innings defeat in this current match, it won't be us handing it out.

Holding the match in Dubai seems like an interesting choice...

Deano · « **Reply #156 on:** 17 January, 2012, 10:10:17 am »

I'm there! It's a bit quiet. Ajmal looks bloody dangerous and they got the spinners on in the sixth over.

Oops, Nelson. Hop, lads.

There'll be more here on Friday, assuming the match lasts long enough. There are loads of Pakistanis in Dubai but they're either working or don't give a toss about Tests.

interzen · « **Reply #157 on:** 17 January, 2012, 10:13:58 am »

Quote from: Deano on 17 January, 2012, 10:10:17 am

I'm there! It's a bit quiet. Ajmal looks bloody dangerous and they got the spinners on in the sixth over.

Oops, Nelson. Hop, lads.

There'll be more here on Friday, assuming the match lasts long enough. There are loads of Pakistanis in Dubai but they're either working or don't give a toss about Tests.

Listening to it on 5 Live at the moment - up until Swann came in it sounded more like a bloody massacre than a cricket match.
By the sound of it, the pitch is as flat as a flat thing, which makes Ajmal's current figures even more intriguing.

Peter · « **Reply #158 on:** 17 January, 2012, 10:34:17 am »

Quote from: Deano on 17 January, 2012, 10:10:17 am

I'm there! It's a bit quiet. Ajmal looks bloody dangerous and they got the spinners on in the sixth over.

Oops, Nelson. Hop, lads.

There'll be more here on Friday, assuming the match lasts long enough. There are loads of Pakistanis in Dubai but they're either working or don't give a toss about Tests.

Hello, Deano! How much did it cost to get in? I'd have to mortgage my house to get into Old Trafford for a test. Good to hear from you!

Jaded · « **Reply #159 on:** 17 January, 2012, 10:45:39 am »

Quote from: Deano on 17 January, 2012, 10:10:17 am

I'm there! It's a bit quiet.

The target* is to get as many runs as there are spectators there, apparently

*for England - or maybe even the whole match

Deano · « **Reply #160 on:** 17 January, 2012, 10:53:44 am »

Peter - Only 20 dirhams or just over three quid. The VIP tickets at 100 dirhams do, however, give you access to the bar...

Illegal Combat Ant · « **Reply #161 on:** 17 January, 2012, 11:43:21 am »

Still, it's nice to see the England I'm comfortable with back. I've missed them.

If it wasn't for Prior trying to muck things up.

Salvatore · « **Reply #162 on:** 17 January, 2012, 12:14:10 pm »

For those not in Dubai, see it here

http://www.crictime.com/live-cricket-streaming-1.htm

Deano · « **Reply #163 on:** 17 January, 2012, 12:16:13 pm »

At least I'll get to see England bowl.

ferret · « **Reply #164 on:** 17 January, 2012, 01:06:36 pm »

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could have been worse

interzen · « **Reply #165 on:** 17 January, 2012, 01:11:28 pm »

Quote from: ferret on 17 January, 2012, 01:06:36 pm

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192 all out

could have been worse

Really?!

Another spoiler ..

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robgul · « **Reply #166 on:** 17 January, 2012, 07:41:55 pm »

Some pleb in the small group of spectators has just described Dubai as a "warm Milton Keynes"

... didn't go down too well with Mrs Robgul who's off there for a week in March (sans me - I didn't want to go/spend the money - she's going with her brother and sister-in-law) - I am planning a cycling tour for that week ...

Rob

Deano · « **Reply #167 on:** 18 January, 2012, 08:33:56 pm »

At the risk of lowering Mrs Robgul's expectationa - it's at least a hot Milton Keynes

Actually, it is amazing, especially if you like shopping. The transport from the cricket stadium left something to be desired.

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #168 on:** 18 January, 2012, 08:39:45 pm »

You've got a bike, haven't you?

I don't know, youth of today

Deano · « **Reply #169 on:** 18 January, 2012, 08:44:00 pm »

It's probably about three miles to go as the crow flies from where I'm staying to the cricket stadium. By road, make it 10 or 12.

Unfortunately this would involve crosisng two motorways without pedstrian facilities.

Walking in Dubai is tricky.

ferret · « **Reply #170 on:** 19 January, 2012, 10:53:18 am »

Quote from: interzen on 17 January, 2012, 01:11:28 pm

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192 all out

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Really?!

Another spoiler ..
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Pakistan 30-0

See, told you it could be worse, now it is.

mattc · « **Reply #171 on:** 19 January, 2012, 01:52:07 pm »

We were robbed - there is no way Strauss should have been out.

Karla · « **Reply #172 on:** 19 January, 2012, 02:32:42 pm »

I have an Indian and a Pakistani in my office. It has been suggested to me that I divert their attention by mentioning Kashmir. In the name of peace, I think I'll hold my tongue and endure the cricketing jibes.

Illegal Combat Ant · « **Reply #173 on:** 19 January, 2012, 03:21:37 pm »

I'm experiencing Déjà vu here. A government taking us back to the worst of the 80's, a cricket team doing the same ...
It's all so familiar.

Pancho · « **Reply #174 on:** 19 January, 2012, 06:43:49 pm »

Yebbut, the Windies were good back then.