AndyinLiverpool Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Well this bodes well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 We're just lulling the Aussies into a false sense of security. If either of Ireland's openers make 20 or more, I reckon the ECB will offer them a central contract out of desperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Well we ought to sign up that bowler what took 5-13. Why is it that as soon as one of our national sports teams actually achieves anything they completely subsequently collapse into even worse uselessness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Young Ilkley and I were at Lords today. Fantastic first day of a test match summed up as a good toss to lose. The pitch definitely got easier as the day and heavy roller went on and although the batting was woeful at times I thought England did well to bowl them out. Olly Stone bowled a wonderful spell in the afternoon - very quick and very aggressive - can't wait to see him and Archer in tandem in a couple of years. Broad though was the pick overall. Very unlucky not to have more wickets. Day 2 could be fun. Might be all over by close of play but I think not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Ireland still massive favourites to get to 180 but 1 wicket down for 11... interesting if we can get a couple more soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 And now Ireland in trouble 24/3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 24/4 now. Should be wrapping this one up I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Make that 24/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 6 down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 England win. Ireland all out for 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Never in doubt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Ah, the luck of the Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 ... and so onto The Ashes where the squad is set to be announced tomorrow, it will be interesting to see whether England make any changes particularly to the top 3 - Rory Burns looks completely out of nick so id expect to see him replaced - do they go with a young opener such as Dom Sibley or Zak Crawley or do they take another look at James Vince? Personally I'd like to see Vince given another go, there's certainly a test player in there if he can just apply himself properly. The other question to resolve is who do they leave out between Woakes & Archer come match day? Personally I'd play an all seam attack and leave out the barely used spin of Moeen/Leach in the knowledge that both Root & Denly are reasonable enough if the pitch begins to turn. I know it's harsh on MOTM Leach but "it is what it is" as a wise Scotsman would say. My realistic line up: Vince, Roy, Denly, Root, Buttler, Stokes Bairstow, Woakes, Archer, Broad, Anderson. I'd actually prefer to see Root bat 3 and Foakes given the wicket keeping duties but that's not likely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, Carnero said: ... and so onto The Ashes where the squad is set to be announced tomorrow, it will be interesting to see whether England make any changes particularly to the top 3 - Rory Burns looks completely out of nick so id expect to see him replaced - do they go with a young opener such as Dom Sibley or Zak Crawley or do they take another look at James Vince? Personally I'd like to see Vince given another go, there's certainly a test player in there if he can just apply himself properly. The other question to resolve is who do they leave out between Woakes & Archer come match day? Personally I'd play an all seam attack and leave out the barely used spin of Moeen/Leach in the knowledge that both Root & Denly are reasonable enough if the pitch begins to turn. I know it's harsh on MOTM Leach but "it is what it is" as a wise Scotsman would say. My realistic line up: Vince, Roy, Denly, Root, Buttler, Stokes Bairstow, Woakes, Archer, Broad, Anderson. I'd actually prefer to see Root bat 3 and Foakes given the wicket keeping duties but that's not likely to happen. I just don't see it with Vince. People tell me he looks a good player but that 'good' player keeps getting out early and in ways that a test player should at least learn from. For the first test, I think Archer will only play if Anderson is unfit and I think Moeen will play, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: I just don't see it with Vince You've never watched him getting a pretty 30 (before nicking off) looking for all the world like a clone of Michael Vaughan at his peak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 What do you make of Denly? @AndyinLiverpool another one who looks a player until he gets out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Carnero said: What do you make of Denly? @AndyinLiverpool another one who looks a player until he gets out! I think we have too many of these batters - get a start and get out. Add Stoneman, Jennings, Malan, Ballance to the list. It's also a disappointment to me that Root won't take responsibility and bat at 3. Oh for the days of Strauss, Cook and Trott and 1,2,3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Oh for the days of Strauss, Cook and Trott and 1,2,3. Absolutely... followed by Pietersen, Bell, Collingwood & Prior... we didn't realise how lucky we were! And a bowling attack of Broad, Anderson, +1 & Swann!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Ashes Day is upon us lads and ladies. Predictions for the series? Two teams who can't bat for peanuts and are filled with top-class bowlers in a muggy English summer. Is anyone going to score over 450 in any inning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Aussies 27/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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