Comrade 86 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) Superb from Root and Foakes who guided England to the win with the minimum of fuss. Root ended the innings taking 3 boundaries off four balls to ensure that those who braved the elements went home not only seeing a long overdue and quite convincing England win, but also secure in the knowledge that Root's sudden injection of pace means they can claim a refund on the morning's cricket too, with 2 whole balls to spare. Chicken dinner! Edited June 5, 2022 by 86 Hair Islands angieram, Anag Ram and Eddie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Fantastic. Rooooooooooot Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 So pleased for Root. The emotion he showed was probably a reaction to how hard things have been. Also pleased for Foakes. I hope this is the springboard he needs. He’s our best keeper by far and that can be worth 30 runs, but he needed an innings, and to do it under pressure is an indication of his talent. Still thing we need Compton in as opener instead of Lees and they should give Brook a go instead of Pope. But England always keep a winning team, even though a couple of individuals made up for incompetence elsewhere (no change there). Carnero and Curtains 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Would add that I’m missing Bumble and Michael Holding, but that Mark Taylor is a good addition. Likeable chap and obviously very knowledgeable. Curtains and Carnero 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 14 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: So pleased for Root. The emotion he showed was probably a reaction to how hard things have been. Also pleased for Foakes. I hope this is the springboard he needs. He’s our best keeper by far and that can be worth 30 runs, but he needed an innings, and to do it under pressure is an indication of his talent. Still thing we need Compton in as opener instead of Lees and they should give Brook a go instead of Pope. But England always keep a winning team, even though a couple of individuals made up for incompetence elsewhere (no change there). I thought Foakes actually looked very good today despite playing foil to the majestic Joe Root. He has a very uncomplicated technique and plays with a straight blade which I like to see in test players. Perhaps today can breather a little confidence into him and the side in general. Bit of a side note, but I really like the way the Kiwis go about their business. On the wrong end of it this test but they always seem to play with a smile on their faces and without the snarling sledging and aggression other sides favour. Good to see England reciprocate too, nice to see the mutual respect. Curtains, sage, Carnero and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, 86 Hair Islands said: I thought Foakes actually looked very good today despite playing foil to the majestic Joe Root. He has a very uncomplicated technique and plays with a straight blade which I like to see in test players. Perhaps today can breather a little confidence into him and the side in general. Bit of a side note, but I really like the way the Kiwis go about their business. On the wrong end of it this test but they always seem to play with a smile on their faces and without the snarling sledging and aggression other sides favour. Good to see England reciprocate too, nice to see the mutual respect. Double like there! Foakes was better because he was being more positive. In his previous innings he has focused so much on not getting out that it took away his natural rhythm. And yes, the game was competitive but played with a smile. Should be a great summer of cricket. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Double like there! Foakes was better because he was being more positive. In his previous innings he has focused so much on not getting out that it took away his natural rhythm. And yes, the game was competitive but played with a smile. Should be a great summer of cricket. One can but hope ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Fear not, there's plenty more scope for the England test side to ruin everyone's summer. #believe Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 It's a nice change for England to get their consolation series win in early ?? Eddie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Anag Ram said: So pleased for Root. The emotion he showed was probably a reaction to how hard things have been. Also pleased for Foakes. I hope this is the springboard he needs. He’s our best keeper by far and that can be worth 30 runs, but he needed an innings, and to do it under pressure is an indication of his talent. Still thing we need Compton in as opener instead of Lees and they should give Brook a go instead of Pope. But England always keep a winning team, even though a couple of individuals made up for incompetence elsewhere (no change there). I'm inclined to think that Parkinson might miss out next time, but who knows? I'd like to think that Moeen Ali might have come into the reckoning - but of course he announced his retirement from test cricket last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, Eddie said: I'm inclined to think that Parkinson might miss out next time, but who knows? I'd like to think that Moeen Ali might have come into the reckoning - but of course he announced his retirement from test cricket last year. Yes there was a rumour they wanted Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid back, plus Jos Buttler. Adil would strengthen us but I hope they stick with Parkinson. Leach is bog standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 9 hours ago, Anag Ram said: Would add that I’m missing Bumble and Michael Holding, but that Mark Taylor is a good addition. Likeable chap and obviously very knowledgeable. David Lloyd always got on my nerves, especially with all the singing. Not sure I've quite taken him seriously since the 'we flippin murdered them' thing. I miss Holding but, like you, I'm looking forward to more Mark Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 20 hours ago, Anag Ram said: Would add that I’m missing Bumble and Michael Holding, but that Mark Taylor is a good addition. Likeable chap and obviously very knowledgeable. Missing Warne of course too. Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Kane Williamson out of Second Test NZ 5-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Could be a great finish to the test match today. Need another 247 runs at about 4 an over with 9 in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Brolly Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Apparently Bairstow just hit a boundary with his helmet , shouldn't be doing things like that in public. SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, Mick Brolly said: Apparently Bairstow just hit a boundary with his helmet , shouldn't be doing things like that in public. He is on for fastest ever Test century for England. Record set in 1902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Quickest I've seen runs in Nottingham since the locals sprinted to the dole office on a Thursday morning. Mick Brolly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Brolly Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, NottsRam said: He is on for fastest ever Test century for England. Record set in 1902 Missed out by one ball wonder if he knew NottsRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Mick Brolly said: Missed out by one ball wonder if he knew Who knows, superb ton nevertheless. Mick Brolly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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