Comrade 86 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Surprised to see only one slip in for Ashwin facing Jimmy. With so many runs to play with, could we not look to turn the screw a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, 86 Hair Islands said: Surprised to see only one slip in for Ashwin facing Jimmy. With so many runs to play with, could we not look to turn the screw a little? * another one in now for Jimmy's second over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Incredible stuff from Anderson this morning. Kohli and Ashwin look well set though now. Think this is going to the wire and I hope we don't regret the non-declaration. Edit: Or maybe not... Ashwin's just snicked off to Buttler. Edited February 9, 2021 by JoetheRam SKRam and Comrade 86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, JoetheRam said: Incredible stuff from Anderson this morning. Kohli and Ashwin look well set though now. Think this is going to the wire and I hope we don't regret the non-declaration. Give it ten mins then re-post this please! Edited February 9, 2021 by 86 Hair Islands JoetheRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Kohli will take most of the strike and has looked untroubled so far. Edit: Or Stokes will blow him away! Even England can't stuff it up now. Edited February 9, 2021 by JoetheRam rynny, Curtains and Comrade 86 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Virat gone. England need 2 wickets Fantastic SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Just a mention for Jack Leach Superb today 9 down. One more for a fifer and a win for England Edited February 9, 2021 by Curtains Mr Tibbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, JoetheRam said: Kohli will take most of the strike and has looked untroubled so far. Oh stop it now! * he had actually looked like he could bat all day long ? Curtains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, 86 Hair Islands said: Oh stop it now! * he had actually looked like he could bat all day long ? I think the pitch isn’t helping India. There is a spot on the wicket being utilised. Anderson has been fantastic at it Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Root the star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Brilliant from England. All doubts erased. Well done everyone! Curtains, Comrade 86 and SKRam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 What the deuce was that? It was like when we were kids and we couldn't get the stumps to stay straight because they'd been knocked over so many times. Anag Ram, JoetheRam, Comrade 86 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 What a win. Fantastic by Roots England Comrade 86, SKRam, Anag Ram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Stellar performance from the bowlers today. Thought Leach was excellent, Archer at his hostile best, but Jimmy Anderson take a bow son. Just brilliant. First blood to England and it seems we have a proper series on our hands. Anag Ram and Curtains 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Cook waxing lyrical about it. Anderson sending stumps spin is such a sight. Edited February 9, 2021 by Curtains Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: What the deuce was that? It was like when we were kids and we couldn't get the stumps to stay straight because they'd been knocked over so many times. Very windy in India ? At least they don't have to whack the stumps with their bat like we used to. Question: keep the winning side (other than pre-arranged home visits) or might Moeen replace the erratic Bess? Will they be brave enough to replace Jimmy with Broad now? Might Crawley be fit enough to replace Lawrence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 All wrapped up. Terrific performance from England, won probably 12/14 sessions in the match. Think India might have had a bit of a hangover from their Australia tour as they were off colour throughout. Potentially fans are allowed for the next test so maybe that will wake them up. Magnificient win from England. Curtains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Anderson saying the ball was moving in the air. Blimey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, 86 Hair Islands said: Surprised to see only one slip in for Ashwin facing Jimmy. With so many runs to play with, could we not look to turn the screw a little? I think slip catches off fast bowlers are very rare in India. More catches in front of the wicket where the ball sticks in the surface. Amazing to think what a difference a coin flicked casually in the air can make to a five day game! So pleased we were able to bat big. 400 would have lost us the game and at 60-odd for two we would probably have taken that. So many heroes for England. Comrade 86 and Curtains 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Question: keep the winning side (other than pre-arranged home visits) or might Moeen replace the erratic Bess? Will they be brave enough to replace Jimmy with Broad now? Might Crawley be fit enough to replace Lawrence? Lost count of how many full tosses Bess bowled today. He opened up his first over after lunch with 4 in a row. Very capable of some absolutes jaffas but he does need to bowl with a deal more control. Can't drop Jimmy, can they? I'd put up with Broad sulking if it means keeping Anderson in the side. Would love to see Crawley but did the Sri Lankans reveal a possible Achilles heel? He looked a tad vulnerable against spin though perhaps I'm being too harsh. I love watching him play though. So elegant and scores as a good rate. He and Sibley might be the best opening pair since Strauss and Cook, in which case we'll be a match for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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