Wolfie20 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: England will want their bowlers to be able to go full pelt. So it makes sense to get as many runs as possible today and let the bowlers focus on bowling them out to today and on Sunday (assuming the forecast is correct) My forecast (which is usually reasonably accurate) is showing more or less constant rain for both days in Manchester - I'd be amazed if the England management team aren't aware of the coming monsoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: England will want their bowlers to be able to go full pelt. So it makes sense to get as many runs as possible today and let the bowlers focus on bowling them out to today and on Sunday (assuming the forecast is correct) I think even Sunday is in doubt. wow JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 You're looking at maximum of 3 sessions to bowl Australia out. Saturday is a wash out. Sunday it might improve but I reckon half a day's play is on the cards. At least if the match has drawn they have given plenty of entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 This just doesn't make any sense now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: This just doesn't make any sense now Oh Jimmy… shame Jonny didn’t get his ton would have really rubbed the Aussies noses in it. Let’s hope we can skittle them now. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Fantastic entertainment but that may have cost us regaining the Ashes RadioactiveWaste and Grumpy Git 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, SKRam said: Fantastic entertainment but that may have cost us regaining the Ashes Sod winning the Ashes. I'm loving us just grinding the Aussies into the dirt. Reggie Greenwood, Carnero and SKRam 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, SKRam said: Fantastic entertainment but that may have cost us regaining the Ashes The declaration in the first innings of the first test is what will cost us the Ashes. Amazing that only twice in Ashes history has it gone to the fifth test two apiece. RadioactiveWaste and Grumpy Git 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, BaaLocks said: The declaration in the first innings of the first test is what will cost us the Ashes. Amazing that only twice in Ashes history has it gone to the fifth test two apiece. Aussies bowling in the most favourable half hour worth of conditions is what cost us that game. NottsRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, BaaLocks said: The declaration in the first innings of the first test is what will cost us the Ashes. Amazing that only twice in Ashes history has it gone to the fifth test two apiece. Sorry but that's nonsense. It might be a factor but 20 odd dropped catches has far more bearing than that declaration. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, NottsRam said: Sorry but that's nonsense. It might be a factor but 20 odd dropped catches has far more bearing than that declaration. Ah, OK, it's nonsense. Thank you for the clarification. BTW - England have dropped 18 catches so far this series, Australia 12 but, but that's the reason. Sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Warner gone. Get in. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Need the weather gods to help here, its the only thing that will save the Aussies RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Time and rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Have absolutely loved the last three days, I just hope the rain doesn't rob us of that pen-on-paper "W" we deserve so much. "Can they Bazball against Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc" - you bet we can! BucksRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDCFC Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Definitely looking like the rain is going to save the Aussies and rob us of an incredibly exciting 5th test match tied at 2 a piece RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Could they not just get a couple of mini buses and drive them to somewhere not rainy? JakeDCFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDCFC Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Could they not just get a couple of mini buses and drive them to somewhere not rainy? either that or implement a 6th day like they did in the 2021 WTC final RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Or "persuade" Australia to declare today? "Or the 'roo gets it.........!" JakeDCFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, JakeDCFC said: Definitely looking like the rain is going to save the Aussies and rob us of an incredibly exciting 5th test match tied at 2 a piece us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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