Chesterfield_Ram Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 On 11/07/2024 at 16:16, Comrade 86 said: Did we bowl well or did the Windies bat badly? Or both? I would have said it was a bit of both over the entire match. While listening to TMS I heard them talk about how technical the Windies batters have become in test match cricket. While I'm a bit too young to remember the likes of Viv Richards, Brian Lara and others from those eras, I grew up watching the likes of Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels who weren't afraid to whack it when it was there to do so. At times the windies batting felt similar to when you're playing club cricket and a county age group player comes into bat. This batter looks fantastic technically, but you find yourself bowling a good line and length and they just pat it back or place it to the feet of fielders in very conventional positions. I'd much prefer to see the Windies play attacking cricket if they are going to lose in 2 days and a session. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 England ticking along nicely. A ton for Pope , hopefully Stokes will make a few Anag Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 6 minutes ago, Reggie Greenwood said: England ticking along nicely. A ton for Pope , hopefully Stokes will make a few West Indies fielding has been poor. Probably a 350 pitch but England should get 400+ Just enough movement to give England’s bowlers encouragement. Could be another thrashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 11 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: West Indies fielding has been poor. Probably a 350 pitch but England should get 400+ Just enough movement to give England’s bowlers encouragement. Could be another thrashing. Can they hold off a bit, I'm going on Saturday. Hans Datdo-Dishes, Reggie Greenwood and Anag Ram 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 16 hours ago, Srg said: Can they hold off a bit, I'm going on Saturday. You might be okay. England will probably bat again even if they dismiss WI for less than 216. I hope the Windies put up more of a fight because England will get sloppy if it’s too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Why do we do that thing with trying to get the tailender on strike? What's wrong with trying to get both out? Carnero and Anag Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 35 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Why do we do that thing with trying to get the tailender on strike? What's wrong with trying to get both out? Bloody annoying isn't it. Game after game the whole gameplan seems to go out of the window when they get the oppo 9 down. AndyinLiverpool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 22 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Why do we do that thing with trying to get the tailender on strike? What's wrong with trying to get both out? Yes, it’s been a thing with England for years. Put all the fielders out for the ‘batsman’ (in this case a pretty average player) and try to get the tailender out. One lusty blow from said tailender and the bowlers panic. Full and straight seems an alien concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 W Indies have a Derbyshire style collapse !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Nice to see Ben Stokes growing his hair again with a beard you could lose a badger in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 83 to win, 7.2 overs. Anag Ram and Reggie Greenwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Sad news about Graham Thorpe. I think he had been ill for a while. In a difficult era for English cricket, he stood out. Great player. Reggie Greenwood, AndyinLiverpool and Comrade 86 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 3 minutes ago, inter politics said: Sad news about Graham Thorpe. I think he had been ill for a while. In a difficult era for English cricket, he stood out. Great player. was one of the top players when I first starting watching Cricket. Loved him by the time he retired from playing. RIP Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Stokes looks like he’s torn his hammy in the crisp packet b******* 16.4 Ewetube 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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