Romey 1878 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 31 minutes ago, MikeO said: 240-4 to 263 all out!? That's what we do. Welcome back Mark. Hope the batsmen do their bit now. I never left, but thank you. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, Bailey said: It would be great if these two could see this session through. Have you watched them before? I almost long for them to get out quickly to get the agony over with. MikeO and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Two England wickets have fallen. England run rate at over 5 an over. Is there any correlation, do you think? Certainly, Duckett just couldn't leave off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Don't you just feel sorry for those who paid good money for tickets on Day 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Don't you just feel sorry for those who paid good money for tickets on Day 5? Day 5 tickets probably haven't even gone on sale yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 I'm still to see anything to suggest it was remotely a good idea to get Ali out of retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 I fail to understand England's tactics. They must and could win this game. They must and could overtake Australia's lead. They have 3-1/2 days to do that. So Wood and Stokes decide to become a swashbucklers. It might be good for a few cheers, but, to win, England need a lot of runs, not cheers. This is a batter's pitch, so be patient and use it properly. Slow and steady wins the race, especially on a pitch like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: I fail to understand England's tactics. They must and could win this game. They must and could overtake Australia's lead. They have 3-1/2 days to do that. So Wood and Stokes decide to become a swashbucklers. It might be good for a few cheers, but, to win, England need a lot of runs, not cheers. This is a batter's pitch, so be patient and use it properly. Slow and steady wins the race, especially on a pitch like this. I've got no problem with Stokes going for it but the rest of them just needed to stick with him and rely on him to get us at least on par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Michael Vaughan said England can't afford any dropped catches today, think he may well get his wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, MikeO said: Michael Vaughan said England can't afford any dropped catches today, think he may well get his wish. Back on the pitch, we can disappoint him yet Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Recalling Woakes has been a good move. It should have been for Robinson and not Tongue though, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 This is very doable. Please don't fuck it up. Bailey and Formby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 "A couple of England fans have just asked Todd Murphy if he will sign a piece of sandpaper. He politely declined." Romey 1878, Formby, Bailey and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Excellent position for us. Weather permitting, we should be okay. Wood has made a big difference , as has Woakes. Teams are very evenly matched. It's coming down to critical moments in games and special individual performances. Let's hope we get both tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Formby said: Excellent position for us. Weather permitting, we should be okay. Wood has made a big difference , as has Woakes. Teams are very evenly matched. It's coming down to critical moments in games and special individual performances. Let's hope we get both tomorrow. England really should win this. If they don’t, they have only themselves to blame. Two days remain, so there’s plenty of time. If only they can resist the temptation to be aggressive. Do they have the discipline to be patient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: England really should win this. If they don’t, they have only themselves to blame. Two days remain, so there’s plenty of time. If only they can resist the temptation to be aggressive. Do they have the discipline to be patient? I think being aggressive on this wicket is the best way to win this, the speed, the unpredictable bounce and swing are doing the batsmen that are playing to defensively. But it’s going to be another great day of cricket, as it always is when England are chasing a target against Australia. Formby and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Harry Potter has turned up in the the Aussie team, now that’s what I call magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Ali proof that staying in crease and trying to defend on this wicket won’t win the game. You need to try and get down the wicket even if only one step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Erghhhh Root gone now. How many times can we rely on Stokes. He will go cheaply soon and if that is today, I dont see us winning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Going down with a whimper at the mo, Brooks the lest hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Bailey said: Erghhhh Root gone now. How many times can we rely on Stokes. He will go cheaply soon and if that is today, I dont see us winning! Thankfully you got that completely wrong. Get in England MikeO, Formby and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Palfy said: Thankfully you got that completely wrong. Get in England I got half right Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Good win but no need to make it that difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Foakes needs to be in for Bairstow for the last two, much better behind the stumps and would likely score more runs on recent form; no brainer for me. Bailey and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Thank goodness for that. It would be such an anticlimax to witness two pointless games after three exciting ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Foakes needs to be in for Bairstow for the last two, much better behind the stumps and would likely score more runs on recent form; no brainer for me. And maybe he wouldn't wander away from his crease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 20 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: England really should win this. If they don’t, they have only themselves to blame. Two days remain, so there’s plenty of time. If only they can resist the temptation to be aggressive. Do they have the discipline to be patient? I think they won it the right way. Being positive, showing guts and determination and spirit. Delighted for Wood and Woakes. For all the flaws in the lineup, they are going toe-to-toe with the best test team in the world and giving them plenty to think about. Very proud of them. On to Manchester. It will be another great atmosphere. Palfy, Romey 1878 and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 4 hours ago, MikeO said: Foakes needs to be in for Bairstow for the last two, much better behind the stumps and would likely score more runs on recent form; no brainer for me. I was thinking to myself after another poor display with the bat we need to replace him, Foakes is a great shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Highest ever ODI run chase by England today, and I believe only Australia's second loss in 50+ games! Well played ladies, but more catching practice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Just now, MikeO said: Highest ever ODI run chase by England today, and I believe only Australia's second loss in 50+ games! Well played ladies, but more catching practice please I was watching it myself and didn't want to say a word about it and jinx it! MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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