Off Topic Cricket Thread

Isn't that so bloody typical.......

 

Root solid as rock today but doesn’t seem to last long the day after a big innings! Let’s hope I’m wrong & carries his momentum into tomorrow, great test match though

 

A brilliant day today, and we'll go on to win tomorrow (or Monday). Oh ye of little faith.

 

I think it's 50/50.
Really hope you're right.

 

England are strong favourites from this position (1-4 with the bookies), but it could all be down to Root. After the two currently at the crease, we've effectively got two number 10s and two number 11s. One of them might need to step up.

 

Which is why I call it 50/50.
If Root goes early, I don't fancy us.

 

I'd like to get on England at even money.

 

How's the weather looking?

 

Gloomy and overcast, with the floodlights on. Just what we don't need.

They're hoping to start on time, which is a big surprise.

 

I have a doctor's appointment at 12, which is rather inconvenient. I might well miss the conclusion to the game.

 

On superstitious grounds, I am making no comment till the game has concluded.

 

Picking off runs nicely

 

Glorious day on the Costa del Clyde...not that that will help the cricket

 

That Root guy is bloody good! A captains innings for sure!
Now close out the game Joe.

 

Well done Joe, a century, 10,000 Test runs and very soon a win at Lords.

 

Majestic knock from Root, knocking these runs off with ease

 

Well done England. Did what most said they wouldn’t. Congrats to Stokes.
Big congratulations to Joe Root - class. Top class cricketer!

 

Fantastic from England.
Brilliant from Root, plus excellent support from Stokes and the outstanding Foakes.
A great start for the new regime and Captain.
England were super positive this morning, which has McCullum's prints all over it.

 

On a Sunday? Hope all is well.

 

Thanks, it's nothing serious. Phoned for an appointment in the week and they offered me an emergency appointment today. I actually said, 'Well it's not an emergency, I don't want to take an appointment away from someone in greater need', but they insisted. The doctor looked about 10 years older than me, so is presumably retired and just helping out.

Back to the cricket, a superb innings from Root and a comfortable win in the end. Told ya!

Where's moany old Hammersmith?