Off Topic Cricket Thread

Absolutely dumb by Engoand this. Had the Aussies ****ed and only thing left was short **** constantly. Use their brains until close and we were in a great position. Handed the advantage back to the Aussies through macho dumbness. Twats

 

And now we're 4 down.
Very clever from the Aussies, playing on our egos.
England can't resist and it was clear what was going to happen.
The Aussie attack probably is the best in the world, although not so effective with the odious Lyon crocked.
Can't see Brook lasting much longer.

 

You need a captain's knock now.

Just hope Stokes throws it away like the former skip.

 

No, no. It's exciting!!

Yes, it was grounded imo.

 

Yep. Bazball ego strikes again.

 

We've got a seriously long tail aswell here, just let the ****ers burn themselves out bowling short for 2 hours. No Lyon who was the chief threat, we have to think about the situation before we completely throw away the match !

 

Well, it's certainly exciting.

 

Right you are Col. It does make it more interesting when wickets fall.
Just glad you and Strolls not umpiring. We'd never get a wicket.

 

Brook trying to hit every ball for 4 or 6. Almost bowled with a horrible hack over long on. Aussies can't believe their luck

 

Brook constantly looks like the Dad at a kids game, trying to gift his wicket and get back to the bar.

 

At start of days play Aussies we're 4/7, an hour ago England were 4/5. Both sides now 6/5 !

 

He's such a good player that's the annoying thing. He has so many shots and hits the ball so hard, he has no need to slog every ball. Much the Sam as what has happened to Stokes' batting since he became captain !

 

Who'd have thought Stokes would be the one to come in and play calmly and sensibly?

 

Brook dropped by Shiiter B, went fast but should've taken it. Has to capitalise now and use his head ffs

 

All Aussie fielders out reach by boundary & they hit it down there throats, poor play & could got two’s from almost every ball with the field set like that

 

Vital to have got through only 4 down, Stokes playing nicely.

Go big tomorrow.

 

Well played Stokes, used his head for the situation. We need to bat as long as possible tomorrow and at least get parity.
Any lead could be vital with Lyon looking ended for at least the remainder of this game.

 

England's day I reckon.
The game is so evenly poised.
If it hadn't been for that ego driven, mad 45 minutes, England would be favourites imo.
Amazingly, Stokes finally played like the very good batsman he is and steadied the ship.
Not sure how Brook is still there, but he could score quickly tomorrow.
Lyon's injury could be pivotal, but England haven't had Wood or Archer either.
Felt sorry for Ducket. Superb innings.
Everything to play for.

 

Quick, someone wave a bottle of Jack Daniels at him from the pavilion or maybe a six pack.
I'm talking beer! But hey, no judgement, to each his own.

 

What odds rain HB? Wouldn't be a Lord's match without it.