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Cricket - The Ashes 2025-2026

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  1. stopmeandslapme

    stopmeandslapme Well-Known Member

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    Very nearly didn’t get there at all went right to the wire and could have gone Pakistan’s way if umpire had given. A borderline LBW at the end.
     
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  2. stopmeandslapme

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    I'm trying to find a positive spin here :huh::steam:<wah>
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  3. stopmeandslapme

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    Dare I say it: England doing well, India 40/3 in the 12th.
     
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    First time in the tournament that India have been put in to bat first, and struggling
     
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  5. stopmeandslapme

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    Right boys, 230 to get, 4.6 per over, keep your heads, no kamikazee run outs.
     
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  6. stopmeandslapme

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    Rather enjoyable I thought.
     
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  8. stopmeandslapme

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    Can it get any worse? Aus, Pak and Holland to play...
     
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  9. Fabulous Fabio

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    The match against Netherlands could be a big one to determine who finishes bottom.
     
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  10. stopmeandslapme

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    I have zero confidence that we'll win that match. Today the bowlers gave us a chance to get a good victory, all we needed was to bat sensibly and the runs would come. One wicket falls and it's crazy panic time. 4 wickets fell for 9 runs and it's game over.
     
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    Saf Not606 Godfather+NOT606 Poster of the year 2023

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    Never mind, we can’t win every World Cup that we enter. Nice to give other people a try.
     
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  12. stopmeandslapme

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    Might not qualify for the next World Cup...
     
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    Two of the prospective semi finalists SA v NZ today, SA batting first going at a steady pace
     
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  14. stopmeandslapme

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    Can England restore some pride today and beat Aus?
    They won the toss and made the stupid decision to bowl first in the heat, so probably not.
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    What are they like, eh?
     
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  16. Mick O'Toon

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    Just about to board my plane for Newcastle, think they might get stuffed this evening :emoticon-0107-sweat
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    I have Arsenal to win 4-2
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    Good start by England. In the other game, Pakistan are going to have a big chase
     
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  19. Mick O'Toon

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    Prick.
    I like Mon.
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    How do you get your tickets for the Newcastle games, are they easy to get?
     
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