A daunting task for England - set 608 to win by India. An impressive effort by their captain Shubman Gill - double century in the first innings and then 161 in the second. A rare feat at Test level...
Obviously didn’t want the record so declared before breaking it . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0q85wlwqyno
I do love a game of top class Rugby League - and they don't come any "topper" than the Australian State of Origin games. Just watched this year's series decider - won 24-12 by Queensland - and could only marvel at the level of fitness shown by both sets of players for the entire 80 minutes. A brilliant win by Queensland - one that silenced the NSW fans in the 82k+ crowd in Sydney.
Only been done 9 times apparently. https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/e...=lead;template=results;type=team;view=innings
Great final wicket by Bashir to give England victory after a tense Indian fight back...... well worth a look.... the ball just trickled onto the stump
Not as bad as this game in 1969, when Ireland bowled the Windies out for 25 in their first innings. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...and-vs-west-indians-301112/live-cricket-score
Ah but there was an explanation, which involved several rounds of the brew for which Eire is famous, along with their unrivalled hospitality.
The main road at the end of the lane is closed for the afternoon. The ladies Tour de France is passing through.
