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Discussion in 'Hull City' started by Plum, Aug 4, 2021.

  1. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

    John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. Well-Known Member

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    Well, I sort of half expected Kohli to stick around and get his first 100 in 2 years, but the England bowlers had other ideas. Robinson has certainly stepped up and taken Test Cricket by storm, he looks to be the one, along with Archer, to be the next pace attack for England once Broad and Anderson have retired.

    I'm really pleased for Joe Root, to bounce back after the first test is really pleasing, his batting is streets ahead of anyone else at present.
     
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  2. rovertiger

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    India 54-3
    One each for the seamers.
     
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  3. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

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    122-6 at tea, and good days work so far.
     
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  4. Plum

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    India all over the place, 127-7 now. The bowling's been good but not that good.
     
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  5. PUDSEYTIGER2ND

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    Indian's tail end having a bit of fun now
     
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  6. Blaknamberblood

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    Yet again when the pressure is on the captain doesn't know what to do .. same ol same ol .. buffet balls being served up ! This is why Root should be in the team for his batting alone and the captaincy handed to someone who reads the game better
     
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    9 down now, great fielding from Burns and a great review from Woakes.
    All out 191 great catch from Bairstow.....finally
     
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  8. Blaknamberblood

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    191 when a change of bowling would no doubt have taken runs off that .. Robinson comes on and 2 go down in no time. Let's see how our openers go this time, fingers crossed.
     
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    Errr not a great start 6-2
     
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  10. Plum

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    Well, this isn't what we had in mind! Eng 6-2!
     
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    Is this the football or the cricket?
     
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  12. rovertiger

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    52 for 3.
    Root out for 21
     
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  13. Plum

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    Set up nicely for a good test match this one.
     
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    62-5, we're in big trouble! Bairstow and Pope batting.
     
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    Thanks mainly to Pope and Woakes we've ended up with an innings lead of 99. Very handy.
     
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  16. Blaknamberblood

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    Was watching earlier and Pope was doing his best impression of Ian Bell ! Some lovely shots
     
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    Yeah, not sure that's going to be enough batting fourth. Sounds like tomorrow will be the best day to bat too. Having said that, I was equally pessimistic halfway through the last test.
     
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  18. rovertiger

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    Rahul out for 46 caught Bairstow bowled Anderson
    They're now 16 runs behind with 9 wickets left.

    83-1
     
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    Excellent test match could go either way.
    I do love test cricket.
     
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  20. TIGERSCAVE

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    I wouldn't like to see India with a 200 lead...
     
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