The Cricket Thread

[garysfc]

Bethell playing very poorly

Just keeping us on our toes!

 

[st_brendy]

Pretty awful innings from Bethell

 

[tomw24]

Ridiculous that Dawson was dropped for Bethell.

 

[garysfc]

Pretty awful innings from Bethell

Did nothing apart from somehow “being there” for Root to get 100. I get he’s young, left handed but jeez, those 2 batting performances were ****e.

 

[Paddy Podped]

Let’s be honest. We all secretly want Woakes to have to come out at 9 down with 1 to win

 

[st_brendy]

Let’s be honest. We all secretly want Woakes to have to come out at 9 down with 1 to win

Given the amount the ball is moving again, he might already be adjusting his sling in anticipation.

 

[tomw24]

Oh ****

 

[st_brendy]

Obviously these wickets are bad. But furthermore, the drying up of runs is bringing the new ball into the equation.

I might even make India slight favourites now.

 

[st_brendy]

Now for Jamie to justify his ludicrous selection. If we wanted him for the extra batting...

 

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I blame Brooks. We were cruising and he decided to win it in a few balls

 

[Toss saints]

Getting edgy

 

[tomw24]

Smith needs to score, not just survive.

 

[ChilcoSaint]

Smith needs to score, not just survive.

I’m guessing he probably knows that. Unbelievable pressure on him though.

 

[st_brendy]

Obviously these wickets are bad. But furthermore, the drying up of runs is bringing the new ball into the equation.

I might even make India slight favourites now.

Although I suppose on the flip side, Siraj and Prasidh starting bowling after 69 overs. So by the time we get to 80 overs, neither may have many overs left in them.

 

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Smith needs to score, not just survive.

He needs to settle himself first

 

[tomw24]

Wouldn't mind a rain delay TBH.

 

[tomw24]

It's not out. Get on with it.

 

[st_brendy]

Although I suppose on the flip side, Siraj and Prasidh starting bowling after 69 overs. So by the time we get to 80 overs, neither may have many overs left in them.

Well not unless they both get a rest for bad light!

Perfect for India.

 

[tomw24]

Well not unless they both get a rest for bad light!

Perfect for India.

Nah. Conditions are perfect for bowling. England can regroup.

 

[tomw24]

With the heavy clouds overhead it's unlikely the light will improve anytime soon.