The Cricket Thread

Great start for Hampshire - Delport out first ball.

 

Wicket first ball helps when we're playing at our bogey ground.

 

WTF

I went out on my bike at 122-8!!!

 

The bike needs to go.

 

Vince rotates for too much. Wood really should have got this over after his first one.

 

Is it about time that cricket updated it’s rules to allow subs to bat and/or bowl?
England started really well and, initially, didn’t seem to miss Anderson, but they clearly did as the innings unfolded.
Could be the difference between England starting the series with a win or maybe even a defeat.
It’s kind of like saying that a sub in football isn’t allowed to score a goal, set up a goal scoring opportunity or clear a shot off the line, but he is allowed to run around and tackle.

 

Why did they even let Anderson play?

 

Needed those two wickets badly.

Without Ravi, Essex do look a little light on batting after these two - but both of these guys are capable of going big.

 

Big wicket!

 

Hattrick ball...

 

Mason you beauty!

 

He was passed fit by the medical staff, and Archer is still coming back from his sidevstrain. Easy to criticise in hindsight, but no one knew Jimmy would break down after 4 overs.

 

What a waste of a wicket

 

This is wonderful.

 

#collapse

 

This is Chelmsford though, so we'll still find a way to lose from here. But I can enjoy this whilst it lasts.

 

All Essex had to do was play our spinners sensibly, go along at 7 an over. Oops.

 

How was that not out?

 

Never mind.

 

How are you guys watching this?