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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1320 on: November 07, 2018, 11:04:30 AM »
Would have definitely taken a first innings lead of 139 at the start of play.  A good finish to the day now should see us in a strong position at the end of day 2.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1321 on: November 07, 2018, 11:30:46 AM »
Another test where before the end of day two we are in the third innings.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1322 on: November 07, 2018, 11:39:39 AM »
Another test where before the end of day two we are in the third innings.

This is the norm these days, look at the run rates as well. It's why there's a lot of support for four day Test matches.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1323 on: November 07, 2018, 11:45:13 AM »
I struggle to remember a better day for England away from home in recent times.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1324 on: November 07, 2018, 12:48:56 PM »
Another test where before the end of day two we are in the third innings.

This is the norm these days, look at the run rates as well. It's why there's a lot of support for four day Test matches.

Not from me there isn't. Nothing is more annoying in cricket than being unable to finish a game due to the weather. What works in hot countries doesn't necessarily work in England and Wales.
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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1325 on: November 07, 2018, 12:59:09 PM »
Another test where before the end of day two we are in the third innings.

This is the norm these days, look at the run rates as well. It's why there's a lot of support for four day Test matches.

Not from there isn't. Nothing is more annoying in cricket than being unable to finish a game due to the weather. What works in hot countries doesn't necessarily work in England and Wales.

Not from me either but I can see it happening. The Indians will push for it just so they can fit in even more white ball stuff.

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« Reply #1326 on: November 07, 2018, 01:16:41 PM »
Michael Vaughan was quoted on the BBC site saying England have had five  good sessions out of six so far.  Would have to agree and really hope we can push on tomorrow.   

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1327 on: November 07, 2018, 02:13:18 PM »
Another test where before the end of day two we are in the third innings.

This is the norm these days, look at the run rates as well. It's why there's a lot of support for four day Test matches.

Not from there isn't. Nothing is more annoying in cricket than being unable to finish a game due to the weather. What works in hot countries doesn't necessarily work in England and Wales.

Not from me either but I can see it happening. The Indians will push for it just so they can fit in even more white ball stuff.

I wouldn't be surprised.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1328 on: November 07, 2018, 06:45:25 PM »
Well the wicketkeeper situation is interesting now. Foakes is the most natural, and he’s got a good first class batting record, and a debut Test century. They’re going to struggle to drop him now.

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« Reply #1329 on: November 07, 2018, 11:42:29 PM »
Well the wicketkeeper situation is interesting now. Foakes is the most natural, and he’s got a good first class batting record, and a debut Test century. They’re going to struggle to drop him now.

Some real selection headaches building up now.  Along with the wicketkeeper situation there is Woakes and Curran, and which spinner is dropped if we want to play an extra seamer.

I'm with you Paul, I thought Foakes did well with the gloves from what I saw and is a natural keeper.  Unless he has a nightmare from here on in, I wouldn't be dropping him. 

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1330 on: November 08, 2018, 01:37:40 AM »
At lunch on day one no one here thought we'd be in this position. As we go into day three the only thing that could cost us is the weather.
We've had two full days play which is incredible really as I can tell you it is mainly pissing down most of the time!
This country is a real attack on ones senses. A riot of colour, noise and smell. Happier people you will not meet!
Right. Off for breakfast.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1331 on: November 08, 2018, 05:43:29 AM »
Moeen is not a test number 3. He’s much better suited to coming in down the order where he can play a few shots. At 3 he tries to play his shots from the start. His dismissal against a nothing ball from Perera was dreadful.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1332 on: November 08, 2018, 07:37:20 AM »
Jennings is doing well. I do wonder whether he’s basically a player who is good against spin,but struggles against seam. If that’s the case his long-term prospects aren’t great.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1333 on: November 08, 2018, 07:44:56 AM »
Jennings is doing well. I do wonder whether he’s basically a player who is good against spin,but struggles against seam. If that’s the case his long-term prospects aren’t great.

I suspect you are right. That and the vacancy at the top of the order caused by Cook’s retirement has given him a lifeline.

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Re: The International Cricket Thread 2018
« Reply #1334 on: November 08, 2018, 11:06:33 AM »
England declare leaving Sri Lanka a mammoth 461 score to chase, well batted Jennings 16 no.

 


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