The Cricket Thread 2013

[Chico Hamilton III]

£5 quid for a bastard pasty on Sunday at the Oval.

What a farce. When will they realise that cricket isn't played for the benefit of the administrators and their daft rules but for the paying punters. We'd been there for 8 hours on Sunday - another 20 facking minutes is all it would have taken. Lucky they didn't have a riot on their hands, I've never known cricket fans to be so annoyed. Some of them were tut-tutting like there was no tomorrow...

And I give Clarke no credit for his double declaration either. As soon as he realised he'd fucked it up he couldn't wait to spoil the party.

[PaulWinch again]

Fantastic to win the Ashes, but I do think we have some issues to address. It wasn't a strong Aussie side and they put on the strongest team batting displays when they clicked. We need to bat a lot better as unit, and Woakes and Kerrigan in particular showed they're not ready to step up.

[eastie]

Fantastic to win the Ashes, but I do think we have some issues to address. It wasn't a strong Aussie side and they put on the strongest team batting displays when they clicked. We need to bat a lot better as unit, and Woakes and Kerrigan in particular showed they're not ready to step up.

Back from Tunisia already?   Agree we were well below best but still won 3-0 .
Pitches too prepared for swann - as holding says why not prepare pitched for your pace bowlers .
We will play better in Australia and win 3-1 i think - England were below par and still won 3-0 - that is not good for the Aussies.

Woakes and Kerrigan are not test class - agreed .

[paul_e]

Fantastic to win the Ashes, but I do think we have some issues to address. It wasn't a strong Aussie side and they put on the strongest team batting displays when they clicked. We need to bat a lot better as unit, and Woakes and Kerrigan in particular showed they're not ready to step up.

Back from Tunisia already?   Agree we were well below best but still won 3-0 .
Pitches too prepared for swann - as holding says why not prepare pitched for your pace bowlers .
We will play better in Australia and win 3-1 i think - England were below par and still won 3-0 - that is not good for the Aussies.

Woakes and Kerrigan are not test class - agreed .

I don't think Woakes is all that far away from giving us a bowling option at 6, he'll tour with the the lions (as will kerrigan) but I wouldn't be surprised if we see him in the main squad at some point.  Kerrigan choked but we need to persevere, he's the top english spinner this summer in the counties so there's some ability he just wasn't mentally prepared for the ashes.

[Villan For Life]

The women's team have regained their Ashes too.

I've watched some of the games which have been played at a good standard. I just wish the outfits were a little more revealing!!

[PaulWinch again]

I wouldn't disgard Woakes and Kerrigan forever, but they're not at it at the moment. Woakes is going to have to contribute significantly with the bat if he's going to be an option.

[PGW]

I wouldn't disgard Woakes and Kerrigan forever, but they're not at it at the moment. Woakes is going to have to contribute significantly with the bat if he's going to be an option.

I know that Woakes is highly thought of - and i will say that it will not surprise me in the least if he makes the Ashes squad, he is far from a shoe in but i reckon he has a good outside chance. I imagine Kerrigan will be a certainty for the Lions squad as will Woakes if he doesnt get in squad. Woakes temperament will be of great assistance to his selection not just his ability.

England won toss and are bowling in T20

[PaulWinch again]

I'm very disappointed Carberry isn't playing tonight.

[PaulWinch again]

Finn playing though, so I hope he gets some form back.

[PaulWinch again]

Just the week away Eastie and it was very enjoyable other than the flight delay!

[paul_e]

I see Ryan Harris has been ruled out for a couple of months again.  The guy would be one of the best bowlers in the world if he wasn't made of paper.

[PaulWinch again]

I see Ryan Harris has been ruled out for a couple of months again.  The guy would be one of the best bowlers in the world if he wasn't made of paper.

Completely agree, he's an excellent bowler. I'm be curious to watch Ahmed bowl tonight.

[paul_e]

Flicked on the BBC site to check the team - nice to see a comment already slating Dernbach before they're even on the pitch.  I know he's had some tough times but the stick he gets is too much as far as I'm concerned.

[eastie]

I may catch the last hour of the cricket , i have a deal with mrs east that having hogged the remote for the ashes that she has the soaps after 7pm unless theres a big footy game on - i don't mind too much because emmerdale and corrie are full of fit babes

Glad you enjoyed your hols pwa, i have 5 weeks to wait now before minorca.

[paul_e]

Warner gone, crazy shot with the bat going further than the ball.