The Cricket Thread 2016

[ACVilla]

Atherton really is an exceptional correspondant/analyst.

[Whiney MacWhineface]

I can't say I know anything about the others managing skills, but I'd be happy with Gillespie.

[PaulWinch again]

I'd like to see Gillespie in charge. On Moores, I think he'd be good in a youth development role.

[Villan For Life]

I'd like to see Gillespie in charge. On Moores, I think he'd be good in a youth development role.

That's a good shout, but doesn't Andy Flower perform that role?

[Chris Jameson]

Headingley, the home of cricket.

[Chris Jameson]

I see Pietersen has scored a century today. Nobody look at Piers Morgan's Twitter feed, he'll be wetting himself.

[PaulWinch again]

Sounds like it was a decent century as well.

[peter w]

Right decision but was actioned very poorly.

Agree it's the right decision, but feel the timing is a bit harsh on Moores.  With the close proximity of the New Zealand series, they must have someone in line for the job.  Cook will be very fortunate if he retains the captaincy through all of this.

Not bothered about the timing if the decision was right. We laughed at the Aussies for bringing in Lehman when they had already started an Ashes tour and look how that turned out.

[peter w]

Pietersen currently 174 not out.

back for the Ashes? I reckon that he'll miss the Ashes but will make a comeback for the 20/20 World Cup (or whatever it is) in India next  march/April? Too early maybe for the Ashes and a bit too raw but then give him free reign to know that it'll be his England swan song. Maybe just say to him that he won't play in any tests or one-dayers but the 20/20s are yours.

[Chris Jameson]

It's only against 'muppet bowlers' though.

[pooligan]

I can't see Pietersen coming back now Strauss is in charge of things

[peter w]

muppets or not its a double century.

[peter w]

Now he's on the attack as he closes in on his highest first class socre of 254. currently 247. his last 8 deliveries...

6, 1, 0, 6, 4, 0, 6, 0.

[peter w]

Pietersen 252* facing the next over.

[aj2k77]

I don't know about yourselves but it's a fine sight seeing a Pietersen in full flow. We don't have anyone like him who can take a game away from opponents in a blistering session.