The International Cricket Thread

[olaftab]

Tuffers - “I fancy Anderson to do really well on this wicket.”

Distinct lack of wickets from James Anderson.

Terrible, unprofessional decision from England management to stick with James. Some very poor selection decisions have contributed to Ashes being kept by Aussies.

[PaulWinch again]

Come on England take a bloody wicket.

[Risso]

Tuffers - “I fancy Anderson to do really well on this wicket.”

Distinct lack of wickets from James Anderson.

Terrible, unprofessional decision from England management to stick with James. Some very poor selection decisions have contributed to Ashes being kept by Aussies.

I make that 1 wicket in about 60 overs now.

Stokes strikes me as distinctly boorish and unintelligent. Perfect for Bazball when things are going well, or backs are totally against the wall, but lacking in any sort of nous when margins are fine and a bit of thought is required.

[Monty]

Anderson's ineffectiveness in this Test has been deafening. But I guess the others haven't been so brilliant either.

[PaulWinch again]

Bit much that. Seems to me Stokes thinks quite deeply about the game. In recent games they’ve consistently got Australia out for lowish scores in spite of flat pitches.

[Monty]

What a terrific fucking catch that is.

[PaulWinch again]

Get out! Right get into them.

[manic-road]

Cracking catch, come on England.

[Villa Lew]

Labuschagne 9 from 82 balls, that's how good the bowling's been.

[PaulWinch again]

Need another couple.

[PaulWinch again]

We’ve held them up but we need a big session now, 2-3 wickets required.

[Meanwood Villa]

Odd one with Anderson. Coming into the series I don't think anyone wouldn't have placed him as our number 1 bowler. So do three and a bit ineffectual tests really made it such a bad decision to keep picking him?

[Risso]

Odd one with Anderson. Coming into the series I don't think anyone wouldn't have placed him as our number 1 bowler. So do three and a bit ineffectual tests really made it such a bad decision to keep picking him?

Yes.

[manic-road]

Good start straight after lunch.

[PaulWinch again]

Yep need another one, Smith is on the move and Head won’t hang about.