The International Cricket Thread

[Rotterdam]

Good fight-back by England here, just as it seemed Aus were going to put up a big first innings score.

Is there any rule against the men's team calling up Ecclestone. She might be the best spin option in the country at the moment

What struck me yesterday is how far back the umpires are standing from the stumps. How can they possibly see a no ball?

[tomd2103]

I like Gillespie. Very knowledgeable and an awesome voice.

Yep, I'm a fan of Jason Gillespie as well.

[PaulWinch again]

Yeah he’s good. Clearly wants Aus to win, but does it in a balanced way and brings real insight.

[UK Redsox]

Good fight-back by England here, just as it seemed Aus were going to put up a big first innings score.

Is there any rule against the men's team calling up Ecclestone. She might be the best spin option in the country at the moment

What struck me yesterday is how far back the umpires are standing from the stumps. How can they possibly see a no ball?

They don’t have to. That’s the 3rd umpire’s job

[Rotterdam]

Good fight-back by England here, just as it seemed Aus were going to put up a big first innings score.

Is there any rule against the men's team calling up Ecclestone. She might be the best spin option in the country at the moment

What struck me yesterday is how far back the umpires are standing from the stumps. How can they possibly see a no ball?

They don’t have to. That’s the 3rd umpire’s job

Isn't that just checked when a wicket is taken?

[Rotterdam]

Ignore me Redsox, just looked it up online.

[PaulWinch again]

https://www.skysports.com/share/12908539


I support the aggressive approach but this is a right load of bollocks. Between these and the comments he made about “average punters” Crawley should probably stop with the sound bites.

[edgysatsuma89]

https://www.skysports.com/share/12908539


I support the aggressive approach but this is a right load of bollocks. Between these and the comments he made about “average punters” Crawley should probably stop with the sound bites.

Yeah, it's definitely daft. I don't think they need firing up any more.

[PaulWinch again]

It’s more the “brand” not being about winning. The aggressive style is a vehicle to win more and be more entertaining, but the winning bit is important too.

[tomd2103]

It’s more the “brand” not being about winning. The aggressive style is a vehicle to win more and be more entertaining, but the winning bit is important too.

Especially in an Ashes series.  Would agree that the aggressive style might be required more in a less high profile series where there isn't really anything at stake.  It is making those kind of series exciting to watch that is important.

[UK Redsox]

Great I double century by Tammy.

However, with the Aussie lead over 90 and two days left, they’re still favourites.

[Villan For Life]

Great I double century by Tammy.

However, with the Aussie lead over 90 and two days left, they’re still favourites.

After a fantastic performance in the field it’s now swung back in our favour.

[UK Redsox]

All went a bit to pot in the final session.

Still over 150 behind with 5 down.

Eccles will probably need to chip in with quite a few runs, after her bowling being the main reason why this game is even relatively close.

Without her, England would have been feckec.

[edgysatsuma89]

I just don't quite fancy us to do it, hopefully wrong.

[PaulWinch again]

Yeah seems pretty unlikely I’d say.