The International Cricket Thread

[Monty]

('Tea' is just the name given by convention to a much-needed break for rest, rehydration etc, they're not actually drinking tea.)

[Jon Crofts]

Therefore ‘tea’ should be taken on the pitch in the form of energy drinks, energy gels and hydration, maybe a rub down from a masseuse, why is there a need to leave the field for an hour?

[olaftab]

Do the ECB have jurisdiction over either of those? Genuine question.

I suppose the ICC would have an overall say, surely they can see the benefit of a reserve day, the ECB should take the lead for a change and as for tea, fucking hell, hello the 21st century, grown men in a pavilion taking tea? Get over it and move on.

I think it's reasonable to take a break after 2 and 1/2 hours play. It's not about drinking tea.

Reserve day would be an ICC decision and it's either every test match or none. Final is an exception.  World can't change for a bloody Noah's Ark friendly Manchester.

[olaftab]

Therefore ‘tea’ should be taken on the pitch in the form of energy drinks, energy gels and hydration, maybe a rub down from a masseuse, why is there a need to leave the field for an hour?

Tea is always 20 minutes not an hour. Lunch is 40 mins.

[Jon Crofts]

Therefore ‘tea’ should be taken on the pitch in the form of energy drinks, energy gels and hydration, maybe a rub down from a masseuse, why is there a need to leave the field for an hour?

Tea is always 20 minutes not an hour. Lunch is 40 mins.

Sorry I meant an hour overall in the day.

It’s not like it’s an early start either. 11am until what about 7 if you’re lucky? So 7 hours of actual play. Soft lads.

[olaftab]

I'm thinking of the same thing Mr Beard.

You both need to start planning. Next Ashes series in Australia is scheduled Nov 25 to Jan 26.

[Brazilian Villain]

I suppose the ICC would have an overall say, surely they can see the benefit of a reserve day, the ECB should take the lead for a change and as for tea, fucking hell, hello the 21st century, grown men in a pavilion taking tea? Get over it and move on.

Also need to get rid of that shitty, little trophy and have a proper cup for the series. Something with a bit more bling to appeal to a younger audience.

[Jon Crofts]

I suppose the ICC would have an overall say, surely they can see the benefit of a reserve day, the ECB should take the lead for a change and as for tea, fucking hell, hello the 21st century, grown men in a pavilion taking tea? Get over it and move on.

Also need to get rid of that shitty, little trophy and have a proper cup for the series. Something with a bit more bling to appeal to a younger audience.

Yes. I’m with you on that, some big ass bling.

[taylorsworkrate]

Another thing that desperately needs to change in England is that when they make up time lost to rain, they should start 30 minutes earlier like pretty much every other country rather than adding it on to the end of the day

[tomd2103]

Point of order I’ve heard the Oval referenced as being a dead rubber, but that’s not true.

I've heard a few people saying things along these lines but its a daft argument. Yes England won't be able to regain the Ashes but there is a massive difference between winning/losing a Test series and drawing one. Australia haven't won a test series in England since 2001 and that alone is a massive incentive for both teams in the last test

Absolutely.  Definitely do not want to be giving up our unbeaten home record since 2001 against them.  This test has been very frustrating, but rain affected matches happen in this country and we wouldn't have minded one bit had the shoe been on the other foot.

Going 2-0 down after two games in a five match series has ultimately cost us.  It was always going to be tough to win from there.

[OzVilla]

Edgbaston - we should have won - Lords they deserved it.  But being 2 - 0 down with only yourself to blame offers zero margin for error in the remaining matches - and that includes weather.

[PaulWinch again]

No changes for the squad for the 5th. Hopefully that means Woakes and Wood are fit.

[olaftab]

Pointless keeping Anderson in the squad, never mind in the XI.  Tongue needs to play in his place.

[Risso]

Pointless keeping Anderson in the squad, never mind in the XI.  Tongue needs to play in his place.

Agreed, a very poor performance from him this series.

4 wickets in three matches, so not even one wicket an innings on average.  114 overs bowled, and in that time he's got one top order batsman out, Labuschagne. His other three wickets have been bowlers and Carey.

He's being picked on repuation and out of loyalty.

[Drummond]

I suppose the ICC would have an overall say, surely they can see the benefit of a reserve day, the ECB should take the lead for a change and as for tea, fucking hell, hello the 21st century, grown men in a pavilion taking tea? Get over it and move on.

Also need to get rid of that shitty, little trophy and have a proper cup for the series. Something with a bit more bling to appeal to a younger audience.

Yes. I’m with you on that, some big ass bling.

They could burn down Old Trafford or the MCG and put them in a bigger pot.