The International Cricket Thread

[Villan For Life]

This is really sloppy from England

[PaulWinch again]

We’re in trouble here.

[Lsvilla]

Mott has not been good for this team. They're getting worse the longer he's in the role.

[PaulWinch again]

This has been dross so far.

[paul_e]

I think we've turned it around a fair bit since about the 12th. If we can get Gurbaz soon I reckon we can still keep them down to a reasonable target.

[dubont]

England pulling it back now.

[paul_e]

Yep, I think we may well restrict them to something a lot lower than people expected. After this pair they have Nabi and then not much more batting. I'm gonna go for about 260.

[olaftab]

That was an unbelievable decision by the Umpire. Well done Mr Saikat.

[paul_e]

That was an unbelievable decision by the Umpire. Well done Mr Saikat.

Yep, credit for that, great decision.

There's the 4th down and there's not a massive amount of batting left in their side now. Interesting that they've pushed Nabi down, he is a bit of a slogger so I guess they want to get a bit more on the board before he comes in and tries to smash them to something decent.

[PaulWinch again]

Dragging it back.

[olaftab]

Agree with comments being made on TV. About time Afghanistan were given more matches somewhere in the region like UAE by England, Australia etc. I bet there is superb talent in the country that needs to be encouraged by exposure and raising standards.

[paul_e]

Agree with comments being made on TV. About time Afghanistan were given more matches somewhere in the region like UAE by England, Australia etc. I bet there is superb talent in the country that needs to be encouraged by exposure and raising standards.

Yep, but that applies to 4-5 other countries as well.

[paul_e]

that could've been a really nasty injury, no way he should've been trying to duck under that.

[olaftab]

This could be very interesting if Afghans get another 40 and England have to chase 270 plus. Rashid Khan will be effective as usual.

[paul_e]

What a catch that was from Root, had to watch it back a fair few times and I reckon that's the best catch of the tournament so far and will take some beating.