The International Cricket Thread

[manic-road]

Yes it seemed like Pakistan never really got going, they always seemed to lose a wicket before they could accelerate.

[manic-road]

Well that's not a good start 0-1

[paul_e]

Yep, that was a good bowling performance supported by some poor fielding and captaincy. Overall you've got to be happy with the target.

Losing Salt immediately wasn't a great start to the chase though, and it was a weird shot to play to the first ball of the innings.

[manic-road]

Buttler is well out of nick at the moment.

[paul_e]

I reckon Buttler will retire from internationals after this, he's been an incredible player for us but he's been on the way down for a couple of years now.

[tomd2103]

Buttler is well out of nick at the moment.

Should have been moved down the order and Duckett should have come in.  Bethell also struggling at the moment.  Need Brook to go really big here.

[Flamingo Lane]

I've never seen anything quite like this Pakistan spinner Tariq. Some of his deliveries are surely borderline illegitimate.

[Somniloquism]

Hmm, squeaky out there now.

[Villan For Life]

This is getting far too close for comfort

[Baldy]

Never seen such stupid batting. Just get the last few in singles!!

[Villan For Life]

And breathe

[PaulWinch again]

Brook was incredible. Wobble at the end but made it.

[Baldy]

Phew

[tomd2103]

Brook was incredible. Wobble at the end but made it.

Got the luxury of changing it up a bit for the last group game now in preparation for the semi-finals.  Got to make some changes in the batting line-up.

[paul_e]

Buttler is well out of nick at the moment.

Should have been moved down the order and Duckett should have come in.  Bethell also struggling at the moment.  Need Brook to go really big here.

Not sure why you're adding Bethell there, he was our top run scorer in the tournament until today.

I also wouldn't bring Duckett in, his form in other formats has been terrible and he's not had any games to do anything about it.

Personally I don't think I'd change much right now, maybe push Buttler down a little but he's the only one I'm particularly worried about right now.