Cricket (None Leicestershire County Cricket Club)

[Silebyfox_89]

2 hours ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Superb effort by Australia 

Could say they're stuck in Mah-mud.

 

[Tommy Fresh]

Anyone seen the Steve Smith edge?

[Lionator]

On 13/08/2026 at 11:53, Tommy Fresh said:

Anyone seen the Steve Smith edge?

It didn’t show up on snicko did it but he said he hit it? Very strange all round but he is a weirdo. 

[Lionator]

Bangladesh are actually going to beat Australia here. 

[purpleronnie]

2 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Bangladesh are actually going to beat Australia here. 

I don't know if I'm happy about that or just more embarrassed about our 'display' out there.

[RowlattsFox]

24 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Bangladesh are actually going to beat Australia here. 

Well they'll never get a better chance to win a test in Australia. 

 

Can still see Australia scraping to a 100 lead and Bangladesh all out for 80 

[RowlattsFox]

I saw that Emilio Gay preparation for the test series has gone well. He's got a pair 

[StanSP]

33 minutes ago, Lionator said:

It didn’t show up on snicko did it but he said he hit it? Very strange all round but he is a weirdo. 

Then tried to backtrack and said he 'felt something' 

[Lionator]

1 hour ago, RowlattsFox said:

Well they'll never get a better chance to win a test in Australia. 

 

Can still see Australia scraping to a 100 lead and Bangladesh all out for 80 

It looks a decent pitch to bat on. 4th innings will be tough but I’d back them to chase anything less than 200. 

[STEVIE B]

2 hours ago, Lionator said:

It didn’t show up on snicko did it but he said he hit it? Very strange all round but he is a weirdo. 

Well, he definitely has neurodivergent traits. 

[Super_horns]

Well played Bangladesh.

So convincing too .

[Tommy Fresh]

Class they got absolutely battered as well

[CosbehFox]

Given its a two test series, they’ve at least drawn the series. Big feather in the cap for them. Brilliant 

[Corky]

A strong Australian team, too.

[Corky]

The Hundred marketing bloke doing a sterling job of ignoring the drop in attendances. Very amusing and faintly tragic that there is such a desperation to tell the world that this event is always a complete success.

[leicsmac]

Excellent from Bangladesh, Test cricket needs those kinds of results.

[STEVIE B]

There must be a question mark over the Aussie squad for next years Ashes. 

 

They have a very heavy workload coming up. Lots of players in their mid 30s, injuries are bound to play a part too. 

Edited 16 August by STEVIE B

[Corky]

Galle looks a fabulous place to watch cricket.

[StanSP]

52 minutes ago, Corky said:

Galle looks a fabulous place to watch cricket.

Beautiful scenery. Looks like there's a lot of history amongst it. 

[Zear0]

Alex Hartley is delightful 

[STEVIE B]

6 hours ago, Corky said:

Galle looks a fabulous place to watch cricket.

A mate went there in the 90s, he said it was incredibly humid. Lovely ground as you say. 

 

I went to Colombo & Kandy earlier this year for England's white ball tour. Really nice country, food & the people are so friendly. 

[Lionator]

45 minutes ago, STEVIE B said:

A mate went there in the 90s, he said it was incredibly humid. Lovely ground as you say. 

 

I went to Colombo & Kandy earlier this year for England's white ball tour. Really nice country, food & the people are so friendly. 

Is it well developed? Colombo always look like a modern city every time I see a photo of it these days. 

[Zear0]

What a catch

 

Or not as some ridiculous rule has been introduced 

Edited 16 August by Zear0

[StanSP]

4 minutes ago, Zear0 said:

What a catch

 

Or not as some ridiculous rule has been introduced 

Thought that was a standard rule? Touch the boundary before you 'catch' it or handle it beyond it and it's a 6?

[STEVIE B]

33 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Is it well developed? Colombo always look like a modern city every time I see a photo of it these days. 

I actually liked Colombo. It's a mix of old & new.

it's easy to get about (you can book Tuk-Tuks via Uber. unbelievably cheap).

It has bustling old style streets, it's dirty in parts as you'd expect, it's on the coast & pretty humid.

The Dutch Hospital is an old building with nice restaurants (The Ministry of Crab, is owned by Kumar Sangakkara).

We stayed in a lovely hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside). This was a package booked through The Barmy Army. We had a great time. 

Edited 16 August by STEVIE B