Cricket (None Leicestershire County Cricket Club)

[chrishlcfc]

Blundell has batted really really well though. Fair play. 

[StanSP]

Looks like a good test that will go to the wire with those first innings scores. 

[ealingfox]

These commentators  were slagging Tickner off 2 minutes ago and now he's Glenn McGrath reborn.

[Harpenden Fox]

All good at the cricket. Just need to get rid of the bloke with the trumpet now.

[Voll Blau]

I'm not sure there's ever been a player in the history of cricket who looks as good when he plays good shots as Zak Crawley, while at the same time looking as awful when he plays bad shots.

 

His stuck-in-the-mud wafting outside off is beyond offensive now given he's been playing Tests long enough to not be doing that any more.

[Brainy]

Fully expect us to declare at tea to bowl under lights again, supposing we're not bowled out earlier 

[leicsmac]

Fascinatingly poised, this. Next couple of hours is critical.

[leicsmac]

And NZ need 394.

 

You'd think that's at least 50 too many, but who knows? In any case, they'll either make them or be bowled out - no draw happening here.

[RowlattsFox]

Broad is on one of them spells.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[leicsmac]

1 minute ago, RowlattsFox said:

Broad is on one of them spells.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yep, going to town with a chainsaw here.

[Bert]

He’s getting better with Age with the ball is Broady. 

Edited 18 February 2023 by Bert

[leicsmac]

7 minutes ago, Bert said:

He’s getting better with Age with the ball is Broady. 

As is Jimmy. It's wonderful to see.

 

Also we have Stone, Archer and Wood all capable of the highest level (along with Robinson) when they sadly have to hang up their shoes.

[wardyfox86]

And another. Incredible.

[Tommy Fresh]

Away from England, looks like Daniel Hughes might finally be getting a look in with Australia's white ball side, with the World Cup this year. Weird how they have this knack of picking players later in their careers and you know they'll be class at this level.

[fuchsntf]

When your laying in a hospital bed…Broady spells, are just the full rack of medicine,one needs…

Now Anderson running in tomorrow,to eventually clean up…but Broady getting a 5fer first…

 

We have had Most batsman getting over 50,or just hovering in one Test.

That has not happened for a few years..Bazball is working ,because we are not flopping to 160-220 totals,anything hitting over 300 and in few overs can only be considered successfull…

It is frustrating when you see top 4,get good starts, but just miss out…but fans now are seeing players hitting at least 30..& not 8 or 15 runs..

And 2-3 batsman chasing records. One grumble…last 3 batsman(bowlers) have to up their average…our tail is not wagging like it used to..
Leach place is up for scrutiny,too low scores and rarely takes 3-4 wkts…now watch him get a 5fer tomorrow…

For this summer I hope we can trust our new young spin players.

 

Edited 18 February 2023 by fuchsntf

[Nick]

Just now, fuchsntf said:

When your laying in a hospital bed…Broady spells, are just the full rack of medicine,one needs…

Now Anderson running in tomorrow,to eventually clean up…but Broady getting a 5fer first…

 

We have had Most batsman getting over 50,or just hovering in one Test.

That has not happened for a few years..Bazball is working ,because we are not flopping to 160-220 totals,anything hitting over 300 and in few overs can only be considered successfull…

It is frustrating when you see top 4,get good starts, but just miss out…but fans now are seeing players hitting at least 30..& not 8 or 15 runs..

And 2-3 batsman chasing records. One grumble…last 3 batsman(bowlers) have to up their average…our tail is not wagging like it used to..

 

Thinking of you buddy. 

[fuchsntf]

3 minutes ago, Nick said:

Thinking of you buddy. 

Thx

[Voll Blau]

 

[StanSP]

Much more finely poised in the 2nd India Aus test. Pretty much even scores in both first innings. 

[Corky]

Going to New Zealand and winning would be a fantastic result. We often struggle there.

[leicsmac]

Thoroughly professional from England.

[leicsmac]

As an aside, NZ has to be one of the most beautiful places to watch and play cricket in the world.

[Aus Fox]

20 hours ago, StanSP said:

Much more finely poised in the 2nd India Aus test. Pretty much even scores in both first innings. 

Well it was, until an Aussie collapse - and game over

[Tommy Fresh]

Australia being humilliated in this series

Edited 19 February 2023 by Tommy Fresh

[leicsmac]

Good to see it isn't just England who completely fall apart against Indian spinners on a friendly pitch and conditions.