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[RowlattsFox]

Impressive stuff. A lot is made of the batting intent but you don't win test matches unless you take 20 wickets and we've been really good at that. 

 

It will be interesting to see how we get on in India with this style. Almost a different sport over there and no-one seems capable of coping with it. 

 

 

[StanSP]

Both tests end prematurely

 

Was hoping for far more entertainment. Do I expect too much

 

[Aus Fox]

2 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Both tests end prematurely

 

Was hoping for far more entertainment. Do I expect too much

 

Nah, I started watching this afternoon with the game in the balance, expecting a brilliant day of cricket - it soon became apparent that wasn’t going to happen.

[leicsmac]

17 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

Impressive stuff. A lot is made of the batting intent but you don't win test matches unless you take 20 wickets and we've been really good at that. 

 

It will be interesting to see how we get on in India with this style. Almost a different sport over there and no-one seems capable of coping with it. 

 

 

From what I can tell, the last team who beat India in India was England in 2012/13.

 

And before that was the great Aussie team in 2004/05.

 

Three home series losses in the past 30 years in total.

 

The Saffers actually have the best recent record against them home and away, but yeah - it's practically a different sport.

 

 

[Super_horns]

Well if it’s not Broad who gets them it’s Jimmy .

Aussies getting to know his we felt in India!

[Super_horns]

Jimmy Anderson back as the number one bowler in the World.

Like a fine wine - gets  better with  age.

[fuchsntf]

Englands next Test Series is against Ireland in June…

AND…!!
 

I am reading they want to rest Jimmy & Stuart, for the next Kiwis test this week..

I know we have to be clever in nursing & protecting them, but this is too much..

All bowlers need overs & chances to be in front of the Public,maybe the last time

we see them in NZ..

[Leicester_Loyal]

India women are literally trying to throw this game away against the Aussies

[SouthStandUpperTier]

9 minutes ago, Leicester_Loyal said:

India women are literally trying to throw this game away against the Aussies

Kaur was getting them back into it and then gets run-out because she forgot the basic skill of sliding her bat.

[Leicester_Loyal]

7 minutes ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Kaur was getting them back into it and then gets run-out because she forgot the basic skill of sliding her bat.

It's frustrating me watching this, they are so poor running between the wicket, they could have this game wrapped up but they've thrown it away, all entirely their own doing.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

8 minutes ago, Leicester_Loyal said:

It's frustrating me watching this, they are so poor running between the wicket, they could have this game wrapped up but they've thrown it away, all entirely their own doing.

I think India win that if Kaur stays to the end. Can't prove it, but I think they probably do.

[Corky]

10pm start for us over here. Nice.

[RowlattsFox]

Bit of green on the pitch 

[Super_horns]

Very tough start - been put in on a very green wicket.

2 down already .

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Probably the best way to counteract Bazball - produce really green wickets.

[Tommy Fresh]

This pitch.... I'd say the one plus might be we finally **** off Crawley but we won't 

[Corky]

Get a move on ffs

[leicsmac]

2 hours ago, Corky said:

Get a move on ffs

Narrator: They got a move on.

 

Brook with another ton, at about a run a ball. Run rate up to 4 an over.

 

On this pitch.

 

 

[leicsmac]

Edit: double post.

Edited 24 February 2023 by leicsmac

[leicsmac]

This is superlative stuff. NZ made a mistake by only playing three out and out seamers and as they tire Brook and Root are going to town.

[Osavo]

Harry Brook 

 

Fantastic to see Root silence the doubters from some quarters too. After a tough start, what a partnership.

[RowlattsFox]

Didn't see that coming after going to bed after the Pope dismissal. New Zealand pitches often look like this but aren't as bad as they look for very long 

 

Sensational from Harry Brook. 

[StanSP]

Just seen the score. Brook is some player. 

[Tommy Fresh]

Nothing from Duckett today but think he's shown enough over these two tours and in County cricket to keep his place. Crawley needs to step back to playing red ball for Kent and actually earn a recall, I can put up with someone being persisted with if they are doing it at County level, but he'd never done anything in the first place.

[Super_horns]

Harry Brook must be breaking all kinds of records - outstanding stuff.

 

And good to see Root get back on form.