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[Tommy Fresh]

Now the series is decided be class to see New Zealand give Rhys Mariu a chance, interested to see how he'd get on.

[Sir Steve Howard]

Bit of a joke SA are on course to make the world test championship final.

Haven't had to play us or Aus in this round of fixtures.

Also every single series they've had has been 2 tests.

Clearly not taking test cricket seriously and they're highly likely to make the final unless Pakistan can beat them away from home?

[Super_horns]

Live cricket on Channel 5 next summer .

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2024/12/11/channel-5-bbc-england-live-t20-match-contract/

[Blueman1967]

3 hours ago, Super_horns said:

Live cricket on Channel 5 next summer .

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2024/12/11/channel-5-bbc-england-live-t20-match-contract/

This has probably been mention before, but why when they do a overseas tour, why can't we have some highlights, on Channel 4, Five, or BBC2, there people who will watch it, like the home test matches, or one-days  

[Super_horns]

1 hour ago, Blueman1967 said:

This has probably been mention before, but why when they do a overseas tour, why can't we have some highlights, on Channel 4, Five, or BBC2, there people who will watch it, like the home test matches, or one-days  

No idea but except the Ashes never seen any tbh.

[Blueman1967]

21 hours ago, Super_horns said:

No idea but except the Ashes never seen any tbh.

But you think with people watching the home highlights, there is a market, or viewers that would watch, could they not buy a highlight package off Sky, or TNT sports, they would make money as well, they only other way to watch overseas highlights is You Tube, 20 minutes long the longest ones, of a days play.

[Super_horns]

More charges for Pakistan.

Another coach .

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jason-gillespie-quits-as-pakistan-red-ball-coach-1464747

[STEVIE B]

Potts replaces Woakes for the final Test in NZ. England's only change. 

[Tommy Fresh]

Boring by New Zealand not to give Mariu a go over Young

[Lionator]

Every single wicket was a complete give away from New Zealand. Their batting has been embarrassing all series

[Super_horns]

Potts seems to be ok when call upon as back up.

Classic bit of tail wagging as ever !

Let’s see how we do with the bat.

[StanSP]

Good job the series is done in NZ! 

 

Meanwhile Travis Head gets the better of us again. Not sure where we'd be without Bumrah. His figures compared to others are ridiculous. 

[leicsmac]

2 hours ago, StanSP said:

Good job the series is done in NZ! 

 

Meanwhile Travis Head gets the better of us again. Not sure where we'd be without Bumrah. His figures compared to others are ridiculous. 

England just can't seem to be consistent over a series right now, as good as they are when on form.

 

Aussies doing the Aussie thing of roaring back after adversity, hopefully India can keep it competitive.

[purpleronnie]

It wouldnt be england if we didnt collapse at some stage.

[Super_horns]

New Zealand probably rue not playing the in form Will Young in the first two games.

Williamson was at his best I presume.

Crawley had a bad series so usually might come under pressure but cannot see it with these guys.

[Sir Steve Howard]

22 hours ago, StanSP said:

Good job the series is done in NZ! 

 

Meanwhile Travis Head gets the better of us again. Not sure where we'd be without Bumrah. His figures compared to others are ridiculous. 

Think India will sneak a draw here with the weather.

Bumrah is insane, if you think how much some of our bowlers have struggled in Aus, he not only takes wickets but looks like he'll take one every over.

[RowlattsFox]

It will be interesting to see what we do with Stokes. Clearly unable to cope physically anymore if asked to do a big workload but I don't think he trusts himself as a specialist batsmen anymore. Can see us dropping the spinner where possible for the extra seamer, especially in England. A shame we can't find a spinner who can also bat. Rehan probably the ideal option for that long term. 

 

I'd be suprised if Stokes goes past next winters Ashes. 

 

Also, I assume we just gave up on the game considering how little the seamers bowler in the second innings. Atkinson only bowled 9 overs. 

Edited 16 December 2024 by RowlattsFox

[Super_horns]

TMS special stat:

 

The bowlers who have made their Test debut for England men this year have taken 156 wickets.

The previous record for this stat was 85!

[Tommy Fresh]

12 hours ago, Super_horns said:

New Zealand probably rue not playing the in form Will Young in the first two games.

Williamson was at his best I presume.

Crawley had a bad series so usually might come under pressure but cannot see it with these guys.

I'm annoyed they haven't played Rhys Mariu in this test ahead of Young. He averages just over 70 in first class cricket

[Lionator]

I wouldn’t write us off yet if Root and Brook can get in. 

[Super_horns]

Good 50 for Bethall .

 

Root just gone.

Edited 16 December 2024 by Super_horns

[leicsmac]

In the end it played out mostly like a team chasing an impossible target usually does. Decent stand early doors but when that's broken things subside quickly.

 

I have no idea why Stokes was bowled into the ground this Test.

[leicsmac]

In a similar corner of the Earth, only way I can see there being a result is if the Aussies get this last Indian wicket before the follow on target.

[leicsmac]

24 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

In a similar corner of the Earth, only way I can see there being a result is if the Aussies get this last Indian wicket before the follow on target.

Which the Indian last pair have now made. Likely salvaged the draw now.

[Super_horns]

We do like getting a good battering at times .

 

A few need to re gain consistent form and confidence.

 

But the positive is winning the series and some good performances.