Factotum Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Well that was sensational. Slightly hungover this morning but worth it!! That last 3 overs was the most tense I've ever been. Tremendous ending to it. Fair play to the NZ team and their reactions after were incredibly gracious. Superb moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted July 16, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Devon Malcolm said: He wasn't hoopig it round corners though. He got a litle nibble off the surface and was bowling at a time when England were struggling and didn't look to attack him, Williamson used him brilliantly. Stokes and Buttler showed how easy batting could be once they got in, and Latham didn't look in any trouble durig his stay either. Yup. De Grandhomme was perfect for that pitch. Medium pace gets a bad rap these days. Medium pace (medium-fast I'll include in that) swing is perfect for English wickets. Hence the horses for courses picks we'd always make at Headingley where folks like Steve Watkin would be gods. Or the occasional Martin Bicknell call up. Ian Austin did ok, Collingwood had a few good days, Mark Ealham too especially on the correct wickets for them. Anderson is pretty much MF these days and his bowling at home is still as good as ever.  Speaking of perfect bowling for our conditions, TRJ is on point at the moment. Id see how he looks against Ireland. Perfect horses for courses squad selection for the ashes depending on the wicket.  And as regards the too much grass thing, that was set up for (especially) Woakes and Plunkett I'd assume. Cant blame the Kiwi's for beating us at our own game. Edited July 16, 2019 by PowerButchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted July 16, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, Gus Mears said:  I find it crackers that after this, the counties aren't even playing a 50 over tournament of any meaning next year! I agree. The ECB are claiming its right because we've (at least) two T20 world cups before the next 50 over one. But 50 over cricket is we all know from playing on weekends as players all over the Country on a local level and as fans what we've just fucking won a world cup in.  Also, an obvious miss by Strauss and Giles here is that the fucking hundred isn't fucking T20. Edited July 16, 2019 by PowerButchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Chunk Posted July 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted July 16, 2019 8 hours ago, PowerButchi said: I agree. The ECB are claiming its right because we've (at least) two T20 world cups before the next 50 over one. But 50 over cricket is we all know from playing on weekends as players all over the Country on a local level and as fans what we've just fucking won a world cup in.  Also, an obvious miss by Strauss and Giles here is that the fucking hundred isn't fucking T20. Is that a confirmed thing now then? I know that was the suggestion but hadn't seen it formally announced. Absolutely bonkers decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted July 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) Lewis Gregory over TRJ in the Ashes 16. Â He's averaging 10.25 in July with the ball. Edited July 18, 2019 by PowerButchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mal the Glorious Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm going to a cricket match for the first time ever on Saturday, Derbyshire vs Yorkshire. I have no interest but the other half's family is all well into it so I'm willing to give it a try. Are you expected to cheer when someone scores a run or is it more of a tennis "polite clap" sort of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Cod Eye Posted July 18, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, King Mal the Glorious said: I'm going to a cricket match for the first time ever on Saturday, Derbyshire vs Yorkshire. I have no interest but the other half's family is all well into it so I'm willing to give it a try. Are you expected to cheer when someone scores a run or is it more of a tennis "polite clap" sort of thing? Just give out a huge cheer every-time Yorkshire score a run or take a wicket, you won't be going far wrong then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factotum Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Cricket is a sport where you can 'lull' for an hour or so and then get right back into it. I love going. Pints, a chat, sunshine watching cricket is as good as any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mal the Glorious Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Cod Eye said: Just give out a huge cheer every-time Yorkshire score a run or take a wicket, you won't be going far wrong then... hah, as token "proper" northerner I've already told them all I'll be supporting the enemy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 England win the toss and bat. 2 spinners at Lord's is a rarity but seeing as it's going to be like Mumbai tomorrow then I can see why. Over to you Jason. It's what The Lads have wanted for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted July 24, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Fucking hell. Looks like Sam Curran having to get us out the shit again. Edited July 24, 2019 by PowerButchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted July 24, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted July 24, 2019 The potato wogs have run riot this morning. 2 hours and 9 minutes, 85 all out. Carnage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted July 24, 2019 Author Paid Members Share Posted July 24, 2019 That went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted July 24, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2019 Tim Murtagh was always going to bowl well, but I didn't expect him to go mental like that though. Another victory for medium pace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted July 24, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2019 Mark Butcher's a decent singer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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