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 YT  Oxford 28 Feb 23 8.22am |
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Originally posted by Eaglehamster
When test cricket is good it's the best. Unforgettable match for NZ. Their 1981 moment. Great for test cricket and praise to NZ but I bet Stokes is kicking himself. Yes, in that they won a test after following-on, but England's win in 1981 was significantly more remarkable. Following on, England were still 92 runs in deficit when their 7th wicket fell. Then Australia, chasing just 130 to win, were coasting at 56-1. As for Stokes kicking himself...as I demonstrated in an earlier post, the chance of losing a test after inviting the follow-on was, based on historical statistics, 1.017%.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 16 May 23 6.43pm |
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The 'soft signal' whereby the umpire signals to the technicians (occasionally in error) whether the batsman is out or not, has at last been recognised as superfluous. In future we go straight to the technology. Bad news for England with Jofra being ruled out with a stress fracture. Ben Foakes extremely hard done by as he has performed creditably, and is clearly a better wicket-keeper than Bairstow, who returns after injury. Its an Ashes summer, looking forward to it, not necessarily with confidence.
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| Stirlingsays 16 May 23 7.48pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
The 'soft signal' whereby the umpire signals to the technicians (occasionally in error) whether the batsman is out or not, has at last been recognised as superfluous. In future we go straight to the technology. Bad news for England with Jofra being ruled out with a stress fracture. Ben Foakes extremely hard done by as he has performed creditably, and is clearly a better wicket-keeper than Bairstow, who returns after injury. Its an Ashes summer, looking forward to it, not necessarily with confidence.
Agreed Steely, let's hope for some nice weather as well! I find the Foakes decision nothing short of ridiculous. Still, looking forward to it. Edited by Stirlingsays (16 May 2023 7.52pm)
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 16 May 23 8.27pm |
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I get the feeling the all out attack approach is going to play into the Aussies' hands but it's just a feeling. Ashes always interesting - even when one-sided.
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| ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 04 Jun 23 11.00am |
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They have the bell at Lords just so that Aggers can say that Broad is bowling from the Bell End.
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Teddy Eagle  04 Jun 23 11.14am |
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| ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 04 Jun 23 11.52am |
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I'm a Worcestershire supporter so knew of him for a while. I personally think he needs to improve his action - so with me saying that, put money on him being top Ashes wicket taker or something.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 04 Jun 23 12.14pm |
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If yesterday is anything to go by we are looking at lack of movement with the ball after 20 overs and flattening out pitches. Not ideal for England. Lot of injuries about too - notably the Captain is he ok or not? Spirited show by Ireland. One thing is for sure - A 'Root' 50, he could do them in his sleep.
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| Teddy Eagle 04 Jun 23 1.50pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
I'm a Worcestershire supporter so knew of him for a while. I personally think he needs to improve his action - so with me saying that, put money on him being top Ashes wicket taker or something. Yes, he needs to brace his front leg, at the moment he's falling away a bit. Fair play to him though he got up to 90 mph which is quick enough.
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beak  croydon 04 Jun 23 3.57pm |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
If yesterday is anything to go by we are looking at lack of movement with the ball after 20 overs and flattening out pitches. Not ideal for England. Lot of injuries about too - notably the Captain is he ok or not? Spirited show by Ireland. One thing is for sure - A 'Root' 50, he could do them in his sleep.
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| beak croydon 04 Jun 23 4.00pm |
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Originally posted by beak
The TMS commentary team were suggesting that an Injection would see him through the pain barrier,they suggested eight over a day would be enough from him. Personally I think Leach cannot contain Aus at the other end, I would tend to opt for four seamers and whatever Stokes and Root can chip in.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 04 Jun 23 5.18pm |
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Originally posted by beak
The TMS commentary team were suggesting that an Injection would see him through the pain barrier,they suggested eight over a day would be enough from him. Personally I think Leach cannot contain Aus at the other end, I would tend to opt for four seamers and whatever Stokes and Root can chip in. Leach out of the Ashes series apparently, lower back stress fracture sounds nasty.
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