Cricket thread

[Beebo]

Roy has been fined but not suspended. Given that he was picked up on the stump mics shouting "This is f***ing embarrassing" at the umpires I think he is very fortunate indeed. Presumably there was heavy lobbying of the ICC by England's management

It was a poor decision, but his reaction was awful. If that was an Australian the press would be all over him.

A ban from the Final would have been very harsh.

 

[AndyRM]

Roy has been fined but not suspended. Given that he was picked up on the stump mics shouting "This is f***ing embarrassing" at the umpires I think he is very fortunate indeed. Presumably there was heavy lobbying of the ICC by England's management

He's not wrong though.

 

[ozboz]

Totally fed up , through no fault of my ow n I’ve had to work today , going to miss the match , not many of these WCFimals for us and I’m here in wonderful Holloway, to make it worse there was a lot of fans on the train on the way in,

 

[AndyRM]

After a very positive start by England, the game is starting to turn in New Zealand's way. Could really do with breaking a very useful partnership soon.

102/1.

 

[AndyRM]

They must have heard me. Williamson out!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It's a good job England didn't waste their review.

 

[AndyRM]

And now Nicholls. Favour back with England.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I'm enjoying this

 

[Bonefish Blues]

It's a day for the cricket enthusiast. Strangely low-key.

 

[Dayvo]

It's a day for the cricket enthusiast. Strangely low-key.

There's always something going on in a cricket match, that's why I love the game.

153/4 off 36 overs. Looking at max. 250 chase.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

There's always something going on in a cricket match, that's why I love the game.

153/4 off 36 overs. Looking at max. 250 chase.

I agree, gently strangling them. I think it's Lords that means things are less exuberant than might otherwise be the case.

 

[Dayvo]

I agree, gently strangling them. I think it's Lords that means things are less exuberant than might otherwise be the case.

Although the Kiwi's bowling attack shouldn't be underestimated. They're pretty handy, too.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Although the Kiwi's bowling attack shouldn't be underestimated. They're pretty handy, too.

Fat lady and all that.. Sun might liven the wicket..

 

[Dayvo]

Important that England don't leak too many runs in the final five overs. (stating the bleedin' obvious, of course).

 

[Dayvo]

Just under 5 an over needed.

Hopefully Roy and Bairstow will bat as they do, but play each ball on its merits: it's 50/50, not 20/20.