Cricket thread

[nickyboy]

Funny, I never noticed its demise.

I think we are seeing its inexorable demise. Not as a result of lack of interest per se in England and Australia. But a lack of interest in other countries to put their resources behind their test teams. Resulting in weaker and weaker test sides from India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies

It's a sad thing as test cricket can be utterly absorbing to watch. But there were only 7,000 (or so) at Headingly to watch the final session of an England test match on a Bank Holiday yesterday

I hope it can be turned around but with the money following TV viewing figures for T20 I doubt it

 

[AndyRM]

I think we are seeing its inexorable demise. Not as a result of lack of interest per se in England and Australia. But a lack of interest in other countries to put their resources behind their test teams. Resulting in weaker and weaker test sides from India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies

It's a sad thing as test cricket can be utterly absorbing to watch. But there were only 7,000 (or so) at Headingly to watch the final session of an England test match on a Bank Holiday yesterday

I hope it can be turned around but with the money following TV viewing figures for T20 I doubt it

I don't "like" this, but I do agree. It's a shame really.

Bad weather has delayed the start of play... Early doors I know, but perhaps my prediction of a draw may be on.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I don't "like" this, but I do agree. It's a shame really.

Bad weather has delayed the start of play... Early doors I know, but perhaps my prediction of a draw may be on.

Yup, the draw is definitely a possibility but I just had a look at the BBC weather forecast for Leeds and the light will improve. Rain due at 7pm but they'll be in the pavilion by then, I reckon.

 

[AndyRM]

Ha!

 

[AndyRM]

Yup, the draw is definitely a possibility but I just had a look at the BBC weather forecast for Leeds and the light will improve. Rain due at 7pm but they'll be in the pavilion by then, I reckon.

If (and yes, it's a big if) the Windies can keep the head and bat sensibly there is absolutely no reason they can't bat all day.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

If (and yes, it's a big if) the Windies can keep the head and bat sensibly there is absolutely no reason they can't bat all day.

On the other hand, I got the feeling that they gave up early yesterday afternoon in the field and they have few batsmen playing with pride.

 

[AndyRM]

An early-ish wicket.

 

[AndyRM]

And a fluke!

 

[Beebo]

Scandal in the Welsh Leagues.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/41074513
The champions deliberatley lose a match to win the title. There is suggestion of match fixing!
It just isn't cricket!

 

[AndyRM]

Engrossing morning's play.

 

[rich p]

The draw is looking more likely...

 

[Dayvo]

The draw is looking more likely...

160 off 50 overs with 8 wickets in hand - doable. When all the pundits and ex experts write them off, then they fight back.

Gonna be interesting, methinks.

 

[rich p]

It's possible but the least likely...
...possibly! Maybe!

 

[AndyRM]

Boycott is going mad. Very entertaining.

 

[Beebo]

Gonna be a draw. Which would have been a great result 2 days ago.
I don't think the windies will push the rate along.