Cricket thread

[Dayvo]

I suspect the Aussies are moaning because they know what a fillip this win will be to England's confidence going into the Ashes series

2 weeks on Thursday it all starts again!!!

(and for the avoidance of doubt, I am predicting an England win)

Now the real stuff starts (in two weeks, that is). Limited-overs cricket is entertaining, but the cut and thrust of Test cricket, IMHO, can't be beaten.

I also believe England will beat Australia.

 

[Accy cyclist]

EFA

EFA,what's that?

 

[Bonefish Blues]

EFA,what's that?

Edited for accuracy - I tweaked the last sentence for comedy value.

 

[philk56]

Yes, can't wait for the Ashes. And it's on free-to-air TV here (though it does mean staying up till the early hours). I also think England should do it although may be a close thing. Looking forward to seeing how Jason Roy gets on with opening.

 

[nickyboy]

Yes, can't wait for the Ashes. And it's on free-to-air TV here (though it does mean staying up till the early hours). I also think England should do it although may be a close thing. Looking forward to seeing how Jason Roy gets on with opening.

Also looking forward to Archer who I think is a shoo in.
Is it just me or could he be the next Michael Holding?

 

[AndyRM]

Also looking forward to Archer who I think is a shoo in.
Is it just me or could he be the next Michael Holding?

Nope, I'm with you there.

 

[AndyRM]

Well, Tim Murtagh has made short work of England this morning.

43/7 at the time I'm posting this!

 

[AndyRM]

And that's that. 85 all out. Before lunch. I'd say that's unbelievable, but have seen enough England disasters to know it really isn't.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

England cricket back to normal

 

[Grant Fondo]

Good job 8 9 and 10 got 40!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Did Boris pick the team?
Did ireland field with a backstop?

Questions that need to be asked.,..

 

[AndyRM]

Did Boris pick the team?
Did ireland field with a backstop?

Questions that need to be asked.,..

More importantly, can Murtagh be made eligible for England somehow?

 

[nickyboy]

Here come the doom-mongers again...

FFF..who cares about a mean-nothing friendly

 

[AndyRM]

Here come the doom-mongers again...

FFF..who cares about a mean-nothing friendly

It does seem a bit of a pointless game so close to the Ashes. I can't imagine much (if anything) will change selection wise in a week.

 

[Paulus]

It does seem a bit of a pointless game so close to the Ashes. I can't imagine much (if anything) will change selection wise in a week.

I think politics has more to do with game being played, than the actual business of sporting relevance.