swee'pea99
Legendary Member
My mate says it's ok...this is psychological chess....we're lulling the Ockers into a false sense of security. Obvious really when you think about it. Result!
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philk56
Guru
- Location
- WAy down under
Looks like England have found a new opener 
downesy
Veteran
- Location
- Ayrshire via Birmingham
Phew what a game chuffed we (England) won and really pleased Ireland got to play a test match at lord's . Hopefully this will be another boost to Irish cricket and they can kick on again , they should be proud of their efforts and hopefully many more tests for them at lord's
philk56
Guru
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- WAy down under
No comments yet on the Ashes? A good start for England but losing Anderson isn't good. Possibly his age is finally catching up. Also the umpires haven't covered themselves in glory so far. Several overturned or missed decisions.
Dayvo
just passin' through
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Anderson shouldn't have been picked for this Test. His fitness was in doubt and, lo and behold, he injures the same calf that kept him out for a month or so.
But, so far so good, regarding keeping the Aussies on the back foot. Smith, as always, is the danger man, but if they can be kept to under 250 runs and bowled out (ideally) today, England should be feeling confident.
But, so far so good, regarding keeping the Aussies on the back foot. Smith, as always, is the danger man, but if they can be kept to under 250 runs and bowled out (ideally) today, England should be feeling confident.
swee'pea99
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philk56
Guru
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- WAy down under
The frustration of watching an English ashes from down-under ☹️ Go to bed with the Aussies at 130-odd for 8, thinking they might scrape another 30 or 40 runs and wake up to 284 all out! Once again Smith in a class of his own and a bowler down. I feel the first session is going to be vital not just for this game but possibly the whole series.
AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
Much as I enjoyed the World Cup, this is far more absorbing. I love the knife edge of Test cricket.
philk56
Guru
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- WAy down under
Indeed although good to see the sticky bails have carried over from the world cup
AndyRM
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- North Shields
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Indeed although good to see the sticky bails have carried over from the world cup
I like sticky bails
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Its like a game of chess.
downesy
Veteran
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- Ayrshire via Birmingham
Looks like Smith is set again sadly, he could make double hundreds in every test he plays but he is tarnished .
He will always be known as a cheat, and a test captain who allowed that culture to flourish in his team . It really grinds my gears to see him now doing well, him and his cohorts should not have been allowed back to test cricket imo .
He will always be known as a cheat, and a test captain who allowed that culture to flourish in his team . It really grinds my gears to see him now doing well, him and his cohorts should not have been allowed back to test cricket imo .
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
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- You want hills? We got hills
Somewhat double standards. Trescothick wrote in his autobiography that he was responsible for keeping the shine on the ball and he used to suck mints to enhance the effect of the saliva. This was known by all the team at the time
Anyway, looks like a draw in this test
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Yes it chokes my chicken as well. Fine batsman though?
