Cricket thread

[Dayvo]

Hmmm!

Approx. 255 overs to score 359 runs.

The Ashes are at stake, it's not a one-day game, so outrageous shots are not required.

Batsmen need to settle and score as and when - time is not an issue. The Australians will be attacking so there will be plenty of spaces for easy singles.

 

[AndyRM]

That's a very generous-spirited interpretation.

Accurate though, if you've been following England for any length of time.

 

[rich p]

Just get to lunch!
Please!

 

[Dayvo]

Just get to lunch!
Please!

That (and tea) was what I always looked forward to when I played cricket, Rich!

 

[Dayvo]

'Kin' 'ell!

The fat lady might just as well grab the mike now and get out onto the square before everyone fax off home.

FFS!

 

[Dayvo]

Wonder if they'll better their first innings score.

 

[rich p]

Denly's an accident waiting to happen with these short balls

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Accurate though, if you've been following England for any length of time.

I've only got 40 or so years. Any good?

 

[Dayvo]

I've only got 40 or so years. Any good?

Hmmm, I've gone well passed my fifty. 40's a good knock.

 

[AndyRM]

Only 20 for me. Apologies @Bonefish Blues, I wasnt trying to be a d!ck.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Only 20 for me. Apologies @Bonefish Blues, I wasnt trying to be a d!ck.

No worries, I was being humorous rather than serious tbh - I'd agree with most of the post anyway, perhaps apart from the mentally drained bit - it's The Ashes, after all, and if you can't be up for that, then what are you going to be up for.

In other news Root's got in, well in thank goodness, and all of a sudden things are looking much better. A big hundred from Joe and things'll be looking rather tasty. Aussie aren't as good as we've made them look.

ETA
The Headingley Test was the one we always used to go to - brilliant atmosphere. I have vivid memories of Viv Richards being restrained from going into the crowd after a heckler!

Oh *rse! jinxed us

 

[downesy]

That's proper test match batting that is, hopefully they can now see it through everything crossed

 

[Dayvo]

After a suicidal run-out and a timid 'nets shot' all the hard work done by Denly, Root and Stokes has come undone.

97 required with three wickets in hands and plenty of overs.

I am no longer optimistic, but Stokes is still there. Can he do a Botham/Flintoff?

 

[Beebo]

It’s the hope that kills you.

 

[Dayvo]

Another wicket thrown away!

What's the f*ckin' hurry! FFS!