Cricket

[Husky]

How many will England be down by close of play 2, 3, 4? All out?

[matt83]

Heroics by Stokes at headingley in arguably the finest individual innings really papered over the cracks of a piss poor side. 

[Husky]

I think this is the first time England look like they are being truly humiliated.

The Archer thing is a bit weird, they were making excuses for him saying 'it was cold', but Mahmood of Lancs got up to 90mph last night in the Arctic Circle, sooooo . . . . . .

[Proudtobeblue&white]

One down, the captain is due an innings (he's hit the third highest test score at OT  previously) , Overton to hit a 90, don't worry everyone!

[jim mk2]

Just now, Proudtobeblue&white said:

One down, the captain is due an innings (he's hit the third highest test score at OT  previously) , Overton to hit a 90, don't worry everyone!

 

Far more optimistic than me. I see a sub 200 score followed by 130 and an innings defeat !

[Proudtobeblue&white]

Just now, jim mk2 said:

 

Far more optimistic than me. I see a sub 200 score followed by 130 and an innings defeat !

I'm usually a pint glass full preferably (until empty), the Manchester weather is still an issue, and the pitch can't be that bad if Paine can get a half century. Straws.....clutching!

[Husky]

Just now, jim mk2 said:

 

Far more optimistic than me. I see a sub 200 score followed by 130 and an innings defeat !

Well that would at least save those that have bought a 5th day ticket some wallet emptying pain and frostbite.

[den]

Well I’m off in 15 mins, flask, fleece waterproof. Uncovered top tier exposed to the British weather.

looking forwards to watching Smith bat.

[matt83]

Just now, den said:

Well I’m off in 15 mins, flask, fleece waterproof. Uncovered top tier exposed to the British weather.

looking forwards to watching Smith bat.

Wouldn't bother setting off until midday looking at the weather forecast. You might not see Smith today but you’ll probably see every English batsman twice.  

 

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, den said:

Well I’m off in 15 mins, flask, fleece waterproof. Uncovered top tier exposed to the British weather.

looking forwards to watching Smith bat.

Hope you have a great day den, enjoy Root's century

[Husky]

Bad news: the rain stopped far too early.

[jim mk2]

Jason Roy has an an IQ lower than his batting average in this series. 

[Husky]

1 hour ago, jim mk2 said:

Jason Roy has an an IQ lower than his batting average in this series. 

Minus 140? ?

[chaddyrovers]

Burns and Root batting perfectly unless they got good deliveries by Hazelwood. 

Roy isn't good enough for test cricket. 

[Husky]

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

 

Roy isn't good enough for test cricket. 

How about Buttler?

[DeeCee]

Find out later today

[den]

You guys watching it on tv will have had a better view than me in many ways, but one thing you don’t get a feel for on TV is pace. The Aussie fast bowling attack are quite fearsome when you see them live. They always had that aggression that England can’t match. That’s the big difference between the sides for me (apart from Smith of course). 

I though we had a match for them in Archer, but I’m coming to the conclusion that he simply can’t sustain his pace even in short four or five over spells. Whether he can attain that level of energy or stamina I’m not sure, but I really hope so.

[matt83]

What the actual fuck is that shot. Why is he trying to drive the ball on middle stump? Get in behind it you Yorkshire pillock. Crass stupidity.

[matt83]

How many times does he get bowled driving!!! He needs fucking dropping and Foakes can keep. Roy is also bloody useless at this format. 

[Husky]

Is anyone feeling confident about those £25 fifth day tickets? ?

[matt83]

How has archer got a first class average of 30. Speaks volumes about the quality of the county championship.

[Husky]

56 minutes ago, matt83 said:

How has archer got a first class average of 30. Speaks volumes about the quality of the county championship.

How is he coming in ahead of Broad and Leech? He's as genuine a number 11 as I've ever seen at this level.

Also it's funny to see Buttler playing for his average. Giving the strike to the tailenders and hoping they get out first.

 

Edited September 7, 2019 by Husky

[matt83]

I’d definitely drop two of buttler, bairstow and Roy. In a perfect world all 3. Foakes in for bairstow. Vince literally anyone really in for Roy. And at this point in time Curran better than buttler as a batsman.

Warner ?. Three ducks in a row. 

[matt83]

We could still bowl Australia out for 0 and lose. 

[Husky]

Here we go again, England in the sauce with Smith and Lasagne. ?