Cricket

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, matt83 said:

Watched till lunch. It was an absolute road of a pitch - very glad he got the runs but if hadn’t have he’d need shooting. Particularly for someone in the “big 4”

He was badly out of form and very low confidence. For me you are being very over cricital 

Pitch is dead. Result is a draw now even with 2 days of play left. 

[Husky]

How long before they're saying come back Jason Roy all is forgiven?  ?

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, Husky said:

How long before they're saying come back Jason Roy all is forgiven?  ?

Hasnt got the game for test cricket. 

Only slot open is the opening slot next to Burns. 

[Husky]

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

Hasnt got the game for test cricket. 

Only slot open is the opening slot next to Burns. 

I know he's only 3 innings in. But Sibley hasn't looked great so far. . . . . Once upon a time 2 games would be all you'd get, then back to the club game.

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, Husky said:

I know he's only 3 innings in. But Sibley hasn't looked great so far. . . . . Once upon a time 2 games would be all you'd get, then back to the club game.

Time moved on from Ray Illingworth time in charge as England selector. 

England picked the best 2 county openers in terms of form and runs in Sibley and Crawley. 

Look at when Vaughan and Trescothick. Hardly set the world on fire but performed excellent in their time as Enlgand players

[Husky]

So in the end the 2nd test will be remembered for the worst drop (Denly) in world cricket ever.

[den]

8 hours ago, Husky said:

So in the end the 2nd test will be remembered for the worst drop (Denly) in world cricket ever.

? howler wasn’t it. Never seen a bowler laughing when he’s had a catch dropped before.

[chaddyrovers]

REST IN PEACE MR WILLIS. 

Im in total shock he passed away. 

[gumboots]

I'm in agreement with you fof once, Chaddy. I just read the news out to my husband and we were both shocked. Not my favourite pundit but a great player, and no age really. RIP

[oldjamfan1]

Yeah RIP Bob Willis. He’s only been ill for a wee while and as gumboots says, 70 is no age these days.

Edited December 4, 2019 by oldjamfan1

[K-Hod]

Very sad news indeed. Exceptional cricketer and enjoyed him on TV as well.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 hours ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Yeah RIP Bob Willis. He’s only been ill for a wee while and as gumboots says, 70 is no age these days.

Another reason to get your prostate examined guys. Don't be shy, it could kill you !

[Proudtobeblue&white]

I grew up watching Bob Willis on the BBC, playing for England in his pomp. Headingley was awesome. I mimicked his run, and "style". One of a kind. Loved his wry humour. Obviously well thought of. RIP, and thoughts with your family.

[Husky]

He'd never looked too healthy, and statistically tall people don't live to be a great age, but this was certainly unexpected.

There won't be any point in watching The Verdict ever again now. R.I.P. Bob Dylan. And R.I.P. the Verdict.

[AllRoverAsia]

RIP Bob Wilis.

An England Cricket true Legend.

[chaddyrovers]

Dom Bess and Craig Overton called up for South Africa tour

[matt83]

I know the selectors hands have been tied a bit with illness but Overton is very average. Just falling back on another line and length trundler to join Curran and woakes.  Not sure why saqib was taken out to New Zealand, arguably wasn’t ready for test cricket, but he does offer something different. 

As for the spinners it’s just a merry go round is it Ali, is it Bess, is it leech, is it Parky, who knows. 

[chaddyrovers]

I would say that Leech is the best spin bowler. Parkinson is good at county level but unsure if is test quality. 

Agree on Overton but isn't Olly Stone still injured. 

I would imagine the test side will be this

Burns Sibley Denly Root Stokes Pope Buttler Archer Leach Broad Anderson

[matt83]

Good start. Shite from Elgar 

[matt83]

Philander will have this lad for breakfast I’d have thought. Just stick on the fifth stump outside off.

[matt83]

Full and straight does for Bairstow. As ever.

[chaddyrovers]

40 minutes ago, matt83 said:

Full and straight does for Bairstow. As ever.

he isn't good enough. only playing cos Olly Pope is ill. 

Root's dismissal was poor. No need to do it

[Husky]

What would Bob Willis say about this crap? ?

[Rogerb]

Yet another England collapse 7-39 there is not one player who can regularly bat all day in this side it's all about the instant gratification of t20 and God forbid the hundred these days bah humbug

[Husky]

Archer is like the new Devon Malcolm.

Fast, capable of devastation yet ultimately a bit all over the place and generally crap at batting.