Cricket

[chaddyrovers]

Good test match between Pakistan and South Africa. Been enjoyable to watch a couple of hours after work

[matt83]

Seems the broadcasting rights for the India test are up in the air. With a 3 way fight between channel 4, sky and BT. I’d be happy for anyone other than BT but I do think all England football and cricket games should be shown on terrestrial TV.

If channel 4 gets it will be the first series since 2005 ashes and the first away tour. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

13 minutes ago, matt83 said:

Seems the broadcasting rights for the India test are up in the air. With a 3 way fight between channel 4, sky and BT. I’d be happy for anyone other than BT but I do think all England football and cricket games should be shown on terrestrial TV.

If channel 4 gets it will be the first series since 2005 ashes and the first away tour. 

Channel 4 made a great job of covering the 2005 series. For a month or two it became the talking point of the nation.

[Ewood Ace]

Great news for Cricket fans and for cricket itself.

Channel 4 wins rights for England's Test cricket tour of India | Cricket | The Guardian

[den]

2 hours ago, Ewood Ace said:

Great news for Cricket fans and for cricket itself.

Channel 4 wins rights for England's Test cricket tour of India | Cricket | The Guardian

Good news indeed. Not showing on TV listings yet.

[Riversider28]

The Grand Final Of The Big Bash competition will be held this Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The two finalists are the Sydney Sixers and the Perth Scorchers. It’s been a fascinating series over the past few weeks with plenty of overseas players mixed in with the Aussies. 

I always back the Melbourne Stars, my son lives there, but they faded badly after a promising start. I will be backing the Scorchers, purely because they have Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone playing for them. He is also a Rovers supporter as stated live during one of the games.

The match starts at 8-40am, our time, this Saturday morning on BT Sports. Well worth a watch.

[Gav]

I’ve watched the big bash religiously in recent years, but not seen a game this time around. 

I’ll try and catch the final and follow that up with some 6 nations rugby.

[Jimbo]

 Good to see Test Cricket back on terrestial TV this morning, shame there's no TMS on R5LSX though

[Riversider28]

39 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

 Good to see Test Cricket back on terrestial TV this morning, shame there's no TMS on R5LSX though

Joe Root gets to 100 in his 100th Test. Great knock. England going well at 228-2. 

[only2garners]

42 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

 Good to see Test Cricket back on terrestial TV this morning, shame there's no TMS on R5LSX though

The BBC Cricket Social online is a decent substitute and worlds better than TalkSport.

[chaddyrovers]

Root was fantastic today 

Shame about Sibley getting out at the end but a very good day for England 

[AllRoverAsia]

I think Ashwin over does the 'fake' bowl, Its a bit irritating.

Root is just CLASS.

Just about to take a break from the Test and watch the T20 Big Bash Final.

What a great day, all this top cricket and Rovers yet to come.

[Riversider28]

Double century for Joe Root and still going. Excellent knock too by Stokes, 82, on his return to the team. England in a really strong position now at 450-4. 
Big Bash for me now. Go Scorchers!

Edited February 6, 2021 by Riversider28

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, AllRoverAsia said:

I think Ashwin over does the 'fake' bowl, Its a bit irritating.

Root is just CLASS.

Just about to take a break from the Test and watch the T20 Big Bash Final.

What a great day, all this top cricket and Rovers yet to come.

Not to mention the small matter of the Calcutta Cup.

[Cherry Blue]

Was up early to watch Root, not disappointed. He's tiring but knows when to score runs like his 6 that took him beyond 200.

Channel 4 good but Cook will never be a Bumble.

Popes out 473-5

[Gav]

Great target set by James Vince and Sydney Sixers 188/6

Over to you Liam Livingston.

[47er]

Can't understand why England are batting on. Surely they should bowl a few overs at the end of 2 exhausting and demoralising days for the Indians?

[Gav]

6 minutes ago, 47er said:

Can't understand why England are batting on. Surely they should bowl a few overs at the end of 2 exhausting and demoralising days for the Indians?

I can 47er.

The pitch is expected to deteriorate significantly, England would love to only have to bat once on this pitch, set a massive score to win the game, doesn't look likely now to be honest unless India capitulate. 

[47er]

23 minutes ago, Gav said:

I can 47er.

The pitch is expected to deteriorate significantly, England would love to only have to bat once on this pitch, set a massive score to win the game, doesn't look likely now to be honest unless India capitulate. 

Well that's the point, we've lost wickets. tail-enders in and not scoring. Seems a waste of time to me.

We still have to get them out twice. Remember Australia trying and failing?

A lot of talent in this Indian batting line-up. And character.

Edited February 6, 2021 by 47er

[AllRoverAsia]

1 hour ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Not to mention the small matter of the Calcutta Cup.

Good call and fits into the Sofa Schedule very nicely

[Gav]

21 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Good call and fits into the Sofa Schedule very nicely

Hope the fridge is full of cold Thai beer Asia 👍

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

555 is a good score. I can't believe Buttler thought that one was missing the wickets. I felt sorry for Archer, that would have got anybody out first ball. It's great to be able to watch Test Match cricket again.

[AllRoverAsia]

5 minutes ago, Gav said:

Hope the fridge is full of cold Thai beer Asia 👍

On the wagon.

Age and previous over enjoyment of the amber nectar have finally caught up with me.

Its a blessing really. Sobriety is surprisingly pleasant and means I will make it through to watch the Calcutta Cup.

Liam just departed but a decent knock by him.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 minute ago, AllRoverAsia said:

On the wagon.

Age and previous over enjoyment of the amber nectar have finally caught up with me.

Its a blessing really. Sobriety is surprisingly pleasant and means I will make it through to watch the Calcutta Cup.

Liam just departed but a decent knock by him.

Me too. I've loved a beer most of my life but I gave it up last birthday and it'll be twelve months in March since I last had a drink. The pubs being shut most of that time has helped but I can honestly say I haven't missed alcohol. All this about " You'll feel great once you give up " is a myth though.

[Riversider28]

Good win by the Sydney Sixers. Perth won the toss and really should have batted first. They also missed having Roy playing and although Bancroft and Livingstone had ok knocks, it was always going to be difficult trying to score over nine an over throughout. For the Sixers,  James Vince hit a superb 95 and took a tremendous diving catch when fielding.

Overall, a good game and tournament throughout. Now it’s back to the Test and hope we can bowl as well as we’ve batted.