Cricket

[den]

Rotation @47er. Something like 17 test matches this year and lots of t20/one dayers.

[only2garners]

It looks like they have stuck to their original plan. It was always planned that Jimmy would sit this one out and Buttler would fly home for a rerst before the one dayers.

I don't think Jimmy's age has anything to do with it as everyone keeps saying that he is as fit as he's ever been. I just think they want to keep everyone fit. A full 5 dayer in Chennai must be very draining - I've been and know how hot it gets.

[47er]

2 minutes ago, den said:

Rotation @47er. Something like 17 test matches this year and lots of t20/one dayers.

Yeah, sorry Den, I edited my post before I saw your reply--honest!

I'm just desperate for us to get a 2-0 lead!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Archer is having problems with his elbow apparently.

[den]

6 overs in, on day one and the top surface is already breaking up. The toss, won by India is massive. If they get a big score in their first innings it’s going to be very difficult for England.

Very early prediction from me - India to level series here.

[darrenrover]

Decent enough start by England I feel (85-2), get Kohli out early and .......

.........fecking hell, we've got him!

Come on England!!!

[den]

3 minutes ago, darrenrover said:

Decent enough start by England I feel (85-2), get Kohli out early and .......

.........fecking hell, we've got him!

Come on England!!!

😀 He had no idea he’d been bowled. Awful shot.

[darrenrover]

15 minutes ago, den said:

😀 He had no idea he’d been bowled. Awful shot.

He's prone to that until he gets his eye in.

I think we need to build a big first innings lead because I wouldn't fancy chasing many in the fourth innings on that pitch.

I bet India didn't train on the square yesterday though! (Mowbray, you dick!)

[AllRoverAsia]

India appear to be hosting a Covid Super-spreader event.

What has happened over the past few days in Chennai to allow so many spectators in, lots mask-less and not distanced.

People are so fecking dumb and you get what you deserve.

[jim mk2]

This doesn’t look good. England will have to bat 4th on a poor pitch that is already turning and looks like it’s been prepared specially for Ashwin 

[darrenrover]

12 hours ago, jim mk2 said:

This doesn’t look good. England will have to bat 4th on a poor pitch that is already turning and looks like it’s been prepared specially for Ashwin 

Alternatively, glass half full version: skittle them for 350ish either side of lunch.

Spend 5 or 6 sessions at the crease, averaging 80/90 runs a session, we won't need to bat again!

2-0 England, with Jimmy back for the third Test.

When was the last time a touring nation whitewashed the home nation in India? (dunno the answer btw, but I'm curious?)

I can't wait to get up at 4am!

COME ON ENGLAND!!

 

[47er]

2 hours ago, darrenrover said:

Alternatively, glass half full version: skittle them for 350ish either side of lunch.

Spend 5 or 6 sessions at the crease, averaging 80/90 runs a session, we won't need to bat again!

2-0 England, with Jimmy back for the third Test.

When was the last time a touring nation whitewashed the home nation in India? (dunno the answer btw, but I'm curious?)

I can't wait to get up at 4am!

COME ON ENGLAND!!

 

I admire your optimism! We've come back well twice in this innings but the way the ball is turning does not bode well for us, especially batting last.

Not beyond us but it will take a very special effort.

[darrenrover]

10 minutes ago, 47er said:

I admire your optimism! We've come back well twice in this innings but the way the ball is turning does not bode well for us, especially batting last.

Not beyond us but it will take a very special effort.

I agree but hopefully we'll not be batting last.

Please (FFS) step up to the plate: Burns, Sibley & Lawrence. These 3 build the foundations for a decent score and we'll win (IMO)

The difference between this pitch and the one for the First Test is unreal. I'm certain Mowbray has had some form of influence in the preparation of this wicket!

We need to be patient and build a slow score for 2 or 3 sessions and could have done with that Yorkshire 'two hat' Boycott in his prime! Then let loose with the lower order. (Yeh, I know ever the optimist)

COME ON ENGLAND!!!

Test cricket is simply the best, particularly when we're not doing bad at it!

[jim mk2]

3 minutes ago, darrenrover said:

 

Absolutely no way IMO. Ashwin will be unplayable on this pitch. 

[darrenrover]

3 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Absolutely no way IMO. Ashwin will be unplayable on this pitch. 

Fiver England win ?!🤝

Edited February 13, 2021 by darrenrover

[darrenrover]

2 minutes ago, darrenrover said:

Fiver England win! 🤝

Come on jim, surely you're not to losing a 'pearl diver'?

Edited February 13, 2021 by darrenrover

[jim mk2]

Do you follow cricket? Have you played the game? England making a big score on that pitch against high class Indian spin bowlers is highly unlikely. It’s possible of course but historically the odds on an England victory from this position on the sub continent are very small. £5 on an India victory by an innings? 

[darrenrover]

3 hours ago, jim mk2 said:

Do you follow cricket? Have you played the game? England making a big score on that pitch against high class Indian spin bowlers is highly unlikely. It’s possible of course but historically the odds on an England victory from this position on the sub continent are very small. £5 on an India victory by an innings? 

Morning Jim, pleasant as ever I note!.

Well I don't have a crystal ball, so I guess we'll just have to see, eh cocker?...

Moreover, I did hear that you're a fellow 'Old Black'? That being the case and seeing as you asked, do you have any of these?

Rhetorical question by the way, I know that I'm still the only person to have a full house!

 

Edited February 14, 2021 by darrenrover

[AllRoverAsia]

Good Morning England.

Hope you all woke up early, fun has started.

Pant will go for it BIG

 

Edited February 14, 2021 by AllRoverAsia

[darrenrover]

That'll do! (329 all out)

Now opening pair, patience is a virtue!

[darrenrover]

Bugger! (16-2)

When will we get again, 2 openers worthy of the name?

Come on Joe Root and Dan Lawrence!

Edited February 14, 2021 by darrenrover

[darrenrover]

'Out of the box thinking' :

It wouldn't necessarily be the worst result imaginable, should we even have to 'follow on'?

Park that thought for now:

Cometh the hour, cometh the man (again)

All hopefully hail Ben Stokes!!!!

[AllRoverAsia]

Aswin is a good bowler but a PRICK

[darrenrover]

52-5 🤔? Make 120 and bat again?

I only ever played local 'pub' cricket (jim mk2) but tennis was my summer sport of choice, where I managed to play at county level until late teens, for my sins.

I've always loved watching cricket however, Tests in particular, I bow to your superior judgement 'James', how many caps did you get?

I'll keep my 'pearl diver' in my pocket, seeing as you didn't take me up on it. I still think that when 'the fat lady' eventually sings, it'll be 2-0 to the England!

[darrenrover]

All Indian 'reviews' now gone. Could be crucial.

Target has got to be 200.