Cricket

[jim mk2]

Sibley hit a 4..........however

Look at the position of his head, falling away to off

Look at his body shape, at 45 degrees instead of more upright

Look at his front leg, at an angle instead of facing down the pitch

This is one reason why he struggles at Test level.

 

Welcome back Hameed

 

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[matt83]

1 hour ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Was it just me that was baffled by Croft bowling that last over at numbers 9 and 10? Surely we had something left that they wouldn't have fancied facing? And then there was the lacklustre way he bowled the next two balls after the first 6. I was livid after that.

PS - England aren't half gonna miss Jimmy when he's retired.......

Bailey had 2 overs spare. I was really mad about that over was a bit like stokes v the windies. 

[matt83]

That’s the type of ball hameed was always out to in that season he averaged 9. Just a straight line and length delivery. 

[Gav]

42 minutes ago, matt83 said:

That’s the type of ball hameed was always out to in that season he averaged 9. Just a straight line and length delivery. 

Maybe not quite as fast matt, but point taken.

Nerves must have been off the scale for the lad, felt sorry for him really.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

“ Race and Pace “ the story of West Indian cricketers in East Lancashire is on BBC 2 tonight at 6.00 pm. I think I’ve seen it before but it’s worth another watch I think. 

[AllRoverAsia]

2 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

“ Race and Pace “ the story of West Indian cricketers in East Lancashire is on BBC 2 tonight at 6.00 pm. I think I’ve seen it before but it’s worth another watch I think. 

Thanks. I'll get it on torrent tomorrow.

Edit: On checking it was already on the site and got it D/L in less than 2 minutes ☺️

Edited August 14, 2021 by AllRoverAsia

[Exiled_Rover]

When does the Buttler as a Test player experiment end?

He's a mediocre WK and evidently he doesn't have the technique or mental toughness to bat in Tests. Another failure with the bat today after dropping a dolly yesterday. 

[chaddyrovers]

Root is a special player and quality batsman

6 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

When does the Buttler as a Test player experiment end?

He's a mediocre WK and evidently he doesn't have the technique or mental toughness to bat in Tests. Another failure with the bat today after dropping a dolly yesterday. 

I would say when are going to allow our test players prepare properly for test series instead of giving them no first class for weeks

[jim mk2]

18 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

I would say when are going to allow our test players prepare properly for test series instead of giving them no first class for weeks

I would say look at India

Before India played a county XI as a warm-up for the first Test, the last first-class match Rohit Sharma played that wasn't a Test was in November 2015.

The last time Virat Kohli played a non-Test first-class match was in November 2012, nearly nine years ago.

The best players can play across all formats without the need for "match practice"

[matt83]

10 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

I would say look at India

Before India played a county XI as a warm-up for the first Test, the last first-class match Rohit Sharma played that wasn't a Test was in November 2015.

The last time Virat Kohli played a non-Test first-class match was in November 2012, nearly nine years ago.

The best players can play across all formats without the need for "match practice"

Is agree with this generally. But sharma and kholi were grounded and learnt proper technique in red ball cricket first and foremost then turned their hand to McCricket very successfully. The fact they can adapt and play both and England can’t is a source of irritation but I fear with the current structure of favouring white ball cricket it encourages players like Roy who rely solely on hand eye coordination and power and zero technique.  

[matt83]

By the way if anyone here fancies it. Clitheroe cc are in the final of the lancs league equivalent of the fa cup tomorrow. They’re boldly claiming it’s the biggest sporting event the town has ever seen based on 1,500 tickets sold. Conveniently ignoring Clitheroe fc fa vase semi final where had 2,500 on. But from what I gather there’s some sort of ill will as it’s a dingle based team (lowerhouse).

I wasn’t that arsed about the result but when I heard of a large dingle contingent I’m bang up for this. 

Edited August 14, 2021 by matt83

[K-Hod]

Yeah, my folks are going as are a lot of folk! 
I’m doing the Yorkshire three peaks, otherwise I’d be bang on that!

[chaddyrovers]

Captain Root's inning today was excellent. He shown again why he is one of the world best batsman

[matt83]

Lowerhouse is definitely Burnley there is a lot of scummy looking people here that clearly aren’t from the Ribble valley. Never seen so many tracksuits or so few teeth. 

[Gav]

England putting themselves into a great position to win this. 

Come on Clitheroe 👍

Edited August 15, 2021 by Gav

[chaddyrovers]

Good bowling from Anderson, Wood and Curran in the 1st session this morning

[Riversider28]

1 hour ago, matt83 said:

Lowerhouse is definitely Burnley there is a lot of scummy looking people here that clearly aren’t from the Ribble valley. Never seen so many tracksuits or so few teeth. 

The Lowerhouse players will have a definite advantage when fielding, having the extra digits. 

[Gav]

Raining at Clitheroe, Dingles 86/1 off 25

[matt83]

2 hours ago, Riversider28 said:

The Lowerhouse players will have a definite advantage when fielding, having the extra digits. 

Yeah with those extra fingers spin bowling is another level. 

[Gav]

214/6 off 48.

Confident @matt83 What do you think? 

Edited August 15, 2021 by Gav

[Gav]

Brilliant Moeen Ali.

175/6 India - Leading by 148.

[matt83]

3 hours ago, Gav said:

214/6 off 48.

Confident @matt83 What do you think? 

Game went with who I assume as their pro smashing them about at the end. Better team won tbf  

Burnley folk really are the dregs of humanity though. Of course we all knew that anyway no surprises there. 

[lsp82]

England have thrown this away already with some poor bowling and awful field positions. 

[jim mk2]

Root's a wonderful batsman when he's on form but as captain he gets alot wrong. The match has now effectively slipped away from England

And now he's missed a catch. Root has had a nightmare this morning

Edited August 16, 2021 by jim mk2

[lsp82]

Can see England being bowled out for 100 here.

 

Edit change that to 50!!

Edited August 16, 2021 by lsp82