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Above is the code for destruction. Bolands four overs
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neilfrancis
·Blimey. On his debut. That's extraordinary.
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·There needs to be wholesale changes to the side or at least a plan in place for 4-5 years time.
I don’t think getting rid of Root as captain is the answer though. A) he’s never been a great captain and was appointed more because he was the next obvious choice in terms of the senior/world class batsmen, not on his captaincy. Nothings changed here so if this was sufficient to appoint him, it’d be strange to get rid of him off the back of it. B) who the hell else would you put in there; Stokes, Butler?
Well done to Australia. Shame it’s been like shooting fish in a barrel rather than the euphoria that goes with a hard fought win.
I don’t think getting rid of Root as captain is the answer though. A) he’s never been a great captain and was appointed more because he was the next obvious choice in terms of the senior/world class batsmen, not on his captaincy. Nothings changed here so if this was sufficient to appoint him, it’d be strange to get rid of him off the back of it. B) who the hell else would you put in there; Stokes, Butler?
Well done to Australia. Shame it’s been like shooting fish in a barrel rather than the euphoria that goes with a hard fought win.
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·Don’t think it’s a Root or captain thing. It’s a board and selection thing.
Few new bloods would gain experience.
Fly 3 of these guys in for the next 2 tests or even the last test.
https://wisden.com/stories/county-cricket/nine-uncapped-english-players-2021
Fark they couldn’t do any worse than this last test. Two days and one session…If I had tickets to the 3rd day 🫨
Root and Anderson are the only two safe in my book.
Few new bloods would gain experience.
Fly 3 of these guys in for the next 2 tests or even the last test.
https://wisden.com/stories/county-cricket/nine-uncapped-english-players-2021
Fark they couldn’t do any worse than this last test. Two days and one session…If I had tickets to the 3rd day 🫨
Root and Anderson are the only two safe in my book.
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·It’s not even a board/selection thing. Fundamentally it’s the way the 4 day County Championship in England has made way for the bloody hundred, T20 Blast, 1 day cup etc.
As a result everyone wants to hit swashbuckling 6’s and balls to learning how to defend your stumps.
In particular the T20/hundred thing is a joke. Just pick one of them. Of course we won’t do that as T20 is global so we must keep it but the ECB don’t like how they don’t get any royalties for inventing it so they’ve now invented the hundred as well.
As a result everyone wants to hit swashbuckling 6’s and balls to learning how to defend your stumps.
In particular the T20/hundred thing is a joke. Just pick one of them. Of course we won’t do that as T20 is global so we must keep it but the ECB don’t like how they don’t get any royalties for inventing it so they’ve now invented the hundred as well.
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·The jokes had to happen…!
Q What do you get if you cross the English cricket team with an OXO cube?
A. A laughing stock.
Q What is the height of optimism?
A: English batsman putting on sunscreen.
Q. What is the difference between an English batsman and a Formula 1 car?
A. Nothing! If you blink you will miss them both.
Q. What do English batsmen and drug addicts have in common?
A. Both spend most of their time wondering where their next score will come from.
Q. What does an English batsman who is playing in The Ashes have in common with Michael Jackson?
A.They both wore gloves for no apparent reason.
Q. What is the difference between Cinderella and the Pommies?
A. Cinderella knew when to leave the ball.
Q. What's the difference between the Pommies and a funeral director?
A. A funeral director isn't going to lose the ashes.
Q What do you get if you cross the English cricket team with an OXO cube?
A. A laughing stock.
Q What is the height of optimism?
A: English batsman putting on sunscreen.
Q. What is the difference between an English batsman and a Formula 1 car?
A. Nothing! If you blink you will miss them both.
Q. What do English batsmen and drug addicts have in common?
A. Both spend most of their time wondering where their next score will come from.
Q. What does an English batsman who is playing in The Ashes have in common with Michael Jackson?
A.They both wore gloves for no apparent reason.
Q. What is the difference between Cinderella and the Pommies?
A. Cinderella knew when to leave the ball.
Q. What's the difference between the Pommies and a funeral director?
A. A funeral director isn't going to lose the ashes.
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··Sunburst dial fanI’m guessing but it’s likely that the forthcoming fallout, who’s to blame, who’s to be replaced and who’s to come in, is likely to be more exciting and competitive than the current series
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·Bet the English tabloids are having fun 😗
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·What’s going on with England this series with extras.
Today
England 18 extras in 27 overs 🤦
Today
England 18 extras in 27 overs 🤦
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·Missed this thread... although I'm part glad I did! Not to take anything away from Australia who are outclassing us in all depts but...
Why appoint Smith as vice captain? When Cummins pulls out in the 2nd test you are left with the rather unedifying sight of Warner & Smith in the slips discussing strategy.
Why appoint Smith as vice captain? When Cummins pulls out in the 2nd test you are left with the rather unedifying sight of Warner & Smith in the slips discussing strategy.
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·Missed this thread... although I'm part glad I did! Not to take anything away from Australia who are outclassing us in all depts but...
Why appoint Smith as vice captain? When Cummins pulls out in the 2nd test you are left with the rather unedifying sight of Warner & Smith in the slips discussing strategy.
I’m a elephant when it comes to people doing wrong but society forgives and forgets after a few months nowadays.
Sandpaper in your underpants. Then…. Dick pic,s that were OK for years until it came out.
Sportsmen today are entitled……forget it I can’t say what I want due to being a gentleman and knowing ladies grace this forum.
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·Plenty of examples of ball tampering here https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_tampering
The Smith/Warner/Bancroft incident is sadly just the latest in a range of transgressions - I guess they have learnt their lessons by now 🙄
The Smith/Warner/Bancroft incident is sadly just the latest in a range of transgressions - I guess they have learnt their lessons by now 🙄
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·First English run in 71 balls
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·Glad to See Bairstow having some success in an otherwise fairly dire card on day 3 (Stokes & Wood also notable). Will be extremely fortunate to make 275 considering we were 36-4 at one point. Also some success against Lyon. However, I think the writing is on the wall...
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·Really do like that ground at Hobart with the grass bank for the crowd.
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·Looks like England will be home quicker than Novak with 8/114.
9/123 Wood smashes it into his stumps 😕😕 How…..😕 we call that the Tassie Devil shot
England has lost 8/55 since dinner……l
All done while I’m writing this post 📖
9/123 Wood smashes it into his stumps 😕😕 How…..😕 we call that the Tassie Devil shot
England has lost 8/55 since dinner……l
All done while I’m writing this post 📖
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