3rd Ashes Test - Headingley

[chunksafc]

I hope Jack Leach walked in the changing room and after being mobbed pointed out to the so called top order "that's how you defend your wicket"

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

There's no point trying to that performance from Stokes, some things are just unbelievable.

What a game, from the ridiculous to the sublime. From a shambolic day 2, to the grit and determination of the fightback, to the absolute refusal to bend from one man. An all time great match.

1-1, The Ashes are there to be won. See you at Old Trafford.

Looking forward to the Saturday now!

 

[Hongkongphooey]

Like another poster had said it's taken a special chap to do something incredibly special. I just hope they really take a look at the squad/ tactics before the next test.

Yep, we’ve got to sort out the top order out.

 

[stephen cartwright]

I dont know but could 500/1 have been on offer at 9 down?

Truly astounding that last hour or so. Only botham in 81 comes close and I saw it all back then, but this innings is close to bypassing sir beef.

 

[Deleted member 6830]

1981 was incredible, but this is just awesome.
Stokes - words can't adequately describe the enormity of that performance

 

[Snappy]

Yep, we’ve got to sort out the top order out.

100%. But tonight GET THE BEERS IN

 

[steven]

I dont know but could 500/1 have been on offer at 9 down?

Truly astounding that last hour or so. Only botham in 81 comes close and I saw it all back then, but this innings is close to bypassing sir beef.

Was only 33s apparently

 

[Mr Redknapp]

From my point of view, was quite calm about it as the situation seemed to be a bonus

 

[Hongkongphooey]

100%. But tonight GET THE BEERS IN

I can’t up at 5 for work, have a couple for me mate

 

[sonson]

Also if ever there was any proof needed that a crowd getting behind their team is vital-see today.

 

[CraigyLee]

Two career defining moments in one summer

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Remarkable. Can't believe it. How do we keep finding these big moment, alpha male, hero all-rounders?

From Botham, to Flintoff to Stokes, the Aussies haven't managed to find a single one. Nor anyone really, Wasim Akram is about the closest anyone else has come.

Sobers and Kallis would disagree like

 

[Scotty 1978]

In reality Aussies want shooting for losing that

 

[steven]

Struggling to think of a better individual performance than that in any sport. Incredible hundred, batting in three completely different ways, having bowled for over 15 overs non-stop to hold the attack together.

 

[foggy]

Made the dog wait while I watched it. Just got back in from a quick spin round the big block. She had her biggest shit I’ve ever seen. I’m a bad owner. But ecstatic with what I just witnessed.

Before anyone calls the RSPCA she got a big dried chicken fillet on return.

 

[BIG BAZ]

Well this has gone to rats hasn't it !!!!...End of day 1 we in the box seat ...end of day 2 and well probably capitulate and lose the Ashes the morra

What the fuck do I know eh ??

 

[sonson]

Root has beaten Australia! Just realised

 

[stephen cartwright]

Anyone risking looking back on the thread to the first innings?

 

[dalsafc]

Bloody hell, and I saw not a ball (unlike 81)

But he really is the new Botham. This is very close to Botham's match in 81.

Miles better than 1981 Botham's knock - Beefy had no pressure on him just go out have a hit and see what happens and then still had to take 10 wickets to take. (Not knocking Beefy's innings). This was off the scale - one error and it was game over just wow. Wow.

 

[Mr Redknapp]

What the fuck do I know eh ??

England had not right to win that.