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England v India (2nd test) Lords
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Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
Trying to introduce a positive(ish) note......at least test cricket generates so much genuine emotion, fantastic when we are winning, desperation when we are losing and last night's WI v Pakistan was as good a drama as you could wish to see, even though most of us have no affiliation to either side. Compare that with the 16.4 and I genuinely can't remember anything about any of the games I've seen.
That was a bit of a theatrical fall from Ishant, tactical possibly to help rough up the nursery end of the wicket?
I’ll take a critical view on Kholi.
By batting for two overs after lunch he took four overs out of the game (they wouldn’t have lost any for a change of innings had he done so at lunch). Was that needlessly risk averse?
By batting for two overs after lunch he took four overs out of the game (they wouldn’t have lost any for a change of innings had he done so at lunch). Was that needlessly risk averse?
Just a quick look there and he’s faced the most balls of anyone in the innings, I think if he’s got an obvious cause to fight for he’s dogged and determined in equal measure. Unfortunately I expect him to fall.
I must admit I was over the moon they didn’t declare at lunch.
Pure gamesmanship. It worked
rentaghost
Striker
Yes it was. They should have declared at lunch imo.
Dan..Dan..Dan..Dan
Striker
Conversely, would we have started so deadfully (probably, yes) if the openers had time to compose themselves over the lunch break?
I’m ready to pour scorn on the umpires for their analysis of conditions mate, but the sun is shining at present
chopsfc007
Striker
No it wouldn't
Absolutely. That match was outstanding, watched most of the 4 days. Tremendous Test Cricket.
radjee gadjee
Striker
How the fuck can Kohli be allowed to wander on and off the field whenever he likes ? Thought that the only reason for leaving the field of play was either toilet break or injury ?
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Steak Pie
Striker
You only have to declare with 10 minutes notice before the restart.
Concordsafc
Midfield
Travelled the world watching England and India and Australia are the only two teams I despise, india do produce some decent fans though.
scotch
Striker
Hope so
Steak Pie
Striker
He's doing well. Although every dot ball he defends being another dagger through my heart, obviously.
TravellingMackem
Winger
My theory has been that we should just pick more all rounders and at least have the bowling options, as their batting average won’t be any worse than Sibley, Burns, etc., could easily get more runs opening with Jordan and Sam Curran as those two muppets get
