Eng vs India - First Test - 20th-24th June

[Classic94]

Played Duckett. Quickly becoming one of the best openers in world cricket.

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

What a shot/knock. Bringing him into the side was a masterstroke by Baz & Ben. From being 30/3 every match to now is bloody brilliant.

 

[Raymondo]

Can anybody on here make an argument for India going on to win this ?

Bazball.

 

[Ghfd]

Duckett ton up Off 121 a reverse to bring it up

Superb from ball 1 Release the t20 now

Looks serious rain though

What’s the weather looking like?

Rain falling

 

[Raich Carter]

Well played duckett.

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

Duckett ton up Off 121

Superb from ball 1 Release the t20 now

Looks serious rain though

Rain falling

Aye, the rate he scores is class. Always keeps the scoreboard moving.

 

[Alfies Hat]

In the only scenario they win, they wouldn't be "taking" wickets per se, we'd be giving them. Say the rain came now and we didn't start playing again til 5pm yet we still tried to win, there could be balls flying all owa.

It is raining at the moment.
Still on the pitch.
Less than 200 to get.
Duckett in white ball mode.
Loads of batting to come.
Would be miraculous if England lose.

 

[Raymondo]

Sometimes run chases like this are only achievable if you don't give a toss about the consequences of getting beat

A very good point that rob, a lot was made of Tongue’s comments last night (and previously Duckett’s) but it’s taken a pair of Aussies (the Grade Cricketer lads) to point out that the psychology of it all is brilliant.

 

[Hulkenburger]

Duckett ton up Off 121 a reverse to bring it up

Superb from ball 1 Release the t20 now

Looks serious rain though

Rain falling

Looks more like that really fine rain you get. Hopefully doesn't get heavier

 

[SAFC11]

1st hundred by an England opener in the 4th innings of a test match since Cook in 2010 apparently

 

[Ghfd]

194 to win

At worst if we lost an hour , possible 30 overs to go for it

Hopefully the rain blows through

 

[Raymondo]

Aye, the rate he scores is class. Always keeps the scoreboard moving.

Think he was on 60 or so off about 90 balls without playing an overly attacking stroke, which proves that these boys don’t need to do owt daft to score quickly. Just have the right mindset and always look to work the ball into gaps (almost Boycott’esque ). I think there’s a lot to be said for a left hand/right hand partnership too.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Duckett is underrated. Easily the best opener we've had since Cook.

 

[SAFC11]

And jaiswal has dropped the joint most catches in a test match for india that have been recorded

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

It is raining at the moment.
Still on the pitch.
Less than 200 to get.
Duckett in white ball mode.
Loads of batting to come.
Would be miraculous if England lose.

Oh I agree, 100/1 shot. The question was can anyone make an argument, and I think that's the only way it happens. But very, very unlikely.

 

[Raymondo]

Have to say, I really like Siraj. Great character.

 

[chriswallace85]

1st hundred by an England opener in the 4th innings of a test match since Cook in 2010 apparently

Good stat that.

 

[DonaldDownTheWing]

Duckett is underrated. Easily the best opener we've had since Cook.

I think people are starting to rate him though. He's slowly getting more and more recognition. Can't wait to see him against the Aussies.

 

[Ghfd]

The indians were more bazball than England to date

And Siraj will get a knock on the door from the ref

He’s trying the smiley route now

 

[Nasser Butt-Head]

Love Duckett me.

Oh do fuck off Siraj. Your team are getting humped and you're trying to get under the skin of a batter whose just scored a hundred. Brainless.