by jackpot jim » Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:20 pm
by batmanbegins » Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:42 pm
jackpot jim wrote:Not saying anything that nobody doesn't already know but the West Indies are just a GUTLESS RABBLE of a team
After playing well to win the 1st Test their goal had to be to NOT lose the last 2 Tests to at least Tie the series and retain whatever the trophy they play for. But despite being massively helped with the weather in the 2nd Test, they blew that spectacularly when the Draw was $1.10 at one stage. Just simply a lack of guts and commitment to bat time which is what Test cricket is about at certain times.
Now they get blessed with losing an entire day to rain and need to bat the last day for a draw but they seem totally incapable of concentrating for any length of time. Where the hell is a Shiv Chanderpaul when needed? Shai Hopes' dismissal was a DISGRACE to throw his wicket away with that shot.
Kraig Brathwaite - Credit to him over the years for gutsing it out against the best bowlers in the world but has there ever been a more uglier Test opening batsman technique wise? His footwork is a disgrace. His Lbw would go down as the UGLIEST LBW of all time by a top order batsman.
A simple forward defense with a straight bat would have got the job done but he obviously has nfi how to do that
by jackpot jim » Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:33 pm
batmanbegins wrote:jackpot jim wrote:Not saying anything that nobody doesn't already know but the West Indies are just a GUTLESS RABBLE of a team
After playing well to win the 1st Test their goal had to be to NOT lose the last 2 Tests to at least Tie the series and retain whatever the trophy they play for. But despite being massively helped with the weather in the 2nd Test, they blew that spectacularly when the Draw was $1.10 at one stage. Just simply a lack of guts and commitment to bat time which is what Test cricket is about at certain times.
Now they get blessed with losing an entire day to rain and need to bat the last day for a draw but they seem totally incapable of concentrating for any length of time. Where the hell is a Shiv Chanderpaul when needed? Shai Hopes' dismissal was a DISGRACE to throw his wicket away with that shot.
Kraig Brathwaite - Credit to him over the years for gutsing it out against the best bowlers in the world but has there ever been a more uglier Test opening batsman technique wise? His footwork is a disgrace. His Lbw would go down as the UGLIEST LBW of all time by a top order batsman.
A simple forward defense with a straight bat would have got the job done but he obviously has nfi how to do that
Little bit harsh on this windies side JJ, they have been quite good over the past few years and have been shown to be quite a patient and reliable side. Holder has done a really good job with them. They are far from the first side to crumble in England, batting over the past 5 years has been the hardest its ever been in England. Other then Smith and Kohli everyone has struggled there including stars like Warner and Pujara so I think its a tad harsh on these lessor players as I think they try but simply aren't up to it. This is also a fantastic bowling line up england have in these conditions, there is a reason they haven't loss a series at home since 2014.
by The Dark Knight » Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:27 pm
by The Dark Knight » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:31 pm
by mighty_tiger_79 » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:37 pm
The Dark Knight wrote:England v Pakistan, first test at Old Trafford.
Pakistan won the toss and are batting first, England have an unchanged team from the third test against the Windies.
This is the first test match where front foot no balls will be exclusively called by the TV umpire.
Pakistan are 0/34 from 13.2 overs, a watchful start.
by The Dark Knight » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:43 pm
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:England v Pakistan, first test at Old Trafford.
Pakistan won the toss and are batting first, England have an unchanged team from the third test against the Windies.
This is the first test match where front foot no balls will be exclusively called by the TV umpire.
Pakistan are 0/34 from 13.2 overs, a watchful start.
Are they reviewing every delivery?
by The Dark Knight » Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:11 pm
And Mike Atherton just confirmed they are checking every delivery.The Dark Knight wrote:mighty_tiger_79 wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:England v Pakistan, first test at Old Trafford.
Pakistan won the toss and are batting first, England have an unchanged team from the third test against the Windies.
This is the first test match where front foot no balls will be exclusively called by the TV umpire.
Pakistan are 0/34 from 13.2 overs, a watchful start.
Are they reviewing every delivery?
In the ESPN Cricinfo article I read about it it doesn't exclusively say they are reviewing every single delivery but I'm assuming if they are going to be called by the TV umpire they would have to be looking at every single delivery.
by The Dark Knight » Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:53 am
by The Dark Knight » Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:53 pm
by Rik E Boy » Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:37 pm
by The Dark Knight » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:26 pm
Real good day yesterday for Pakistan, they are in a great position at the start of day 3 and if they are able to break the Pope/Buttler partnership early then that sets them up nicely with England having a long tail (albeit a better tail than Pakistan's though).Rik E Boy wrote:Pakistan on top but the longer your team stays in England the harder it seems to score runs. Got to get that early win on the board before that relentless attack eventually gets hold of you. Pakistan 326 Poms 4/94.
regards,
REB
by Corona Man » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:29 pm
by Corona Man » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:44 pm
by Corona Man » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:45 pm
by Corona Man » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:47 pm
Corona Man wrote:Pope is the real deal. Quality.
by The Dark Knight » Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:22 pm
Make a post about how well Buttler is batting now haha.Corona Man wrote:Corona Man wrote:Pope is the real deal. Quality.
And he’s out 3 balls later....
by The Dark Knight » Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:52 pm
by locky801 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:06 am
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