The Cricket Thread

[SpursForever71]

hopefully England reflect on the stacks of runs they left out there at 188-1 first time round.

it will be the normal line of - we wont change no matter what

 

[dagraham]

Actually let myself believe we were going to do it.

In reality though it’s so rare though for something like Headingley to be repeated. Not least because you need a bit of luck to go with the skill and bravery.

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

Actually let myself believe we were going to do it.

In reality though it’s so rare though for something like Headingley to be repeated. Not least because you need a bit of luck to go with the skill and bravery.

We would’ve got there had Carey not resorted to garbage tactics.

 

[LeSoupeKitchen]

"Australia’s management has requested the MCC investigates the incidents in the Long Room at lunch."

Poor Australia - must have been terrifying for them.

 

[LSUY]

We would’ve got there had Carey not resorted to garbage tactics.

Perhaps, but I hope the Carey/Bairstow stumping doesn't paper over that aside from Duckett and Stokes England's batting this Test hasn't been good enough.

 

[LeSoupeKitchen]

 

[14/04/91]

"Australia’s management has requested the MCC investigates the incidents in the Long Room at lunch."

Poor Australia - must have been terrifying for them.

The footage seems to show Warner quite enjoying it. Unsurprisingly, the bloke is an utter pr1ck. Even his team-mates dislike him

 

[dirtyh]

The footage seems to show Warner quite enjoying it. Unsurprisingly, the bloke is an utter pr1ck. Even his team-mates dislike him

yup. i'd happily cross the road to stomp on that odious little weasel faced wanksock

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

Concussion sub and bring on Bairstow?

 

[Garbob]

I know it’s part of the game but I can’t still can’t watch short balls and blows to the head regardless of good helmets are now these days. Too many short balls from both teams this match

 

[Japhet]

It’s a shame as you can see that the Baz Ball ethos will eventually work one day against the Aussies. The tail is far too long to start with and then the intensity for the bowlers is a lot to sustain.

In an ideal situation and injury free: Archer and Wood would match the Aussie fast bowlers.

I’m not too clued up with the youngsters that could come into this England team but they need the Anderson and Broad replacements to come in and why not give the young spinner Rehan Ahmed a go as well.

Haven't seen much of it but haven't both pitches been a bit dead and the ball not doing much? Seems logical to use the spinner to me instead of endless short stuff. I think Bazball will be very entertaining on better pitches (but I know next to nothing about cricket and normally fall asleep when it's on).

 

[dagraham]

We would’ve got there had Carey not resorted to garbage tactics.

Quite possibly. Although I don’t think Bairstow should get a free pass, it was a bit stupid.

 

[talkshowhost86]

Booooo the cheats

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

Think that’s probably the Ashes done now. I’d love to think England will take this and go and win the next 3 but that seems highly unlikely.

 

[SE Spurs]

Valiant effort from 46 for 4, but just too many to chase. Incredible effort from Stokes.

Blown moments again costing England.

 

[ExpatFan]

Good old-fashioned sportsmanship from the Okkers!

 

[tevezito]

Think that’s probably the Ashes done now. I’d love to think England will take this and go and win the next 3 but that seems highly unlikely.

Stokes will fancy it! And if we take our chances no reason why we can't. We've had big chances to win both these matches and clearly should have won the first one at least. Tidy it up, a bit of luck, some more classic Stokes and you just never know.

 

[Joe Bjorn Hotspur]

If we lose this I'm going to boo the s*** out of Postecoglou at the first home game.

Angie Angie Angie Oi Oi Oi Angie Angie Angie!

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

Steve Smith MOTM?? Are you having a laugh?

 

[Finchyid]

it will be the normal line of - we wont change no matter what

It’s bollocks…we should have had a lead