The Cricket Thread

[dellybelly]

Hearsay

It's hearsay because CCTV was "unavailable". That was extremely fortunate for Anderson and England.

 

[dellybelly]

In fact It’s the total opposite re Kohli.

Most of these Indian players come from poor working class backgrounds.

 

[dellybelly]

A bit off-topic, but can I just say that this new look and feel for the forums since the upgrade is brilliant.

 

[Spurs_Bear]

A great Test Match and the best team won. Nothing more to really say. God only knows what side will get put out on Friday, assume Wood will come in, and Overton will make way. We cant have 4 bowlers who all bowl the same speed without any variety, especially if you're not even going to use your spinner.

 

[southlondonyiddo]

I like Kohli. He plays it bloody hard a bit like an Aussie or Saffer but what is wrong with that?

It’s quite unusual for an Indian to be that aggressive but for me he doesn’t come close to crossing the line like some from the other two countries mentioned

His side is a reflection of himself. He’s a great player and a great leader. Never gives up, never gives an inch. Always looking to be positive

If he’s in your side you’re very happy. If you’re playing against him he’s a bit of a ****

The game needs spice and a bit of an edge and VK gives you that
Good luck to him. Speaks very well too

 

[Spurslove]

A bit off-topic, but can I just say that this new look and feel for the forums since the upgrade is brilliant.

Abso-bloody-lutely. I'm loving it! ?‍

 

[southlondonyiddo]

Abso-bloody-lutely. I'm loving it! ?‍

apart from every bloody player thread still being in transfer rumours where some of us are banned!!!!

 

[Spurslove]

God we were so shit today again. I usually have a dig at the opening batsmen for giving nothing to work with to the early-middle order, but today everything went the other way round. We went from 100-0 straight to hell, with yet another shambolic collapse. That was such a tough watch. Right now, I'm wondering if the Ashes Series due to kick off later in the year, could get put back to 2022 once the Aussies can get their Covid crisis sorted, because it looks like they're really suffering right now (and I just want to say immediately, I'm not wishing their crisis get's worse, nothing could be further from the truth, just that they might need some extra time, a bit like last years Tokyo Olympics, and like last years 2020 Euro football comp).

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[Pebble Dash]

Tbf this pitch at Hove is a road. Can definitely see Middx end the day on 400.

And they did ?

 

[dellybelly]

Still, one happy meal coming up

Spending your winnings in McDonald's?

 

[Pebble Dash]

Bumrah bowled fantastically BUT England offered up some absolutely pathetic shots. The team mentality is pathetic. Look at the One Day and T20 team… there’s quality from 1 to 11 whereas in the Test team one goes and more often than not the rest follow like dominoes.

 

[dondo]

I love the aggression from Kohli and the Indian players. At least they haven't yet resorted to shoving opposition players in the pavilion like Saint Jimmy.

Aggression is fine, snide digs and unsportsmanlike behaviour on and off the pitch is not

 

[dellybelly]

Aggression is fine, snide digs and unsportsmanlike behaviour on and off the pitch is not

We obviously haven't seen any snide digs or unsportsmanlike behaviour from Anderson or Robinson.

 

[dondo]

We obviously haven't seen any snide digs or unsportsmanlike behaviour from Anderson or Robinson.

Not to the same level imo and whatever anyone else does is neither here or there I’m taking about Kohli, the captain of India’s behaviour. I’ve not defending/defended Anderson, Robinson anyway

 

[dondo]

We obviously haven't seen any snide digs or unsportsmanlike behaviour from Anderson or Robinson.

Old article but the bit with Kane Williamson is hardly a glowing character reference.

Virat Kohli, a poor ambassador for the spirit of cricket

Virat Kohli has been a darling of the Indian media ever since he made it to the national team, and more so since he took over

www.sify.com

 

[dellybelly]

What were the sly digs and unsportsmanlike behaviour from Kohli?

 

[southlondonyiddo]

Anderson is a grumpy fast bowler that gets the hump and gives it sometimes
Kohli is an aggressive captain who gives it most of the time

I see little difference once they’ve crossed the white line and I have no problem with either

I don’t really have any idea what they are like off the pitch

 

[dondo]

What were the sly digs and unsportsmanlike behaviour from Kohli?

Type in Kohli bad behaviour in google and there are lots of articles like this.
So it’s not just me that can’t stand him

Brilliant win, deplorable behaviour

Virat Kohli’s team could end up being one of the best sides in the history of cricket. While they have truly boarded the bus for that journey, the air of invincibility shouldn’t be polluted by accusations of poor behaviour

www.mid-day.com

 

[dellybelly]

If you want an example of unsportsmanlike behaviour, do a Google search on Jelly Beans at Trent Bridge.

 

[dondo]

If you want an example of unsportsmanlike behaviour, do a Google search on Jelly Beans at Trent Bridge.

Good one ? you only had to go bad 14 years for mildly bad incident