The Official Cricket Thread

[Biffer]

Looks like a band of rain is just going to settle over an area from about Manchester to just south of the central belt. Manchester looks like it’s on the fringe of it, so it could be no play, could be five or six hours. Could be on and off multiple times.

[tabascoboy]

And prospects for the Oval test aren't all that encouraging at the moment either

[Biffer]

Not raining currently, outfield pretty wet from overnight rain, pitch inspection at 11.

[Paddington Bear]

The way cricket deals with rain is the most brain dead, computer says no event in sport, and I suspect we’ll see that again today

[TedMaul]

The spirit of 68 Oval and 85 Edgbaston needs invoking!

[Deepsouth]

I'm singing in the rain....

It's raining it's pouring
Stuart Broad is bawling



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[JM2K6]

Imagine losing your tiny little mind over this



I can't imagine how fragile someone's ego would have to be to read that and start screaming on internet forums

[inactionman]

2-2 going into the Oval would be an awesome finale, it will be pretty disappointing if there's not at least an opportunity for that.

I felt the same about the women's ashes - lost the penultimate one-dayer by a handful of runs which would have set up the final match as the ashes decider (in that England could outright win or Oz retain the ashes)

Fingers crossed the weather holds up, I've heard they're lifting the covers but it needs to stay clear for a decent period of time.

[Grandpa]

I don't think any team wants to win because of the weather, especially Australia. They like to beat teams through ability alone. They'll be spewing if they win by default. Spewing. To them, it will feel like being castrated and winning man of the year. They'll have to self-identify as winners.

[Deepsouth]

Imagine losing your tiny little mind over this



I can't imagine how fragile someone's ego would have to be to read that and start screaming on internet forums

Are you talking about the same Stuart Broad who before series began declared that the last series in Australia was null and void because England were subject to bio security protocols in the middle of a global pandemic? Wtf The Australian team were subject to the same protocols as were the rest of the country. Not for little Stew though. It was an outrage apparently
And therefore the 4-0 gaping was really null and void. The preciousness and entitlement in Brexit England is stunning. Wonder if the country burning is related hey......

[TedMaul]

The misery and the tears are simply delicious Barry. Keep going

[JM2K6]

Imagine losing your tiny little mind over this



I can't imagine how fragile someone's ego would have to be to read that and start screaming on internet forums

Are you talking about the same Stuart Broad who before series began declared that the last series in Australia was null and void because England were subject to bio security protocols in the middle of a global pandemic? Wtf The Australian team were subject to the same protocols as were the rest of the country. Not for little Stew though. It was an outrage apparently
And therefore the 4-0 gaping was really null and void. The preciousness and entitlement in Brexit England is stunning. Wonder if the country burning is related hey......

Yes, the same Stuart Broad who did one of his regular windups by declaring the last series being null and void. Still, that's a completely different thing for you to be bleating over, we're talking about him saying it'd be a huge shame if this spectacular series was decided by the weather. If you can dry your eyes for a second, and get a handle on the heaving sobs as yo, you might even consider that he's not wrong.

You really are the smoothest-brained person on this forum. Please consider donating your body to science in your will.

[Deepsouth]

Imagine losing your tiny little mind over this



I can't imagine how fragile someone's ego would have to be to read that and start screaming on internet forums

Are you talking about the same Stuart Broad who before series began declared that the last series in Australia was null and void because England were subject to bio security protocols in the middle of a global pandemic? Wtf The Australian team were subject to the same protocols as were the rest of the country. Not for little Stew though. It was an outrage apparently
And therefore the 4-0 gaping was really null and void. The preciousness and entitlement in Brexit England is stunning. Wonder if the country burning is related hey......

Yes, the same Stuart Broad who did one of his regular windups by declaring the last series being null and void. Still, that's a completely different thing for you to be bleating over, we're talking about him saying it'd be a huge shame if this spectacular series was decided by the weather. If you can dry your eyes for a second, and get a handle on the heaving sobs as yo, you might even consider that he's not wrong.

You really are the smoothest-brained person on this forum. Please consider donating your body to science in your will.

Lol the noose is tightening Para.....

[JM2K6]

Are you talking about the same Stuart Broad who before series began declared that the last series in Australia was null and void because England were subject to bio security protocols in the middle of a global pandemic? Wtf The Australian team were subject to the same protocols as were the rest of the country. Not for little Stew though. It was an outrage apparently
And therefore the 4-0 gaping was really null and void. The preciousness and entitlement in Brexit England is stunning. Wonder if the country burning is related hey......

Yes, the same Stuart Broad who did one of his regular windups by declaring the last series being null and void. Still, that's a completely different thing for you to be bleating over, we're talking about him saying it'd be a huge shame if this spectacular series was decided by the weather. If you can dry your eyes for a second, and get a handle on the heaving sobs as yo, you might even consider that he's not wrong.

You really are the smoothest-brained person on this forum. Please consider donating your body to science in your will.

Lol the noose is tightening Para.....

No one needs to hear about your auto asphyxiation fantasies. Stick to the military cosplay stuff instead, it's much funnier.

[Biffer]

Deep South chomps away on every hook that gets cast, doesn’t he?

[Paddington Bear]

Cricket handles rain so much worse than comparable summer sports (golf, tennis, baseball). Could have easily played until 7 days 1-3 with the forecast, could have cut down on timewasting, could accept a damp outfield. This game is over.

[JM2K6]

Deep South chomps away on every hook that gets cast, doesn’t he?

Like I said, humiliation fetish.

Add that to the fact that his posting frequency is directly correlated to the probability of Australia avoiding defeat, and it's clear that Corporal Cowardice has truly earned his position as a shock trooper in Australia's 22nd Internet Warriors Regiment

[JM2K6]

Cricket handles rain so much worse than comparable summer sports (golf, tennis, baseball). Could have easily played until 7 days 1-3 with the forecast, could have cut down on timewasting, could accept a damp outfield. This game is over.

A sport in real danger from climate change, too. It's inherently conservative which leaves it in a bad position to handle the rapid changes that are going to need to be addressed very soon.

[Sandstorm]

Cricket handles rain so much worse than comparable summer sports (golf, tennis, baseball). Could have easily played until 7 days 1-3 with the forecast, could have cut down on timewasting, could accept a damp outfield. This game is over.

A sport in real danger from climate change, too. It's inherently conservative which leaves it in a bad position to handle the rapid changes that are going to need to be addressed very soon.

I’m South Africa they’ll start 30 minutes early if they lose time due to light or rain. ECB refuse to even entertain a discussion about starting before 11am.

[Paddington Bear]

Cricket handles rain so much worse than comparable summer sports (golf, tennis, baseball). Could have easily played until 7 days 1-3 with the forecast, could have cut down on timewasting, could accept a damp outfield. This game is over.

A sport in real danger from climate change, too. It's inherently conservative which leaves it in a bad position to handle the rapid changes that are going to need to be addressed very soon.

Also the longer form rarely takes into consideration the paying customer because often there’s not very many of them.

Re: climate change, I’ve been down to play 14 Saturdays so far this season - 5 have been washed out without a ball being bowled.

[Paddington Bear]

Cricket handles rain so much worse than comparable summer sports (golf, tennis, baseball). Could have easily played until 7 days 1-3 with the forecast, could have cut down on timewasting, could accept a damp outfield. This game is over.

A sport in real danger from climate change, too. It's inherently conservative which leaves it in a bad position to handle the rapid changes that are going to need to be addressed very soon.

I’m South Africa they’ll start 30 minutes early if they lose time due to light or rain. ECB refuse to even entertain a discussion about starting before 11am.

Starting earlier can be challenging with the dew here, in fairness, but playing later is very feasible

[GogLais]

A sport in real danger from climate change, too. It's inherently conservative which leaves it in a bad position to handle the rapid changes that are going to need to be addressed very soon.

I’m South Africa they’ll start 30 minutes early if they lose time due to light or rain. ECB refuse to even entertain a discussion about starting before 11am.

Starting earlier can be challenging with the dew here, in fairness, but playing later is very feasible

There’s probably a case for more flexibility but I wonder how happy the broadcasters would be about keeping say a twelve hour slot in their schedule for a Test match.

[Deepsouth]

Has the English dressing room declared a moral victory yet lol

Surely a knighthood awaiting Stokes for winning the adjacent morally virtuous series

[Paddington Bear]

I’m South Africa they’ll start 30 minutes early if they lose time due to light or rain. ECB refuse to even entertain a discussion about starting before 11am.

Starting earlier can be challenging with the dew here, in fairness, but playing later is very feasible

There’s probably a case for more flexibility but I wonder how happy the broadcasters would be about keeping say a twelve hour slot in their schedule for a Test match. Maybe as a one-off like today.

Broadcasting is absolutely a factor, though tennis is a good example of the fact that broadcasters are willing to have extended schedules.

[GogLais]

Has the English dressing room declared a moral victory yet lol

Surely a knighthood awaiting Stokes for winning the adjacent morally virtuous series

I must admit a bit of “We’d be happy if the positions were reversed” wouldn’t go amiss.

[Paddington Bear]

I think we’re left with no option but to call this series void

[GogLais]

Starting earlier can be challenging with the dew here, in fairness, but playing later is very feasible

There’s probably a case for more flexibility but I wonder how happy the broadcasters would be about keeping say a twelve hour slot in their schedule for a Test match. Maybe as a one-off like today.

Broadcasting is absolutely a factor, though tennis is a good example of the fact that broadcasters are willing to have extended schedules.

True. If it can be done then fair enough. But Root was talking about playing until 10:00 pm if needs be. I don’t know how literally he was speaking but if RSP at 2:00 are we going to keep people hanging around until say 9:30 on the chance we might get some more play?

[Deepsouth]

I think we’re left with no option but to call this series void

Hmm, how utterly surprising. Chin up, sure everyone will receive a medal, including the 10 year old kid impersonating a sub fielder. After all they give them out like lollies these days dont they. I mean even the King flogs them off. For the right price of course lol......

[Paddington Bear]

I think we’re left with no option but to call this series void

Hmm, how utterly surprising. Chin up, sure everyone will receive a medal, including the 10 year old kid impersonating a sub fielder. After all they give them out like lollies these days dont they. I mean even the King flogs them off. For the right price of course lol......

Wide half volley, caught at third slip

[JM2K6]

Cricket handles rain so much worse than comparable summer sports (golf, tennis, baseball). Could have easily played until 7 days 1-3 with the forecast, could have cut down on timewasting, could accept a damp outfield. This game is over.

A sport in real danger from climate change, too. It's inherently conservative which leaves it in a bad position to handle the rapid changes that are going to need to be addressed very soon.

Also the longer form rarely takes into consideration the paying customer because often there’s not very many of them.

Re: climate change, I’ve been down to play 14 Saturdays so far this season - 5 have been washed out without a ball being bowled.

Not just rain to worry about! Too hot to play will be a real live issue, and the impact on the pitches will be intense too

[JM2K6]

I think we’re left with no option but to call this series void

Hmm, how utterly surprising. Chin up, sure everyone will receive a medal, including the 10 year old kid impersonating a sub fielder. After all they give them out like lollies these days dont they. I mean even the King flogs them off. For the right price of course lol......

Wide half volley, caught at third slip

Yeah, you don't need to channel Stuart Broad for this particular flatfish - even Jim Davidson is probably too complex.

[TedMaul]

Go to bed. You’re making no sense at all.

[Biffer]

I’m South Africa they’ll start 30 minutes early if they lose time due to light or rain. ECB refuse to even entertain a discussion about starting before 11am.

Starting earlier can be challenging with the dew here, in fairness, but playing later is very feasible

There’s probably a case for more flexibility but I wonder how happy the broadcasters would be about keeping say a twelve hour slot in their schedule for a Test match.

Sky coverage starts at 9am or 930 anyway, or where it doesn't there's replays or filler documentaries. And then they'll have an hour of analysis after the game. So the tv slot is already there.

[Deepsouth]

Root wanting to play until 10 pm.

You just couldn't make it up

[JM2K6]

You could, because you just did. Root pointed out it doesn't get dark until 10pm and therefore you could easily play the full day's set of overs. At no point did he suggest playing until 10pm, because a) that would be fucking stupid, and b) it would be too dark to play well before 10.

Even a child could comprehend this stuff, so once again you've excelled in making yourself look like one of the dumbest people on the internet. Congratulations!

[Deepsouth]

Perhaps Root should focus his energies elsewhere re rules changes. Maybe a 'one hand, one bounce' change to the catching laws would be more his style

[JM2K6]

I think you're getting him confused with someone who claimed an illegal catch, like Starc, who also cried like a bitch about it.

[Deepsouth]

Australia now closing in on retaining the Ashes on English soil once again. Back to back........

The Karma is so sweet I can nearly taste it .......

[JM2K6]

Must be keen on actually winning a series here, I imagine.

Quick question - where's the karmic involvement here?

[Grandpa]

Must be keen on actually winning a series here, I imagine.

Quick question - where's the karmic involvement here?

Presumably he means Australia relying on the weather... a very English thing to do?