The Official Cricket Thread

[Saint]

I know - which is why I said "by rights". Can't work out what the real alternative to either would be; they're obviously hoping that Hameed returns to his pre-injury debut potential, but I'm not sure of that TBH

[Enzedder]

Put it away Stuart

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[Slick]

Only noticed tonight that all the 100 teams are sponsored by KP snacks. In the current fat climate that’s a little disappointing

[Sandstorm]

Only noticed tonight that all the 100 teams are sponsored by KP snacks. In the current fat climate that’s a little disappointing

Should have gone to Specsavers.

[Thor Sedan]

Hmmmm.....seems like the Hundred is kinda sorta maybe fulfilling its goals. Seems like 'instant fandom' is a thing and it is hitting home with folk wanting to have a reason to go somewhere and drink expensive beer in a decent atmosphere.

https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story ... -to-target

Clear to see though that it is unlikely to be the huge success that the ECB was hoping for. I guess the real results will be the next couple of seasons and how they go.

[Paddington Bear]

I think the ECB are realistic about what constitutes success off The Hundred, and I think it would be churlish to say that it's been anything but.

A lot of concerns remain - it's success in of itself calls the county model into question of course and I still think they could have sped up T20s.

Anecdotally kids absolutely love it. Went down to coach a couple of Sundays ago and the outfield is full of kids in Hundred team kits. Some of the teenagers playing in the men's teams were shocked when I mentioned some people don't like it. There is a noticeable difference in a lot of the crowds at games.

Those of us who are already committed adult cricketers by and large seem surprised at ourselves, most seem to be sitting down to watch at 6:30 most days of the week. The cricket is good and the gimicks aren't actually that bad. The Cricketer magazine is mentioning their most viewed content is all The Hundred, even over the Test Match.

Very much looking forward to the eliminator game later, should be a cracker. Shame it'll shit it down for the final tomorrow...

[Biffer]

Sibley goes back to his county as well, with Silverwood saying

"He will return to Warwickshire to spend time in the middle without the scrutiny and find some rhythm and confidence.

which would be great, but they're not playing any fucking cricket at the moment.

Same with Zak Crawley the week before. In the period from where he was released from the England squad until the end of August, Kent have one 50 over game scheduled and that's it.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Sibley goes back to his county as well, with Silverwood saying

"He will return to Warwickshire to spend time in the middle without the scrutiny and find some rhythm and confidence.

which would be great, but they're not playing any fucking cricket at the moment.

Same with Zak Crawley the week before. In the period from where he was released from the England squad until the end of August, Kent have one 50 over game scheduled and that's it.

That’s where the no scrutiny comes into it. If you don’t play then there is nothing to see.

[Slick]

Great finish in the women’s 100

[Paddington Bear]

Oval have bowled and fielded excellently. No doubt the standard of women's cricket is improving all the time.

Played cricket at uni with one of the Oval bowler's cousins. For some of us it was a great three years of decent cricket and great socials, for him it was three years of being told every time he was at the end of his run that his cousin is a better cricketer than he is and he should try bowling faster. Giving me a good chuckle to be proved right.

[Torquemada 1420]

Basharat Hassan?

Nope. But that's a good call. Had totally forgotten him!

[Paddington Bear]

Some excellent bowling but would assume this gets chased down very easily.

[ScarfaceClaw]

The braves splatter 168 off their hundred ball. Milne with bowling figures of 20 balls, 9 runs, two wickets. Was fairly impressive bowling. Tahir did his usual trick of taking a wicket and running off to do a lap of the ground while acting the total pillock.

The brummies are off to a bad start with a wicket down for not many.

[fishfoodie]

Sniper on the boundary !

[ScarfaceClaw]

Poor running from livingstone. Jogged the first and cleaned up with a direct hit for the second.

[inactionman]

Something something jobs for the boys

https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... -australia

Sir Beefy is now UK Trade Ambassador to Australia.

Expect his vineyard (is it in Australia? Haven't even been arsed to check) might get a few duty waivers.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Mark Wood has played his obligatory two tests without getting injured is now injured and out of the third test.

[GogLais]

Something something jobs for the boys

https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... -australia

Sir Beefy is now UK Trade Ambassador to Australia.

Expect his vineyard (is it in Australia? Haven't even been arsed to check) might get a few duty waivers.

Ffykin disgraceful. Ok give him an honour for services to cricket but not a seat in Parliament.

[Slick]

Something something jobs for the boys

https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... -australia

Sir Beefy is now UK Trade Ambassador to Australia.

Expect his vineyard (is it in Australia? Haven't even been arsed to check) might get a few duty waivers.

It's unpaid isn't it?

[inactionman]

Something something jobs for the boys

https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... -australia

Sir Beefy is now UK Trade Ambassador to Australia.

Expect his vineyard (is it in Australia? Haven't even been arsed to check) might get a few duty waivers.

It's unpaid isn't it?

Could be expensive, even at that.

[Paddington Bear]

Superb start from England

[Mahoney]

I love Anderson’s bowling when he’s on song.

[duke]

Bring back Wiggum

[Paddington Bear]

[Sandstorm]

Kholi fails again. Only bright spot in this whole series for me.

[Biffer]

Calm down England, I've got a ticket for Saturday.

[Sandstorm]

Calm down England, I've got a ticket for Saturday.

Indian tail still has to bat

[Sandstorm]

Poor Rohit, can't buy a partnership this tour.

[inactionman]

How do we intend to muck this one up?

Missed Jimmy's opening spell, the others have backed him up nicely. Not looking forward to us batting.

[Thor Sedan]

Kholi fails again. Only bright spot in this whole series for me.

He really hasn't been very good for a while. Williamson, Root and Smith all far superior in all conditions.

But wow - how good are England bowling/how poor is India's batting.

[inactionman]

Woah.

Some figures here. 4 wickets in 6 balls.

[inactionman]

2nd hat trick opportunity....

[Insane_Homer]

W W . . W W

no wagging of the tail today.

67/9

[handyman]

Going to be interesting to see how England manufacture a loss from this position.

[Thor Sedan]

2 hatrick chances in the space of 6 balls.....and both go begging - pathetic from England.

[SaintK]

Going to be interesting to see how England manufacture a loss from this position.

My son just text me to say the Indian last pair will put on 100 and England bowled out for 30 by end of play today!!!

[Thor Sedan]

Going to be interesting to see how England manufacture a loss from this position.

Don't think it will happen this time.

[handyman]

Going to be interesting to see how England manufacture a loss from this position.

My son just text me to say the Indian last pair will put on 100 and England bowled out for 30 by end of play today!!!

Sounds about right.

[handyman]

Going to be interesting to see how England manufacture a loss from this position.

Don't think it will happen this time.

Are you 100% sure about that?

[SaintK]

Going to be interesting to see how England manufacture a loss from this position.

My son just text me to say the Indian last pair will put on 100 and England bowled out for 30 by end of play today!!!

He was only 89 off on the first prediction!