The Official Cricket Thread

[Kiwias]

Then when you want a dot ball so Young stays on strike, Tickner takes a single

[Insane_Homer]

93 all out...

[Insane_Homer]

8/1

[Insane_Homer]

32/2

[Insane_Homer]

32/3

[Kiwias]

Great over from Patel

[Insane_Homer]

69/4

Bangladesh need 25 runs in 30 balls

[Insane_Homer]

Bangladesh need 11 runs in 12 balls

[Kiwias]

Bangladesh need 11 runs in 12 balls

Five needed now after that six

[Insane_Homer]

Bangladesh won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) and a series win, their first against NZ

[Thor Sedan]

Not sure Cole McConchie is going to look back at this match with fondness - 3 ball duck and 1/34 where the next highest runs given was 25 off 4.

Judging by the difficulty of the chase on this minefield of a pitch - NZ weren't actually far off a competitive score. But one bowler shipping 10 an over......not great. Although Latham missing the dead to rights stumping wasn't helpful.

[Enzedder]

Not sure "woke journalists" (cmon Enz, you're better than that) have anything to do with the idea that a cricket captain taunting the crowd is a shitty thing to do, and I say this as a fan of Kohli's aggression on the field.

Also not sure how people are "on the receiving end of trumpets" - they play a handful of boring tunes they know, they don't throw them at people

He also only did it once. I still say that the journo was the one trying to find offence, not the Army

[Torquemada 1420]

Not sure "woke journalists" (cmon Enz, you're better than that) have anything to do with the idea that a cricket captain taunting the crowd is a shitty thing to do, and I say this as a fan of Kohli's aggression on the field.

Also not sure how people are "on the receiving end of trumpets" - they play a handful of boring tunes they know, they don't throw them at people

He also only did it once. I still say that the journo was the one trying to find offence, not the Army

Not quite in the same league as Gascoigne mimicking playing Orange Marchers' pipes.

[handyman]

Protea squad for T 20 World Cup:
Temba Bavuma (captain, Imperial Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper, Momentum Multiply Titans), Bjorn Fortuin (Imperial Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Imperial Lions), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (Imperial Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Warriors), Dwaine Pretorius (North West Dragons), Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions).

[Paddington Bear]

Not sure "woke journalists" (cmon Enz, you're better than that) have anything to do with the idea that a cricket captain taunting the crowd is a shitty thing to do, and I say this as a fan of Kohli's aggression on the field.

Also not sure how people are "on the receiving end of trumpets" - they play a handful of boring tunes they know, they don't throw them at people

He also only did it once. I still say that the journo was the one trying to find offence, not the Army

I reckon the Barmy Army enjoy it. Everyone likes a pantomine villain and so long as they take it back no dramas. It's why I can't stand the Aussie side - give it out in spades but turn into shrinking violets when it gets pointed out they're a bunch of cheats.

[JM2K6]

Not sure "woke journalists" (cmon Enz, you're better than that) have anything to do with the idea that a cricket captain taunting the crowd is a shitty thing to do, and I say this as a fan of Kohli's aggression on the field.

Also not sure how people are "on the receiving end of trumpets" - they play a handful of boring tunes they know, they don't throw them at people

He also only did it once. I still say that the journo was the one trying to find offence, not the Army

you can decide something was a shitty thing to do regardless of how you might guess it was percieved by the people it was aimed at

[Calculon]

FFS Kohli was having a bit of harmless fun, that’s still allowed, I think. Would love to know what the pommie journo who was so offended though of several England players (including I think broad and Anderson) urinating on the same Oval pitch while being cheered on by their teammates.

[Kiwias]

FFS Kohli was having a bit of harmless fun, that’s still allowed, I think. Would love to know what the pommie journo who was so offended though of several England players (including I think broad and Anderson) urinating on the same Oval pitch while being cheered on by their teammates.

Good one!!

[JM2K6]

FFS Kohli was having a bit of harmless fun, that’s still allowed, I think. Would love to know what the pommie journo who was so offended though of several England players (including I think broad and Anderson) urinating on the same Oval pitch while being cheered on by their teammates.

Good one!!

Quite remarkably dense whataboutery

[Kiwias]

FFS Kohli was having a bit of harmless fun, that’s still allowed, I think. Would love to know what the pommie journo who was so offended though of several England players (including I think broad and Anderson) urinating on the same Oval pitch while being cheered on by their teammates.

Good one!!

Quite remarkably dense whataboutery

What if they had waved their todgers at the crowd while urinating on the pitch?

[handyman]

Protea squad for T 20 World Cup:
Temba Bavuma (captain, Imperial Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper, Momentum Multiply Titans), Bjorn Fortuin (Imperial Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Imperial Lions), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (Imperial Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Warriors), Dwaine Pretorius (North West Dragons), Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions).

Linde very unlucky to miss out. Now, I rate Maharaj, but how poor was our planning that we are now selecting a player for the World Cup who has played no International T20 yet. If we wanted to pick Kev, play him to get some international experience.

Bizarre.

[Paddington Bear]

Up in the series, IPL starts in 10 days and match 'postponed'. Very convenient

[Sandstorm]

England vs India Rainwatch Match starts today in Manchester.

[Big Nipper]

Game officially called off

Tip of the cap to the ECB for this quality development

[SaintK]

Game officially called off

Tip of the cap to the ECB for this quality development

What’s it got to do with the ECB that there’s Covid in the Indian camp?

[Biffer]

Some mutterings that India have offered to complete the series next year.

Might be a goer as England only have six home tests next summer instead of the usual seven.

[Paddington Bear]

You just know the ECB will bottle claiming the forfeit when India throw their toys out the pram, and that all Indian players will be ready for the IPL.

Really really pathetic stuff, couple of mates of mine are pulling into Piccadilly right now having come up from Devon - assume the ECB will offer them nothing for that.

[handyman]

Game officially called off

Tip of the cap to the ECB for this quality development

What’s it got to do with the ECB that there’s Covid in the Indian camp?

How did the Indian player/s get infected?

[Paddington Bear]

Game officially called off

Tip of the cap to the ECB for this quality development

What’s it got to do with the ECB that there’s Covid in the Indian camp?

How did the Indian player/s get infected?

None of the players did

[SaintK]

What’s it got to do with the ECB that there’s Covid in the Indian camp?

How did the Indian player/s get infected?

None of the players did

Team manager Shastri and 2 physios tested positive, the coaching team are in isolation
Sounds like the Indian players made the call. The IPL start in 10 days, surely that has nothing to do with the playerrs decision

[handyman]

How did the Indian player/s get infected?

None of the players did

Team manager Shastri and 2 physios tested positive, the coaching team are in isolation
Sounds like the Indian players made the call. The IPL start in 10 days, surely that has nothing to do with the playerrs decision

Yes, but where/how did they get the virus?

[Paddington Bear]

How did the Indian player/s get infected?

None of the players did

Team manager Shastri and 2 physios tested positive, the coaching team are in isolation
Sounds like the Indian players made the call. The IPL start in 10 days, surely that has nothing to do with the playerrs decision

And they'll end up being given the series win. Shitshow.

[SaintK]

None of the players did

Team manager Shastri and 2 physios tested positive, the coaching team are in isolation
Sounds like the Indian players made the call. The IPL start in 10 days, surely that has nothing to do with the playerrs decision

Yes, but where/how did they get the virus?

I suspect the ECB would like to know as well considering they will have made a whacking great loss due to the last minute cancellation

[Calculon]

Since there has been a covid19 outbreak in their camp I seriously doubt there are grounds for claiming a forfeit. Not saying the decision to call of the match wasn't a bit of opportunism though

[Margin__Walker]

Since there has been a covid19 outbreak in their camp I seriously doubt there are grounds for claiming a forfeit. Not saying the decision to call of the match wasn't a bit of opportunism though

Different situation as I assume there's not been an agreement prior to now, but rugby games have been forfeited on a regular basis by the team with Covid in the camp.

Either way, the player's tests were negative and we are now post vaccine rollout. I really hope we aren't going to be cancelling sports fixtures in the same way we would understandably have been a year ago after a couple of covid cases.

[Calculon]

Since there has been a covid19 outbreak in their camp I seriously doubt there are grounds for claiming a forfeit. Not saying the decision to call of the match wasn't a bit of opportunism though

Different situation as I assume there's not been an agreement prior to now, but rugby games have been forfeited on a regular basis by the team with Covid in the camp.

Either way, the player's tests were negative and we are now post vaccine rollout. I really hope we aren't going to be cancelling sports fixtures in the same way we would understandably have been a year ago after a couple of covid cases.

Happy to be corrected but I think there was a prior agreement that any of the cricket tests could be cancelled if there was a covid19 outbreak.

Fully agree with your second paragraph

[Lobby]

From the BBC's Jonathan Agnew

This is quite bizarre because last night the players all passed their PCR tests. We went to bed thinking the match would go ahead.

I suspect the IPL would have a lot to do with this. It starts in 10 days' time. The players are on huge contacts. The IPL is worth £300m to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

They are desperate to protect their product and the players protect their contracts. This stands to cost the ECB £20m, one assumes there would be some negotiations about that with the BCCI.

The statement from the ECB confirming that India had pulled out of the game initially stated that they had forfeited the match. This bit has been amended quietly, and now just says that India were unable to field a team. We'll have to see what result is confirmed eventually (and whether the BCCI compensate the ECB for their losses).

[SaintK]

From the BBC's Jonathan Agnew

This is quite bizarre because last night the players all passed their PCR tests. We went to bed thinking the match would go ahead.

I suspect the IPL would have a lot to do with this. It starts in 10 days' time. The players are on huge contacts. The IPL is worth £300m to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

They are desperate to protect their product and the players protect their contracts. This stands to cost the ECB £20m, one assumes there would be some negotiations about that with the BCCI.

The statement from the ECB confirming that India had pulled out of the game initially stated that they had forfeited the match. This bit has been amended quietly, and now just says that India were unable to field a team. We'll have to see what result is confirmed eventually (and whether the BCCI compensate the ECB for their losses).

'nuff said!!!

[Paddington Bear]

The more you look at it the more disgraceful this gets.

[Slick]

The more you look at it the more disgraceful this gets.

Is the accusation that the Indian players don’t really want to play because they want a bit of rest before the IPL, or that they don’t want to risk getting COVID and being banned? Not being disingenuous, just not following