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Look like rain may save India in the first Test.
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Covid is the only thing that might save Eng!
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Look like it will rain all day. It's this time of the year
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It would be difficult to script a grislier day than the fate that befell England here. Every time you think they cannot possibly dig themselves any deeper, they find fresh ways to confound. After a first-innings capitulation for 185, Michael Vaughan said that “the only thing they’ve got right is to turn up on time”. No sooner did he make that remark than they contrived to turn up 30 minutes late.
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England can't even catch Covid, FFS.
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Official now, play abandedOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:38 am Look like it will rain all day. It's this time of the year
"It's that time of the year"?OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:06 pmOfficial now, play abandedOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:38 am Look like it will rain all day. It's this time of the year
Centurion isn't in bloody Cape town.
Normally the Highveldt has short, sharp thunderstorms, not dreary Cape drizzle.
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Binneboud weer?Rinkals wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:40 pm"It's that time of the year"?OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:06 pmOfficial now, play abandedOomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:38 am Look like it will rain all day. It's this time of the year
Centurion isn't in bloody Cape town.
Normally the Highveldt has short, sharp thunderstorms, not dreary Cape drizzle.
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England need to try and not lose a wicket in session 1.
It’s almost like you understand the point of batting.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:54 pm England need to try and not lose a wicket in session 1.
At last I can claim the moral high ground, I was tempted but I didn't.Sandstorm wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:18 pmIt’s almost like you understand the point of batting.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:54 pm England need to try and not lose a wicket in session 1.
I hope it’s the gout medication making him loopy, but you never know.GogLais wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:32 pmAt last I can claim the moral high ground, I was tempted but I didn't.Sandstorm wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:18 pmIt’s almost like you understand the point of batting.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:54 pm England need to try and not lose a wicket in session 1.
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This shambles was sadly so predictable. The bowlers aren't bad, but the batters other then Root and Stokes (historically) are not designed for test cricket any more. Especially overseas, but even in England they rely on those two.
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Yeah, it appears that Root, Stokes and Anderson are carrying the side atm. Robinson looks very promising, but these repeated failures can't be giving the other less experienced players much confidence.
The logical step after this tour would be an almost complete rebuild, but does England have the depth for that?
No.... they don't. Talking on the radio here about it.. and these guys are as good as it gets... County cricket has changed and not much red ball cricket on bowler friendly wickets is played here any more. White ball cricket is where the money is... And sadly it's not good preparation for test cricket. So England have long term problems ..Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:26 pmCheers, it's from this
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Yeah, it appears that Root, Stokes and Anderson are carrying the side atm. Robinson looks very promising, but these repeated failures can't be giving the other less experienced players much confidence.
The logical step after this tour would be an almost complete rebuild, but does England have the depth for that?
What Sandstorm said .
Love the full picture. He looks a happy chappy!
One of the commentators mentioned that England has something like 50 test ducks this calendar year, so if these guys are as good as it gets they're in deep shit.Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:40 pmNo.... they don't. Talking on the radio here about it.. and these guys are as good as it gets... County cricket has changed and not much red ball cricket on bowler friendly wickets is played here any more. White ball cricket is where the money is... And sadly it's not good preparation for test cricket. So England have long term problems ..Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:26 pmYeah, it appears that Root, Stokes and Anderson are carrying the side atm. Robinson looks very promising, but these repeated failures can't be giving the other less experienced players much confidence.
The logical step after this tour would be an almost complete rebuild, but does England have the depth for that?
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What do we think - Root and Stokes to pile on the runs - break records and break the spirit of the Aussies?
I think it’s now 52 ducks this year. The record is 54, so there’s still a chance they could beat that ignominious record today.Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:17 pmOne of the commentators mentioned that England has something like 50 test ducks this calendar year, so if these guys are as good as it gets they're in deep shit.Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:40 pmNo.... they don't. Talking on the radio here about it.. and these guys are as good as it gets... County cricket has changed and not much red ball cricket on bowler friendly wickets is played here any more. White ball cricket is where the money is... And sadly it's not good preparation for test cricket. So England have long term problems ..Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:26 pmYeah, it appears that Root, Stokes and Anderson are carrying the side atm. Robinson looks very promising, but these repeated failures can't be giving the other less experienced players much confidence.
The logical step after this tour would be an almost complete rebuild, but does England have the depth for that?
And it is probably only going to get worse, before it gets better,...Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:17 pmOne of the commentators mentioned that England has something like 50 test ducks this calendar year, so if these guys are as good as it gets they're in deep shit.Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:40 pmNo.... they don't. Talking on the radio here about it.. and these guys are as good as it gets... County cricket has changed and not much red ball cricket on bowler friendly wickets is played here any more. White ball cricket is where the money is... And sadly it's not good preparation for test cricket. So England have long term problems ..Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:26 pmYeah, it appears that Root, Stokes and Anderson are carrying the side atm. Robinson looks very promising, but these repeated failures can't be giving the other less experienced players much confidence.
The logical step after this tour would be an almost complete rebuild, but does England have the depth for that?
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Ashes Breaking News: Joe Root scored 28 to end 2021 with 1,708 runs for third-most test runs scored in a calendar year.
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