The England Cricket Thread

Sankari · 23 Nov 2017 at 20:24

HoboSwaggings said:
Watched a bit this morning and the commentary team were awful. All Aussies!

You're not alone, Australians hate this commentary team too.

hondo said:
The only Aussie commentator I liked was Richie Benaud RIP he always seemed pretty unbiased

^^ +1 for Richie, he was the best!

Saffy · 23 Nov 2017 at 21:47

I echo the above opinions about the commentary. I'd much rather have the Aussie commentaries (Ch. 9 I believe it is), than what BT Sport is currently offering.

Sankari · 24 Nov 2017 at 01:29

7 for 250.

Saffy · 24 Nov 2017 at 02:04

Disappointing. I was hoping Bairstow would play some shots to maximum the total but it looks like England would rather bowl at this stage with not a lot of runs on the board. At least that's what it looks like.

Sankari · 24 Nov 2017 at 02:25

England out for 302, game on!

Humidity favours the slow bowlers, though.

Saffy · 24 Nov 2017 at 02:54

Yup!

And big turn too for the off spinner. Moeen Ali will look forward to bowling on this pitch. It'll be interesting to see how Warner goes about his business.

Edit: Australia 76-3.... game on

Sankari · 24 Nov 2017 at 05:11

/facepalm

Saffy · 24 Nov 2017 at 05:21

I'm glad we're actually in this with a good chance. Especially with the prospect of taking a decent 1st innings lead. It won't be easy for Australia batting last on this wicket.

Sankari · 25 Nov 2017 at 00:10

If we can reach 200 without further loss, I think we'll be in with a chance.

Sankari · 25 Nov 2017 at 00:22

...and there's Marsh gone. :rolleyes:

Where's our part time England supporter? He's usually quick to turn up when Australia's in trouble.

Saffy · 25 Nov 2017 at 00:23

Absolutely! The game is in the balance. It could tip either way at this point.

A good partnership by the current pair is hurting England badly. And as I wrote that Marsh is out. It's going to be close.

Saffy · 25 Nov 2017 at 01:02

Part time would be correct as I am Pakistani.

I was a neutral going into the series but I felt former Aussie players were bashing England way too hard to the point that it became excessive. As a result, I'm with England for this part time stint. Although, usually I am a neutral and just enjoy watching good competitive cricket.

Go England!!!

Sankari · 25 Nov 2017 at 01:43

Well, we can kiss this innings goodbye. Superb bowling from England, looks like the slow ball is going to beat pace on this pitch.

Saffy · 25 Nov 2017 at 02:43

Not entirely unrelated, but Glenn Maxwell has laid a claim for a spot in the 2nd test with his 278 off 318.

robfosters · 25 Nov 2017 at 06:08

I can’t stand Boycott. He’s such a moaning, patronising, sarcastic know it all.

Saffy · 25 Nov 2017 at 06:19

England need a good score. I think 250 will be tough to chase on this wicket.

robfosters · 25 Nov 2017 at 06:32

Cook needs dropping. He’s becoming a liability. Stupid batting at this stage of the game. Brainless.

Jimbeam3678 · 25 Nov 2017 at 06:40

Half the BT comm's team need sacking, they are dreadful really dreadful!

Jimbeam3678 · 25 Nov 2017 at 06:41

Urghhh another goes

robfosters · 25 Nov 2017 at 06:46

Game over. England have just chucked this away in ten minutes. **** for brains, the lot of em.