The England Cricket Thread

adidan · 25 Aug 2019 at 11:46

Evangelion said:
Doesn't bother me, I'm half English anyway and I'm also a British citizen.

So is my best mate but every time i mention it it winds him up

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 11:54

Bairstow always looks like a nervous wreck ready to cry. I'm sure he isn't, but he doesn't fulfil me with confidence.

Cob · 25 Aug 2019 at 11:57

lnoton said:
Bairstow always looks like a nervous wreck ready to cry. I'm sure he isn't, but he doesn't fulfil me with confidence.

He's looking to score, not survive.

Surely someone must have shared the game plan with him?

Sankari · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:09

adidan said:
So is my best mate but every time i mention it it winds him up

I'm proud of my English heritage.

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:12

Cob said:
He's looking to score, not survive.

Surely someone must have shared the game plan with him?

As warnie said. Maiden overs are not good. 3 maidens statistically means 85% chance of a wicket...

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:14

They seem to be settling in nicely. Lunch might be an interuption for us.

adidan · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:16

Evangelion said:
I'm proud of my English heritage.

He avoids that and jumps a generation to the Scottish, hence the joy at English pain

It's all just banter.

Meanwhile, England are lulling me into a false sense of hope again.

All this and with no Smith. Back in the nets today...

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:17

RR of 5 is more than I expected with these 2.

I hope they don't start getting cocky.

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:18

What's nice is aus only have 1 review left. So they are going to use that very carefully.

adidan · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:19

lnoton said:
What's nice is aus only have 1 review left. So they are going to use that very carefully.

First time for everything i guess, they've been using them like they're drunk so far.

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:20

5! Anyway they come

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:22

I'm feel this now. This could be one of the greatest matches in the modern day if we win this..

el_dazza · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:22

146 needed with 6 in hand.. get that down to 80 and we've got a damn good chance.

chroniclard · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:23

heh been looking at the live web updates, forgot I upgraded to sky sports the other day and can actually watch.....

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:23

If we get to 259 for 4 still, then I'm not going to the cinema.

adidan · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:23

chroniclard said:
heh been looking at the live web updates, forgot I upgraded to sky sports the other day and can actually watch.....

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:24

chroniclard said:
heh been looking at the live web updates, forgot I upgraded to sky sports the other day and can actually watch.....

I only have now tv... But paid for the sports over the summer.

I don't like footie... And neither does my 7 year old...but sports with a stick seem to entertain us.

Meanwhile the wife is hiding in the bedroom... Lol

Skynet5 · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:25

Even if we get close I think we can lose the embarrassment of the 1st test and day 2 of the 3rd.

McGray · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:26

I hate myself but starting to believe! Wicket looks good, 6 in hand.....

Sankari · 25 Aug 2019 at 12:27

Momentum definitely shifting to England. A few more overs, and this will be theirs to lose.