Cricket Thread

[ancoats]

No Jimmy Anderson taking the new ball says he is not fully fit and are we carrying him?
very big morning ahead and let's hope for a bit of cloud cover and a bit of nip from the wicket

 

[DenisHasDoneIt]

And with that, folks - England coach and team in lock-step determination to entertain, and understanding that losing a game of sport you’re trying your damndest to win is not the worst thing in the world - … let’s turn our attention to Malta, where Gareth Southgate’s England - another team moulded in their coach’s image - will huff and puff their way to 90 minutes of getting-the-job done.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

Considering what this team has achieved with Bazzball they've earned the right to make such bold moves as they did with declaration, success of bazzball is due to it's sheer commitment to positive cricket and defying the conventional approach to the game

 

[zandvoort blue]

Buttler fails yet again for Lancs - 5 ball duck

 

[TinFoilHat]

Over in 3 days.

But with Stokes and the way he captains them I can't say which way.

The King Kev of Cricket.

 

[Ray bloody Purchase]

That’s why I am re

Not good for your health….

That’s why I am retiring early…. Hopefully to give myself the best chance

 

[balotellishaircut]

If Lancs lose this game against Northamptonshire we may as well give up

 

[Postman Pep]

Not sure which the most bizarre. The declaration or that approaching mid summers day under a cloudless sky you lose 6 overs due to 'playing conditions'.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

And with that, folks - England coach and team in lock-step determination to entertain, and understanding that losing a game of sport you’re trying your damndest to win is not the worst thing in the world - … let’s turn our attention to Malta, where Gareth Southgate’s England - another team moulded in their coach’s image - will huff and puff their way to 90 minutes of getting-the-job done.

I think I've had enough football. I feel gorged on it. Holiday from football for… oh, at least two or three weeks.
Really pleased, actually, that the Ashes are here. Just the ticket. Will not be following this meaningless-competition-pulled-out-of-UEFA's-arse called the national league or something.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Love that declaration. What it lost in not taking an early wicket is made up showing the Aussies that we mean business and are here to mix it. Brave, different, love it