Cricket Thread

[GaudinoMotors]

Sky and the know nowt in the crowd, missing the point entirely.


Atherton never been more excited.

 

[BringBackSwales]

wtf is Pope doing? Surely his job is to protect the better batsman from Bumrah in the last over of the day?

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Agreed, I think he’s a welcome addition

I think he adds some technical input especially with regards to the bowling, which i particularly like.

 

[wattle]

Fantastic performance by England today

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Him and Mel jones sound like the same person, she’s low for a woman, he’s high for a man. The other similarities are they are both shite and both irritating

Lol.

Its hard to like a commentator when you despised him as a player.

Ps I dont despise all Aussies by the way!

I also dont see the relevance when it's Eng vs India, I would much rather listen to one of the excellent Indian commentators.

 

[Postman Pep]

Sync TMS commentary to the TV coverage for an Aussie (and rag) free zone.

 

[KS55]

Unlucky that neither of our openers got a century; they both played very well.
If the middle order performs, India will struggle.

 

[KS55]

Looks like Lancs heading for a draw, unless we collapse in the fourth innings. I suppose Glocs could collapse but seems unlikely.

 

[EastMidlandsBlue]

Test Match venues for the two three-match series next summer v NZ and Pakistan announced earlier. Half of them in London and there isn't one at Old Trafford. Seems fair.

About as fair as having no northern venues for the 2027 Ashes.

ECB an utter disgrace, again.

Somewhat bitter sweet watching this Test Match knowing there won't be Test Cricket at OT until at least 2028

 

[beehive_bob]

Somewhat bitter sweet watching this Test Match knowing there won't be Test Cricket at OT until at least 2028

Completely agree. I'm there tomorrow so I'll certainly be making the most of it and I hope England do too.

 

[BringBackSwales]

England are not the most talented side in test cricket, but fair play to them, they are the most entertaining and the most ballsy. Ben Stokes has been a revelation as captain, and having him able to bowl has added a lot to the team

 

[BringBackSwales]

Completely agree. I'm there tomorrow so I'll certainly be making the most of it and I hope England do too.

Have a great day BB from BBS

 

[waspish]

Looking at the pitch now means day 5 will be hard to and on think we need 100 lead and it’s possible

 

[beehive_bob]

Have a great day BB from BBS

Cheers mate. Slap bang in the middle of the Party Stand, as per our usual practice :)

 

[cleavers]

Is that Ponting who is commentating? Why on earth have Sky employed an Australian to commentate on Eng vs India. Especially Ponting. Can't stand the man.

It's not only sky, it's an international production to India and the rest of the world.

I'm not keen on pontin either, but his insight is still good.

 

[cleavers]

Looks like Lancs heading for a draw, unless we collapse in the fourth innings. I suppose Glocs could collapse but seems unlikely.

They did in the first innings, so there's still hope.

 

[Corky]

Somewhat bitter sweet watching this Test Match knowing there won't be Test Cricket at OT until at least 2028

One confirmed today for early summer 2027, just not the opponent yet. Probably as a one off v Bang/Afg/Ire.

 

[Tenerife City bar Stan]

My mate still got in with a full size bottle of red and glass!

Took us 2 minutes at 10.30

 

[BringBackSwales]

Looks like Lancs heading for a draw, unless we collapse in the fourth innings. I suppose Glocs could collapse but seems unlikely.

Why would Lancs be more likely to collapse than Gloucs?

 

[Tenerife City bar Stan]

Completely agree. I'm there tomorrow so I'll certainly be making the most of it and I hope England do too.

I was there today brilliant day , wish I could be there tomorrow, what a batting line up for the day