| Cricket Day Four 11:28 - Jul 1 with 4059 views | gainsboroughblue |
As much as he may hate it, Stokes may just have to settle for draw at best here.
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| Cricket Day Four on 11:32 - Jul 1 with 2437 views | Steve_M |
I can’t see how England even manage that without bowling Australia out quickly. Anything under 380 on a Lord’s pitch might be chaseable playing like England were before this series, 150 isn’t playing like this Test.
Playing Anderson two Tests in a row after a few weeks injured is looking like a mistake too. Don’t think he’s quite finished but he’s well off where he was a year ago. |  |
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| Cricket Day Four on 11:34 - Jul 1 with 2407 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Cricket Day Four on 11:32 - Jul 1 by Steve_M |
I can’t see how England even manage that without bowling Australia out quickly. Anything under 380 on a Lord’s pitch might be chaseable playing like England were before this series, 150 isn’t playing like this Test.
Playing Anderson two Tests in a row after a few weeks injured is looking like a mistake too. Don’t think he’s quite finished but he’s well off where he was a year ago. |
And all while carrying Stokes too. |  |
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| Cricket Day Four on 11:39 - Jul 1 with 2394 views | gainsboroughblue |
| Cricket Day Four on 11:32 - Jul 1 by Steve_M |
I can’t see how England even manage that without bowling Australia out quickly. Anything under 380 on a Lord’s pitch might be chaseable playing like England were before this series, 150 isn’t playing like this Test.
Playing Anderson two Tests in a row after a few weeks injured is looking like a mistake too. Don’t think he’s quite finished but he’s well off where he was a year ago. |
There was more to that first test defeat than cocking it right up. It was that breathing space to allow us to rest and rotate players without getting too far behind in the series. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:03 - Jul 1 with 2344 views | bournemouthblue |
| Cricket Day Four on 11:32 - Jul 1 by Steve_M |
I can’t see how England even manage that without bowling Australia out quickly. Anything under 380 on a Lord’s pitch might be chaseable playing like England were before this series, 150 isn’t playing like this Test.
Playing Anderson two Tests in a row after a few weeks injured is looking like a mistake too. Don’t think he’s quite finished but he’s well off where he was a year ago. |
Anderson will almost certainly be rested next test, I'm not convinced Robinson is 100% fit either
There's doubts on Pope
England certainly have a lot to consider, going into the next test |  |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:15 - Jul 1 with 2317 views | stonojnr |
| Cricket Day Four on 11:32 - Jul 1 by Steve_M |
I can’t see how England even manage that without bowling Australia out quickly. Anything under 380 on a Lord’s pitch might be chaseable playing like England were before this series, 150 isn’t playing like this Test.
Playing Anderson two Tests in a row after a few weeks injured is looking like a mistake too. Don’t think he’s quite finished but he’s well off where he was a year ago. |
in what way though ? he's not leaking runs,, not bowling extras, hasnt taken many wickets, but not like the rest of the bowlers are excelling in that department.
I think we fixate too often on a specific player, a bit like Town sometimes,and just unless theyre putting in man of the match performances assume theyre not any good anymore.
he's said the Edgbaston pitch didnt suit him, the Lords pitch seems similarly stodgy. I wouldnt drop him, Id rest him for the next test purely because its back to back with this one. |  | | |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:26 - Jul 1 with 2303 views | Steve_M |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:15 - Jul 1 by stonojnr |
in what way though ? he's not leaking runs,, not bowling extras, hasnt taken many wickets, but not like the rest of the bowlers are excelling in that department.
I think we fixate too often on a specific player, a bit like Town sometimes,and just unless theyre putting in man of the match performances assume theyre not any good anymore.
he's said the Edgbaston pitch didnt suit him, the Lords pitch seems similarly stodgy. I wouldnt drop him, Id rest him for the next test purely because its back to back with this one. |
He’s not happy though, just chuntering away to himself and not finding much rhythm. And then another drop from him.
TBF they’re a lot of players well below par for England at the moment, I’m certainly not fixated on Anderson.
And then Smith decides to copy England’s batting. 190/4 looks a bit better. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:29 - Jul 1 with 2292 views | gainsboroughblue |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:26 - Jul 1 by Steve_M |
He’s not happy though, just chuntering away to himself and not finding much rhythm. And then another drop from him.
TBF they’re a lot of players well below par for England at the moment, I’m certainly not fixated on Anderson.
And then Smith decides to copy England’s batting. 190/4 looks a bit better. |
Bit of a mad five minutes there. Do or die now really. A clutter of 3 or 4 wickets is our only hope before lunch. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:38 - Jul 1 with 2256 views | the_toff |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:29 - Jul 1 by gainsboroughblue |
Bit of a mad five minutes there. Do or die now really. A clutter of 3 or 4 wickets is our only hope before lunch. |
Yeah I can’t see an outcome where this is a draw. Our only hope is to bowl them out and chase something starting in a 3. We’ll still be 2nd favourites of course but at least it would give us an outside chance. We need Head out asap, should’ve had him already but if he settles in and scores north of 40 runs we almost certainly don’t have a chance. | | | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:40 - Jul 1 with 2241 views | Steve_M |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:29 - Jul 1 by gainsboroughblue |
Bit of a mad five minutes there. Do or die now really. A clutter of 3 or 4 wickets is our only hope before lunch. |
Hadn’t realised Khawaja had done the same thing, choose to do something else when that over started. Whole feel of the match has changed a bit, that hush of anticipation around Lord’s. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:49 - Jul 1 with 2211 views | the_toff |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:38 - Jul 1 by the_toff |
Yeah I can’t see an outcome where this is a draw. Our only hope is to bowl them out and chase something starting in a 3. We’ll still be 2nd favourites of course but at least it would give us an outside chance. We need Head out asap, should’ve had him already but if he settles in and scores north of 40 runs we almost certainly don’t have a chance. |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:49 - Jul 1 with 2211 views | gainsboroughblue |
| Cricket Day Four on 12:38 - Jul 1 by the_toff |
Yeah I can’t see an outcome where this is a draw. Our only hope is to bowl them out and chase something starting in a 3. We’ll still be 2nd favourites of course but at least it would give us an outside chance. We need Head out asap, should’ve had him already but if he settles in and scores north of 40 runs we almost certainly don’t have a chance. |
And there he goes. Good to see that drop only cost 7 runs. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 12:50 - Jul 1 with 2209 views | Steve_M |
What a catch that is from Root. 197/5. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 14:40 - Jul 1 with 2150 views | gainsboroughblue |
In other news, Scotland have knocked West Indies out of the world cup.
As someone who got into cricket, in no small part, due to that amazing side in the 80's, I find it incredibly sad how poor they are now. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 15:11 - Jul 1 with 2092 views | JakeITFC |
One of the worst sessions of cricket that has ever happened, this. |  | | |
| Cricket Day Four on 15:12 - Jul 1 with 2090 views | gainsboroughblue |
Another Aus wicket.
This has to be a test record of wickets falling to a short ball. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 15:58 - Jul 1 with 2018 views | You_Bloo_Right |
According to Cricinfo "Starc has broken something on his helmet".
That's got to hurt |  |
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| Cricket Day Four on 16:09 - Jul 1 with 1997 views | gainsboroughblue |
For crying out loud Broad. Bowl is full and straight. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 16:11 - Jul 1 with 1986 views | You_Bloo_Right |
| Cricket Day Four on 16:09 - Jul 1 by gainsboroughblue |
For crying out loud Broad. Bowl is full and straight. |
Too bl00dy right.
And on the basis that we know they are largely going to refuse runs why not have a few catchers in place and bowl at the stumps? | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 16:13 - Jul 1 with 1979 views | gainsboroughblue |
| Cricket Day Four on 16:11 - Jul 1 by You_Bloo_Right |
Too bl00dy right.
And on the basis that we know they are largely going to refuse runs why not have a few catchers in place and bowl at the stumps? |
There has been an amateurish show of intelligence in this test match by so many players. Almost aping test cricket. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 16:52 - Jul 1 with 1920 views | gainsboroughblue |
Could be all over tonight here.
Edit. Duckett reprieved.
But man, what a hideous game this has been at times. [Post edited 1 Jul 2023 16:53]
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| Cricket Day Four on 16:53 - Jul 1 with 1915 views | redrickstuhaart |
| Cricket Day Four on 16:52 - Jul 1 by gainsboroughblue |
Could be all over tonight here.
Edit. Duckett reprieved.
But man, what a hideous game this has been at times. [Post edited 1 Jul 2023 16:53]
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Certainly all over by lunch tomorrow. | | | |
| Cricket Day Four on 17:10 - Jul 1 with 1857 views | Chrisd |
Starc looking absolutely superb. England could be a fair few down tonight, the way he’s bowling. When he bowls like this, he is a joy to watch. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 17:16 - Jul 1 with 1842 views | gainsboroughblue |
| Cricket Day Four on 17:10 - Jul 1 by Chrisd |
Starc looking absolutely superb. England could be a fair few down tonight, the way he’s bowling. When he bowls like this, he is a joy to watch. |
An on song fast bowler is a joy to watch. Think Waqar, Wasim, Ambrose etc. | |
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| Cricket Day Four on 17:50 - Jul 1 with 1789 views | Samuelowen88 |
Ohs dear oh dear. Where do we go from here |  |
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| Cricket Day Four on 18:09 - Jul 1 with 1762 views | Cafe_Newman |
| Cricket Day Four on 17:50 - Jul 1 by Samuelowen88 |
Ohs dear oh dear. Where do we go from here |
More Bazball of course. Everybody loves Bazball. |  | | |
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