The Cricket Thread

[Carrotdude]

Yeah I was going to say, we’re going at 6 an over without having to try but definitely got to fill your boots when you get the chance.

 

[Sniffer]

Its a minor counties attack at best.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Duckett gone for 182

 

[Carrotdude]

Just about the worst review you’ll ever see by Ireland there

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I'll be very surprised if we bat after tea.

 

[Tredman]

Hope not.

 

[leedswolf]

I'll be very surprised if we bat after tea.

Or give our other batsmen some time at the crease?

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Wouldn't say it's worth it, let's say Brook scores 50 off 30, so what. No value in it.

 

[Johnny75]

Wouldn't say it's worth it, let's say Brook scores 50 off 30, so what. No value in it.

Barstow would be the only one but if they wanted to really get him runs they'd have sent him in instead of Root.

 

[Sniffer]

Barstow would be the only one but if they wanted to really get him runs they'd have sent him in instead of Root.

Bairstow has had more cricket than Root of late.

 

[Donegal Wolf]

Its a minor counties attack at best.

Have played virtually no red ball cricket since 2020, best bowler wont play, prefers IPL cash.
No sure what this game is worth to either side except a few much needed quid in the bank.

 

[Sniffer]

Have played virtually no red ball cricket since 2020, best bowler wont play, prefers IPL cash.
No sure what this game is worth to either side except a few much needed quid in the bank.

I am afraid that the chase for cash in the white ball game will make it harder for the associate countries to become competitive and I can't see that changing any time soon. Players are too busy with the franchise crap to allow for other nations to offer tests to them too

 

[BillyDee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664600728675942401

Yowza!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

11,000 Test runs for Joe Root, what a player.

 

[Kenny]

11,000 Test runs for Joe Root, what a player.

Was going to post if they let him bat for the next day he could get 12,000....glad I didn't now

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

524/4 declared, Pope 205 in the end

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

First Test wicket for Tongue.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

And a second

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

A third as he gets Stirling. They're effectively four down as I doubt McCollum is coming back on after a nasty twist, could be his knee or ankle.

 

[Dinowolf]

Camphor sweeps Joe Root straight to Ben Stokes who takes the straight forward catch but shows pain as he grabs his left knee. Not looking good for a 5 test series in the Ashes to come.