The Cricket Thread

[Nando]

Magic catch from Brook. Stokes deserved that.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Brilliant catch

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I'd resigned myself at points last year to never seeing Stokes bowl properly again. Whatever the surgeon has done is a bit of magic. He's been superb in this spell.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

For all the stick Castore get for their sportswear, the England cricket shirt is lovely

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Another good catch, Root this time and Atkinson has 3.

88/4

 

[Squeak]

Wow... one way to introduce yourself... 2 in 2...

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Make that 4 as Holder goes first ball

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

This Atkinson guy looks class

 

[Sniffer]

...and another!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

This Atkinson guy looks class

He's very good. Strong, fast and a simple action. It's keeping them fit that's the problem

 

[Squeak]

Easy game isn't it.... 3 in 4.... 5 wickets first time of asking.... bring on the Aussies!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Not quite the hat trick, but 3 in 4 and a 5-fer!

88/6

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Wow. 5 for him now!!
3 wicket maiden coming up?

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Blinding catch by Pope to get Woakes in on the act.

88/7

 

[Squeak]

Oh my word... now that's a hell of a catch by Pope...

 

[Squeak]

Why do these catches never seem to stick v the Aussies?

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Why do these catches never seem to stick v the Aussies?

They do

We also need to stop framing everything around the Ashes, saw a bit of it this week. Win the games that are right there now, the rest sorts itself out if you do.

 

[Squeak]

They do

We also need to stop framing everything around the Ashes, saw a bit of it this week. Win the games that are right there now, the rest sorts itself out if you do.

Totally agree.... about framing things around the Ashes. A lot of time before we head to Australia in 2025/2026 and much can happen. I disagree with pensioning Jimmy off now. If he's good enough, play him.

Catches... think Crawley needs a brush up on that.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I get Joseph playing a few shots but that's a shocker.

106/8

 

[Squeak]

Nothing to lose by attacking for Joseph... a good little knock for 17