The cricket thread

earwighoney

scrumhalf said:

SA had their reserve wicketkeeper fielding at short leg. Hmmm...

It used to be the case that substitute fielders couldn't field close in.

Seems small fry when the umpires didn't take out a bowler who delivered two balls over waist height...

Great test match though, really pleased with the 2nd innings fight back even if the test match was lost.  Early days but the opening partnership of Sibley and Burns had some things to be excited about. 

scrumhalf

Another classy batting performance, making the case for four-day tests.

231-8. 

earwighoney

Mark Nicholas' commentary makes it difficult to enjoy watching the sport.

Mark_R

scrumhalf said:

Another classy batting performance, making the case for four-day tests.

231-8. 

I blame the introduction of DRS for the demise of test cricket.  Its too easy for a batsman to be given out LBW as they have to play at a lot more balls which in turn creates more catching chances.  Then there is the duke ball, which does a lot more for bowlers, but is only used in the UK.  Then there is the condition of the wicket.....

Surprising that test cricket still manages to put on a show........

scrumhalf

earwighoney said:

Mark Nicholas' commentary makes it difficult to enjoy watching the sport.

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guitars4you

earwighoney said:

Mark Nicholas' commentary makes it difficult to enjoy watching the sport.

I agree - But 11 men who are meant to know how to hit a ball are making it very hard to get excited as well

shrinkwrap

Jimmy to bat at 10 - could make a world of difference.

crunchman

Pietersen might be even more annoying than Nicholas.  I didn't think that was possible.

guitars4you

Not a bad response from England - I was fearing something like a 250-3 response and a big 1st innings deficit - So wrap it up early on Sunday lads and see if we can put a decent 2nd innings together 

guitars4you

Slow 'n' steady to day but getting there - Boycott would love this approach - Hope we have enough time left to bowl them out, as and when required - Come on guys and let's see the series move to 1-1

RandallFlagg

guitars4you said:

Slow 'n' steady to day but getting there - Boycott would love this approach - Hope we have enough time left to bowl them out, as and when required - Come on guys and let's see the series move to 1-1

Yep, would do Rooty the world of good to get this one put away, got a battle on to skittle them on this dying wicket though.

crunchman

RandallFlagg said:

guitars4you said:

Slow 'n' steady to day but getting there - Boycott would love this approach - Hope we have enough time left to bowl them out, as and when required - Come on guys and let's see the series move to 1-1

Yep, would do Rooty the world of good to get this one put away, got a battle on to skittle them on this dying wicket though.

Unless they are bowled out sooner, England should have four and a bit sessions to bowl them out.  If SA have been in the field for 2 days, their top order batsmen might not be at their best.

guitars4you

Probably not ideal for Stokes to start at 8.30 tomorrow against the new ball - But the positive is that him and Jos don't have the same pressure on them, with a healthy lead to work with, so can play a more expansive game asap and get that lead up to 400 plus shortly after lunch - Hence 4 'n' a half sessions to bowl SA out

sixstringsupplies

guitars4you said:

Slow 'n' steady to day but getting there - Boycott would love this approach - Hope we have enough time left to bowl them out, as and when required - Come on guys and let's see the series move to 1-1

i went to the gym this morning and watched the test on my mobile. By the time I had finished 50 minutes later, Sibley had added 2 runs. Love it.

guitars4you

sixstringsupplies said:

guitars4you said:

Slow 'n' steady to day but getting there - Boycott would love this approach - Hope we have enough time left to bowl them out, as and when required - Come on guys and let's see the series move to 1-1

i went to the gym this morning and watched the test on my mobile. By the time I had finished 50 minutes later, Sibley had added 2 runs. Love it.

I hope he gets the 100 now - Foundation is there - Bet he wishes he'd got there today - Wonder how he'll sleep tonight and no doubt nervous first thing tomorrow - Best wishes to him

guitars4you

sixstringsupplies said:

guitars4you said:

Slow 'n' steady to day but getting there - Boycott would love this approach - Hope we have enough time left to bowl them out, as and when required - Come on guys and let's see the series move to 1-1

i went to the gym this morning and watched the test on my mobile. By the time I had finished 50 minutes later, Sibley had added 2 runs. Love it.

Bit quicker this morning

crunchman

Was this the ground Stokes got his 258 on?

sixstringsupplies

crunchman said:

Was this the ground Stokes got his 258 on?

it was. Completely different wicket though, the 258 wicket was an absolute road (Bairstow and Temba Bavuma also got their highest scores on it) 

That knock this morning from Stokes was effortless

scrumhalf

Jimmy getting that wicket just before close of play could make it a very interesting day tomorrow.

Gassage

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