The cricket thread

guitars4you

camf said:

Any thoughts on where might be a good place to watch this in London if you don’t have a ticket for the game? Any big screens going up?

can't help on that - A couple of mates have suggested we go to the pub - Fine for a 90 min came of football - Crazy idea for 8  or 9 hours

I bet you can find a fan zone and get some good atmosphere

guitars4you

sixstringsupplies said:

guitars4you said:

Getting excited - Sofa booked from around 10am onwards

build up starts at 9 Mark I'm on it early I love the build up to sporting events. For the Champions League final a few weeks ago, my Polish girlfgriend had some friends over who just like to drink vodka (not being stereotypical, really) But they start on the vodka early and it was about 5pm. I was wasted before kick-off. Shall not be doing that at 9am thank fully haha!

I assume with the C4 coverage it will just be a direct stream from the Sky footage (in which case Mark Nicholas will be there)

I've got to get some walking in first with the dog , so probably 10am for me - But yes I like the build up etc

One thing I love about cricket is the catch up with all the old pros - Saw a great chat/interview with Steve Waugh the other day - And A. Border a few days earlier in the tournament 

RandallFlagg

In front of the HD TV, with surround sound up loud, plenty of cider and BBQ simmering on the patio, that's the best place for me.

guitars4you

RandallFlagg said:

In front of the HD TV, with surround sound up loud, plenty of cider and BBQ simmering on the patio, that's the best place for me.

Probably going to put a 2nd Telly in the room, so I can keep an eye on the Wimbledon final at the same time - Sound down on that one - Can't be bothered with the F1 GP

sixstringsupplies

I haven't been more excited for a cricket match since the eve of the 2005 Ashes series. I've been working on orders all day to ensure tomorrow is completely free. (Sunday tends to be one of my more productive days) Fridge is stocked up. 
I'm a tad nervous - I have this image of Trent Boult left arm making the most of the Lords slope, or Guptill finally turning up at the tournament, when it matters most.

RandallFlagg

Morning all. This is it, it's the day of days, England are in the World Cup final in the form of their life and favourites to win against a team they dismantled just a short while ago...but...as we all know, cricket is a funny old game and a mis-timed batting stroke here, a dropped catch there, bowlers getting line & length wrong on the day can quickly and easily turn things against you.

It's a shame more people don't get into cricket, if this was football the nation would be at fever pitch. I'm so excited but my wife and many at work look at me like I have gone mad.

I'm going to clean the car and cut the lawn and be in the hot seat for 10:00. The phone is going off and my bloody Mum & Dad better not bother thinking of paying a visit!

SouthpawMark

I played cricket yesterday for the first time in 12 years (65 runs, and one SIXTEEN ball over). If I can make it downstairs I’ll watch it on the sofa, but if I’m too stiff I’ll watch it from my boudoir. Early indications suggest said boudoir is favourite for viewing location. Wifey is going out all day, so zero risk of interruptions. 

RandallFlagg

SouthpawMark said:

I played cricket yesterday for the first time in 12 years (65 runs, and one SIXTEEN ball over). If I can make it downstairs I’ll watch it on the sofa, but if I’m too stiff I’ll watch it from my boudoir. Early indications suggest said boudoir is favourite for viewing location. Wifey is going out all day, so zero risk of interruptions. 

  

RandallFlagg

Just poured a Rekorderlig passionfruit cider into a large glass with ice, to try and settle the nerves. Is it too early? 

mikeyrob73

RandallFlagg said:

Just poured a Rekorderlig passionfruit cider into a large glass with ice, to try and settle the nerves. Is it too early? 

If you have to ask if it’s too early then we can never be friends 

SouthpawMark

I made it downstairs!! Cup of tea first, then will break out the special occasion gin. 

Toss time.... NZ win and will bat! 

SouthpawMark

The toss was vital. No chance of England winning today. Oh well, there’s always 2023. 

RandallFlagg

mikeyrob73 said:

RandallFlagg said:

Just poured a Rekorderlig passionfruit cider into a large glass with ice, to try and settle the nerves. Is it too early? 

If you have to ask if it’s too early then we can never be friends 

Well, the horse has bolted now, now heading back to the fridge to get another....

earwighoney

I'm not sure so about the toss.  IMO, a good one to lose. 

I'm in London and the sky is very overcast, England did a very good job chasing and they'd back Roy/Bairstow to set up another good chase. 

Guptill at the crease in these conditions will be very nervy. 

RandallFlagg

Here we go....

God's speed to the ball as it leaves Woakes, Archer & Wood's hands, may it travel wibbly wobbly, seam and swing!

scrumhalf

C'mon England!!!! 

RandallFlagg

England's record at Lords isn't great and it always seems to be a pitch England struggle to bowl well on, they can't let the NZ openers off the hook. They need an early wicket to lift the spirits, somehow, some way

RandallFlagg

Ooh, nearly! Good review by NZ

mikeyrob73

Great review 

scrumhalf

Guptill looks up for it.