England Test Cricket Thread - Summer 2016
Discussion
hornetrider said:
Well, what a great test match this is. It'll be too much to get of course but they'll give us some hope first in true England style. I predict early wickets, say 80 for 3 or 4, then a century stand to give us hope, then a final collapse.
As predictable as night follows day.
Well played Pakistan, we don't seem to like Lords much as a team.
Missed Jimmy A in this one, Ball seems Ok and hopefully will kick on from this. Ballance I am still not sure about.
All in all beaten by a great Century from an old fella, and some 'mystery' turn that is beyond the wit of English bats.
Missed Jimmy A in this one, Ball seems Ok and hopefully will kick on from this. Ballance I am still not sure about.
All in all beaten by a great Century from an old fella, and some 'mystery' turn that is beyond the wit of English bats.
Well done Pakistan. Consistent play won out.
I'm not sure Anderson was what England needed on this test. It was our batting that was woeful on both days, especially the top 3 (save for Cook's first innings). Too many out for dumb shots being tried and simply not playing a spinner who wasn't even moving the ball that much - eminently playable and they all got suckered in (bit like Iceland's throw ins at the Euros).
Stokes would have been more important IMO. Hopefully he'll be fit.
As I think gargamel noted, not hugely concerned about the series just yet. 2-1 should be readily doable. But the batsmen have to start pulling their weight consistently.
I'm not sure Anderson was what England needed on this test. It was our batting that was woeful on both days, especially the top 3 (save for Cook's first innings). Too many out for dumb shots being tried and simply not playing a spinner who wasn't even moving the ball that much - eminently playable and they all got suckered in (bit like Iceland's throw ins at the Euros).
Stokes would have been more important IMO. Hopefully he'll be fit.
As I think gargamel noted, not hugely concerned about the series just yet. 2-1 should be readily doable. But the batsmen have to start pulling their weight consistently.
Murph7355 said:
Well done Pakistan. Consistent play won out.
I'm not sure Anderson was what England needed on this test. It was our batting that was woeful on both days, especially the top 3 (save for Cook's first innings). Too many out for dumb shots being tried and simply not playing a spinner who wasn't even moving the ball that much - eminently playable and they all got suckered in (bit like Iceland's throw ins at the Euros).
Stokes would have been more important IMO. Hopefully he'll be fit.
As I think gargamel noted, not hugely concerned about the series just yet. 2-1 should be readily doable. But the batsmen have to start pulling their weight consistently.
Woeful 1st innings batting explicitly. That's when the match was lost. Although I don't know who else to suggest.I'm not sure Anderson was what England needed on this test. It was our batting that was woeful on both days, especially the top 3 (save for Cook's first innings). Too many out for dumb shots being tried and simply not playing a spinner who wasn't even moving the ball that much - eminently playable and they all got suckered in (bit like Iceland's throw ins at the Euros).
Stokes would have been more important IMO. Hopefully he'll be fit.
As I think gargamel noted, not hugely concerned about the series just yet. 2-1 should be readily doable. But the batsmen have to start pulling their weight consistently.
The bowlers (apart from Finn's first day, and some of Ali's) stuck to it very well. Especially considering their inexperience. And hasn't Woakes come on? If the bowling had been wayward Pakistan would have taken the match away. As it was the tightness kept England in with a chance. Also the crowd at the end of Pakistan's 2nd. Listening on TMS the audience were really willing Finn on.
Nonetheless a cracking match,
regards,
Jet
RichB said:
I can't see a T20 Blast thread so I thought I'd just say that I'm off to Lord's tomorrow afternoon to watch Middlesex vs Surrey and i'm really looking forward to it. That's all 
You should have a great day.My FiL went to watch Yorkshire against Lancashire and hasn't stopped talking about it since. A good, accessible way to get people into the sport IMO.
Murph7355 said:
And on the test stuff...looks like the selectors have finally been taking some well deserved stick.
Hopefully Rashid will get another look in, and Anderson and Stokes will be fit...
I suspect Rashid as normal will join up with the squad and then be carrying the drinks for 5 days. I dont know why they dont give him a series, as he can be no worse then Moeen. Hopefully Rashid will get another look in, and Anderson and Stokes will be fit...
Murph7355 said:
Challo said:
I suspect Rashid as normal will join up with the squad and then be carrying the drinks for 5 days. I dont know why they dont give him a series, as he can be no worse then Moeen.
That's what I'm suspecting.Hodgson-esque selection.
England: Alastair Cook (capt), Alex Hales, Joe Root, James Vince, Gary Ballance, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
Ali has been poor with the bat, doesn't offer anything special with the ball. I dont see why Rashid doesn't play especially when we bat so deep. I hate this notion of if you are a bowler you have to bat to get any chance of playing.
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