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FiF said:
True, but for example one question was, name an International Cricket team that has beaten England more than 6 times in test matches. First answer given, Australia. Reaction from our assembled numpties, that's a daft answer, it will be correct but get a massive score. Out of a hundred people questioned, it was indeed the top answer, but 14 only.
Name an England men's cricket captain who has captained more than 6 tests, Joe Root, mentioned by 1.
There are vast swathes of the country that have zero interest in cricket or rugby....it’s not new news. Their loss etc but thems the facts. Name an England men's cricket captain who has captained more than 6 tests, Joe Root, mentioned by 1.
warch said:
Archer did play an awful lot of cricket last year, especially all those consecutive overs in the Ashes which surely took their toll.
Vaughan has a good article in the Telegraph today on Archer. Taking a few swipes at those that questions Archers commitment and on field body language Most telling is the data
Archer delivered 2,405 balls May - Dec 2019
Broad 1,810
Woakes 1,642
Stokes 1,344 (which I think is high for an all rounder)
Wood 595
So Archer clearly suffered like a packhorse under Roots captaincy, so its no surprise he is injured, and no surpirse that in his first 12 months of test cricket at times he looked a bit broken in the deep field.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that a 90 mph plus fast bowler cannot play every game of every format...not only that but it’s hard to think of a more strenuous summer than an Ashes Series following a World Cup. He shouldn’t have been asked to bowl a ball this winter. Let’s not forget he also will probably have played IPL and whatever else franchise cricket last winter.
Cheib said:
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that a 90 mph plus fast bowler cannot play every game of every format...not only that but it’s hard to think of a more strenuous summer than an Ashes Series following a World Cup. He shouldn’t have been asked to bowl a ball this winter. Let’s not forget he also will probably have played IPL and whatever else franchise cricket last winter.
I think the frustration for me is that in pretty much every test of the Ashes there were comments that he was being over bowled ) 27 overs out of 90 in one day... which is ridiculous, that Root can’t or won’t see it and indeed took to the press to defend himself is stupid. Archer is a strike bowler short sharp bursts. I question whether you should ever have him and Wood in the same line up. It’s a big risk, but potentially has a big reward.
Gargamel said:
Cheib said:
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that a 90 mph plus fast bowler cannot play every game of every format...not only that but it’s hard to think of a more strenuous summer than an Ashes Series following a World Cup. He shouldn’t have been asked to bowl a ball this winter. Let’s not forget he also will probably have played IPL and whatever else franchise cricket last winter.
I think the frustration for me is that in pretty much every test of the Ashes there were comments that he was being over bowled ) 27 overs out of 90 in one day... which is ridiculous, that Root can’t or won’t see it and indeed took to the press to defend himself is stupid. Archer is a strike bowler short sharp bursts. I question whether you should ever have him and Wood in the same line up. It’s a big risk, but potentially has a big reward.
We were very lucky to draw that series. But yes he was over bowled.
Standard ICC farce in the women’s T20 World Cup.
Washed out semi finals. No reserve days again (they never learn) I can understand points shared in the groups, but we will now have two finalists, who haven’t had to play a semi, and can’t remotely be considered as champions.
It’s just not a sporting contest.
Washed out semi finals. No reserve days again (they never learn) I can understand points shared in the groups, but we will now have two finalists, who haven’t had to play a semi, and can’t remotely be considered as champions.
It’s just not a sporting contest.
I too have been following the Lovely Girls T20. It is a shame yes, and poor organisation. I have quite enjoyed the competition, it is quite different to the men's game, there are lots of run outs because it takes the women a lot longer to run from end to end and scoring is either 1s or boundaries.
On the subject of the men's game, I think we may judged England's comparative performances against New Zealand and South Africa quite harshly, as neither India or Australia are exactly dominating proceedings against these supposedly second rate teams. I have enjoyed both series enormously, especially with Virat Kohli's sweary outburst against the Kiwi crowd, reported in the India based and notoriously partisan Cricket Times as an expression of his passion (Jos Buttler was slaughtered for swearing at a batsman in South Africa in the same publication).
On the subject of the men's game, I think we may judged England's comparative performances against New Zealand and South Africa quite harshly, as neither India or Australia are exactly dominating proceedings against these supposedly second rate teams. I have enjoyed both series enormously, especially with Virat Kohli's sweary outburst against the Kiwi crowd, reported in the India based and notoriously partisan Cricket Times as an expression of his passion (Jos Buttler was slaughtered for swearing at a batsman in South Africa in the same publication).
BBC News - Fake Lord's cricket card: James Lattimer fined £10k
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-51832...
Fair do's he was done for the fraud but "despicable act" struggling to rationalise that one. He didn't kill the bloke to get it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-51832...
Fair do's he was done for the fraud but "despicable act" struggling to rationalise that one. He didn't kill the bloke to get it.
Edited by ChocolateFrog on Wednesday 11th March 21:21
ChocolateFrog said:
BBC News - Fake Lord's cricket card: James Lattimer fined £10k
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-51832...
Fair do's he was done for the fraud but "despicable act" struggling to rationalise that one. He didn't kill the bloke to get it.
I'm a bit confused. I'm an MCC member and the membership card changes colour every year so if this rascal had a 2013 card it would be instantly obvious that it wasn't current. Maybe it was a Middlesex card rather than the real thing? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-51832...
Fair do's he was done for the fraud but "despicable act" struggling to rationalise that one. He didn't kill the bloke to get it.
The article is poorly written as it insinuates that he had an MCC members pass but talks about a Lord's cricket card. Sloppy journalism.
Looking like there will be no county championship this year ,
Hopefully the blast will get a go later in the summer & although i didn't think the Hundred was necessary or a good idea at the time i think it's very important to get this off & running providing some live non pay per view cricket .
A whole summer wipe out will be a calamity .
Hopefully the blast will get a go later in the summer & although i didn't think the Hundred was necessary or a good idea at the time i think it's very important to get this off & running providing some live non pay per view cricket .
A whole summer wipe out will be a calamity .
Black can man said:
Looking like there will be no county championship this year ,
Hopefully the blast will get a go later in the summer & although i didn't think the Hundred was necessary or a good idea at the time i think it's very important to get this off & running providing some live non pay per view cricket .
A whole summer wipe out will be a calamity .
I'm more concerned for club cricket.Hopefully the blast will get a go later in the summer & although i didn't think the Hundred was necessary or a good idea at the time i think it's very important to get this off & running providing some live non pay per view cricket .
A whole summer wipe out will be a calamity .
My club is already a couple of grand down from not being able to open the bar or host bookings for events.
With no end in sight, no subs, no match fees, no nets, no bar income we, alongside many other clubs, are in serious peril.
I, personally, doubt any cricket will be played for months, if at all this season.
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