England cricket 2023 & 2024
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Bloody hell it hasn’t taken long for people to start moaning.
Day 1 the ball was moving around a lot which is why your saw both sides struggle with the bat. Even this morning it was a struggle for NZ but the afternoon was warm and made it hard for the bowlers.
In terms of the side I think we will see changes later in the year, but we don’t have a Chief Selector yet, and Baz and Stokes are just in the job so will go with trusted people at the moment. We have seen Potts come in and do well plus Parkinson has stepped in for Leach and will take his chance.
I don’t see them changing central contracts anytime soon.
If you listen to Rob Key he loves the 100 and thinks that plus the blast and 4 day games can all thrive and do well. He did say that there has been a change in the pitches this year, making them easier to bat on and games are going longer which will help us develop test batsman. It will take a while but will get better
Moving forward he does suggest they might try and do more with the domestic game to make it quality not quantity for the 4 day game, but will all depend how the counties take it and want to support.
If you have some time listen to this interview with Tuffers and Vaughan. Gives some good insights to what he is thinking as MD.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hakqidH3U0645ydU...
Day 1 the ball was moving around a lot which is why your saw both sides struggle with the bat. Even this morning it was a struggle for NZ but the afternoon was warm and made it hard for the bowlers.
In terms of the side I think we will see changes later in the year, but we don’t have a Chief Selector yet, and Baz and Stokes are just in the job so will go with trusted people at the moment. We have seen Potts come in and do well plus Parkinson has stepped in for Leach and will take his chance.
I don’t see them changing central contracts anytime soon.
If you listen to Rob Key he loves the 100 and thinks that plus the blast and 4 day games can all thrive and do well. He did say that there has been a change in the pitches this year, making them easier to bat on and games are going longer which will help us develop test batsman. It will take a while but will get better
Moving forward he does suggest they might try and do more with the domestic game to make it quality not quantity for the 4 day game, but will all depend how the counties take it and want to support.
If you have some time listen to this interview with Tuffers and Vaughan. Gives some good insights to what he is thinking as MD.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hakqidH3U0645ydU...
Tyre Smoke said:
I understand what you say, but it's just far too slow for me. I get that it must be like watching a chess match, strategies and when to attack, spin or fade bowler, etc. But it's not for me. Well, not yet anyway. Perhaps ever.
I watched 30 minutes of the test this afternoon and it was sending me to sleep. Not holding my interest at all.
Test cricket is a great radio sport. On in the background while fishing / tinkering in the shed / driving somewhere. I watched 30 minutes of the test this afternoon and it was sending me to sleep. Not holding my interest at all.
I also tend to have cricinfo open in the browser at work so I can check the state of play every 15 mins or so.
AW111 said:
Tyre Smoke said:
I understand what you say, but it's just far too slow for me. I get that it must be like watching a chess match, strategies and when to attack, spin or fade bowler, etc. But it's not for me. Well, not yet anyway. Perhaps ever.
I watched 30 minutes of the test this afternoon and it was sending me to sleep. Not holding my interest at all.
Test cricket is a great radio sport. On in the background while fishing / tinkering in the shed / driving somewhere. I watched 30 minutes of the test this afternoon and it was sending me to sleep. Not holding my interest at all.
I also tend to have cricinfo open in the browser at work so I can check the state of play every 15 mins or so.
A nice sit down out in the fresh air, catching up with mates over plenty of beer and reasonable food....catch up on the news etc. Basically a gentle all dayer that the OH doesn't mind you having. What's not to love?
k it up anyway.Newarch said:
speedy_thrills said:
Newarch said:
Tyre Smoke said:
New Zealand are the best test side in the world? Really?
World Test Champions iirc, they’re only not top of rankings on games played.I don’t think anyone could dispute that New Zealand have a truly world class Test team at present though. How exactly they line up against Australia and India is open to question.
Speaking of New Zealand England really need to examine how they play. To come back from a really poor start to a game as they did shows impressive mental fortitude, they trusted their fielding to get them back in it then could rely on a decent batting stand to win the match (weather aside New Zealand have won this).
Speaking of New Zealand England really need to examine how they play. To come back from a really poor start to a game as they did shows impressive mental fortitude, they trusted their fielding to get them back in it then could rely on a decent batting stand to win the match (weather aside New Zealand have won this).
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