Just one really and this one looks like it’s ending in a dud. Harder to get back in in the shorter formats
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In fairness, it’s looking much closer than it was 20 minutes ago.
I've managed to entirely avoid the Hundred, it's been easier than I thought.
Another wonderful contribution to the discussion
I literally logged back into say I spoke a little soonI post very sensibly in the Cricket thread - unless it's the HundredAnother wonderful contribution to the discussion
(But yes - point taken, will leave you to it).
Nah I don’t care. It’s stupid at times but I’m happy to watch it when I have free time.I post very sensibly in the Cricket thread - unless it's the Hundred
(But yes - point taken, will leave you to it).
This one
Wtf are these boundaries in the women's game? 40-50m. This isn't cricket.
London Spirit are winning this thing aren’t they
Entertainment factor I guess. Literally wouldn't see any boundaries if they kept them at the same distance as the mens... They do bring them in too far at times though.
England Lions won by an innings - think they've got to find a place for Brook.
From the squad they've named, I wonder could they not just drop Crawley and move Pope/Root up one...
Lees
Pope
Root
Brook
Bairstow
Stokes
Foakes
Potts/Overton/Robinson
Broad
Leach
Anderson
Ok, Pope's not an opener (neither is Crawley) but this is Baz-Ball!!
From the squad they've named, I wonder could they not just drop Crawley and move Pope/Root up one...
Lees
Pope
Root
Brook
Bairstow
Stokes
Foakes
Potts/Overton/Robinson
Broad
Leach
Anderson
Ok, Pope's not an opener (neither is Crawley) but this is Baz-Ball!!
Feeling really sorry for Roy now, just can’t do anything right, another duck
Great batting from Will Jacks brings his 100 up in style
Was some knock. England certainly aren’t short on talent.
Will Jacks is a BEAST! I repeat what I said earlier, Roy isn’t even justifying a spot in the Oval side right now let alone England.
Anyone want two tickets for the Eng v SA test at the Oval? Got two spare for Friday, day two. 19th Sep. PM me if so!
I'm interested. Can't Pm you for some reason?
Are you getting the access denied error screen? Me to, if so.
Same, it's strange. @Damien ?
Wouldn't be an England innings without a customary early wicket.
I'm expecting a good series. They look a batsmen or two light, but I can't really see this England side 'dominating' many teams yet.
Love Rabada, great bowler to watch.
Love Rabada, great bowler to watch.
Crawley unfortunate to just miss out on the milestone of reaching double figures.
How long has it been since England had some solid, reliable openers?
Pretty much 10 years to the day when Andrew Strauss retired. Cook never got a decent partner after that.
Again will have to say that was poor from Stokes to get out the last ball before lunch. Pope does look good though.
For once I’m going to defend him a bit, that’s your standard openers wicket, particularly on a cloudy first day in England. It’s not like he did something daft, which is about where the bar is right now.
Said it earlier also but this Saffer team on pitches which are good for pace bowling will be very good. They’ve a top class bowling attack.
The Saffers bowling attack has been the best I’ve seen the past year.
Nortje’s got serious pace. Rabada & Ngidi are quality too. Very aggressive fast bowling as it’s meant to be.
Lucky wicket 85/1
85/1Southampton Brave well on their way to a 4th loss in a row
Awesome catch from Broad, great start.
If we can get them out before 300/315 there's a chance
If we can get them out before 300/315 there's a chance
Game done here
England has become a terrible test side and although I'm a big fan of Stokes, he's making an awful captain.
Are we going to lose by an innings then 
Were you saying that in the Test Series earlier in the summer too?
We're such an all or nothing side.
Is either doing something remarkable... Or abject shitness (which in itself is remarkable I suppose)
Is either doing something remarkable... Or abject shitness (which in itself is remarkable I suppose)
Superb from SA. That bowling attack is very good.