The Cricket Thread

[dondo]

England chasing down 360 at a canter here, never thought I’d ever say that

 

[SE Spurs]

Don't wanna jinx it. But Englands one day batting is impressive. Got that 360 with ease. And what's more is, I fancied they could do it at the change of innings. WI should have been clear favourites at HT, but so many game winners in that ODI England line up. Especially on flat pitches.

 

[$hoguN]

The one day side is only going to get better when we can pick Archer. 90+ mob bowler, gun fielder and another dangerous batter

 

[Ossie'sAardvark]

Don't wanna jinx it. But Englands one day batting is impressive. Got that 360 with ease. And what's more is, I fancied they could do it at the change of innings. WI should have been clear favourites at HT, but so many game winners in that ODI England line up. Especially on flat pitches.

They fancy any chase atm.

 

[Spurs 1961]

The pitch was a belter and I thought at the time West Indies were thirty runs short with some of the young players too eager to fill their boots and missing so many bowlers more big scores were necessary. England batted perfectly in the situation showing maturity alongside confidence

 

[midoshairband]

The one day side is only going to get better when we can pick Archer. 90+ mob bowler, gun fielder and another dangerous batter

agreed. the summer upcoming ODI series v Pakistan in England is massive for Plunkett and Wood. one, if not both are in trouble if they don't perform, with Archer waiting in the wings.

 

[Deggsy56]

The one day side is only going to get better when we can pick Archer. 90+ mob bowler, gun fielder and another dangerous batter

Don't think he's eligible or available yet tho??

 

[midoshairband]

Don't think he's eligible or available yet tho??

think he’s available for the Pakistan series. henerally accepted that he qualifies sometime in March. pretty exciting addition to an already top ODI team.

 

[Ossie'sAardvark]

We really are the berries 50 over wise. Barring stagefright we're in with a great chance for the WC.

 

[$hoguN]

Strange times. You wouldn’t think a sub 300 score is going to get anywhere near us here

 

[midoshairband]

not a great start.

why do Windies constantly unearth players with twattish celebrations?

 

[buckley]

I am losing the will to live watching Holder bowling he bowls one ball then takes two minutes to place the field .He must take ten minutes to get thru an over in my view he is cheating because he will never tire as a bowler because he has rest and recreation after every ball tosser

 

[Ravabelly]

Built up to a potentially cracking finish!!

 

[midoshairband]

disappointing.

but god i find the west indies really hard to like.

 

[SE Spurs]

Didn't expect that. Cruising with Morgan and Stokes, but couple of quick wkts and a dodgy Lbw and it all went tits up. Stops any thoughts we'll just turn up and get the runs every time.

 

[LSUY]

We've signed AB de Villiers! I officially don't care that I can't remember the last time Spurs signed someone because Middlesex has got AB de Villiers.

 

[midoshairband]

Didn't expect that. Cruising with Morgan and Stokes, but couple of quick wkts and a dodgy Lbw and it all went tits up. Stops any thoughts we'll just turn up and get the runs every time.

i think Vaughan may have a point. about once every 5 or 6 games (a bit like spurs) England seem to have an absolutely terrible performance.

 

[WorcesterTHFC]

I am losing the will to live watching Holder bowling he bowls one ball then takes two minutes to place the field .He must take ten minutes to get thru an over in my view he is cheating because he will never tire as a bowler because he has rest and recreation after every ball tosser

I thought the umpires were meant to crack down on stuff like this. If the umps don't do their jobs, properly, then I'm pretty sure the referee has the power to fine individuals or even teams for time-wasting. One way or another, this stuff could be stopped fairly soon if the authorities really wanted to.

 

[LSUY]

18 balls for 75 runs, 11 consecutive balls for a boundary. Morgan and Buttler are putting the bowling to the sword.

 

[Arnoldtoo]

18 balls for 75 runs, 11 consecutive balls for a boundary. Morgan and Buttler are putting the bowling to the sword.

It's certainly good to watch at the moment!