The Cricket Thread

[aussiespursguy]

Jofra Archer available for England selection from January. This is super news.

Another import!

He is actually fucking scary quick. I'm jealous!

 

[VegasII]

That is good news about Archer.

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Sensible.

Neither Ben Stokes nor Alex Hales will miss any further England matches as a result of their part in a fight outside a Bristol nightclub in September 2017.​

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Both men faced England and Wales Cricket Board charges over that incident and social media posts, but the subsequent bans were adjudged to be either suspended or already served.​

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Stokes, who was cleared of affray in August, has been fined a total of £30,000 and batsman Hales £17,500, £10,000 of which is suspended for 12 months from now.​

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46486977

 

[aussiespursguy]

So our series with India has begun at the wonderful Adelaide oval. The Indians kicked up a stink about our tradition that the first test is always in Brisbane at the Gabba. (obviously scared of facing the quicks up there first up!)
Day three coming up and as usual, our bowlers did the job on them bowling them out for 250. We then proceeded at snails pace for a full day to end up 7/191.

Seriously you guys think you have problems in your batting order! Finch a third ball duck (he is NOT a test opener in any world) and Shaun Marsh a magnificent 2 of 19. Marcus Harris on debut looked ok opening and Travis Head the shining light 61no (Stark with him who can make a few)

All in all a finely balanced match. First 2 sessions today critical for us.

 

[theShiznit]

Another import!

He is actually fucking scary quick. I'm jealous!

What is scary quick considered to be now... anything over 88mph

Hell i remember Craig White bowling up at 95mph for a while, before his side got buggered.

All of our bowlers seem to level off at 82-85 MPH. I love seeing that graphic of Right Arm Fast next to a bowlers' name but it's so rare now.

 

[Ossie'sAardvark]

Another import!

He is actually fucking scary quick. I'm jealous!

English Dad mate.

 

[aussiespursguy]

What is scary quick considered to be now... anything over 88mph

Hell i remember Craig White bowling up at 95mph for a while, before his side got buggered.

All of our bowlers seem to level off at 82-85 MPH. I love seeing that graphic of Right Arm Fast next to a bowlers' name but it's so rare now.

Regular 97mph in last seasons big bash. Scary quick.

 

[theShiznit]

Regular 97mph in last seasons big bash. Scary quick.

So same as Broad then.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Ashley Giles replacing Andrew Strauss

I've never liked him. Right back when he was coaching England I thought he was a bit of a tosspot. Dunno why, he just didn't fill me with confidence and it'll be interesting to see how he fucks up.

 

[Nav420]

Stayed up to watch day 1 of the second test between Australia and India in Perth.

Australia are in a great position as the pitch is now doing things for the quick. Great toss to win and get those runs on the board in that first session where batting was fairly easyish.


Ps. I can’t stand the Ozzie commentators, I’m not sure who it is but so full of themselves it’s ridiculous.
Gilchrist, Hussey and Warne are awesome.

 

[LeSoupeKitchen]

Don't ever change Australia

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46590235

 

[alfie103]

Don't ever change Australia

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/46590235

To be fair, I don't see much wrong in that. Nothing wrong with a few verbals here and there as long as it doesn't get personal.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

I see Jennings is struggling (again), IIRC that's three low scores out in the West Indies. If he has a bad series he's going to be under immense pressure in the Ashes and/or England will have to make a decision. It grates that a number of people have seen this coming so I'm hoping he actually manages a few scores during this series.

 

[southlondonyiddo]

I see Jennings is struggling (again), IIRC that's three low scores out in the West Indies. If he has a bad series he's going to be under immense pressure in the Ashes and/or England will have to make a decision. It grates that a number of people have seen this coming so I'm hoping he actually manages a few scores during this series.

How many chances do people need, seriously

Has been brilliant at short leg but unfortunately when you stick a bat in his hand he doesn't produce

Some people step in and step up.Jennings ain't one of them.Wont score the runs we need at the top of the order as long as I've got a hole in my ass

How long does it take the brains trust to see it?

I'd rather Tom Carroll opened up for us....

 

[alfie103]

I see Jennings is struggling (again), IIRC that's three low scores out in the West Indies. If he has a bad series he's going to be under immense pressure in the Ashes and/or England will have to make a decision. It grates that a number of people have seen this coming so I'm hoping he actually manages a few scores during this series.

I think the problem is that what other options have we got? Not many openers are screaming for selection.

 

[Spurslove]

I see Jennings is struggling (again), IIRC that's three low scores out in the West Indies. If he has a bad series he's going to be under immense pressure in the Ashes and/or England will have to make a decision. It grates that a number of people have seen this coming so I'm hoping he actually manages a few scores during this series.

How many chances do people need, seriously

Has been brilliant at short leg but unfortunately when you stick a bat in his hand he doesn't produce

Some people step in and step up.Jennings ain't one of them.Wont score the runs we need at the top of the order as long as I've got a hole in my ass

How long does it take the brains trust to see it?

I'd rather Tom Carroll opened up for us....

I only wish I could argue with any of that, but tragically, I can't. His time surely has to be up now (I know your name's not Shirley...)

The trouble is, at this late stage, who do we throw in there to partner Burns? Roy? Hales? Denly...? Moeen?
With the Wold Cup and The Ashes on the near horizon, we need to have settled opening partnerships for both formats and right now, we're a long way off.

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[Archibald&Crooks]

I only wish I could argue with any of that, but tragically, I can't. His time surely has to be up now (I know your name's not Shirley...)

The trouble is, at this late stage, who do we throw in there to partner Burns? Roy? Hales? Denly...? Moeen?
With the Wold Cup and The Ashes on the near horizon, we need to have settled opening partnerships for both formats and right now, we're a long way off.

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Roy, Hales or Denly. All of them at least have the quality. It's a bit like Buttler, I advocated his return and it got poo-poo'd but he is a quality player so him playing had a chance of working and I think it's the same with those three, any chances they've had at test level has been 'bitty' really, they've not had the faith shown that some get. If I had to go with one I'd say Roy and I've felt for a while now that England are going through the process until the time comes when they can't help but pick him. I guess we'll see.

 

[midoshairband]

Roy definitely has the quality to play test cricket. encouraging that he made the Lions squad.

Ed Smith has said England will pick the right players for the right conditions. I’m fairly sure they view Jennings as someone who is a good option on slow low turning wickets, as he plays spin so well. but in the English summer, i fully expect him to make way for Roy.

The other option i’ve always thought, is that Bairstow has everything you need in an opener.

We’ve actually got a few options if the selectors look at it in the right way.

 

[southlondonyiddo]

Roy definitely has the quality to play test cricket. encouraging that he made the Lions squad.

Ed Smith has said England will pick the right players for the right conditions. I’m fairly sure they view Jennings as someone who is a good option on slow low turning wickets, as he plays spin so well. but in the English summer, i fully expect him to make way for Roy.

The other option i’ve always thought, is that Bairstow has everything you need in an opener.

We’ve actually got a few options if the selectors look at it in the right way.

Jennings was picked for India because he was a 'great' player of spin bowling

He averaged 18 in 9 innings

He might be a good player of spin and even slightly quicker stuff in county cricket but he’s a rabbit in headlights when he steps up a level

You need a bit more to your game than specialist short leg!!

Plenty of other guys deserve a crack. We're not exactly losing anything by trying alternatives

 

[midoshairband]

Jennings was picked for India because he was a 'great' player of spin bowling

He averaged 18 in 9 innings

He might be a good player of spin and even slightly quicker stuff in county cricket but he’s a rabbit in headlights when he steps up a level

You need a bit more to your game than specialist short leg!!

Plenty of other guys deserve a crack. We're not exactly losing anything by trying alternatives

i think you can allow a player who’s new to test cricket at least one series to bed in. he batted very well in Sri Lanka.

as i quite clearly said, i dont think he’s the long term option or the right option in different conditions.