The Cricket Thread

[Archibald&Crooks]

Considering they only actually need 2 1/2 days of actual play looks like the forecast is ok

Nothing is certain. Three test matches in and 14 days out of 15 possible days played

But anything can happen I guess.

 

[PCozzie]

Considering they only actually need 2 1/2 days of actual play looks like the forecast is ok

Could be an interesting coin toss.

"So Ben you've won the toss, what are you going to do?"

"Well Nasser we've had a look at the forecast and we're going to declare."

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

Yeah, that is what I expected. Moeen batting at 3. TBH i'd have had Lawrence in for that and gone without a spinner but that is a tough call to get right, i'm just not sure Moeen at three for 'balance' is enough justification. Unless he scores big of course Never mind, given the bad weather forecast for days 3-5 this is likely to be a draw I reckon.

Remember the test starts on Wednesday, so the first three days are clear according to my Apple forecast. Then not a huge amount of rain for the final two days so

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Remember the test starts on Wednesday, so the first three days are clear according to my Apple forecast. Then not a huge amount of rain for the final two days so

The reporter at the ground on SSN said the opposite

 

[funkycoldmedina]

The reporter at the ground on SSN said the opposite

Why would you ever trust what SSN say?

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Why would you ever trust what SSN say?

Because not everything is football bollocks

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

The reporter at the ground on SSN said the opposite

I hope it’s your way round so I can actually watch some of it on the weekend!

 

[idontgetit]

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Yeah, that is what I expected. Moeen batting at 3. TBH i'd have had Lawrence in for that and gone without a spinner but that is a tough call to get right, i'm just not sure Moeen at three for 'balance' is enough justification. Unless he scores big of course Never mind, given the bad weather forecast for days 3-5 this is likely to be a draw I reckon.

Hmm think you could be right there. Lawerence in for Moeen would’ve been an interesting move as you say it’ll come down to if Ali scores reasonably big or not as based on the weather a spinning might not be that useful.

I did think stokes would pretty much stick to the same team though.

Hopefully if there is some rain the Anderson could get some swing.

I think Old Trafford is usually a bat first pitch and can get a bit of spin from day 3.

Either way buzzing for the match and hope the weather holds out.

 

[jurgen11]

Barmy Army, Barmy Army - getting in the mood

 

[Impspur1]

Can Amy Jones play for the men’s team, she’s good!

 

[Dunc2610]

Can Amy Jones play for the men’s team, she’s good!

I think she's not far off Sarah Taylor's level, and she played men's grade cricket in Australia!

 

[midoshairband]

bloody hell, that Aussie team for tomorrow is strong. Cummins batting at 10 .

 

[LeSoupeKitchen]

So no spinner to hold up an end.

With rain forecast for the weekend it's going to be a bonkers couple of days isn't it?

IMO Australia to bat first not matter who wins the toss.

 

[aussiespursguy]

So no spinner to hold up an end.

With rain forecast for the weekend it's going to be a bonkers couple of days isn't it?

IMO Australia to bat first not matter who wins the toss.

I dont mind it TBH.
Travis Head will probably bowl a bit and he isn't horrible.
If the pitch looks ok we may well have a bowl if we win the toss.
With both allrounders in that will take some pressure off the quicks and Marsh can swing the ball.
Should be another ripping test.

 

[dvdhopeful]

Aussies not looking to win this, just banking on us not being able to take 20 wickets. With the weather forecast, going to be tough.

 

[jazz15c]

Bairstow looking fabulous with the gloves yet again there

 

[Dunc2610]

Good start there, classic Broad, and I do love it that he's so certain he's got his man he just wheels away arm in the air!!

 

[PCozzie]

Gwan Broady

 

[Impspur1]

Back in the day (90s) when we were really crap and struggling to find a balanced lineup I remember hearing a commentator say if 6 batsmen can’t score the runs you need then you’re picking the wrong ones. Feel like this applies to the Aussies picking 9 of them. safety first often bites you on the backside.