Cricket 2021 - all things cricket for this year on pfm
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Andrew C!
Been around a while....
Spraggons Den
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Atherton made this point on commentary yesterday: no matter how much knowledge you have of cricket and how many years you have spent watching the game - test cricket has the ability to surprise and confound you. That is one of its great attractions.
What a turn around although I am a bit gutted as I had tickets for yesterday but I bottled it due to fears over COVID.
What a turn around although I am a bit gutted as I had tickets for yesterday but I bottled it due to fears over COVID.
canonman
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Trent Bridge Ashes 2015 wasn't too bad
Andrew C!
Been around a while....
Oh yes - remember this well. I took a mate who wasn't as into cricket as me. I used to have a personal rule that I should be there for the 1st and last ball bowled of the days play. Its was spitting with rain, so my mate suggested we go get a drink. A lot of others had that Idea. I said no, because of my stupid rule. 20 minutes later they were 18-2. An hour later 60 all out. And a Root ton in the same day. Possibly the best days test cricket I've seen. Although I did see Ian Bell dismantle India with a classy ton the previous year(I think). That was the innings where he was run out on the last ball before tea, but both teams then agreed it was unsportsmanlike, and his wicket was reinstated.
England need to bat out the day. They have 4 days of good weather, on a pitch that suits them. They need to be patient, and not try and get funky like they did at Lords. Two tons from our openers 1st up would be fab.
canonman
pfm Member
In my case, the final day at The Oval in 2005 stands out!
Just seen on Sky that Ted Dexter has left the building RIP
Andrew C!
Been around a while....
RUP. His heart was always in the right place.
Classic knock by a very underrated opener.
Rockmeister
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Missed this. His was the name on my School cricket bat. RIP
Amazing day yesterday. Blimey.
SteveS1
I heard that, pardon?
Yes mine too and the gloves. In the days when all that stood between you and a certain broken finger was a few green bobbles.
I also had tickets but couldn't go due to COVID in a family member. Gutted!
dan m
pfm Member
That did it. Total of 9 for today.
gavreid
Pretty Words...
I know! The bowling's been much improved in more favourable conditions this morning tbf. It brightened up a lot yesterday evening and today is very overcast again.
OK when score is over 400 though !
Rockmeister
pfm Member
shhh now....I have the highlights only. PLEASE let it be good news
Aethelist
pfm Member
Engrossing days cricket. Loved it. They didn't collapse!! The pitch isn't doing much. Or is it?
Looking forward to the T20 quarter final later. Looks nice and sunshiney in Zummerset.
Last night was bloody epic - well worth the Now TV subscription (£25 a month for 3 months offer). I did have to turn the volume off every time that shouty lady commentator had a stint though. Nails down a blackboard . Screeeech!
Looking forward to the T20 quarter final later. Looks nice and sunshiney in Zummerset.
Last night was bloody epic - well worth the Now TV subscription (£25 a month for 3 months offer). I did have to turn the volume off every time that shouty lady commentator had a stint though. Nails down a blackboard . Screeeech!