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Pakenhamtrain
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Well the football is now over. COLL 10.16 (76) def ESS 10.5 (65) for the record.I was hoping our resident Aussie would have some sort of comment to pass on todays performance! Where have they got to?
That win for Collingwood could see them pinch a top 4 spot.
I would like to see the lead up to 300-350. Its bowler friendly so every run will be valuable.
I dont see England batting like that again.
Despite the optimism from my last post, i fear you underestimate our naivety. It's all attack and no concept of hanging back and working on a session.
Pakenhamtrain
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Batting boring is Englands trademark.
Xenophon PCDGS
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This posting, made quite some time ago, has been correct in all respects. It has now been announced that Lancashire will not be renewing his contract.
Puffing Devil
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Yes, sad to see him go and I'd forgotten that I'd even posted that. Better head off now for the job of Cricket Correspondent on the Athletic!
DarloRich
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England have to blow the Aussies out quickly and then bat like professional test cricketers, know where their stumps are, not give away wickets cheaply and show some determination and application and make the Aussies work for victory.
It is a nice pitch for batting and IF England fight there is still a chance. I simply don't think they can
It is a nice pitch for batting and IF England fight there is still a chance. I simply don't think they can
High Dyke
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Listened until lunch yesterday, just as I finished work. Didn't put the radio back on until about 15:00hrs. Wish I hadn't bothered!
Whether you like Boycott or not he's been right, as have other former players, about the manner in which England batted. The top order has been unsettled for quite a time now and Root batting at three isn't working. So if the pundits and the supporters can see the problems why can't the team management/selectors?
Meanwhile, Minor Counties T20 Finals day tomorrow at Wormsley. Best of luck to Dorset CCC, Buckinghamshire CCC, Hertfordshire CCC, but most importantly Lincolnshire CCC, for what promises to be a good day.
Whether you like Boycott or not he's been right, as have other former players, about the manner in which England batted. The top order has been unsettled for quite a time now and Root batting at three isn't working. So if the pundits and the supporters can see the problems why can't the team management/selectors?
Meanwhile, Minor Counties T20 Finals day tomorrow at Wormsley. Best of luck to Dorset CCC, Buckinghamshire CCC, Hertfordshire CCC, but most importantly Lincolnshire CCC, for what promises to be a good day.
Pakenhamtrain
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Joe Root seems determined to drive his best batsman into the ground.
Hopefuly Loose bus change gets a few more on the total.
Hopefuly Loose bus change gets a few more on the total.
Xenophon PCDGS
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What, only one of those high-fashion designer chairs for the England captain?
M. Charpentier Antiques have a set of four of Cenury chrome-plated folding chairs with cowhide seating for the miserly price of only £425...
Pakenhamtrain
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Johnny B putting down putting down Loose bus change.
Sitting watching it in the stands and it's just dreadful. Fielding is lacklustre. Had four overthrows a few overs ago.Johnny B putting down putting down Loose bus change.
And I paid good money to watch this...
Pakenhamtrain
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Xenophon PCDGS
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Australia 215-7 (68 overs)
Pattinson c Root b Archer 20
Lead now 326.
Pattinson c Root b Archer 20
Lead now 326.
Pakenhamtrain
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Keep hitting our batsmen in the head Archer. You're going to get your comeuppance when you're out there.
Pakenhamtrain
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This pitch is doing things. Our bowlers will be licking thier lips. If a ball 71 overs old is doing this then a new ball is going to be unplayable.
I think I prefer your view as being a whiter than white pom I'm rapidly wilting in this merciless sun
Look I shall enjoy fantasising about a glorious record breaking run chase. On an unrelated matter anyone got the train times from Headingley for around 3 or 4pm today? No reason other than I can't help but shake the feeling I'll need them...
Pakenhamtrain
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You'll fit right in. It's dark and raining outside!I think I prefer your view as being a whiter than white pom I'm rapidly wilting in this merciless sun
Look I shall enjoy fantasising about a glorious record breaking run chase. On an unrelated matter anyone got the train times from Headingley for around 3 or 4pm today? No reason other than I can't help but shake the feeling I'll need them...
Did I see that right. A standing ovation just for making it to Lunch!
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Xenophon PCDGS
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Normally, to have dismissed the Australians twice by lunch on the third day of a Test Match would be seen as quite an achievement.
Oh that sounds much more tolerable
At this point we've got to celebrate whatever comes our way. And, sure enough, couple of overs over lunch we're two down. Burns playing at one he should leave alone and Roy having now answer to an excellent ball from Cummins.
At least you will remember this day for the rest of your life regardless of the result. You saw Root score runs.
Busaholic
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You're right! 2019 batting, though, saw only three batsmen in total out of 22 get to double figures in the first two innings of the match, which might be some record low in 130 years of Test cricket. The reaction of the cricket money men will be to deny that the degradation of first class cricket has led to this situation, of course.
P.S. Just the 300 to get now - easy peasy, ask Mark Butcher.
Xenophon PCDGS
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England ended the third day on 156-3. Normally, in a Test Match, to score 203 with seven second innings wickets remaining with two full days play remaining is not seen as an onerous task.
EbbwJunction1
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There was some speculation made on TMS on Friday that there's more to this in that he's got a contract with another County lined up, and he's being released by Lancashire to allow him to move.
I have no idea whether this is right, but when a TMS pundit says something like this, it's often worth listening to, I think.
Pakenhamtrain
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Great start. Only 6 wickets to go. Get Stokes here and things might get a move on
Xenophon PCDGS
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England, after 85 overs, are 192-4.
Stokes and Bairstow at the crease.
Stokes and Bairstow at the crease.
Not quite the start we were after it has to be said (though I've been saying that since about 1130 on day two).
Gotta say this is the big partnership now. If they can make another 100 run partnership then you'd have to say it's game on but anything less and it's all Australia all the time.
Pakenhamtrain
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I see we have decided to have a pie chucking morning.
Pakenhamtrain
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Yea call the fat lady. England will romp this home now
Steady!
Let's see what the next session brings shall we? If it's another good one for England where we get another 90 or so for the loss of one wicket then it's time for the doom saying from the Australian side. We could just as easily by 258 for 6 in the first hour after Lunch in which case I don't see how Australia can lose it from there.
All of which is to say that somehow despite what happened on day two it'll be this second session on day four that decides this Test!