England Cricket 2022
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Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
definitely not a case of boycott belly
that's like delhi belly - you get the runs, but very slowly...
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
A bit less giddy today then. Pakistan accumulating and doing so successfully so far.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Pakistan not fazed by this. England already being betrayed by a lack of quality spin and a lack of quality keeping, sadly. The general standard of bowling so far in this match has not been high.
I hope the next pitch is slightly better. This is gonna be a very dull test. And yes, a quality spinner (Rashid) would be very handy. And another paceman, Livingstone is not necessary in this team. He holds up an end in the IPL, he's quite economical, gets through his overs, lots of dot balls. But that's a different kettle of fish.
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
It's not surprising given Pakistan's spinners got a mauling that Jack Leach (who with all due respect you'd describe as solid but nothing more really) and the mix of part timers aren't exactly ripping it up. That's just where England are though isn't it - it's not like there's a long list of quality spinners being left out. Rashid as a test bowler is never going to happen now. I wouldn't see Dom Bess as making much difference. Maybe Ahmed will be the one but he's only 18 still, probably not the best for his confidence to throw him in here. What's really hurting here I think is the injury list of the genuine quicks - having a Wood/Stone/Archer would potentially make a big difference.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Pope nearly took a blinder. Like many batter-keepers, he's decent standing back but found out standing up to the spinners.
I still don't get the Jacks selection. Batted at number 8 and bowled 10 poor overs so far. I guess they want him to be the new Moeen.
I still don't get the Jacks selection. Batted at number 8 and bowled 10 poor overs so far. I guess they want him to be the new Moeen.
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
I think it was going to be him or Livingstone, presumably at 7, and they'd plumped for Livingstone - except Foakes was sick.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Listening to Waqar Younis on the radio, it sounds like they're all going to be like this. He wants all the pitches to be dug up and replaced to put some life into them. Was the same story last year vs Aus. Just got to be patient - that was a three-match series that Aus won 1-0. Could be a similar result this time.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Begs the question: why no reserve keeper? It's not like they can't afford to pay for someone extra.
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
Yeah it's still very early isn't it. If England could get Pakistan out for even 550-600 that should be enough of a lead to enable them to put some pressure on Pakistan's second innings. Obviously there's a good chance it will be a draw but there's a very long way to go.
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
Yeah agreed, they should have someone. Next in line would be Buttler wouldn't it so there's going to be workload rotation stuff there. Of course they could pick another keeper from the CC but I think if it hadn't been the WC a fortnight ago they'd have Buttler there.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
The world T20 and then that pointless Australia series two days later or whatever it was.
Monkeygrinder's Organ
Dodgy geezer swilling vapid lager
Oh yeah that was stupid. Did he play? I'm honestly not sure.
steveo87
22/11/2022 - got a maths joke.
Maybe its because I'm at work, and as such everything is terrible, but that made me do one of those really long chuckles that starts quietly, gets louder, and ends with a couging fit.definitely not a case of boycott belly
that's like delhi belly - you get the runs, but very slowly...
Top work.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Ooh. Progress. Glad Anderson's got one to complete his set.
clusterfarce
Member
Thing with this team is not the "intent" its not like batting fast has not occurred to anyone before. Its the actual execution of putting on big scores, in England where that is hard and now overseas.
So many previous Englands would have gone out to "make a statement" and been back for 150 all out.
So many previous Englands would have gone out to "make a statement" and been back for 150 all out.
WhyLikeThis
Something, something, something
There was no need for that stroke Mr Stokes.
clusterfarce
Member
3rd fastest 250 runs by a team in test cricket (as per TMS).
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
Oh poor Harry Brook, was really hoping to see the fastest English test century but great innings nonetheless
Ted Striker
Foot's on the other hand
A generous declaration 
Lots of bitching going on the Guardian cricket forum about the declaration. But hey, they hired a coach who has never coached red ball cricket, only coached in the IPL and appointed a bit of a nutter as captain. This would have been an absolute grind without those two, imagine Cook in charge of this. So let it go. It's bonkers but its quite enjoyable, even if Pakistan win.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
Love this handy infographic:
