I'm gobsmacked. Warne was only two years older than me and went from being the Aussie bogeyman to a bit of a hero when I took up bowling legspin - not least because you realise how bloody hard it is to do at all, never mind well. With Sonny Ramadhin as well, the Elysian Oval home team has some very decent new recruits (gods, I'd have loved to be a fly on the wall if you got Sonny & Shane together).
Australian cricket has just suffered a double blow with the deaths of Rodney Marsh and Shane Warne in the past 24 hours.
Rod Marsh has a difficult start and was once called "Iron gloves". He became one of the great Keepers. Usually batted at 7 but was good enough to bat at 6.
Shane Wayne hit the ground running at test level. Deserved better than a top test score of 99. The greatest ever slow bowler. Would have been an excellent test captain.
If this was a timeless test England would have an excellent chance to win. As it stands, they would have to bowl West Indies out in about 2 full sessions
An intriguing match going on now between England and WI. I don't see any likely path to victory for WI, but another draw is definitely on the cards.
But I have been wrong before.
Sadly, the Cricket Explanation thread has been consigned to Oblivion (although I have it bookmarked) but I don't think this question was asked there: what are the rules about when a new ball is available?
An intriguing match going on now between England and WI. I don't see any likely path to victory for WI, but another draw is definitely on the cards.
But I have been wrong before.
But not this time. West Indies played for a draw as soon as they started their first innings.
In the league my club play in, you can have points for a winning draw and a lot less points for a losing draw. West Indies earned a losing draw.
My man of the match would be Leach as he played positively. The other candidate, Braithwaite played negatively probably due to his assessment of the the capabilities of his team.
Yes, WI was playing for a draw as soon as they started their first innings. That did not surprise me, in light of England's first innings run total. I didn't think WI had the firepower to match that--and apparently the WI team agreed.
Yes, WI was playing for a draw as soon as they started their first innings. That did not surprise me, in light of England's first innings run total. I didn't think WI had the firepower to match that--and apparently the WI team agreed.
They had the option to score quicker and/or declare late on the 4th day even though they would be behind
Australia beat Pakistan in Pakistan for the first time for decades. Well done! And apparently the whole series was played in good spirit by both sides. Pitches were mostly roads, except on day 5 of the last test: Khawaja made 2 centuries and a 97 for Australia, while Babar saved the second test for Pakistan with 196 in the fourth innings.
If it wasn't for those first evening heroics, we would have had an innings defeat ☹️. At least the ladies have picked up after their dismal start to the World Cup
It is Memorial Day Weekend in USA, and I have been enjoying it by watching cricket on YouTube. There is a new cricket grounds open in Pearland, Texas (just outside of Houston) and it is going to be the site for a number of ICC World Cup League 2 ODI matches.
Yesterday, USA (310/5) beat Scotland (206). They are back at it again today. Yes, back to back ODIs in Texas heat--mad respect for both teams! Scotland has just finished its innings at 300/7. USA will start it chase in another few minutes.
Willow TV is showing the match for free on YouTube.
That's this year, I'm assuming, rather than "entire career"? Well he certainly seems to be in form so why not give him a whirl? It's not as though the incumbents have been doing fantastically well!
That's this year, I'm assuming, rather than "entire career"? Well he certainly seems to be in form so why not give him a whirl? It's not as though the incumbents have been doing fantastically well!
Yes I envy you those tickets Telford, but you better get down there quickly tomorrow morning! It should be an exciting session but you'll need to make other plans for the afternoon...
Yes I envy you those tickets Telford, but you better get down there quickly tomorrow morning! It should be an exciting session but you'll need to make other plans for the afternoon...
If England lose a wicket it could be over very quickly, Most of the top 6 have failed so the question is, "Which of the bowlers will they drop?"
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Rod Marsh has a difficult start and was once called "Iron gloves". He became one of the great Keepers. Usually batted at 7 but was good enough to bat at 6.
Shane Wayne hit the ground running at test level. Deserved better than a top test score of 99. The greatest ever slow bowler. Would have been an excellent test captain.
AFZ
After a gingerly start, Bairstow scored an excellent century. Well done Jonny.
But I have been wrong before.
Sadly, the Cricket Explanation thread has been consigned to Oblivion (although I have it bookmarked) but I don't think this question was asked there: what are the rules about when a new ball is available?
Currently 80 overs after the last new ball.
In the league my club play in, you can have points for a winning draw and a lot less points for a losing draw. West Indies earned a losing draw.
My man of the match would be Leach as he played positively. The other candidate, Braithwaite played negatively probably due to his assessment of the the capabilities of his team.
They had the option to score quicker and/or declare late on the 4th day even though they would be behind
I didn't, but I certainly appreciated their ability
My club play their first league fixture on 16 April but will play friendlies the weekend before.
Yesterday, USA (310/5) beat Scotland (206). They are back at it again today. Yes, back to back ODIs in Texas heat--mad respect for both teams! Scotland has just finished its innings at 300/7. USA will start it chase in another few minutes.
Willow TV is showing the match for free on YouTube.
I have only just heard about this person (in Mark Ramprakash's column). Is he any good?
I am annoyed to say that he's not playing !!!!
About 20 odd years ago v West Indies. I may have to withdraw my offer
Offer officially withdrawn.
If England lose a wicket it could be over very quickly, Most of the top 6 have failed so the question is, "Which of the bowlers will they drop?"
And only two days ago I thought England were busily grabbing defeat out of the very jaws of victory, as they so often do.