England continue to slide towards what must now be certain doom at the group stage. But Afghanistan have trounced Pakistan as well! This is terrific stuff from them...
England continue to slide towards what must now be certain doom at the group stage. But Afghanistan have trounced Pakistan as well! This is terrific stuff from them...
India, South Africa and New Zealand will make the last 4. The other place is still up for grabs.
I for one am looking forward to the England-Netherlands match on Nov. 8. It is always nice to see two equally matched teams squaring off against each other.
The final was fantastic and I sat up all night so as not to miss a moment. I am thrilled with Australia's win although I really expected India would have triumphed.
The final was fantastic and I sat up all night so as not to miss a moment. I am thrilled with Australia's win although I really expected India would have triumphed.
Once again a Commonwealth team wins the cup so His Majesty is happy.
The final was fantastic and I sat up all night so as not to miss a moment. I am thrilled with Australia's win although I really expected India would have triumphed.
India had to have at least one bad outing and the Aussie bowlers were outstanding.
The final was fantastic and I sat up all night so as not to miss a moment. I am thrilled with Australia's win although I really expected India would have triumphed.
Once again a Commonwealth team wins the cup so His Majesty is happy.
The final was fantastic and I sat up all night so as not to miss a moment. I am thrilled with Australia's win although I really expected India would have triumphed.
Once again a Commonwealth team wins the cup so His Majesty is happy.
Well, no, you were right, it was shaping up to be a good 'un, but unfortunately it wasn't! Well, not for England anyway. It was for several Indian players!
Although I mustn't be greedy - the first Test was one of the most amazing matches of all time from anyone's perspective, particularly an England supporter's....
After Day 2, I am thinking that the third Test between India & England is shaping up to be a good 'un!
A very reasonable assumption.
However, if Hartley and Wood, hadn't scored a few boundaries, it would have been even more embarrassing.
The batting lacks consistency and some of the bowlers lack experience. They should not be learning their craft in test matches. That's what we have county cricket for.
I'm still very much a novice at cricket, but going from 175-4 to 183-8 is generally not considered good for the batting team, right?
Still, it IS cricket, so I know things can turn around in the second innings.
It is a real collapse, and given that the last few of any team are not there for their batting ability, augurs badly for the innings. You're right that "things can turn around" in the second innings, but from what you say overall, a good recovery looks unlikely.
Admittedly, Pakistan was not playing at the top of their form. Some really sloppy stuff. One might quibble whether USA deserved the win, but Pakistan certainly deserved the loss.
USA also won its opening match against Canada--made more memorable by Canada allowing 33 runs in the 14th over.
Both matches were played at the decent Texas facility, not that one in New York with the questionable pitch.
England are playing West Indies. Test Matches should never start on Wednesday, This game is not a timeless test and may even be over before the two most popular days
Game finishes early on 3rd day. I realise that England like to win but the crowd buy tickets to be entertained. Perhaps England should have batted first.
Congratulations to Jimmy Anderson on his very long test career and achievements. As well as being an excellent cricketer he's a nice modest man who loves the game
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India, South Africa and New Zealand will make the last 4. The other place is still up for grabs.
Maxwell put on a 'Big Show' but he's not Mr Reliable.
A "Big Show" was exactly what was required in this case though!
Once again a Commonwealth team wins the cup so His Majesty is happy.
Isn't India part of the Commonwealth?
Very much so. The next session will go a very long way to deciding the shape of this test.
However, if Hartley and Wood, hadn't scored a few boundaries, it would have been even more embarrassing.
The batting lacks consistency and some of the bowlers lack experience. They should not be learning their craft in test matches. That's what we have county cricket for.
Still, it IS cricket, so I know things can turn around in the second innings.
It is a real collapse, and given that the last few of any team are not there for their batting ability, augurs badly for the innings. You're right that "things can turn around" in the second innings, but from what you say overall, a good recovery looks unlikely.
USA beats Pakistan in T20 World Cup match
Admittedly, Pakistan was not playing at the top of their form. Some really sloppy stuff. One might quibble whether USA deserved the win, but Pakistan certainly deserved the loss.
USA also won its opening match against Canada--made more memorable by Canada allowing 33 runs in the 14th over.
Both matches were played at the decent Texas facility, not that one in New York with the questionable pitch.
Congratulations to Jimmy Anderson on his very long test career and achievements. As well as being an excellent cricketer he's a nice modest man who loves the game