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
A shed load of runs so far in the current test match in Pakistan. 1,531 runs scored after 4 days and it's not a timeless test. I can't see many more being scored though.
Well done to the Yorkshire boys.
Felt Crawley got a roughee there. Must be a bit of doubt re a call like that
But England 18/2 chasing 640 for the win with 2 days to play. Do they play for the draw. Be cricketing history to win or draw methinks.
Given that India are still in in their first innings on session 3 of day 4, I suspect that time left in the match will save them as much as the rain.
Great turnaround by NZ, though frustrating as an England supporter that we canned it so monstrously in our first innings. Bazball is great when it works, but dreadful when it doesn't. The middle and lower order often seem to be able to hold together an innings, but if the first four wickets fall for stuff all, that's a lot of catching up to do.
Well NZ save face after 2 embarrassing performances where they looked outclassed. Not sure about winning the toss and putting a side in. Stokes might rue that call and his niggly hammy.
Felt Crawley got a roughee there. Must be a bit of doubt re a call like that
But England 18/2 chasing 640 for the win with 2 days to play. Do they play for the draw. Be cricketing history to win or draw methinks.
Umpires call is just down to luck most of the time. It would be simplier for the 3rd umpire to give it out if the ball is judged to be hitting.
We would then have consistency.
Well NZ save face after 2 embarrassing performances where they looked outclassed. Not sure about winning the toss and putting a side in. Stokes might rue that call and his niggly hammy.
I think England may have to look for a new capatin. If Stokes is not an allrounder, he's not worth his place. Perhaps they should call up another youngster from County cricket who has never scored a first class 100.
Yep, I hear you. The diff in this series was Brook. When he played well England looked awesome. Stokes is inspirational but no ‘body’ lasts in sport. For the kiwis, Santner was the game changer..they never picked him in the first 2 games. Good series win for England and it was great to see the ‘barmy army’ in action. I think test cricket is getting harder and harder for the players as they have to jump mindsets when in different iterations of the game..not sure bazball is the answer but it looks great when it comes off as @Sandemaniac said.
It is a really unusual action for sure. The commentary analysis suggested his snap of the wrist creates his pace not an elbow flex. I always thought Muraliduran of Siri Lanka was a chucker but in the end they gave him a pass.
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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
Well done to the Yorkshire boys.
But England 18/2 chasing 640 for the win with 2 days to play. Do they play for the draw. Be cricketing history to win or draw methinks.
Something tells me England aren't going to win this one!!
Matt Henry has absolutely got Crawley's number, hasn't he?
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Given that India are still in in their first innings on session 3 of day 4, I suspect that time left in the match will save them as much as the rain.
Great turnaround by NZ, though frustrating as an England supporter that we canned it so monstrously in our first innings. Bazball is great when it works, but dreadful when it doesn't. The middle and lower order often seem to be able to hold together an innings, but if the first four wickets fall for stuff all, that's a lot of catching up to do.
Umpires call is just down to luck most of the time. It would be simplier for the 3rd umpire to give it out if the ball is judged to be hitting.
We would then have consistency.
In theory England should attempt to bat normally.
I think England may have to look for a new capatin. If Stokes is not an allrounder, he's not worth his place. Perhaps they should call up another youngster from County cricket who has never scored a first class 100.