The New Cricket Thread

[Pureblood]

Surely Archer must play in the Ashes.  We never have guys hitting 90+.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

2 minutes ago, TK421 said:

Surely Archer must play in the Ashes.  We never have guys hitting 90+.

 

There are issues about his body holding up to a test series, something to do with his age and the way he bowls. Obviously we won't find out unless we test it, plus a good management and captain can use him wisely. He offers so much, it would be daft not to include him imo. 

[Pureblood]

1 minute ago, Pistonbroke said:

 

There are issues about his body holding up to a test series, something to do with his age and the way he bowls. Obviously we won't find out unless we test it, plus a good management and captain can use him wisely. He offers so much, it would be daft not to include him imo. 

Why is his age an issue?  I must admit I knew nothing about him until the WC, but I'd be astounded if he didn't feature in some way.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

2 minutes ago, TK421 said:

Why is his age an issue?  I must admit I knew nothing about him until the WC, but I'd be astounded if he didn't feature in some way.

Because he is new on the scene despite being 24. He was seen as a short game specialist and I just remember reading various articles where they said he suffered at Sussex in the longer game. We shall see, because he'll be in the Ashes squad imo. Bed calls....

[Dan Vito Corleone]

Might not be a bad toss to lose, this. 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Aye, I was thinking the same myself. Looks like the wicket will only get better but with the covers been on overnight and the overcast conditions the ball should move about a bit early doors. Think NZ were just worried about chasing and want to try and set a decent score. If we get an early wicket or two however.........

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Seems weird watching it on CH4 rather than a stream. 

[Stouffer]

The Kiwi national anthem sounds like a Eurovision entry.

[Captain Howdy]

C’mon England

[Jairzinho]

Hope it's a great game.

[Stickman]

Archer and Rashid not singing the national anthem The Daily Mail comments page will go into meltdown

[TheBitch]

I fucking hate Lords.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Just now, TheBitch said:

I fucking hate Lords.

Hooray Henry brigade drinking champers or Pimms. 

[TheBitch]

Just now, Pistonbroke said:

Hooray Henry brigade drinking champers or Pimms. 

Load of absolute shite, gets 2 Tests every summer and as Nasser said, we've got a shit record there. We don't help ourselves at times.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

1 minute ago, TheBitch said:

Load of absolute shite, gets 2 Tests every summer and as Nasser said, we've got a shit record there. We don't help ourselves at times.

Atmosphere a bit different today probably, although all the members would have had their ticket sorted moths ago, a lot of them would probably have sold them on if England hadn't made the final. 

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Get in.............hang on, sure I heard a slight noise. Not reviewing. I got all excited there. Great umpiring by Erasmus. 

[TheBitch]

Great decision. Sounded like a nick to me from my couch.

[TheBitch]

This looked plum.

[Tj hooker]

Just now, Pistonbroke said:

Get in.............hang on, sure I heard a slight noise. Not reviewing. I got all excited there. Great umpiring by Erasmus. 

Same here thought it was out great umpiring that 

[Jairzinho]

Yeah, looked high.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Fuck, close again, good review from NZ, although did he review confidently or out of hope. 

[Jairzinho]

Be gone in a few overs. 

[Pureblood]

Sky finally putting the nation first, the capitalist bully-boy pig dogs. 

[Pureblood]

Nasser always sounds like a pissed off teacher.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

NZ riding their luck here.