BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted June 26, 2019 Perhaps. But Buttler seems to be a well established test player now. There were similar doubts about him I seem to recall. Confidence on the big stage aligned to supreme reactions and sheer talent count for so much. Especially confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 England definitely need to turn up today - thankfully not chasing...although some pundits seem to think they ‘love’ to chase, they’ve lost 3 chases out of 4 in this tournament - need to regain some form. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 30, 2019 Curious that India have changed colours so as not to clash with England. Surely the two blokes carrying lumps of wood is the giveaway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,298 Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, keelansgrandad said: Curious that India have changed colours so as not to clash with England. Surely the two blokes carrying lumps of wood is the giveaway. I agree, test cricket both teams wear white! That’s just so confusing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) It’s a (new?) ICC ruling that there shouldn’t be kit clashes - presumably we are the ‘home’ side....does feel a little daft though. There was actually a lot of hoo-hah about the colour of India’s kit as orange is a big political colour over there. Thankfully England going pretty well, had that bit of luck we didn’t get early doors v the Aussies. Edited June 30, 2019 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted June 30, 2019 Hell of an innings so far. Tough not to wonder where on earth this was v Sri Lanka and Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) I guess the main thing in those games was that we were chasing and lost more than one very early wicket which didn’t help. Clearly having no Roy didn’t help but we aren’t/can’t/shouldn’t rely on just one player Edited June 30, 2019 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 30, 2019 England batting is back to it's best, back it up with the bowling and alls well ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 Hmm...seem to be doing our best to screw up a decent start. What happened to playing it around, into the gaps - you don’t need to go aerial/for the big shot every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 30, 2019 Brave batting again, don't always get it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 30, 2019 No boundaries for a long time now. We are getting bogged down. And why does Stokes come in before Butler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 There’s brave and there’s stupid. Play the conditions. If you are going at 7 an over and come in, you can play yourself in a bit and do not need to throw your bat at a short ball a la Morgan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 Just now, keelansgrandad said: No boundaries for a long time now. We are getting bogged down. And why does Stokes come in before Butler? Sensible play - Stokes has been on better form, it’s good to have a left-right combo, and Buttler tends to be better at the tail end of the innings. I’m pleased they have shown some adaptability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 30, 2019 Sensible play Root to play sensible yes. But we must win this match. Pakistan have Bangladesh last match. One end should not be tied down by the bowlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted June 30, 2019 42/2 in the ten overs 31-40, which is a little underwhelming given the start. England should still be looking at 320+ and a win from here though, you would hope... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 30, 2019 Bumrah and Shami to finish and we haven't been able to tap them yet. Must get past 300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted June 30, 2019 Exciting bout of cricket there. A good total in the end and hopefully should be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted June 30, 2019 Some good play got us up to a decent score - a little stodgy overs 31-40 but innings rarely go full pelt the entire time; even in the ‘new’ style of play wicket retention is crucial, there’s little point keeping at 7 an over and getting all out in 40-45 overs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted June 30, 2019 We desperately needed that wicket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 30, 2019 Stop panicking, they've got to keep the run rate higher and they can't do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted June 30, 2019 Only 9 per over run rate. 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 30, 2019 Got to get rid of Pandya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 30, 2019 Win this and hope its a wash out against the Kiwis and we are in the semis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 30, 2019 On 26/06/2019 at 17:55, Feedthewolf said: I don't see two better openers available to us. Hameed has rediscovered a bit of form but it's too early to pitch him into the Ashes. Denly, Stoneman, Jennings... no thanks. Gotta be Roy and Burns for my money - right/left hand partnership too. Sure, he hasn't done it with the red ball, but the Aussies have had plenty of success with a 'bully' opening the batting (Hayden and Warner in recent times). Our openers have been crap for years (Cook aside), so might as well go with someone who will look to punish wayward balls than 'die wondering'. Roy is vital to England’s success, made all the difference today....let’s hope he stays fit, and thank goodness for the little knock that prevented him from fielding😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Herman said: Only 9 per over run rate. 😉 Got it in the bag again Herman ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,298 Posted June 30, 2019 Is it me or did the last 8 overs appear that India didn’t really try too hard? Could it be that by England winning might just knock Pakistan out? Or am I being overly cynical? No doubt a far better performance helped by Roy being back and great bowling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted July 3, 2019 Well done England, got there in the end👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted July 10, 2019 Well this India v New Zealand match has taken an unexpected turn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted July 10, 2019 Not looking good for the Indians. Still, I'd rather face NZ in the final if we get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
