dylanisabaddog 4,911 Posted August 8, 2020 Watching England v Pakistan. Why do the players shout "catch it" when the ball goes in the air? Do they think their team mates don't know the rules? Surely it can't help with concentration when people are screaming at you when you're about to try and catch the ball. Stupid game. When does football start again? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted August 8, 2020 If it's so stupid, why watch? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,554 Posted August 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Watching England v Pakistan. Why do the players shout "catch it" when the ball goes in the air? Do they think their team mates don't know the rules? Surely it can't help with concentration when people are screaming at you when you're about to try and catch the ball. Stupid game. When does football start again? It’s a reflex reaction, not stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted August 8, 2020 It’s a beautiful game and very exciting. Have you ever shouted shoot when a forward is in on goal? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,121 Posted August 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: It’s a beautiful game and very exciting. Have you ever shouted shoot when a forward is in on goal? Or when Tettey has the ball in the opposition half. SHOOOOTTTT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,511 Posted August 8, 2020 It's been such a well balanced test match. Even now, it could go either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, sonyc said: It's been such a well balanced test match. Even now, it could go either way. England can just plod along at 2 an over and accelerate when Pakistan are worn out in the heat. Test match cricket is still the best for viewing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted August 8, 2020 Talked that one in, 2 down now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted August 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Watching England v Pakistan. Why do the players shout "catch it" when the ball goes in the air? Do they think their team mates don't know the rules? Surely it can't help with concentration when people are screaming at you when you're about to try and catch the ball. Stupid game. When does football start again? I haven't seen the incident, but it started out as a habit when it wasn't certain whether or not the batsmen had hit the ball, which hapens more often that you might think. When someone goes to hook a fast bowler, for example, has the ball ballooned off just the arm or was it the bat. Or with a spinner did the ball hit only the pad, or did it nick the bat as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 783 Posted August 8, 2020 Cue the customary collapse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,023 Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said: Cue the customary collapse. Delia Out!!........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 8, 2020 I thought they were shouting "Cat siht" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,603 Posted August 8, 2020 Need a score from Pope or Stokes here to have any chance. Very long tail in this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted August 8, 2020 Powder puff again but the Pakistan bowling attack does look special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted August 8, 2020 31 minutes ago, king canary said: Need a score from Pope or Stokes here to have any chance. Very long tail in this team. That worked out well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,511 Posted August 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Powder puff again but the Pakistan bowling attack does look special. Very good team. Proper spinners too. Next hour will dictate the outcome. If England get within 60 to 70 runs (say score another 40) without losing another wicket then they may have a chance. Otherwise I would back Pakistan to wrap it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted August 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, sonyc said: Very good team. Proper spinners too. Next hour will dictate the outcome. If England get within 60 to 70 runs (say score another 40) without losing another wicket then they may have a chance. Otherwise I would back Pakistan to wrap it up. Getting exciting again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 372 Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: It’s a beautiful game and very exciting. Have you ever shouted shoot when a forward is in on goal? Nah he sits in complete silence until the player missed then tuts to himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted August 8, 2020 Should be a result too today, a typical one day match scenario now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 8, 2020 Just the new ball in our way now. All their reviews have gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted August 8, 2020 hopefully, the 30 odd quick runs Pakistan got this morning won´t be the difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,511 Posted August 8, 2020 Gotta love test cricket. So much drama but it comes ball by ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,755 Posted August 8, 2020 Been a good game between two well matched teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,187 Posted August 8, 2020 Buttler out and Broad promoted a couple of places up the order. Looking to finish it off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted August 8, 2020 So , who's winning lads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,755 Posted August 8, 2020 England just won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 8, 2020 Well done Woakes and Butler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,911 Posted August 8, 2020 We won. I still think telling a cricketer to catch a ball is about as stupid as you can get. Fish chips and beer then watch Lewa smash Chelsea 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,603 Posted August 8, 2020 Great result all things considered, fantastic from Woakes and Buttler (really didn't think he had it in him). He's moved the conversation from 'do we drop Jos?' to 'do we drop another player to bring in Foakes?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 783 Posted August 8, 2020 Don’tcha just lurrrve test cricket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites