horsefly 4,273 Posted February 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, SwindonCanary said: First victory in the third test WE WON THE TOSS 👍 Blimey, you got something right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 24, 2021 Fantastic 50 from Crawley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,180 Posted February 24, 2021 Good tactics from England Get The Indians in just as the lights take effect 🤪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 112, at least not 111😳 Edited February 24, 2021 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 24, 2021 Some not very good batting, but no pitch should spin this much on day 1. Doesn't make for an interesting competition. Perhaps Archer can knock a few of them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 24, 2021 Oh dear! 3rd umpire making a very quick decision yet again without waiting to see other angles. Just not good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted February 24, 2021 7 hours ago, horsefly said: Blimey, you got something right! I've never been wrong ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, SwindonCanary said: I've never been wrong ! Bless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 Jesus! did you see the amount of dust just brushed off the pitch, half a bucket full, leaving whopping holes in the surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 Root 3 wickets for no runs. Great bowling but what a dreadful pitch. What's the point of producing a pitch that spins this much on the morning of day 2? Test cricket is supposed to be a five day challenge. I would rather see a genuine competition than this lottery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, horsefly said: Root 3 wickets for no runs. Great bowling but what a dreadful pitch. What's the point of producing a pitch that spins this much on the morning of day 2? Test cricket is supposed to be a five day challenge. I would rather see a genuine competition than this lottery. Great reply from England but fully agree about the pitch.This looks like a day 5 pitch, exciting stuff nonetheless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) Root three overs three maidens........... no runs for three wickets 😀 Edited February 25, 2021 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 Skill rather than luck should determine the outcome of a test. This match could potentially be over by the end of day 2, shocking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,700 Posted February 25, 2021 Five for root??!! 😀👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) The match is rapidly descending into a very bad joke. I just hope someone can find a way to play on this dreadful pitch to save the game's reputation. Edited February 25, 2021 by horsefly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, Herman said: Five for root??!! 😀👍 Ha ha love it 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 Engalnd O for 2 😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 One batsman getting a decent knock could win this for either side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,154 Posted February 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Van wink said: One batsman getting a decent knock could win this for either side At the current rate of progress it looks like we might lose by an innings................... (What an absolute joke of a pitch). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: At the current rate of progress it looks like we might lose by an innings................... (What an absolute joke of a pitch). Its impossible isnt it, lots of turn then some going straight on...how do you play that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 I'm bemused by the Indian commentators describing this as "brilliant" bowling. FFS Root got 5 for 8; as much as I love Root those figures would be unimaginable on a half-way decent pitch. But this pitch isn't even 10% decent and the batsman's skill is irrelevant to the "contest". It's nothing more than a lottery for the batter, and all the spin bowler has to do is land the ball on the pitch and wait for a wicket. The greatest sporting contest on earth (Test cricket) is being reduced to a joke. If the next pitch is anything like this I would bring the lads back home and not insult their or the fans' time with this charade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,562 Posted February 25, 2021 Now this is a ****ing awful pitch. Nobody can bat on this, part time spinners taking 5 fers, just a complete joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 748 Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) India started today on 99-3, so 46-7 on this “day 2” pitch. England now 77-7 on the same day 2 pitch. That’s 123-14 in one day, 7 wickets a piece, between two top test match sides. That ain’t to do with good bowling or bad batting. Edited February 25, 2021 by Aggy 46-7 not 56-7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,180 Posted February 25, 2021 I was looking forward to watching day 4 on Saturday at a reasonable hour It looks like the game won't even make day 3 😡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,910 Posted February 25, 2021 They should call this the Princess Diana Stadium as it's like playing on a minefield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,700 Posted February 25, 2021 I don't know what this is but it sure ain't Test Cricket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 A test match that doesn't last 2 days. It should be utterly embarrassing for the Indian cricket authorities. I can't believe that the commentators keep describing this as exciting; it's anything but. At last I've just heard Cook admit that it's impossible to bat on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 Good one to win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 Misfield Jimmy, shocker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,273 Posted February 25, 2021 Glad that excressence is out of the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
