canarydan23 4,209 Posted July 9, 2023 Such a soul-crushing side to watch. Continuously create chances to win, do the hard work and then do something to throw it all away again. We're going to lose by single digit runs, aren't we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,982 Posted July 9, 2023 As important as that six was from Wood, my heart rate would rather he didn't try that again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted July 9, 2023 There you go. What were you all so worried about? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,474 Posted July 9, 2023 Remarkable finish. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,474 Posted July 9, 2023 Just now, Unhinged Canary said: There you go. What were you all so worried about? Never in doubt😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 920 Posted July 9, 2023 31 degrees here, time for a celebratory beer! Or should that be beers!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 826 Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, ricardo said: Never in doubt😉 Phew🥳💥👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,650 Posted July 9, 2023 Should be 2-1 up in the series. And some interesting selection choices for the next test. Foakes in? I would say yes. Anderson back? Not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,926 Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Herman said: ****ing hopeless. I stand by my earlier statement.😁 Blimey, I'm more stressed with that than I am with City. Well done Brook, Woakes and Wood.👏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,474 Posted July 9, 2023 I've never turned the TV off and on so many times. Off when I couldn't stand the tension and then back on when I had to have another peep. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,926 Posted July 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, ricardo said: I've never turned the TV off and on so many times. Off when I couldn't stand the tension and then back on when I had to have another peep. Same with my radio. There's smoke coming out the back of it.🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,897 Posted July 9, 2023 Let's be honest, we should be ahead in the series really. Love seeing Wood with the confidence to smash that for 6. Keep him fit and the 3-2 is on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,366 Posted July 9, 2023 Good on Brook! Well onto old Trafford next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,263 Posted July 9, 2023 We could well have seen the end of Jimmy. He hasn't been quite at his best thus far and in Woakes there is a bowler equal in craft in the conditions that Anderson excels, yet offers so much more to the batting line-up. The only bowler Jimmy could replace is Robinson, but he has more future, although he might be an injury doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,361 Posted July 9, 2023 Great atmosphere, so much better away from London. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,779 Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: Should be 2-1 up in the series. And some interesting selection choices for the next test. Foakes in? I would say yes. Anderson back? Not sure. Foakes for definite - far too many drops from Bairstow and he’s not really getting runs (just in one innings this series). He should go and rediscover his keeping touch for Yorks, ready for the odi’s. Edited July 9, 2023 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,209 Posted July 9, 2023 25 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: Should be 2-1 up in the series. And some interesting selection choices for the next test. Foakes in? I would say yes. Anderson back? Not sure. It's at Old Trafford, Robinson not impressed and an injury doubt, I think he's a certainty for it. I'd like Foakes in but think they'll keep faith with Bairstow, in line with their not wanting to create a fear of failure atmosphere. I should have had more faith when @ricardo said we'd lose, generally a safe bet to back the opposite of his predictions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 325 Posted July 9, 2023 Phew what a remarkable result, gave up when Bairstow went. Getting 250 should have been straight forward but some kamikaze batting. Too many batters out of form and inconsistent with shot selection. Need a keeper who can catch and feild down legside Bairstow gets in for his batting but fails to score. Must be replaced no sentiments. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,165 Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Great atmosphere, so much better away from London. Next time around they're all in the south. Big mistake. I would go for Edgbaston Headingly Old Trafford Trent Bridge anywhere but Lords Edited July 9, 2023 by dylanisabaddog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted July 9, 2023 We were never going to make it easy were? Aus kept pegging us back when we seemed to get our noses ahead, once Bairstow went it looked pretty bleak, but always felt we were only one half decent partnership away from basically getting over the line - and fortunately that came with Brook and Woakes. Whew. Atmosphere a bit strange, very tense and quiet for the opening period and didn’t really get going until we started to get that target down to about 50/60. I think it was maybe nerves from the crowd knowing everything was on the line. Foakes in for Old Trafford please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff the Canary 63 Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, PurpleCanary said: Should be 2-1 up in the series. And some interesting selection choices for the next test. Foakes in? I would say yes. Anderson back? Not sure. I would question Bairstow’s selection as been very iffy with gloves and bat! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,482 Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: Great atmosphere, so much better away from London. I remember being at Edgbaston for the infamous riots during the 1987 test match against Pakistan. My god, what an atmosphere, more akin to a football derby than a cricket match. Definitely a more reserved crowd in London. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,926 Posted July 9, 2023 Great that the series is still alive, although the tension is going to get even worse. So a handy new set of pants and a large sofa will be ordered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,859 Posted July 9, 2023 Nearly broke the remote switching between Sky 404 and the Grand Prix on 406 every couple of minutes but wonderful to see us beat the shackle draggers. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 802 Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, PurpleCanary said: Should be 2-1 up in the series. And some interesting selection choices for the next test. Foakes in? I would say yes. Anderson back? Not sure. Jimmy for Robinson I'd have thought. The Bairstow/Folkes argument has bored me to tears but the time feels right to make the change, I hope they have the balls to do it. Edited July 9, 2023 by Gordon Bennett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,178 Posted July 9, 2023 The series needed this result for anyone even neutral who love test match cricket. Parallels to rival 2005 are in the making. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,263 Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said: Jimmy for Robinson I'd have thought. The Bairstow/Folkestone argument has bored me to tears but the time feels right to make the change, I hope they have the balls to do it. Tongue for Robinson for me, but it's close. Give Jimmy a last throw of the dice and he could be inspired. He's capable. P.S. Folkestone is a bit of a sh_te hole actually. Dover is nicer. Edited July 9, 2023 by BroadstairsR 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 526 Posted July 9, 2023 People forget Bairstow won us three tests last summer with some absolutely ridiculous batting, the likes of which we’ve rarely seen before. Outrageous to suggest he should be dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,178 Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: I remember being at Edgbaston for the infamous riots during the 1987 test match against Pakistan. My god, what an atmosphere, more akin to a football derby than a cricket match. Definitely a more reserved crowd in London. The toffs in the long room helped galvanise this series though. I honestly believe we’ll do them now if the weather stays fair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites