putting kraigg brathwaite on less than ten overs into a new ball, under lights = please ban jason holder for the next ten tests
― imago, Thursday, 17 August 2017 20:29 (six years ago) link
he limped off when the new ball was available after bowling 3 balls. even then he next over they didn't take it. utterly bizarre. They needed all the help they could because Root and Cook were brilliant. I think the amount of boundaries today were a record.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Thursday, 17 August 2017 20:36 (six years ago) link
Was just thinking that if you had mentioned in the 1980s, even early 90s, that Sri Lanka would be one of the top teams and West Indies one of the worst you would have laughed your head off at the thought.
Andy Roberts seemed disgusted at the windies bowlers today and michael holding said they shouldn't even be called an 'attack'.
Mind you, most of their best players would rather play 20/20 than play test cricket
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Thursday, 17 August 2017 20:48 (six years ago) link
sri lanka a top team? they're worse than the west indies atm. completely annihilated at home by india
― imago, Friday, 18 August 2017 01:02 (six years ago) link
ok maybe not worse. they have herath after all (for now)
they were a top team for quite a while though when murali was around. Pretty sure they even got to #1
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 18 August 2017 10:23 (six years ago) link
Brilliant stuff cooky. but make it a triple!
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 18 August 2017 14:48 (six years ago) link
Not sure what is less appealing: the current West Indies test squad or a night session at... Edgbaston.
― Smootown Philly (King Boy Pato), Saturday, 19 August 2017 02:48 (six years ago) link
you lot should be wondering how you got whitewashed in sri lanka tbf
― imago, Saturday, 19 August 2017 09:25 (six years ago) link
the way this Windies innings is going, I am going to make a submission that this is taken off the Test Match record (cf. 2005 ICC Super Series)
― Smootown Philly (King Boy Pato), Saturday, 19 August 2017 13:25 (six years ago) link
along with the far too easy 5-0 whitewashes of England by Australia. No competition there.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Saturday, 19 August 2017 14:27 (six years ago) link
hope you're all watching now. it's hilarious
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Saturday, 19 August 2017 16:30 (six years ago) link
England win by an innings and 209 runs. 19 West Indies wickets lost in a day.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Saturday, 19 August 2017 19:57 (six years ago) link
2nd Test @ Headingley.
England win toss and will bat
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 25 August 2017 09:34 (six years ago) link
Fucksake can't we give ourselves a challenge and bowl first
― imago, Friday, 25 August 2017 10:11 (six years ago) link
Innings and 200 win again probably
― imago, Friday, 25 August 2017 10:12 (six years ago) link
Or not, because they've actually picked their best bowler this time
― imago, Friday, 25 August 2017 10:39 (six years ago) link
I think I'll wait for something a bit more competitive -- Bangladesh vs Australia.
― Smootown Philly (King Boy Pato), Friday, 25 August 2017 10:42 (six years ago) link
26 for 2, ok might watch
― Ste, Friday, 25 August 2017 10:53 (six years ago) link
oy, that drop
― imago, Friday, 25 August 2017 11:45 (six years ago) link
140-5
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 25 August 2017 14:08 (six years ago) link
England all out 258. Pretty much everyone got out in a stupid way as if they were playing 20/20
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 25 August 2017 16:42 (six years ago) link
and an early wicket, WI 11-1
― Ste, Friday, 25 August 2017 17:12 (six years ago) link
windies playing proper test cricket here. Good defensive cricket and putting bad balls away, none of England's 20/20 nonsense. 173-3 and Brathwaite close to his century.
Windies well on top.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Saturday, 26 August 2017 14:21 (six years ago) link
this is the best test of the season. it could go either way atm. England on top right now but a wkt or two and west indies are back on top.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 13:34 (six years ago) link
Stokes out caught on the boundary
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 13:48 (six years ago) link
Malan out bowled. England only lead by 143
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 13:59 (six years ago) link
I'm still backing England here
― André Ryu (Neil S), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:11 (six years ago) link
Bairstow out
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:14 (six years ago) link
Bairstow and Stokes out playing 20/20 stupid shots. West Indies well on top now. Lead of 158
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:15 (six years ago) link
we'll see. Another 40 runs and it's a very difficult total to chase.
― André Ryu (Neil S), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:19 (six years ago) link
"well on top" my arse, they'll find this total tricky enough
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:30 (six years ago) link
I'm going to Lord's in a week and a bit for the 3rd test so it would be nice if it were 1-1 for that
― André Ryu (Neil S), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:32 (six years ago) link
If the west indies bat with the discipline they did first innings they would chase down 200 . 158-7 could easily have been 170 all out (as the game stands) 250 would be awkward. leads 181. this partnership has put the game back in the balance.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:34 (six years ago) link
i'm delighted that the Windies have made a real contest of this one but Odysseus is such a doom merchant ;)
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:34 (six years ago) link
but it's a very good test match whatever way it goes
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:35 (six years ago) link
yeah it's great it's a proper game, I do agree that it's the most exciting match of the summer, and for world cricket it would be brilliant if WI won, but I think England have a bit too much
― André Ryu (Neil S), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:36 (six years ago) link
I'm not being doom merchant here. I'm being positive about the west indies. theyve been great (except in field) imago, kbp etc were all w indies are the worst team ever and they are doing very very well
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:36 (six years ago) link
if woakes and ali put on a 50 run partnership and get the target up to 250 it could go either way. Under 200 id fancy west indies. 300 lead would be impossible
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:38 (six years ago) link
and when the lead was 158 when i posted with 3 wickets left it could easily have been windies chasing 170. 250 would set up a cracking finish I think. Both teams would start with an equal chance I think.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:39 (six years ago) link
srsly even 170 in a 4th innings is not a simple ask
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:40 (six years ago) link
If Stokes and Bairstow hadnt played stupid shots England would've won easily.
KP used to get pelters for getting out like that!
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:40 (six years ago) link
yeah but KP is a cunt :D
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:41 (six years ago) link
no, it's not simple, but its one big partnership. and any batting side would still expect to do it. Esp if the suns out!
xp
lol shhh imago might see that!
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:41 (six years ago) link
Lead is 188 at tea. Game is nicely poised and could go either way.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:43 (six years ago) link
England have shown some fight in this innings, usually we crumble if there's a first innings deficit. It's been a proper good match. Think Stoneman and Malan have done enough to get the last test but Westwood needs replaced. Hales at 3 or 5 anybody?
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:46 (six years ago) link
well yeah that was my original point, i would say once England got past 150 it was heading into "interesting finish" territory rather than a thrashing
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:46 (six years ago) link
btw 250 target should make England favourites but its not too much to get. 220 and it could go either way. under 200 I'd fancy W Indies.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:48 (six years ago) link
oh yeah this wont be a bowled out for 90 or a 10 wicket win.
I think everything depends on this woakes and ali partnership
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Monday, 28 August 2017 14:49 (six years ago) link
36 left, 1 wicket
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 07:20 (six years ago) link
holy moley, 22 to win
― Ste, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 07:29 (six years ago) link
done it!
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 07:34 (six years ago) link
haha did the batsman ask for a review there?
― Ste, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 07:37 (six years ago) link
lol dunno, only got the scorecard on at work
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 07:38 (six years ago) link
all reviews gone for both sides I think. Another great game!
― André Ryu (Neil S), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 08:01 (six years ago) link
can't wait for the test series between the bad test nations (formerly known as 'The Ashes')
― Smootown Philly (King Boy Pato), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 09:59 (six years ago) link
keeping telling yourself that
― a hulking and impenetrable dump (Noodle Vague), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 10:00 (six years ago) link
always knew nathan lyon would one day become the greatest bowler ever
― Smootown Philly (King Boy Pato), Thursday, 7 September 2017 10:49 (six years ago) link
one of the great underestimated men of cricket
― imago, Thursday, 7 September 2017 10:55 (six years ago) link
Stokes really swinging the ball now
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Thursday, 7 September 2017 14:34 (six years ago) link
Scores level England with 4 wkts left. Stokes on 57. Bairstow just out. It's very tight just now, get Stokes out quickly and they are back in it
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:25 (six years ago) link
Stokes out.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:30 (six years ago) link
LOL NO BALL. Not Out
lucky lucky lucky. bet he gets out next ball though mind.
out this time
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:32 (six years ago) link
same delivery but legal this time
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:33 (six years ago) link
Windies must be hoping it will be sunny when they bat as that would win them the game most likely. I guess it's better to get them in today assuming it wont be sunny. If tomorrow is sunny whoever is batting will likely win?
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:38 (six years ago) link
Hows the weather outlook in London just now and for tomorrow? Neil? LJ? Tom?
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:39 (six years ago) link
moeen out
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:49 (six years ago) link
Not looking forward to the Ashes considering we are an 8 man team and are basically 0-3 starting off. #s2,3 and 5 contribute nothing.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 14:55 (six years ago) link
Suns out just in time for the west indies batting btw
England lead by 71. Bright sunshine; if I were the west indies I'd try knocking off the deficit really quickly while it's great batting conditions.
Can Jimmy get his 500th wicket in his 1st spell?
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 16:12 (six years ago) link
Jimmy has 500!
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 16:18 (six years ago) link
500 wickets is an amazing achievement
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 16:19 (six years ago) link
Powell dropped
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 16:22 (six years ago) link
2 down
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 16:51 (six years ago) link
wonderfully poised
― imago, Friday, 8 September 2017 19:02 (six years ago) link
If it's sunny tomorrow West Indies should get a decent score as long as Shai Hope stays there. If not they will struggle
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 19:13 (six years ago) link
jermaine blackwood to slog a ton off 65 balls and annoy the shit out of everyone
― imago, Friday, 8 September 2017 19:19 (six years ago) link
lol not really though, it depends mostly on these two/maybe MAYBE holder
he's capable of it
I wouldn't fancy chasing 250 if it's conditions likes yesterday and today.
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Friday, 8 September 2017 19:21 (six years ago) link
blackwood is a total shambles haha
― imago, Saturday, 9 September 2017 10:42 (six years ago) link
I reckon Cook will have knocked these runs off by tomorrow just before the close
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Saturday, 9 September 2017 13:25 (six years ago) link
may want to recalibrate that
― a big sausage-handed small-eared guy (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 9 September 2017 15:16 (six years ago) link
England win. Pretty good series in the end. Been a good summer of cricket
― starving street dogs of punk rock (Odysseus), Saturday, 9 September 2017 15:17 (six years ago) link