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Oink Jun 6th 2017 4:45 am

Re: Cricket
 
Some cad is using a jack hammer on the street below. Don't they know that really harshes your mellow when you're watching the cricket. :frown:

Oakvillian Jun 6th 2017 5:47 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12265413)
What's your best score? I managed a 130.

https://www.google.com/doodles/icc-c...hy-2017-begins

That was splendidly silly. The curse of Nelson got me while I was eating my lunchtime sandwich - caught out by a long-hop on 111.

A bit distracted by the text commentary, though. A good game against the Kiwis, this pyjama cricket stuff is looking a little promising for England. Here's hoping the form will translate to the test arena.

Oink Jun 6th 2017 6:07 am

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Originally Posted by Oakvillian (Post 12267443)
That was splendidly silly. The curse of Nelson got me while I was eating my lunchtime sandwich - caught out by a long-hop on 111.

A bit distracted by the text commentary, though. A good game against the Kiwis, this pyjama cricket stuff is looking a little promising for England. Here's hoping the form will translate to the test arena.

Game over, unfortunately I have do some work now. :(

Hawkmoon77 Jun 6th 2017 8:20 am

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Originally Posted by Oakvillian (Post 12267443)
That was splendidly silly. The curse of Nelson got me while I was eating my lunchtime sandwich - caught out by a long-hop on 111.

A bit distracted by the text commentary, though. A good game against the Kiwis, this pyjama cricket stuff is looking a little promising for England. Here's hoping the form will translate to the test arena.

Looking forward to the test series vs South Africa.

In the meantime, the silly stuff is a welcome distraction.

Oink Jun 6th 2017 10:23 am

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Originally Posted by Hawkmoon77 (Post 12267521)
Looking forward to the test series vs South Africa.

In the meantime, the silly stuff is a welcome distraction.

I hit 90% of my shots to the leg side when in actuality I'm much more dominant on the off side when playing in real life. I suspect that it was because there was a large foreboding laurel bush on the leg side of my back garden but apart from Mrs Bowden's strawberry cloches, the offside was pretty clear. :thumbup:


https://s11.postimg.org/s6iavcjab/Sc...3.15.27_PM.png

Hawkmoon77 Jun 7th 2017 3:50 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12267621)
I hit 90% of my shots to the leg side when in actuality I'm much more dominant on the off side when playing in real life. I suspect that it was because there was a large foreboding laurel bush on the leg side of my back garden but apart from Mrs Bowden's strawberry cloches, the offside was pretty clear. :thumbup:


https://s11.postimg.org/s6iavcjab/Sc...3.15.27_PM.png

Oh well played Oink. I enjoy the cover drive...aesthetically pleasing in real life and on google doodle

Anyone listening to the Pak vs RSA match ? Corker. AB going for a golden duck was as enjoyable as it was unexpected.

Oink Jun 7th 2017 5:54 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Hawkmoon77 (Post 12268136)
Oh well played Oink. I enjoy the cover drive...aesthetically pleasing in real life and on google doodle

Anyone listening to the Pak vs RSA match ? Corker. AB going for a golden duck was as enjoyable as it was unexpected.

Yes, got a brilliant stream. Although you'd think after six years, people wouldn't still walk in the my office and say, "ooh what's that they're playing? How boring, how can you watch something that lasts five days?"

Hawkmoon77 Jun 7th 2017 6:48 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12268196)
Yes, got a brilliant stream. Although you'd think after six years, people wouldn't still walk in the my office and say, "ooh what's that they're playing? How boring, how can you watch something that lasts five days?"

This is the best game of the tournament so far. :thumbsup:

I play up to local indifference by describing timeless tests.

And pointing out that Canada vs USA at cricket is the oldest international event *in any sport.*

Oink Jun 7th 2017 6:49 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Hawkmoon77 (Post 12268227)
This is the best game of the tournament so far. :thumbsup:

I play up to local indifference by describing timeless tests.

And pointing out that Canada vs USA at cricket is the oldest international event *in any sport.*

I just tell them to naff right off. :lol:

Oink Jun 7th 2017 8:11 am

Re: Cricket
 
More rain. Maybe they should of scheduled the torment in the summer.

Hawkmoon77 Jun 7th 2017 9:42 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12268289)
More rain. Maybe they should of scheduled the torment in the summer.

I thought the rain & D/L brought a whole new element to the Pak/SA match, and quite an intriguing one at that.

Whenever Morkel was bowling, you felt a wicket was just around the corner, changing the D/L calculation. Pak had no choice but to stay ahead, as rain threatened at any point.

Well I enjoyed it anyway.

Novocastrian Jun 8th 2017 4:23 am

Re: Cricket
 
It's getting a bit interesting at the Oval about now....

Oink Jun 8th 2017 4:47 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 12268919)
It's getting a bit interesting at the Oval about now....

:thumbup:

I wonder how Perera will manage as it tightens up. :lol:

Hawkmoon77 Jun 8th 2017 4:52 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12268930)
:thumbup:

I wonder how Perera will manage as it tightens up. :lol:

That answers that - Perera retired hurt.

Oink Jun 8th 2017 4:54 am

Re: Cricket
 

Originally Posted by Hawkmoon77 (Post 12268934)
That answers that - Perera retired hurt.

It's a smart move because Perera can't.


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