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Oink Apr 5th 2012 4:19 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Hawkmoon77 (Post 9990864)
I don't think you jinxed KP. What's your view on the switch hit fracas ? If the batsman is brave enough...let 'em.

Pitch sounds like some uneven bouce - should be good for Finn with turn for Swann / Patel.

Personally, I think including Time 'lucky talisman' Bresan was the key - when skill fails, rely on superstition. :fingerscrossed:

If it hadn't been for KP we'd be on par with them. Bell again failed, Bresnan was put in for his batting and well. We've got to get them out cheaply and knock them over. Sod the Olympics I can't wait for the summer's cricket. :thumbup:

Hawkmoon77 Apr 5th 2012 4:29 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9990869)
If it hadn't been for KP we'd be on par with them. Bell again failed, Bresnan was put in for his batting and well. We've got to get them out cheaply and knock them over. Sod the Olympics I can't wait for the summer's cricket. :thumbup:

Couldn't agree more, who cares if Olympic archery is at Lords - we want to see cricket there ! Especially from the Edrich stand, behind the bowlers arm, with a pint of something cold on a hot summer's day.

I think Brezza & Anderson will have to reverse swing it in the 2nd inns, unless Mahela J. gets out early doors, in which case it should be a bit easier.

Oink Apr 6th 2012 4:50 pm

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 
Good, the DRS worked and as much I wanted to see Jayawardene out it was good see the system doing what its meant to. Come on England.

helcat12 Apr 7th 2012 4:03 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9993068)
Good, the DRS worked and as much I wanted to see Jayawardene out it was good see the system doing what its meant to. Come on England.

Told you Tim the talisman would bring us luck. Nice to see Swanny back to somewhere near his best. Roll on UK summer & Windies....

helcat12 Apr 7th 2012 4:04 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 9993722)
Told you Tim the talisman would bring us luck. Nice to see Swanny back to somewhere near his best. Roll on UK summer & Windies....

oops, forgot I was logged in as our lass. (Should replied as Hawkmoon77)

Oink Apr 7th 2012 5:32 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 9993722)
Told you Tim the talisman would bring us luck. Nice to see Swanny back to somewhere near his best. Roll on UK summer & Windies....

Swann bowled some amazing deliveries. A very good result all round and should give us a positive attitude to go into the summer.

Novocastrian Apr 7th 2012 8:35 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by helcat12 (Post 9993722)
Told you Tim the talisman would bring us luck. Nice to see Swanny back to somewhere near his best. Roll on UK summer & Windies....

Yup, listening to TMS on BBC4 long-wave while sitting in sunshine in the cours and sipping Cotes du Rhone. It'll be rough. ;)

Hawkmoon77 Apr 11th 2012 4:45 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 
For the cricket connoisseur, the Bridgetown test is coming to the boil nicely. Australia to chase 192 for victory on the 5th day in 60 overs on a wearing pitch.

Who's your money on ?

fletcher m Apr 11th 2012 4:50 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Hawkmoon77 (Post 10000570)
For the cricket connoisseur, the Bridgetown test is coming to the boil nicely. Australia to chase 192 for victory on the 5th day in 60 overs on a wearing pitch.

Who's your money on ?

No money on it, Australia. By 6 wkts. Ponting for a duck.

Oink Apr 11th 2012 9:19 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 
Wisden is out tomorrow. Anyone still get it?

Novocastrian Apr 11th 2012 10:07 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10000985)
Wisden is out tomorrow. Anyone still get it?

It's not very funny.

Oink May 17th 2012 10:13 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 
Well the summer's cricket is here, although by the looks of Windies players its still winter. They had about 3 jumpers on each. Still Broad looked good although a little expensive.

Novocastrian May 17th 2012 10:18 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10067776)
Well the summer's cricket is here, although by the looks of Windies players its still winter. They had about 3 jumpers on each. Still Broad looked good although a little expensive.

Still 243-9 after the first day isn't a bad start. That's just 2.7 runs per over. I suspect England can do better than that. (Although I could be wrong of course).

Oink May 17th 2012 10:20 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 10067785)
Still 243-9 after the first day isn't a bad start. That's just 2.7 runs per over. I suspect England can do better than that. (Although I could be wrong of course).

If they can swing it about I think England could find it tough going. Still, it was lovely hear the familiar voices of the Sky announcers gently wafting from my tv, especially Bumble. :thumbup:

Novocastrian May 17th 2012 10:34 am

Re: The Summer's Cricket.
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 10067787)
If they can swing it about I think England could find it tough going. Still, it was lovely hear the familiar voices of the Sky announcers gently wafting from my tv, especially Bumble. :thumbup:

Ah, I just used the graunaid's OBO to follow events. I look forward to listening to TMS on BBC4 1500 LW when I get to France in 5 weeks. :thumbup:


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