Sir Tarmo Kink Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jupiter Jazz said: Aye anybody being left out for Jennings is a dreadful decision. My memory isn't great but I can only remember Foakes scoring handy runs and keeping solidly. All seams a bit strange. Foakes didn’t really warrant being dropped, certainly compared to others that have had prolonged runs in the side. His keeping is clearly the best too. That game was Jennings’ last IIRC, the one where he was out about 8 times in one innings. If you ever have time, listen to Bob Willis’ (RIP) verdict of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupiter Jazz Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Sir Tarmo Kink said: Foakes didn’t really warrant being dropped, certainly compared to others that have had prolonged runs in the side. His keeping is clearly the best too. That game was Jennings’ last IIRC, the one where he was out about 8 times in one innings. If you ever have time, listen to Bob Willis’ (RIP) verdict of it. Yeah Bob wasn't a fan I don't think. Remember Mark Butcher saying watching Jennings bat was like watching C3PO trying to breakdance! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Switch my TV on and first ball I watch Elgar gets an inside edge on to his pad from Bess and Pope takes an excellent catch. 63-3. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Switch my TV on and first ball I watch Elgar gets an inside edge on to his pad from Bess and Pope takes an excellent catch. 63-3.Pretty much a carbon copy of Hamza's dismissal yesterday. Saffers in deep trouble. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 And he's got Du Plessis as well! 71-4. Bess has 4-22. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Shouldn't be too surprised that spin is making all the difference. They mentioned yesterday that Maharaj was getting 5° of turn on day 1, the biggest margin on a day 1 pitch in SA since they started keeping records of it when ball tracking came in. Last England spinner to dismiss the top 3 in the batting order? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, peasy23 said: Shouldn't be too surprised that spin is making all the difference. They mentioned yesterday that Maharaj was getting 5° of turn on day 1, the biggest margin on a day 1 pitch in SA since they started keeping records of it when ball tracking came in. Last England spinner to dismiss the top 3 in the betting order? I'm going to guess Graeme Swan? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I'm going to guess Graeme Swan?Nope. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 There's his 5 for. Van Der Dussen the man to go. 109-5. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggyness Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thinking ahead, I wouldn't enforce the follow on here if it's an option. Wouldn't want to be batting last on a pitch that's turning like this already 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 33 minutes ago, jaggyness said: Thinking ahead, I wouldn't enforce the follow on here if it's an option. Wouldn't want to be batting last on a pitch that's turning like this already Depends on the lead, for me. If South Africa are bowled out today for under 220 then I'd tell them to go again, particularly with the prospect of rain ahead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Depends on the lead, for me. If South Africa are bowled out today for under 220 then I'd tell them to go again, particularly with the prospect of rain ahead.I'd agree, if England can bowl them out and still have a lead of around 250, they probably won't have to bat again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, peasy23 said: 1 hour ago, Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier said: I'm going to guess Graeme Swan? Nope. Derek Underwood? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Derek Underwood?Nope, it was against SA at Headingley in 2012. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Tarmo Kink Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Nope, it was against SA at Headingley in 2012.Kevin Pietersen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Kevin PietersenYep. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, peasy23 said: 32 minutes ago, Sir Tarmo Kink said: Kevin Pietersen Yep. Jings. I'd never have got that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtie78 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Only caught a little bit of the highlights from yesterday, luckily it was when Pope and Wood were biffing everything into oblivion. Bess bowling well, happy to see that as I just can’t take to Jack Leach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Tarmo Kink Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Only caught a little bit of the highlights from yesterday, luckily it was when Pope and Wood were biffing everything into oblivion. Bess bowling well, happy to see that as I just can’t take to Jack Leach.Thing is Leach will be on the next tour unless he’s ill. Last time in Sri Lanka England started with 3 spinners. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Thinking ahead, I wouldn't enforce the follow on here if it's an option. Wouldn't want to be batting last on a pitch that's turning like this already I think the weather might force their hand. Might not be time for England to bat twice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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