Aubrey Maturin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, Fuctifano said: Is there something odd going on with the Saffer team? I'm not as up to date with international cricket as I was but I've heard of about 3 of these guys (Petersen, Paterson and Olivier) . Plus I've just googled the captain and he's making his test debut. Contract disputes or clash with T20 leagues? A ridiculous clash with T20. Yet again test cricket devalued for fiscal gain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 The South Africans started well with 2/1 after 1.1 overs, then 39/2 after 16.5. It’s now 241/2 after 82 overs with Ravindra on 108 and Williamson 107. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 England made a bright start this morning with 2 early wickets, but they were unable to keep the pressure on and Indua recovered to 111-2. Stokes has just taken a great catch running towards the boundary to get Shreyas for 29. Nelson strikes again, India lead by 254. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Foakes takes a great catch off an inside edge from Rajit Patidar, he's a huge upgrade behind the stumps from Bairstow. India lead by 265 with 4 wickets down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Hartley’s reviewed wicket of Patel is one of the worst non LBW decisions I’ve ever seen. No idea what the umpire was watching. It was hitting the middle of middle stump and even I could see that on my phone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Savage Henry said: Hartley’s reviewed wicket of Patel is one of the worst non LBW decisions I’ve ever seen. No idea what the umpire was watching. It was hitting the middle of middle stump and even I could see that on my phone. Aye, it was a shocker, never looked to be heading anywhere else but smack in the middle of the stumps. 399 needed for the win, vital for any chances England have that they make the close without losing a wicket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 You would have thought any sniff England had went when Stokes was run out with the score then 220-7, but Hartley has come in and looked decent again. Scrub that, just as I typed it Foakes hit one straight back to Bumrah. 275-8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 6 minutes ago, peasy23 said: You would have thought any sniff England had went when Stokes was run out with the score then 220-7, but Hartley has come in and looked decent again. Scrub that, just as I typed it Foakes hit one straight back to Bumrah. 275-8. Hartley looks a real find. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyBear Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 7 England batsmen get more than 20 but only 1 of them got past 36. Pretty poor even in India. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 25 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: Hartley looks a real find. Defo, some handy runs with 21 being his worst score so far. Bowling well too, Leach will find it hard to get back in the team when they go back to just 1 spinner imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 28 minutes ago, FuzzyBear said: 7 England batsmen get more than 20 but only 1 of them got past 36. Pretty poor even in India. It’s been similar in every innings India 1st - 8 to 14+, 1 over 34 Eng 1st - 6 21+, only 2 got beyond 25 India 2nd - another 6 with starts, only 1 really went on Weird game in that regard, a few left scores out there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 3 hours ago, die hard doonhamer said: It’s been similar in every innings India 1st - 8 to 14+, 1 over 34 Eng 1st - 6 21+, only 2 got beyond 25 India 2nd - another 6 with starts, only 1 really went on Weird game in that regard, a few left scores out there. Another exceptionally dodgy piece of umpiring didn’t help Crawley’s cause. Can only think the TV ump pressed the wrong button. Another enjoyable test. Good series this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Said it often, but a fully fit Mark Wood is a fantastic weapon for England, might even be there best pace option these days. 2 early wickets has India up against it. Unfortunately he is made of chocolate and you often wonder if he will make it through the match, never mind a series. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Not something I've seen before, but England have 5 runs on the board already after India were penalised for their batsmen running on the wicket. India 373-7 with Ashwin and Jurel forging an irritating partnership. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 India got 445 in the end. England are currently 137-1 after 23 overs, with Duckett unbeaten on 97 from 80 balls. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Slowed down a bit before the milestone, but Duckett gets to a magnificent 100 from 88 balls. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Bazball is back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Was a time a First Innings total of 445 would have pretty much seen a team unbeatable but with Bazball it's kinda 50/50. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Just seen the Pope wicket. Is that an Indian supporting ball tracking? No chance that’s anything than umpires call at best, and almost certainly missing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 6 hours ago, peasy23 said: Not something I've seen before, but England have 5 runs on the board already after India were penalised for their batsmen running on the wicket. India 373-7 with Ashwin and Jurel forging an irritating partnership. I think the runs should be deducted from the batsman in that case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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