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Jan 23, 2021 22:16:00 GMT
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Post by constant on Jan 23, 2021 22:16:00 GMT
Imperious innings from Rooty and an impressive debut for Lawrence in my overnight hours. Would love to see Root with the double century after struggling with the bat this year and just add Lawrence to the pile of our increasingly ludicrous batting options. Do we have that many batting options? Seems like we’re struggling for a good opener still. Also the spin has been poor when Sri Lanka haven’t tried to give wickets away, no doubt their spinners are gonna get a lot of joy. I feel quite happy with the depth on offer 3 through 6 for sure. The openers aren't nearly as strong and we are definitely seeing some continental growing pains from Crawley and Sibley (I'm happier when Burns is available because that's a top drawer mustache) but I have some hope for them to learn.
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Jan 25, 2021 11:46:52 GMT
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Post by Бенне on Jan 25, 2021 11:46:52 GMT
I’m loathe to change a team after two good wins but I’m back on the Crawley out bandwagon. Burns Sibley to open for India doesn’t fill me with confidence but I don’t hate it either.
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Jan 25, 2021 12:51:22 GMT
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Post by Ryan on Jan 25, 2021 12:51:22 GMT
Fair play to Sibley stuck in there. Still unsure about Bess and Leach, particularly how they bowl when the pitch is flat which I expect it will be in India.
And I get you, a top 3 of Sibley Burns and Crawley is going to struggle in India. Sometimes with the batting I feel like they need to adopt a “horses for courses” approach.
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Post by constant on Jan 25, 2021 17:19:56 GMT
One thing working in our favour is that India probably won't open with spin given the quality of their pace bowlers and I like Sibley quite a bit more against pace.
Bess and Leach as our spin attack is definitely a concern though, I rate Leach just fine and he bowled well against Sri Lanka but this will be his first go in India which is quite a different animal.
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Post by #FreeBTS on Feb 2, 2021 12:42:18 GMT
Don’t know how many of you this affects but it certainly affects me not having to find some shite stream to watch it, so I’m very happy with this news. Brilliant for the cricketers as well, massively deserve this stage. Only downside is I can see us getting absolutely battered, but then again this England side always seems to pull drama out of somewhere.
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Post by constant on Feb 5, 2021 9:48:24 GMT
If you don't like watching Sibley block 200 balls then you just don't like sport.
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Post by #FreeBTS on Feb 5, 2021 10:37:22 GMT
Get the fuck in there Rooty. I expect us to give up some big totals so winnings tosses and getting big first innings scores is even more important than usual.
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Post by Бенне on Feb 5, 2021 10:37:48 GMT
This is an imperious knock from Root but feel like Sibley deserves unbelievable credit for his innings here too.
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Post by constant on Feb 5, 2021 10:53:36 GMT
This is an imperious knock from Root but feel like Sibley deserves unbelievable credit for his innings here too. With Burns and Lawrence out so quickly he absolutely had to stay under control and form a good partnership to get Root into a groove. Fantastic opener innings, he's going to chew up two balls today. Get the fuck in there Rooty. I expect us to give up some big totals so winnings tosses and getting big first innings scores is even more important than usual. Aye, it's an absolute road today so it was imperative to put up a big number. Winning the toss was a very fortunate turn.
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Feb 6, 2021 10:46:23 GMT
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Post by Ryan on Feb 6, 2021 10:46:23 GMT
Should have declared after Buttler wicket not sure why they’re still out there. Bowl a few at them.
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Feb 6, 2021 10:53:14 GMT
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Post by Ryan on Feb 6, 2021 10:53:14 GMT
Rohit just drops the easiest catch you’ll ever see. Surely doesn’t wanna go out and bat.
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Post by The Quito Diet on Feb 9, 2021 7:55:07 GMT
Ohhhhhh Jimmy jimmy
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Post by #FreeBTS on Feb 9, 2021 12:38:23 GMT
Sensational stuff. Start Broad and Anderson together!
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Post by constant on Feb 9, 2021 16:46:43 GMT
About as perfect of a test match as you can have, really. I'm really enjoying the Root captaincy.
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Post by The Quito Diet on Feb 13, 2021 10:37:20 GMT
These umpires are crooked.
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