Cricket thread

[Tenacious Sloth]

Throw in the towel. They could be home for Christmas.

This is why we no longer have an Empire.

 

[Grant Fondo]

This is why we no longer have an Empire.

Lol, and why they like beating the old Imperial oppressors so much!

 

[Dayvo]

This is why we no longer have an Empire.

Unfortunately we don’t have much of a cricket team, either.

 

[yello]

Not sure why they didn't enforce the follow-on. England's batsman might well be shell shocked/demoralised.

This is why we no longer have an Empire.

Hmmmm.... there just might be other reasons!

I dunno, I'm not looking for (or making) excuses but I'm really not sure how many of the England team actually wanted to go. Sure, they'll say they do (because of the spirit of the Empire ) but it can't have been an experience to look forward to nor relish in the current climate.

 

[matticus]

Not sure why they didn't enforce the follow-on. England's batsman might well be shell shocked/demoralised.

It's been incredibly rare in recent years. The pundits usually hint at commercial pressure: grounds and TV do NOT want matches over as quickly as possible.

 

[yello]

It's been incredibly rare in recent years.

Out of interest, I've been reading about why that's been the case. It seems, statistically, you're more likely to win when NOT enforcing the follow-on; reasons offered vary but I find 'tiring bowlers' perhaps being the most persuasive.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-captains-choose-not-to-follow-on-these-days-1112995

 

[downesy]

Abysmal, that pitch was a good batting track as the Aussies are proving again.
I'll agree the England team was perhaps undercooked,but feck me that was pathetic

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Roots injury........That's just B******S

 

[matticus]

Out of interest, I've been reading about why that's been the case. It seems, statistically, you're more likely to win when NOT enforcing the follow-on; reasons offered vary but I find 'tiring bowlers' perhaps being the most persuasive.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-captains-choose-not-to-follow-on-these-days-1112995

That's a good read, thanks!

(I note that it still depends on a number of variables.)

 

[jowwy]

That last wicket was a kick in the nuts for england and joe root…..will be a long day tmrw

 

[Grant Fondo]

That last wicket was a kick in the nuts for england and joe root…..will be a long day tmrw

Indeed, it was certainly a plum ball by Starc! Big ask to stay at 1-0 tomorrow though. Once again our openers can't score or defend.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

That last wicket was a kick in the nuts for england and joe root…..will be a long day tmrw

I strongly suspect this statement may be wholly inaccurate.

 

[Arrowfoot]

I still can't work it out. England has the world best domestic series and all the stars from around the World spend each year playing for various clubs. England should have all the right atmosphere, experience and wherewithal to nurture one of the best teams.

 

[AndyRM]

County cricket has had the arse ripped out of it by the short formats of the game. Shame, but there we go.

 

[jowwy]

I strongly suspect this statement may be wholly inaccurate.

Yup…..could be all over by the time i get up for work at half 6