Cricket thread

[Dayvo]

Anderson with his 31st 4-for in Test matches.
Will that morph into his 33rd 5-for?

 

[matticus]

Being a red-ball traditionalist, I have trouble with these ‘Americanisms’ for everything.
At worst, I’d prefer it if it was called T- (for Test) cricket.
But no doubting that the strategy and coaching of McCullum is effective.

Where did this crazy idea come from?? The term is describing ENG's tactics - its NOT a new term for Test Cricket!!!

 

[AndyRM]

Bazball can refer to whatever it likes. It can get in the bin.

Whoever came up with it probably creamed themselves with delight.

 

[Dayvo]

Where did this crazy idea come from?? The term is describing ENG's tactics - its NOT a new term for Test Cricket!!!

Hit-and-run limited overs cricket (one-dayers, T-20, The 100 or whatever) is what the public apparently want - instant entertainment and no draws.
Anything to ‘glamourise’ the name is seen by the marketing men is an ‘improvement’ in promoting the game. Or, at least, that’s what I think.
Obviously having the likes of Boycott, Gavasker, Tavare etc. back in the day wasn’t a great specatcle, but times change. Shorter boundaries, bigger bats, bowling and fielding restrictions, make for more action.
I try and compare it to 10-second a move chess on a 32-square board with half the pieces. Action with less thought. But I AM an old fart. 😉

 

[AndyRM]

Be annoying if bad light saves Pakistan.

 

[jowwy]

Superb test match that.....fair play to england

 

[AndyRM]

I'll revise my opinion of the Pakistan bowling. England are managing to get a lot more out of the pitch than they did. Should be a decent win from here.

Never in doubt.

 

[T4tomo]

1768 runs, 37 wickets on a pretty docile deck and win just as the light fails after a brave declaration. Awesome test match cricket.

 

[matticus]

I'll revise my opinion of the Pakistan bowling. England are managing to get a lot more out of the pitch than they did. Should be a decent win from here.

Grrr. It pains me to say this, but ... well played.

 

[AndyRM]

Grrr. It pains me to say this, but ... well played.

My only real concern about England these days is that they still rely so much on Jimmy. He can't have much more left in him. In fact I'm amazed he's still going. Testament to his commitment, as well as skill, that he's consistently performing at such a high level. I've had a few 'favourites' over the years, but he's definitely top of list.

 

[matticus]

1768 runs, 37 wickets on a pretty docile deck and win just as the light fails after a brave declaration. Awesome test match cricket.

I think that's the 2nd highest total in 5-day cricket. "The highest run aggregate for the most runs in a Test match still belongs between South Africa and England as a colossal 1981 runs were scored in Kingsmead in 1939." THAT match was a draw.
Was today the highest total for a win?!?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Well that got a bit tense, well done England.

 

[T4tomo]

I think that's the 2nd highest total in 5-day cricket. "The highest run aggregate for the most runs in a Test match still belongs between South Africa and England as a colossal 1981 runs were scored in Kingsmead in 1939." THAT match was a draw.
Was today the highest total for a win?!?

that was the infamous timeless test though, so todays match was highest in a 5 day test .

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...rica-vs-england-5th-test-62657/full-scorecard

10 day match (one day washed out so 9 playing days).

nice write up of it in the G. sounds like the worst spectacle ever

 

[geocycle]

Well I was wrong about the declaration and Stokes called it correctly. I still think they could have added another few runs and still had a good go yesterday leading to the same outcome. But all‘s well that ends well, as some chap from Stratford said.

 

[newts]

I'd be happy with riskier declarations & an exciting 5th day.