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« Reply #30 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 12:35:29 » |
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Why are we still batting? I'm actually not against the decision to bat again but we're bloody 400 ahead!
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Paolo69
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« Reply #31 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:26:53 » |
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What decision to bat again? Do think we batted a little too long and a little to slowly though.
Interesting your opinion on Compton's position DMR. I thought you were a big fan? (Not a dig at all mate, I just remember you were very complimentary about him when he first came into the side - and I knew next to nothing about him).
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« Reply #32 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:38:14 » |
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I am a big Compton fan but he hasn't done enough to keep Root or JB out the side. KP is the first name on the team sheet for the Ashes so Compton must be the one to miss out.
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DMR
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« Reply #33 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:38:40 » |
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I think they'll drop Bairstow anyway mind
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Nomoreheroes
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« Reply #34 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:40:19 » |
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I think they'll drop Bairstow anyway mind
I think you're right. I wonder how much of the decision not to follow on was in order to give Compton the opportunity to play himself into the next match? |
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DMR
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« Reply #35 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:43:38 » |
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None I wouldn't have thought. I strongly suspect they'll have had the Ashes eleven in mind already, assuming everyone's fit.
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Paolo69
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« Reply #36 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:44:25 » |
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Think you're probably right on both counts FWIW. Agree with you too, although think its best to keep as much continuity as possible too going into an Ashes series. Dropping Bairstow for KP is not as big a change as dropping Compton and moving Root up to open. Probably why they'll go that route.
I've just heard we had the option to enforce the follow on (missed most of it yest). How does that work then? I thought it was 200 runs less? Didn't they get within 180 in the end?!
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« Reply #37 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:45:30 » |
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Reduced to 150 in line with a 4 day game if the first day is washed out before the toss
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Nick Bamosomi
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« Reply #38 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:46:01 » |
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Think you're probably right on both counts FWIW. Agree with you too, although think its best to keep as much continuity as possible too going into an Ashes series. Dropping Bairstow for KP is not as big a change as dropping Compton and moving Root up to open. Probably why they'll go that route.
I've just heard we had the option to enforce the follow on (missed most of it yest). How does that work then? I thought it was 200 runs less? Didn't they get within 180 in the end?!
When the first day is missed, the score goes down to 150 |
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Nick Bamosomi
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« Reply #39 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:46:29 » |
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Ok - beaten to it.
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« Reply #40 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 15:05:46 » |
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Englands decision to bat again was understandable only if they then played aggressively.Trotts 11 in 69 balls yesterday was a disgrace.This mornings run rate of 4 an over with 9 wickets in hand was poor.As for batting on after lunch..mystifying. Teams often go on about getting an edge in the smallest ways. fine,but if your not prepared to do your best to win. Conservative bullshit, and poor captaincy.
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« Reply #41 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 15:42:06 » |
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Do think we did go on a bit too long and batted a bit slow too. I suppose it's about respecting the opposition though - plus not really giving them a sniff to win the test and more importantly level the series. If we're 1 up in the Ashes going to the Oval I'd be happy just to watch us bat them out the game so maybe the thinking is about winning the series.
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« Reply #42 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 15:44:32 » |
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When the first day is missed, the score goes down to 150
Reduced to 150 in line with a 4 day game if the first day is washed out before the toss
Cheers fellas. Never knew that. Been on a stag this weekend so been following the score but missed the little details. Thank fuck I don't have to work today! |
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« Reply #43 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 17:17:30 » |
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Kiwis now 5 down with 10 overs left tonight!
Tomorrow looks a total write off, so I fear England may for batting to long and too conservatively
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« Reply #44 on: Monday, May 27, 2013, 17:20:12 » |
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Just been pointed out England could claim the extra half hour. But would a NZ 7 down for that to be realistic.
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