Samdy Gray
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« Reply #1080 on: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 17:38:18 » |
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With Saturday and Sunday looking pretty dreary weather wise, tomorrow is a key day. Looks like we need to push for a big first innings lead by lunch then stick them in on a crumbling pitch and see if we can skittle through them.
Wishful thinking...
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« Reply #1081 on: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 18:26:02 » |
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Yeah, lead of 200 - 250 & look to bowl them out quickly or leave a minimal total to chase.
Haven't looked at the forecast so not sure how dire it is.
Australia batting with a defensive mindset, with an eye on the weather, might not be the best way to go for them.
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Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
Crap!
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« Reply #1082 on: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 19:20:35 » |
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Yet another fantastic day of cricket. What a series this has been. England would consider themselves to be in an extremely strong position if not for the forecast
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« Reply #1083 on: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 19:22:37 » |
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Root gets an absolute grubber. Aussies will not like the look of that at all!
The Root wicket almost seems like a blessing in disguise. He’d already done so much damage before going to an unplayable ball. The England bowlers will be creaming their jeans |
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« Reply #1084 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:49:56 » |
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Got to get enough play over the next 2 days. Having looked at the forecast I think the maximum we can expect is 5 sessions over 3 days. Need to get on with it when we get out to bat (200 run lead) and declare and hope we can get them out in 4 sessions or that the weather is better than forecasted!
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« Reply #1085 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:51:26 » |
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Need to get on with it when we get out to bat We do that every time we get out to bat! |
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« Reply #1086 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:52:00 » |
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If a potential decider at the oval is ruined by the weather it would be a massive shame.
It would be the greatest ashes series of all time at 2-2.
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #1087 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:52:01 » |
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When was the last time we beat them by an innings?
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« Reply #1088 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:52:57 » |
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We do that every time we get out to bat!
I was disappointed by Stokes and Brook last night weirdly enough - thought it was a great chance to get a 150+ run lead by close. |
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« Reply #1089 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:53:09 » |
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JoeMezz
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« Reply #1090 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:53:40 » |
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When was the last time we beat them by an innings?
2015 when we bowled them out for 60 odd I'd expect? |
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #1091 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 07:57:37 » |
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Oh yes, how could I forget that. |
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« Reply #1092 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 08:27:11 » |
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Not currently raining at Old Trafford....
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« Reply #1093 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 09:53:49 » |
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Fun fact - Zak Crawley scored only 87 fewer runs yesterday than he did in seven home tests vs South Africa, India and New Zealand last year in total. The ultimate feast or famine player.
Here we go then, strap in, it's going to be fun!
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« Reply #1094 on: Friday, July 21, 2023, 11:25:40 » |
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With the forecast, why have we not tried to score quicker this morning?
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