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« Reply #45 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 17:47:49 » |
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have either of you noticed that india are miles ahead in the rankings and england haven't beaten them in a test series for 15 years?
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« Reply #46 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 18:44:04 » |
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have either of you noticed that india are miles ahead in the rankings and england haven't beaten them in a test series for 15 years?
India have only really come to the fore in the last 2 years though. They always struggle away from home only recently when they did well in SA have they looked like changing that. If the conditions here stay the same as the last few days throughout the summer then they will struggle. If it's sunny and dry then they won't. For me we've got the best bowling attack. Our batting isn't as strong as them but it's improving bar KP who is useless. I don't really take much notice of the rankings. And we demolished the Aussies away for the first time in 20-odd years I see no reason why we can't beat India this summer if our key players stay fit. |
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« Reply #47 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 18:49:57 » |
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have either of you noticed that india are miles ahead in the rankings and england haven't beaten them in a test series for 15 years?
England should've won in India but some superb batting, mainly by Sachin, India chased a big total. The fact is the rankings are based on results over a 4-5 year period. England are the form team in Test cricket. They've bowled out six test sides for less than 100 in less than a year, and they've beaten, no thrashed, the Aussies by an innings three times. When India beat the Aussies at home a month before the Ashes, the Test matches hung on the sides second innings, and India came out on top. In fact, the Aussies should've really won the first test in India. I believe if England turn over the Sri Lankans 3-0, England would have to win by a similar margin against India to take over the No.1 spot, which would be a tall order. |
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« Reply #48 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 09:51:02 » |
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Second test, Sri Lanka win the toss and put England in on a clear day at Lords...that's a big call and could well backfire if Cook whacks another few hundred on the board.
Finn in for England, which means our three pace bowlers are 6'5, 6'7 and 6'8.
Tufnell and Blofeld on TMS, happy days.
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« Reply #49 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 10:02:56 » |
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Tufnell and Blofeld on TMS, happy days.
How can it be a happy day, when the wonderful TEF cricket sub board, has morphed into feeble sport? Just another example of creeping fascism.....even Gauleiter Youth wouldn't have committed this crime. These are indeed dark days... |
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« Reply #50 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 10:04:26 » |
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have either of you noticed that india are miles ahead in the rankings and england haven't beaten them in a test series for 15 years?
Have you noticed that many of their star players are ageing ? |
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« Reply #51 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 10:09:44 » |
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I might be going to the 3rd day as I am going to London this weekend.
Never been to cricket before.
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #52 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 10:14:14 » |
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Strauss out, here comes Trott to bat alongside Cook. Put your feet up gentleman, this may take some time.
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« Reply #53 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 10:16:21 » |
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Have you noticed that many of their star players are ageing ?
I had noticed that they were asian. Surely all players are ageing? Unless Peter Pan has started to play cricket. |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #54 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 10:21:47 » |
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Surely all players are ageing? Unless Peter Pan has started to play cricket. Clearly you haven't seen those Advanced Hair Studio Adverts. Kallis is suddenly looking a lot younger. |
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« Reply #55 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 11:18:05 » |
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Strauss out, here comes Trott to bat alongside Cook. Put your feet up gentleman, this may take some time.
Or not! Hopefully Bell and Cook can steady the ship somewhat. |
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« Reply #56 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 17:04:48 » |
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When is KP going to be told he's shite and get dropped? He's about as useless as I am with the bat. Waste of space.
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« Reply #57 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 18:12:49 » |
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When is KP going to be told he's shite and get dropped? He's about as useless as I am with the bat. Waste of space.
yup, mr fucking ego, IMO I thought he was shite in the last ashes |
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« Reply #58 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 18:44:37 » |
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I too have had enough of KP and his shitcunt ways.
Get Hildreth in the mix!
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« Reply #59 on: Friday, June 3, 2011, 18:54:40 » |
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yup, mr fucking ego, IMO I thought he was shite in the last ashes
An average of 60, and 3rd highest run scorer behind Cook and Trott, would suggest your opinion might be misguided. |
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