BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm not saying a word ..... I am! I will reserve judgement till England bat on what looks like a very slow, easy paced wicket. Two/three half chances, for all their endevours. That track is not a patch on the one used for the New Zealand test. When you see Lyth having a bowl, you know it is desperation time! I do feel for Stokes, he is deserving of a few wickets. Oh well, back to the grind in the morning, what! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Fortunately I can sit between two rooms, one with Sky and t'other with the Beeb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 England are batting Iain, but don't blink or you might miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 only another 339 needed to avoid the follow on. The pitch might have looked slow when Anderson and Broad were bowling, it looks lively enough now. England to follow on 4/11, to lose by an innings 8/11, and the chances of play on day 4, very slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Have we lost yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 technically not MM, though Joe Root is out which perhaps amounts to the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Oooops anyone with tickets for Sunday, should consider going to Wickes or B&Q or their local garden centre instead! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 are there t20 blast games on Sunday? At least the test players are likely to be available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooWee Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ouch!! A reality check descends upon us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Rain dance time again! paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 What`s cricket?. Somebody told me we (England) invented it. I`ve heard it`s supposed to be a game, but i`ve never seen an England side play Cricket?. Apparently, the rest of the world play it, so is there any reason why England does`nt platy cricket?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hope the Aussies don't read these negative posts, we need all the luck we can get from now on. At least Cook was still there at close of play, Stokes was looking touch and go with an injury. Root was sitting in the pavilion looking shocked that he is still not out there batting. Lythe may as well not have turned up at all. What is the matter with us. We have played right into their ' we are wonderful and you don't stand a chance' mentality Have you noticed that as with the NZ team there are lot of chaps called Mitchell. Must have been a popular name for that year. COME ON ENGLAND for God's sake buck up and get a grip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hope the Aussies don't read these negative posts, we need all the luck we can get from now on. At least Cook was still there at close of play, Stokes was looking touch and go with an injury. Root was sitting in the pavilion looking shocked that he is still not out there batting. Lythe may as well not have turned up at all. What is the matter with us. We have played right into their ' we are wonderful and you don't stand a chance' mentality COME ON ENGLAND for God's sake buck up and get a grip. Well that sums it up pretty well! :clap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 A captains innings of record book proportions is called for I think. Facts are, the Aussies always play well at Lord's. A certain Bob Massie took 16 wickets there on debut in 1972 . Thought that would cheer you up Monica IF they don't lose a wicket in the morning session, anything is possible. Well one can dream, can't one Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I DO wish we might put this desperately unhappy topic to sleep................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 well, they have seen off the first hour, and now the ball is getting old it seems much easier to bat. The new ball in 32 overs will be the danger, unless England collapse before hand. We really do need to score some runs off this old ball, try and get within say, a hundred of the follow on target before the new ball is taken. Then we might have half a chance of a resplendent draw. Cook being there to face the second new ball is critical, one might think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 It certainly is a bit nail-biting, Paul.................... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Bang went that theory Paul, although agree what you said.The ball is getting lower and lower for drag ons. OK, plan B, who is good at doing rain dances? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 I will do a rain dance in Suffolk, torrential rain for 2 days, will that do? I see the Aussies are batting once more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi Monica, Just giving their fast bowlers a wee rest before the kill ! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 We wish. A question, on sky go how do I get rid of the Blue sky information band showing, channel time date etc. I seem not to be able to get rid of it when I want to. When it is there it takes up a fair chunk of the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 I can now answer my own question. I found if you put the cursor on the corner of the Blue Sky Information at the bottom of the picture and press right click it disappears, now whether it will do it next time is anyone's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 If not Monica try this method! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Believe me I sit in front of a window in the bedroom / office and this laptop has been threatened more than once that it will be going through it before long. I echo your sentiments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Well, well, its not looking awfy guid as I look between the Davis Cup, The Open Golf, and a shambles of test batting from England what a difference a week makes! Now I wonder what type of track Edgebaston will be, baring in mind its Ian Bell's home ground? Changes are required, but how many? I know the Test is not over yet, but do miracles happen? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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