Author Topic: Ashes 2023 (Read 13092 times)

ncRover · « on June 16, 2023, 10:51:28 am by ncRover »

Great toss to win, let’s go!

I’m a bit scared for what’s probably going to happen to Moeen Ali though.

« **on:** June 16, 2023, 10:51:28 am »

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Campsall rover · « **Reply #1 on** June 16, 2023, 11:24:12 am by Campsall rover »

Quote from: ncRover on June 16, 2023, 10:51:28 am

Great toss to win, let’s go!

I’m a bit scared for what’s probably going to happen to Moeen Ali though.

Statement of intent from Crawley 4 off 1st ball.

Duckett just out. Nicked to slip. He will get found out I think but that is just my opinion.
Jennings is a better player but he isn’t fit at present.

Need to be careful because if they go gun ho against Aussies we will come unstuck.
Every ball has to be played on merit. Yes be aggressive but it has to be controlled aggression.
This should be a be a very tight series.

Monkcaster_Rover · « **Reply #2 on** June 16, 2023, 12:01:51 pm by Monkcaster_Rover »

Big Zak looking good so far. Played some lovely shots. Happy with the first hour.

Campsall rover · « **Reply #3 on** June 16, 2023, 01:54:01 pm by Campsall rover »

Quote from: Monkcaster_Rover on June 16, 2023, 12:01:51 pm

Big Zak looking good so far. Played some lovely shots. Happy with the first hour.

How are we 3 down at Lunch
Funny old game.

We haven’t looked in trouble apart from 4 balls. 3 have got wickets.

glosterred · « **Reply #4 on** June 16, 2023, 02:04:28 pm by glosterred »

Scoring at a good pace in the morning session, a session without a maiden being bowled.

32 overs now bowled without a maiden being bowled

Monkcaster_Rover · « **Reply #5 on** June 16, 2023, 03:26:20 pm by Monkcaster_Rover »

Brook getting out in the most bizarre way possible.

I'd say anything less than 350 is very disappointing.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #6 on** June 16, 2023, 04:26:04 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

Quote from: Monkcaster_Rover on June 16, 2023, 03:26:20 pm

Brook getting out in the most bizarre way possible.

I'd say anything less than 350 is very disappointing.

Never ever seen a dismissal like that. Very, very unlucky.

glosterred · « **Reply #7 on** June 16, 2023, 06:00:22 pm by glosterred »

Roooooooooooooot - another ton

Monkcaster_Rover · « **Reply #8 on** June 16, 2023, 06:09:37 pm by Monkcaster_Rover »

Bold move. Wicket tonight would be gorgeous.

big fat yorkshire pudding · « **Reply #9 on** June 16, 2023, 07:08:57 pm by big fat yorkshire pudding »

Too risky for me, maybe I'll be wrong but we needed more runs. It's only day 1 and Australia are good.

ncRover · « **Reply #10 on** June 16, 2023, 07:21:24 pm by ncRover »

Just finished work. Why in earth have they declared? Is it the weather forecast?

rich1471 · « **Reply #11 on** June 16, 2023, 08:31:27 pm by rich1471 »

Quote from: ncRover on June 16, 2023, 07:21:24 pm

Just finished work. Why in earth have they declared? Is it the weather forecast?

I would say so ,it's forcast rain on Sunday

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #12 on** June 16, 2023, 09:39:36 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

They wanted a few overs at a dodgy opening pair. Very nearly worked.

GazLaz · « **Reply #13 on** June 17, 2023, 02:08:01 am by GazLaz »

Suboptimal declaration with a below par score on a flat deck, and Root still at the crease. We had less chance old winning after we declared than we did before we did, that’s for sure.

tyke1962 · « **Reply #14 on** June 17, 2023, 09:25:20 am by tyke1962 »

I'd have liked over 400 and 420 looked on to me with Robinson blocking very well and Root opening his shoulders against what looked a very tired Aussie attack .

However this is the way England want to play and you have to go with it , it does make for very exciting and entertaining test match cricket so fair play .

Filo · « **Reply #15 on** June 17, 2023, 10:00:46 am by Filo »

Don’t know what the weather today is like at the test match, but a bit of cloud cover like it is here and some humidity could make the ball move around this morning

Padge_DRFC · « **Reply #16 on** June 17, 2023, 04:25:27 pm by Padge_DRFC »

When the sun is out we'll get found out. 3 seamers that can't get over 80mph not swinging it is going to take for ever to get them out. Wood needs to play if they're going to put flat decks like this on all summer

ncRover · « **Reply #17 on** June 17, 2023, 04:43:51 pm by ncRover »

Anderson and Broad won’t play every game but I agree Padge, nor can Stokes bowl regularly. Moeen got a few wickets but has been knocked about.

Starc not in the XI means a weak Aussie tail though as he normally gets a few runs against us.

Campsall rover · « **Reply #18 on** June 19, 2023, 08:06:28 am by Campsall rover »

That early declaration is going to bite Stokes on the bum.
Didn’t understand it at all and now on The morning of the 4th day it is looking even more foolish.

Padge_DRFC · « **Reply #19 on** June 19, 2023, 04:53:07 pm by Padge_DRFC »

Needed to have the majority of our overs bowling tomorrow in cloudy muggy conditions. Easy evening and fully expect Australia to be half way there tonight.

ncRover · « **Reply #20 on** June 19, 2023, 05:09:26 pm by ncRover »

Australia got all the time in the world as well.

Even with better weather conditions for seam bowling it’s a slow pitch. Moeen injured too.

Who’s at Headingley?

Donnywolf · « **Reply #21 on** June 19, 2023, 05:41:03 pm by Donnywolf »

Bad forecast for Tuesday though. Might save us

GazLaz · « **Reply #22 on** June 19, 2023, 08:55:37 pm by GazLaz »

Proving to be a great test match.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #23 on** June 19, 2023, 09:14:14 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

Quote from: GazLaz on June 19, 2023, 08:55:37 pm

Proving to be a great test match.

Absolute classic. However it ends, it's been absolutely captivating.

Padge_DRFC · « **Reply #24 on** June 19, 2023, 09:32:46 pm by Padge_DRFC »

Conditions look favourable for a Broad and Anderson masterclass tomorrow hopefully.

glosterred · « **Reply #25 on** June 20, 2023, 09:42:20 am by glosterred »

Quote from: Padge_DRFC on June 19, 2023, 09:32:46 pm

Conditions look favourable for a Broad and Anderson masterclass tomorrow hopefully.

Got to stop raining first

glosterred · « **Reply #26 on** June 20, 2023, 11:08:16 am by glosterred »

No play before lunch today, and an early lunch being taken. Think I’ll do the same!

rich1471 · « **Reply #27 on** June 20, 2023, 05:58:10 pm by rich1471 »

Getting interesting now

Monkcaster_Rover · « **Reply #28 on** June 20, 2023, 07:33:18 pm by Monkcaster_Rover »

Gutted.

RobTheRover · « **Reply #29 on** June 20, 2023, 10:21:43 pm by RobTheRover »

That declaration.....

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