Raja Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Good bit of grit from Kohli & some of the Indian batsmen. I'd say NZ shaded the day, a couple of early wickets tomorrow and India could end up collapsing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 I’m saying slight advantage India in the WTC final. NZ would’ve wanted a lot more wickets after winning the toss. And India’s women fighting hard in Bristol! The English will have to score quite quickly in the fourth to have any chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Paxter said: I’m saying slight advantage India in the WTC final. NZ would’ve wanted a lot more wickets after winning the toss. They seem to have gone with the dubious English strategy of not picking a spinner. Having 5 seamers does seem a bit excessive, although I guess they shouldn't need to worry about workload too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 35 minutes ago, williamjm said: They seem to have gone with the dubious English strategy of not picking a spinner. Having 5 seamers does seem a bit excessive, although I guess they shouldn't need to worry about workload too much. They don't usually play a spinner in home tests, so I guess they opted to stay with a more familiar line-up. Personally, I'd have liked to see Patel in the side. India is loaded with right handers and I think at the very least he could have bowled economically to the top order and maybe cleaned up the tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Imagine trying to lecture one of the greatest spinners in the history of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 I’m with Warnie! Great draw salvaged by the Indian Women - congrats. Windies already in deep shit… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, Consigliere said: Imagine trying to lecture one of the greatest spinners in the history of the game. And one who used to play for Hampshire and should therefore be very familiar with local conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Indian players paid tribute to India's first ever Commonwealth gold medallist, the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh by black bands Plus the way Shefali plays, I'm about her age and I'm noob comparatively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Paxter said: ETA: It’s kinda funny that several different test teams are at such a low ebb with test batting. SA, Windies, Aus, England, SL, Pakistan are all struggling to produce high quality batsmen compared to previous generations. I guess it’s a perfect storm of T20, DRS and a lack of FC cricket. Plus some very handy bowling attacks and spicier pitches. I have to say, I'm liking the fact that bowlers are getting a look-in now. A decade ago it was pretty commonplace to find most Test sides full of 40+ averages. It will be nice to go back to a time when a 40 average really meant something and where 50 was the mark of an all-time great. I haven't managed to follow the NZ/India Test as we made the trek down to the snow for a week (Yes, Australia has snow...though it's pretty poor), but it doesn't look like I'm missing too much! Draw looks odds-on at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, Jeor said: I haven't managed to follow the NZ/India Test as we made the trek down to the snow for a week (Yes, Australia has snow...though it's pretty poor), but it doesn't look like I'm missing too much! Draw looks odds-on at this stage. It probably depends on how much more time is lost to bad weather/light but India being 211/7 at lunch on what is effectively day 2 of 5 isn't looking like a game necessarily heading for a draw, although still difficult to pick a favourite until New Zealand get their chance to bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I had a feeling India would be a batter light if they played Ashwin and Jadeja in the same team in England… But let’s see how NZ go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeor said: Draw looks odds-on at this stage. A little less so now I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Have to admit it was the right decision not to play Patel. NZ were relentless with the five seamers and CDG does give them a longer batting order. @Jeor: I agree that it’s nice that the bowlers are getting a look in. I just get a little bit sad when I look at the Windies batting order and 30 is about the highest average amongst any player! Mayers excepted…but I’m sure his average has further to fall :(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Interesting observation on commentary that all five NZ quicks can move the ball in the air, while India only have Ishant. The Siraj omission looms ever larger… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Conway’s having a brilliant start to his test career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On Conway - apparently he was dominating FC cricket to the extent that the NZ cricket board offered him a contract to play before he was even qualified to represent NZ! Door is still ajar for India here. All results in play. Shame about the forecast for tomorrow but fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Windies comeback!? SA batting order a mess again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 We should just share the trophy and laugh at England & Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Imran Khan you bastard. Oh I'm Afridi (afraid ) of the ISI, shivering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 21 hours ago, Paxter said: Windies comeback!? SA batting order a mess again. The SA tail wagged a bit. The Windies batting is an even bigger shambles so this one looks to be heading for a comfortable SA win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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