TheLastWolf Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Paxter said: At least the BCCI didn't use the monsoon as the excuse this time! You really haven't experienced them, have you? England may have perennial showers and NZ wet, but these torrents of late are unlike anything you'd have seen, even YTS YIFY can't match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 8 hours ago, The_Lone_Wolf said: You really haven't experienced them, have you? England may have perennial showers and NZ wet, but these torrents of late are unlike anything you'd have seen, even YTS YIFY can't match Sure. But India routinely plays cricket during the monsoon. As an example, in 2019 they hosted (in India) three T20s and three test matches against SA. So how is 2021 different? Oh, COVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Paxter said: Sure. But India routinely plays cricket during the monsoon. As an example, in 2019 they hosted (in India) three T20s and three test matches against SA. So how is 2021 different? Oh, COVID. 10 hours ago, The_Lone_Wolf said: You really haven't experienced them, have you? England may have perennial showers and NZ wet, but these torrents of late are unlike anything you'd have seen, even YTS YIFY can't match But the excuse is a fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, The_Lone_Wolf said: But the excuse is a fact So is the reason not given... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 The entire England ODI squad is self-isolating after seven positive COVID tests, three players and four staff. England is now going to name an entirely new squad for the games against Pakistan, Stokes to captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Zlatan Ibrahimaltvic said: The entire England ODI squad is self-isolating after seven positive COVID tests, three players and four staff. England is now going to name an entirely new squad for the games against Pakistan, Stokes to captain Saw that news - pretty crazy, though not entirely surprising given how COVID is going. I guess they figured going ahead with a second-string side was better than postponing the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Jeor said: Saw that news - pretty crazy, though not entirely surprising given how COVID is going. I guess they figured going ahead with a second-string side was better than postponing the series. The English summer is probably busy enough that if they postponed it then there wouldn't be any space for the matches. They probably also figured it was a good opportunity to see how some new or recalled players do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Not a bad start for England’s second string. Pakistan 18-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, ljkeane said: Not a bad start for England’s second string. Pakistan 18-3. Third string! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Yawn. Anything interesting? Like how Imran Khan is making a fool of himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 10:55 AM, The_Lone_Wolf said: Yawn. Anything interesting? Like how Imran Khan is making a fool of himself. Too many pyjama parties…bring on the Eng/India test matches! Lots of B-grade cricket on right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 53 minutes ago, Paxter said: Too many pyjama parties…bring on the Eng/India test matches! Lots of B-grade cricket on right now. Sadly, much as I love it, the B-grade cricket is likely to be the Test matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Paxter said: Too many pyjama parties…bring on the Eng/India test matches! 14 hours ago, Paxter said: Lots of B-grade cricket on right now. 13 hours ago, Hereward said: Sadly, much as I love it, the B-grade cricket is likely to be the Test matches Well, look at this this way. Makes you appreciate finer ones better. I usually apply this as a consolation for music, food, literature, cinema and sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 3:31 PM, Hereward said: Sadly, much as I love it, the B-grade cricket is likely to be the Test matches You mean you’re not excited by the prospects of Vince and Malan returning to the test fold, just in time for the Ashes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, Paxter said: You mean you’re not excited by the prospects of Vince and Malan returning to the test fold, just in time for the Ashes? Actually, I am! I'd like to see both of them. I just don't want to sit through another Sibley-Burns opening partnership! Fr the Ashes, I'd like to see: Burns Crawley Malan Root Vince/Lawrence Stokes Bairstow Archer Wood Broad Parkinson (if he learns how to bowl a googly. And catch.) Reserves: Anderson, Ali, Pope, Sibley, Leach, Robinson, Buttler. Edit: If it wasn't for sentiment, I'd probably take Mahmood instead of Anderson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Really good ODI, actually. Glad to see Vince get his century, though he should have avoided a big shot and shepherded the tail home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Brilliant performance from a makeshift team. Shows the value of the ODI culture Morgan has instituted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Ireland stun SA first time in ODI. Morgan shouldn't have left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Liam Livingstone with England’s fastest ever T20 hundred and I don’t think they’re even going to come close to beating Pakistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I’ve been struggling with the shame of admitting I watched a T20, but did you see that Livingstone six yesterday? Biggest hit I ever saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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