Raja Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Another india england series would be fun as opposed to the one test match we're getting Morgan's just announced his retirement Also, I'm not entirely sure what to make of Rohit as captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Xray the Enforcer said: that was an interesting series. I'm legitimately surprised that NZ couldn't manifest a win or draw out of any of the Tests, especially given some of the run totals they managed to create. It is the first time a team has successfully chased 250+ in three consecutive matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A wilding Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Xray the Enforcer said: Actually, that reminds me -- @Hereward during the Leeds Test the camera showed an all-brown raptor flying over the grounds. No other really good distinguishing marks, except that the underwings looked like they had lighter/white patches at the "wrist" area on each wing (base of the primary feathers, basically). Possibly a Red Kite? Not sure how many of them there are up there, but they are very common in parts of England now. Their wide forked tail is usually their most obvious distinguishing feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I agree, sounds most like a Red Kite, though they are rarer in the north. The other option, especially if the tail was more fan-shaped than forked, is a juvenile Buzzard, which be more common in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 YES. I have been watching this Test for exactly five minutes and we already have live footage of Sri Lankan birds. Am now officially a strong supporter of Sri Lankan cricket. Also, thanks @A wilding and @Hereward for the possible ID. The camera didn't really show the tail well. Will look through some photos of both species to see if either match what I saw. ETA: After looking at reference, I think it was a Common Buzzard. Thank you for the ID help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Man, I want some Sri Lankan food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 9 hours ago, Xray the Enforcer said: YES. I have been watching this Test for exactly five minutes and we already have live footage of Sri Lankan birds. Am now officially a strong supporter of Sri Lankan cricket. Also, thanks @A wilding and @Hereward for the possible ID. The camera didn't really show the tail well. Will look through some photos of both species to see if either match what I saw. ETA: After looking at reference, I think it was a Common Buzzard. Thank you for the ID help! PS Watching the England vs Netherlands ODI series, Mark Butcher, one of my favourite commentators now Lloyd and Holding have retired, outed himself as a bird watcher, waxing lyrical about Bar-tailed Godwits. Quite an incredible cross over, which probably doesn’t say anything good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Sky seem to be trying out a few new combinations for their test cricket coverage now they've got a fair few gaps with Botham and Gower having been let go and Holding and Bumble retired. Hopefully they stick with Butcher, I agree he's good, and I do generally like Sangakkara although his 'stick Buttler in as a test opener' idea is a little questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/28/2022 at 3:27 PM, Raja said: Also, I'm not entirely sure what to make of Rohit as captain Apparently he's tested positive for Covid so you might not find out what he's like as captain, with Bumrah potentially in line to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Hereward said: PS Watching the England vs Netherlands ODI series, Mark Butcher, one of my favourite commentators now Lloyd and Holding have retired, outed himself as a bird watcher, waxing lyrical about Bar-tailed Godwits. Quite an incredible cross over, which probably doesn’t say anything good! I love everything about this except the fact that Bumble and Holding have retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 10 hours ago, williamjm said: Apparently he's tested positive for Covid so you might not find out what he's like as captain, with Bumrah potentially in line to replace him. That is unfortunate for him. I'm so disconnected from test cricket that I don't even know who our back up is. Also, that steve smith run out was very amusing. Mans was *pissed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 9 hours ago, Raja said: That is unfortunate for him. I'm so disconnected from test cricket that I don't even know who our back up is. Apparently Rahul was meant to the next in line but he is injured so Bumrah will lead tomorrow. It's the first time he's ever captained any team, there are probably easier situations to become captain for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 52 minutes ago, williamjm said: Apparently Rahul was meant to the next in line but he is injured so Bumrah will lead tomorrow. It's the first time he's ever captained any team, there are probably easier situations to become captain for the first time. To be fair, it's sorta just a one off test, so I'm not sure it's much of a pressure situation ( Though I know it's an important test in the context of the series from last year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, Raja said: To be fair, it's sorta just a one off test, so I'm not sure it's much of a pressure situation ( Though I know it's an important test in the context of the series from last year) I guess there might also be a lot less pressure captaining India abroad than captaining India in India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 13 hours ago, williamjm said: I guess there might also be a lot less pressure captaining India abroad than captaining India in India. Also true. It's difficult to expect much from this test from an indian perspective, we are generally slow starters overseas and have a poor record at trent bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Raja said: Also true. It's difficult to expect much from this test from an indian perspective, we are generally slow starters overseas and have a poor record at trent bridge. This match is at Edgbaston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Maltaran said: This match is at Edgbaston I have no idea why I thought it was at trent bridge. To be fair, I've done 14 night shifts in a month and I'm honestly surprised I can spring any words together at all. Not looking great so far, defo missing Rohit's ability to get runs at the top of the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartIheartTesla Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Not sure how Pujara got back into the Test side, only to promptly fail. Kohli isnt doing too good either, wonder how much longer before he is asked to go back to domestic/first class cricket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Shocked we've reached 330+, but credit to Pant & Jadeja. There isn't a better sight in cricket than seeing Pant belt Anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 10 hours ago, Raja said: Shocked we've reached 330+, but credit to Pant & Jadeja. There isn't a better sight in cricket than seeing Pant belt Anderson Pant is insane, he plays in ODI mode even in Tests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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