phiggins Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, GeordieSaint said: Are the conditions difficult or are we just batting poorly again? Three out of four have got themselves out. New captain needed, and a new chairman of selectors needed as well, so we can start to pick the best team and not throw in a bunch of all rounders. Absolutely abysmal performance this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Are the conditions difficult or are we just batting poorly again? They’ve bowled - again - in the right areas . But they’re good bowlers they’re allowed to , it’s test cricket . It’s not a minefield , we’ve just made a total and utter mess of it . There’s an old adage about driving at headingley .... candy off a baby today. Abysmal dismissals . Again no one can just bat to grind an opposition down or has the mentality to tough it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 And that has to be one of the worst shots I’ve seen from a professional batsman ever. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just seen Denly getting out playing a poor shot on a length delivery. Pretty pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 This is the worst ever in history since the last shambolic collapse . These shots are terrible . This’ll be why Root didn’t bat then- we’ll have been all out for 1 in those conditions yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Bairstow could have left that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Follow on? Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 That ball would have troubled the best batsmen in the world, Bairstow isn’t in that class and I doubt he could have done differently. Outstanding bowling. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 And embarrassing batting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 The art of the leave is almost dead .... smith and labuschagne did it brilliantly and got runs . We’re just giving catching practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 By the way , I bet Archer is chuffed . All he wanted he said was a break today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 All of those who booed Warner have shown him who is boss. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, GeordieSaint said: Are the conditions difficult or are we just batting poorly again? We can’t see off a new ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, bobbruce said: We can’t see off a new ball. We have a Test team who never play red ball cricket - and a dwindling player pool being masked by ODI World Cup success. I'd kick the cat but the blinking thing's already scurried off. She's deaf but I think even she heard my reaction to the first ball after lunch. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 How to disintegrate in one easy lesson . Even there buttler watched them put Khawaja in and hit it right to him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiggins Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Bayliss is going, which should help the test team. Ed Smith needs to go, and replaced with a selector that understands why picking batsmen that can only bat down the order doesn't lead to big scores. Root needs to be replaced by a captain that can actually get something out of his players, and will make use of the bowlers he has. Roy at a minimum needs to be moved down the order. Denly has to go. As does Buttler. Stokes survives because of his 100 in the last test. Toss up between Bairstow and Foakes for keeper. Woakes out for Anderson. Sibley and Pope should be given a chance, and given a run in the side to develop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 And it’s not an isolated occurrence that’s the doubly depressing thing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Industria ditat Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Have 2 such poor batting sides ever lined up against each other in an ashes test match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Alastair Cook has just said this on the BBC Cricket Live: 'I feel sorry for Root' Alastair Cook Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special I feel really sorry for Joe Root. To captain in an Ashes series at home is an honour - it's an amazing thing to do. It's a big occasion in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I feel sorry for the bowlers , not Root . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Lyon right now after watching that ball by leach ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Apart from Smith (and two innings so far from Labuschagne), the batting from both teams has been awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiggins Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, DavidM said: I feel sorry for the bowlers , not Root . Root shouldn't even be allowed to captain the last two test matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Apart from Smith (and two innings so far from Labuschagne), the batting from both teams has been awful. Which makes 100 plus lead a match winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, DavidM said: Which makes 100 plus lead a match winner You'd expect so. Roll these over for 120-130 this innings would be interesting though... (Until they bat awfully and destroy our hope again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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