Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 5, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 5, 2022 England are a different beast under McCullum and Stokes in this new regime. Play with so much freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 05/07/2022 at 09:30, Stan said: England are a different beast under McCullum and Stokes in this new regime. Play with so much freedom. Lots of free runs too when Broad is bowling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 13, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 13, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 13/07/2022 at 04:18, Stan said: It's called fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 Attending my first ever cricket match on Sunday. Got free tickets for the ODI at Headingley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 21, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 21, 2022 27 minutes ago, Pyfish said: Attending my first ever cricket match on Sunday. Got free tickets for the ODI at Headingley Enjoy! Bet you're glad it's not as hot as a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 21, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 21, 2022 Definitely, can't begin to think how I'd cope in that heat for 8+ hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 21/07/2022 at 11:42, Pyfish said: Attending my first ever cricket match on Sunday. Got free tickets for the ODI at Headingley You couldn't pick a better ground for atmosphere too. Headingley and Edgbaston probably the best two grounds in this country for atmosphere here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 22, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 22, 2022 Just hope it doesn't get rained off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 22, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 22, 2022 37 minutes ago, Lucas said: You couldn't pick a better ground for atmosphere too. Headingley and Edgbaston probably the best two grounds in this country for atmosphere here. Agree with Edgbaston. Never been to Headingly. I'd through Old Trafford into the mix too, but probably just a tier lower than Edgbaston I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Stan said: Agree with Edgbaston. Never been to Headingly. I'd through Old Trafford into the mix too, but probably just a tier lower than Edgbaston I guess. You've got to try and cross that one off, preferably an Ashes game. You won't beat it in this country. There's a reason why the Western Terrace is reknown for it's hostility and hospitable welcome to away fielders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 22, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 22, 2022 If Sunday's ODI match for England is anywhere near as good as todays, I'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 25, 2022 It got rained off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 25, 2022 Administrator Share Posted July 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, Pyfish said: It got rained off A proper taste of English cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted July 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Stan said: A proper taste of English cricket Saw just over 27 overs of South Africa batting. It was all for free so can't complain and I'd definitely go again. A cricket fan in the making here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Razzaq played much much less than Dhoni. I had an argument with someone that Afridi should've only played until 2009-11 after that if not for politics he would've been like Balotelli in any other team. His argument was that all-rounders have a natural place in any team even if that was to be true for all cases Razzaq deserved a place over him any day. Edited August 3, 2022 by Aladdin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted August 18, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted August 18, 2022 Been watching a few games of The Hundred. Enjoying what I've seen so far. I know it's not 'proper' cricket in the eyes of some, but it's good for a noob like me who is still new to the game in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted August 18, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 18, 2022 Very, very unfortunate dismissal for Dean Elgar against England. Flicked off his elbow and trickled back on to the stumps, bails just about dropped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 296 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Didn't even know we were playing. First off a tour to England is going to be tough, it was tough even when we went there with Amla, ABdV, Kallis, Smith, Steyn, Morkel. Batting wise we are nowhere near that level but bowling we may actually be a better unit than that past Proteas team. That team was so reliant upon Dale Steyn and the odd moments of consistency from Morkel, in the 2012 it was Philander but this current attack has more total contribution, if Rabada doesn't get you, then Jansen or Nortjie can and even Vermuelen or Ngidi as back up offer more depth than that old team did. It will be about trying to maximise the lead and then bowl with the same discipline to try put England under scoreboard pressure and hope they capitulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted August 19, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, OrangeKhrush said: Didn't even know we were playing. First off a tour to England is going to be tough, it was tough even when we went there with Amla, ABdV, Kallis, Smith, Steyn, Morkel. Batting wise we are nowhere near that level but bowling we may actually be a better unit than that past Proteas team. That team was so reliant upon Dale Steyn and the odd moments of consistency from Morkel, in the 2012 it was Philander but this current attack has more total contribution, if Rabada doesn't get you, then Jansen or Nortjie can and even Vermuelen or Ngidi as back up offer more depth than that old team did. It will be about trying to maximise the lead and then bowl with the same discipline to try put England under scoreboard pressure and hope they capitulate. I can't remember who it was with but I had a conversation with someone on here about SA cricket squad and that you're pretty well set for a good few years with your bowling attack. So many options for different tours/series/pitches. Rabada Nortje Ngidi Jansen Mulder Phelukwayo Olivier That's some attack and all under 30 - so you've got at least 5/6 years of a selection of those. And even for spin, Maharaj and Shamsi are very good too for different formats. It's formidable to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 296 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Stan said: I can't remember who it was with but I had a conversation with someone on here about SA cricket squad and that you're pretty well set for a good few years with your bowling attack. So many options for different tours/series/pitches. Rabada Nortje Ngidi Jansen Mulder Phelukwayo Olivier That's some attack and all under 30 - so you've got at least 5/6 years of a selection of those. And even for spin, Maharaj and Shamsi are very good too for different formats. It's formidable to say the least. Simon Harmer has also come back and he has added a new element to the spin bowling attack. We do have a few young batsmen coming up who are getting more exposure in limited overs first, so hopefully we can restock our batting depth in the not to distant future. Rabada feels like he has been around forever but is only 27 and Jansen is 22, think they compliment each other well being a Left/Right combination and very similar bowlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted August 19, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 19, 2022 SA ripping through England in their 2nd innings. 141-7. Nortje's pace too hot to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 296 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I would consider this a upset, and a fantastic result out of the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Will try to watch the Asia Cup. It's an ok tournament when in T20 format, Shaheen is out so more toil for Babar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 25/08/2022 at 12:25, Beelzebub said: Will try to watch the Asia Cup. It's an ok tournament when in T20 format, Shaheen is out so more toil for Babar. Was a good game. Jadeja, Pandya played it easy and slowed the tempo after losing early wickets but good bowling by pace and spin. Commentator mentioned only once a team batting first has won a T20 at this stadium. India lost comfortably last year batting first also. Something needs to be done about this. I purpose team batting first should get some over(s) worth of extra runs based on their run rate at the end of innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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