Weihrauch17 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Anyone watching it, a total bore fest for me with another super flat pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 There was a time when The West Indies played the finest cricket in the world. From Gary Sobers, Rohan Kanhai, Clive Lloyd, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft, Wayne Daniels, Michael Holding, Viv Richards and more - they were a pleasure to watch. Never dull - always flamboyant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Not great … but could be exactly what the team needs. i.e. Batting practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 If anyone is able and Stokes is still there come the second session, I'd tune in. Right now he's only on 28 off 59 so not exactly rapid. Sorry 32 off 60, so not exactly lightening, sorry 38 off 61 so...yeah I think he's warming up... The shots he's played have been all round the ground and with a lot of power! He's driving imperiously on the up, playing over the top and has brought out the reverse sweep for four. But he's blocked and defended really well and looks happy to do so. That might change in the second session; I think he's eyeing up something either big, or explosive, or long. Or all three. England very well set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 73 off 84 now … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Lees yesterday got 30 of 138 and is soooooooo boring to watch. Stokes 120 off 128 a different class, he looks in very good nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: Lees yesterday got 30 of 138 and is soooooooo boring to watch. Stokes 120 off 128 a different class, he looks in very good nick. Different class 100% But don’t underestimate the value of a solid start to the innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 43 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: Different class 100% But don’t underestimate the value of a solid start to the innings. Yup. When Lees went it was 80-2. 80-2 is a whole different game to 10-2! And stokes coming in at 244-3 is certainly a lot more preferable to 40-3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Different class 100% But don’t underestimate the value of a solid start to the innings. I see it more as wasting deliveries and increasing the chance of a draw and as an aside I want to be entertained not bored to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: I see it more as wasting deliveries and increasing the chance of a draw and as an aside I want to be entertained not bored to death. You probably enjoyed the recent ashes tour than I did then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Due to timings I didn't watch it, I understand what you say but for me sport is about entertainment and day one was awful. Day two good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 I’d suggest the shorter formats may be more your bag! Personally I enjoy both short and long versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) So do I but day one was was some of the most boring cricket I have ever watched at least the first part. Edited March 18, 2022 by Weihrauch17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Come now. Let's not bickerrr and argooo over 'hoo bored 'hooo... The game is set up A couple of cheap ones this morning and England could force something. This pitch isn't going to do us any favours, but we're well ahead of the game, there's time to play with and the odd ball has gripped and spun, so you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Certainly a good test for the new attack ... although I'd feel more confident with Anderson, Broad and Wood limbering up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Smokersmith said: Certainly a good test for the new attack ... although I'd feel more confident with Anderson, Broad and Wood limbering up. Aye you're not wrong. If anything, those two will always give you control. They can create pressure with their economy. They just don't give freebies, unlike Woakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Certainly a good test for the new attack ... although I'd feel more confident with Anderson, Broad and Wood limbering up. Not doing too well are they and giving Woakes the new ball, I don't get it. We look absolutely toothless. 13 wickets in 3 days! If it was a 10 day match we might get a result, a total yawn fest. Edited March 18, 2022 by Weihrauch17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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