RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, badjon said: @psb07158For some reason, Pakistan always play well in England. I think they feel at home here because of the crowds etc. No crowds though so that nullifies your point. Aside from the pitches offered up it's all just one versus the other. By pitches I assume you know what i mean regards favouring teams. Well, of course, but the players have extended families here. Imad Wasim is actually Welsh whilst Shan Masood stayed in the North of England for about 15 years growing up. Wahab Riaz owns restaurants and dessert places in London, other players have properties here. They can go out in Manchester and get food identical to what they eat at home in terms of quality, taste, spice. As I said before, they feel at home here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,393 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Just now, psb07158 said: Well, of course, but the players have extended families here. Imad Wasim is actually Welsh whilst Shan Masood stayed in the North of England for about 15 years growing up. Wahab Riaz owns restaurants and dessert places in London, other players have properties here. They can go out in Manchester and get food identical to what they eat at home in terms of quality, taste, spice. As I said before, they feel at home here. Slight mistake on my part with your initial point. Anyway could be interesting cricket over the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 England in a bit of a pickle here. Still plenty of time left, if Pakistan roll them out this afternoon they could bat basically all of tomorrow under very little pressure. Pitch already looking a little dusty so could well turn for Yasir on Day 5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Creampuff said: England in a bit of a pickle here. Still plenty of time left, if Pakistan roll them out this afternoon they could bat basically all of tomorrow under very little pressure. Pitch already looking a little dusty so could well turn for Yasir on Day 5. Shadab hasn't bowled a single over either. Day 5 this ball is going to be turning an absolute mile. Can't wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Job done. Lead of 107 going into our 2nd innings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Phenomenal spell of bowling from Woakes. Making the ball talk and our batsmen can't handle it. TEFTONG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 This collapse has certainly gotten England back in it, but I still think 250+ is a tough chase. TEFTONG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Off the weekend so should be tuning in. How is the forecast ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 12 hours ago, TEFTONG said: Off the weekend so should be tuning in. How is the forecast ? Pretty much perfect for cricket tbh. Warm and dry with a little cloud cover. TEFTONG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Pakistan really need to do what they can to drag out this morning session. Time obviously a bit of a non-factor but they really blew the chance to give their leggies the majority of Day 5 to bowl on this pitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Creampuff said: Pakistan really need to do what they can to drag out this morning session. Time obviously a bit of a non-factor but they really blew the chance to give their leggies the majority of Day 5 to bowl on this pitch. Fair to say Pakistan were not worried about using up time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Finely balanced. Prediction is 53% in favour of England. Vital they get to 100+ with at least only two down. I'm expecting more from Stokes this 2nd innings as well. I've not been surprised by how well Pakistan have competed. Pleased to see the skills they have shown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 The wee bit about Pakistan crickets class. See that game on the mountain. If/when we are allowed to play in Pakistan I think it’s a must visit test series. RangersMedia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Swinging back the other way now. 😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Wee bit disappointed at Yasir's huge lbw appeal which clearly hit the bat. Desperate to get Stokes out.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Tiniest wee nick off Stokes glove and he is gone. 4 down and still require 170. Pakistan looking good for the win. Although the constant appeals and screaming is slightly annoying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Woakes and Buttler going on the attack. 124 more needed. 5 wickets left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Cracking test match, this. TEFTONG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,108 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Creampuff said: Cracking test match, this. I've had a wonderful day watching it all unfold. Well done Woakes. A masterclass from him today. 🏏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALerone 633 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Don't feel like celebrating this It would be like the Villa players acting like they won the league beating relegation last week Think if Pakistan had a few more warm up tests like Eng had v W.I. Pakistan would of walked this Covers a lot of issues Eng have.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Absolutely fucking bullshit Depressing as fuck Glad there's a Rangers game tomorrow to cheer me up ffs plymouthranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Another great advert for test cricket. Game had everything, glad we won and hope the next test in Southampton is as exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 13:36, kplfishtank said: The wee bit about Pakistan crickets class. See that game on the mountain. If/when we are allowed to play in Pakistan I think it’s a must visit test series. You will enjoy this lol: The passion out there is unbelievable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 hours ago, psb07158 said: You will enjoy this lol: The passion out there is unbelievable. That’s the one I seen. The guys running down after the winning runs is fantastic 😂😂😂 RangersMedia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Archer and Stokes out for Curran and Crawley. Pakistan bring in Fawad Alam for Shadab. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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