Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Creampuff said: It’s a massive ‘if’ but if this pair can navigate the 25 odd-overs to close, England could find themselves in a sticky situation with an awkward chase tomorrow. I owe Mickey Arthur a pint for this Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Australia and India have quietly put together an excellent series. Going into a 98-over final day, India need 328, Australia need 10 wickets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Creampuff said: Australia and India have quietly put together an excellent series. Going into a 98-over final day, India need 328, Australia need 10 wickets. India definitely come away with a lot of credit, been dogged. Although questions need asked why so many muscular injuries on a tour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Looking forward to this tonight. Love day 5 of a test match when all results are possible. PromDeAnglais 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 It’s been excellent test and as you say India’s reserves have done well. Sorry PSB 😂😂😂 TEFTONG 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Surprised how little the Aussies have gotten out the pitch. Certainly haven't bowled that badly. Been very little swing today, but where the Indians often got the ball misbehaving yesterday - the Aussies haven't been able to replicate it today. Pujara has been excellent today - proper test batsman and seems to thrive in Australia. Regardless of how this last hour goes - the Indians come away with a lot of credit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 India have gone from no realistic chance of winning to string favourites in the space of about six balls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great finish to a great series. Hard to believe India won this series after being bowled out for 36 and then Kohli flying home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Brilliant series. Really enjoyed that. India get a lot of credit. Australia didn't even play badly, a few stars born in this series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,124 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Listened to the last hour and ok it was ABC Grandstand but the bias and arrogance from the commentators was jaw droppingly bad. Still convinced when India needed 3 that if they just got Pant out then the other 3 to come in.. Cant bat. Actually cheered when Pant then hit the next ball for 4. Get it right up ye ya bunch of convict cunts. plymouthranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrowtown Pie 133 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great finish to a terrific well fought series. What strength in depth India have in both batting and bowling!! Surprised how little Aussie got out of a day five deck though Cummins is a class act. Not sure about any Aussie bias on the ABC stream, thought they were pretty fair tbh, esp when compared to BBC Radio England Cricket that masquerades as TMS. RangersMedia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, TEFTONG said: Listened to the last hour and ok it was ABC Grandstand but the bias and arrogance from the commentators was jaw droppingly bad. Still convinced when India needed 3 that if they just got Pant out then the other 3 to come in.. Cant bat. Actually cheered when Pant then hit the next ball for 4. Get it right up ye ya bunch of convict cunts. It's their team tbf, no different really to the guys on TMS especially when Boycott used to be on it, as much as I like him! I still remember Boycott & co absolutely rinsing Mo Abbas after his first few deliveries, literally pissing themselves live on national radio and Boycott said something along the lines of "who does this lad think he is, coming over here bowling at 75mph, he's got no chance". Abbas then took a 5fer in that game and Boycott mumbled some sort of apology a few days later. Incredible win from India. The bastards Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Arrowtown Pie said: Great finish to a terrific well fought series. What strength in depth India have in both batting and bowling!! Surprised how little Aussie got out of a day five deck though Cummins is a class act. Not sure about any Aussie bias on the ABC stream, thought they were pretty fair tbh, esp when compared to BBC Radio England Cricket that masquerades as TMS. Not sure if it's just the pitches have had no cricket on them for a year whilst presumably still being maintained and held up really well as a result - but the Sydney test was very similar - pitch didn't do a huge amount on day 5. The Indian quicks, who are all a good 5-10mph slower and 5-6" shorter in height, were getting quite a bit more varied bounce and seam off the pitch than the Aussie attack were. Paine set some overly cautious fields, but can't say the Aussies bowled that badly. Lyon was a bit off, and the lack of swing neutered Starc somewhat, but neither were terrible Don't get me wrong, the Indians batted well, and it was a pretty remarkable test series. but.... there is a reason why 300+ day 5 chases are rare. So a bit odd to see it happen 2 tests in a row. However, again raises questions about Paines' captaincy. I couldn't see a Steve Smith led Aussie side losing that test. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Sri Lanka are not a good batting side. Can't be playing a half decent bowling attack like England, and gifting half your wickets as cheaply as they have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,124 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Some man the Jimmy Anderson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 8 hours ago, Badger said: Sri Lanka are not a good batting side. Can't be playing a half decent bowling attack like England, and gifting half your wickets as cheaply as they have. Helps if the other half don’t give up so cheaply though! RangersMedia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Sky Sports have picked up the rights to all Pakistani home series and the Pakistan Super League for the next 3 years - buzzing! First test against South Africa kicks off on Tuesday morning in Karachi, live on Sky TEFTONG, PromDeAnglais and kplfishtank 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 This is an absolutely fucking incredible performance from Jimmy Anderson. Genuinely one of his very best IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 England 5-2 in response to Sri Lanka’s 381. Perhaps a spot of bother, here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Once he gets in, Joe Root is a wonderful player of spin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 If Sri Lanka can get a lead of 75+ they’ve got a great chance here. Pitch is starting to do a bit for the spinners and England may well struggle batting last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,124 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Root playing a wonderful innings again. 🏏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Superb run-out to dismiss Root in the last over of play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Good test match, this. England all-over SL here, but SL probably only need one decent partnership to change that. No idea why SL are being so aggressive though. Root has split the field so just work the singles! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sri Lanka’s batsmen absolutely blew this, but now their 10 has gotten into the 30s for the first time in his first-class career to try to drag them back into it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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