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Errm, in amid all the Euro excitement there is a aperitif in disappointment in the early hours tomorrow in the form of the 5th Test. The match is in Dharamsala, which sounds more like a Chef's Special at the Taj than a ground for a red ball battle. Talk of England playing three seamers. The...

Whilst we take a break from the Test thumpings, a little quiz question for you dear friends. In 1985, Which England spinner played in his first and only one day series, captaining England at the age of 44, 20 years after his Test debut ? Who was the Sussex player who also got caps in the same...

Are you suggesting I got a cricket question WRONG ?

I think it may have happened in Sri Lanka. Not sure

If you keep bowling half volleys it'll be over quickly.

Why does Joe never come over the wicket ?

Morning everyone ! Just me in the NSC Stand at the moment then. Not sure I've seen Bashir bowl at Jurel yet.

The 112-5 yesterday was not down to England Bazballing, only 1 wicket fell to an attacking shot. But Root being Root was wonderful to see. I didn't get how folk were saying he isn't what he was or his place was under threat. He averaged over 60 last year. There is a lot in the pitch for the...

It was just like watching... Joe Root

Oh, me. I thought you meant Robbo. Well, I'm available. Can't bowl anymore, rubbish with the bat. I would have fitted in a few years back.

I agree. But I'm sure Bazball can function at -10% I don't think it would lose anything by not trying to premeditate a reverse sweep against Bumrah :ROFLMAO:

Yeah, he was my choice.

Robinson is recalled. A match too late for me. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-ollie-robinson-shoaib-bashir-recalled-for-ranchi-test-1422076

He was only just before my time, although I have watched loads of him in YouTube. I had an unusual bowling action which folk said was like his. Imagine if South Africa had been playing in the mid-70s. They would have had one hell of a side.

What I don't understand is how that shot is employed when a safer orthodox sweep is the best run scoring option. Especially as fielders are often set for a top edge. Root is one of the best sweepers around and doesn't need that shot (Sri Lanka 2021 e.g)

Helped a bit by a large 'fill your boots' innings against Ireland. That said, he does seem to have grown into the role.

Yes, of course. There is an element of trust. Although the ICC could arbitrate Can't be many better options than Ashwin though. World class

Must be serious. They can only have a sub fielder though. I wouldn't be against the idea of him being fully replaced. Seems unfair.

You KNOW the drill.

I'm not convinced of Hawkeye. But I guess it is the same for everyone