BensGrandad
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A lot has been said about the Kookaburra ball but can somebody explain what the great difference is between that any other ball and how it will either benefit or hinder Englands chances.
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[Cricket] New Zealand v England 1st Test
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Mackenzie
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Dig in boys. 60/1 at lunch would be fine.
Seam and stitching. Loads of explanations online.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Where is Bairstow ?
BensGrandad
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I read that it offers more swing for about 30 overs but how will this affect us?
Biscuit Barrel
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Dropped after a poor Ashes.
studio150
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Steady start 18/0 off 8
Looks beautiful.......sunny, the odd cloud, imagine a few bottles of sav blanc and a cheese sandwich. I would be IN.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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NZ dropped a bollock on that feathered edge.
Nice shot from Burns for a boundary, 23-0.
Nice shot from Burns for a boundary, 23-0.
- Apr 5, 2014
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I'm in with that. Just on the sofa instead.
It might not be the best night to road test the Christmas Port and the seasonal craft beer. But hindsight and all that.....
- Apr 5, 2014
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The Duke is the swinging ball. Kooks don't offer half as much. That's why our seam bowlers are are so effective in English conditions.
BensGrandad
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Proper Test Match cricket none of your Sunday afternoon village green stuff.
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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Terribly flat conditions.
52 off 20 overs for the loss of no wicket, nothing wrong with that kind of start in test cricket.
52 off 20 overs for the loss of no wicket, nothing wrong with that kind of start in test cricket.
vegster
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- May 5, 2008
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You'd never finish a match on a Sunday at this scoring rate. This must be a deliberate attempt to make The One Hundred look exciting ! Currently we have scored 50 runs off 126 balls, they must be leaving in droves.
The Wizard
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vegster
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- May 5, 2008
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It used to be a normal Test rate. Mind you, New Zealand is often compared to Bournemouth in 1970 so maybe its a time continuum thing.
EDIT : PS, Is this slated as a " Timeless Test " ? Only asking , like ?
vegster
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- May 5, 2008
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Close, but, no cigar !