blandy Posted June 19, 2023 Moderator Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, KentVillan said: I don’t remember Bairstow being this poor in the past, what’s happened to him? Rusty - double fracture of his leg, and not many games since recovery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, KentVillan said: I don’t remember Bairstow being this poor in the past, what’s happened to him? Could be rusty considering he and England had basically given up on him as a keeper-batsman, added to it being a pretty nasty broken leg he had. That and Mo's finger not being used to bowling long spells puts a lot of pressure on the seamers to create extra chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: Could be rusty considering he and England had basically given up on him as a keeper-batsman, added to it being a pretty nasty broken leg he had. That and Mo's finger not being used to bowling long spells puts a lot of pressure on the seamers to create extra chances. Yes ones nearly 41 and one 37 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2023 They're just going to rattle these off aren't they I've just been looking through my binoculars I keep in the office to see if I could see the pitch from Colmore Row but I can only get half way down the Members Stand. I'll bet those a few floors up could see a fair amount of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Weathers changing all the time for tomorrow, now saying it’ll be clear and sunny all afternoon ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Need a couple more late wickets to make the final day interesting. Those who got the £25 tickets should see a good days play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 This is looking ominous. Mo always answers the call but England have stitched him up so many times over the years I wonder why he does it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 45 minutes ago, sidcow said: I can only get half way down the Member 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The declaration, while brave, seems foolish now. Not worth the risk in doing something like that on the first day of the series imo. Bazball doesn't have to be reckless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2023 Ooh. Gets interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, bickster said: Yes but that requires the England to bowl fast, last over must start before the clock hits 18:30 EDIT: I have no idea why I said Aussies I assume it's 7.30 today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzavfc Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Cracking day of cricket. Getting Warner and Smith out already, probably puts us favourites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Zatman said: I hate the term Bazball. Just sounds like something a West Ham fam would say As far as I’m aware it was invented by a smug man called Andrew Miller on the ESPN switch hit podcast, makes me like it even less. The team don’t like it either. Aussies were rollicking along but those three wickets, especially Labu and Smith, leave it poised nicely for tomorrow. Poor from Head sending in the nightwatchman when Root strolled out to bat in a storm yesterday. Root this morning btw, how lucky we are to get to watch such an incredible player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Pray for clouds and wind.. lots of clouds and wind.. and jimmy and broady having 7-10 type figure spells 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I think we are in a pretty good position to win this game now. The rain should clear hy lunchtime so there will be plenty of overs to.bowl them out and the conditions should be more bowler friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) Snapped up my day 5 ticket in the end. Also bet on the draw at 12/1 on the exchange (so should be honoured) so that I’m compensated in the event of a washout. Edited June 20, 2023 by Wainy316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 12 hours ago, lapal_fan said: Pray for clouds and wind.. lots of clouds and wind.. and jimmy and broady having 7-10 type figure spells What's the weather like in Brum? It's been lashing down here in the Shires for two hours (mate). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted June 20, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2023 34 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: Snapped up my day 5 ticket in the end. Also bet on the draw at 12/1 on the exchange (so should be honoured) so that I’m compensated in the event of a washout. i got 12s too but not hopeful. i think we'll see a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 Still raining and has been heavily since I got up at 7. Don't think they'll be out before 1 even if it stops now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 11 hours ago, PaulC said: I think we are in a pretty good position to win this game now. The rain should clear hy lunchtime so there will be plenty of overs to.bowl them out and the conditions should be more bowler friendly Green and Head could easily get 50 a piece and their tail isn't as bad as their first innings would suggest. I still make Australia slight favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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