PaulC Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Pointless having play available until 7:30 if we can only bowl **** spin I don't agree. Root has been our most dangerous bowler and moeen is causing Green a lot pf problems too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Not sure there’a going to be any more play, I’m in Warrington and it’s been raining constantly now for 30 odd minutes or more, fairly sure it’s moving from here across to old Trafford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Not sure there’a going to be any more play, I’m in Warrington and it’s been raining constantly now for 30 odd minutes or more, fairly sure it’s moving from here across to old Trafford Yes I'm further north in lancaster and its raining here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Didn’t expect any play today so that big wicket is a bonus and we’ve rattled through to almost having the new ball available. We’ll probably have to bat again though. Edited July 22, 2023 by fightoffyour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I think Stokes made a mistake sticking with Broad and Anderson too long who looked no threat and bowled Root be ause he had to. Wasted how many overs there. Could had had another couple of wickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Could be a good day tomorrow if there's around two sessions of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Take the new ball try to roll them over then if that doesn't work bring the spinners on asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 5 hours ago, villa89 said: Could be a good day tomorrow if there's around two sessions of play. Forecast doesn’t look like we’ll get much play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Prediction: we just about get enough play to win the game in gripping fashion and level the series. Then next week at the Oval gets completely rained off and Australian retain the Ashes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Ward, Butcher, Nasser saying the outfield is pretty dry but inspection is at 11. A sport that just loves wasting time. Oh, and not forgetting the ridiculousness of light meters. Do some research and set a benchmark of light for certain bowlers rather than just a feeling. Load of bollocks. Edited July 23, 2023 by Milfner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Ah, it's now pissing it down. Rain map on MetOffice looks miserable too. This is over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Yes no hope really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 An extra hour on the first 3 days and this could have a result. Cricket really has some modernising to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 If test cricket is to survive there needs to be a contingency plan for this type of scenario. There's no reason at all why an extra day cannot be scheduled if a whole day is lost to rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, StefanAVFC said: An extra hour on the first 3 days and this could have a result. Cricket really has some modernising to do. Yes that's another thing. Why the cut off point at 6-30 if the 90 overs haven't been bowled in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, PaulC said: Yes that's another thing. Why the cut off point at 6-30 if the 90 overs haven't been bowled in the day. I do think the over rate of 15 will just never happen tbh, it should be knocked down by 1 at least but then add 15-20 to each session and have a longer tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Pitch inspection at 12:15 and then lunch at 12:20 until 1pm. So even if it passes, we lose time that we could play during for an arbitrary break. Ridiculous sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2023 Have lunch now you flannels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: Have lunch now you flannels Steve Smith will not rush his sandwich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Why don't they just find a local sports hall and play the rest of the game in there? 4 points for any wall hit and if you get it on the balcony, you get a 6. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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