PaulC Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I met Bumble once. i asked him to tell Bob Willis to shutup about Tim Ambrose as he doesn't know what he's talking about. He said "Bob is bonkers, he said about the barmy army, they should all be gassed" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Lol, I like Willis as well, but just because he is a cantankerous old word removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 yes Willis makes me laugh. He also said about county cricket members, that they all train spotters or social misfits. Many Warwickshire members were upset by this but its quite true really. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockingbird_franklin Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 This is becoming another great match, Early wickets in NZ first innings put England in charge, NZ fought back to put up a very competitive score, England's openers put us in a great position before a collapse puts NZ on top, England's tail wags to make the game all square and even, Early two wickets in the 2nd innings gave England a slight edge only for NZ to fight back again.In a game turning one way then the other, would put the game finely balanced at the moment, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Yes New Zealand look very much in control now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockingbird_franklin Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Yes New Zealand look very much in control now. New Zealand's day overall, A draw looking very unlikely. Looks like England are going to be up against it with the Bat, chink of hope as Wood gets Mccullum, wickets have tended to fall in quick succession so far, lets hope one leads to three or four in quick order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Yes a little lucky to get that decision. Surely there would have been some doubt in the umpires mind regarding height. Good job we got it but McCullum unlucky there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 can never say never in this match but definitely new zealand looking good - might be the weather saves us here. Our middle order lost it today, and although he's been fine with the bat, I do wonder if they'll consider an actual spinner for the Ashes instead of Mo - not had a good time of it with the ball sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have been a Moeen fan since watching him as a 15 year old but a lot of expectation has been put on his shoulders after the 19 wickets against india. Dropping him to no.8 won't have done his confidence any good. I think he has potential as a spinner because he can put plenty of revs on the ball but the lack of consistency is a problem. Having said that Stoke's economy rate was higher than Moeen's. Although he had a fine first test, I don't think he's good enough to be the 4th seamer and his bowling will be killed against the Aussies. For me Woakes is a better bowler than Stokes but Stokes is the better batsman. There aren't really any other spinners around. Tredwell, but he's ordinary. Rashid but he would leak more runs than Moeen and the same could be said for Scott Borthwick. I thought Kerrigan had potential but he hardly spins it and he was good when bowling in unison with Keedy who was an excellent spinner. Yes New Zealand big favs now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) So 455 needed. Plenty of time to get them but we'd have to break the record for the highest runs chase in test cricket and get the 2nd highest 4th innings score of all time. Somehow I don't think its going to happen. Much has been said of Moeen's bowling but thats abysmal bowling from our seamers this morning. Broad 3 sixes off his final over against a tail ender. Edited June 1, 2015 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Pathetic bowling by Eng this morning. Cook showed he really isn't a good captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Pathetic bowling by Eng this morning. Cook showed he really isn't a good captain. yes top batsman but the worse captain England have had in a long time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Impromptu visit to Leeds, for the cricket today. Only £5 to get in. I'll have some of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 New Zealand to lose now, Can England hold on for a draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Could be all over by lunchtime this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 New Zealand to lose now Bit optimistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Cook the youngest ever player to 9000 test runs - despite being dogshit for 18 months. Well done that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Congratulations to the Kiwis for the win.Fair play to both teams for the drawn series - right result that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 We seem to collapse most innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Great win for the Bears and a glorious, much needed 90 from Ian Bell. Also, sad to see Craig Kieswetter had to retire. Massive cog in the England T20 team of the early 2010s, devastating batter on his day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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