blandy Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Rodders said: last 5 overs have gone for 97. This is absolutely absurd hitting. Very nice to see pretty much all our destructive hitters in form this tournament This neurotic England fan (is there any other kind?) wonders "have we peaked too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 The wonderful and strange effect that T20 has had on one day cricket is that even with a humungous total like ours, the Windies haven't folded up. They're giving a genuine chase with actual hope. It makes for fantastic games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 The way they're going, the Windies might be favourites at the moment! 172 for 2 off 20. It's unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 He's not going to is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 Looks like we've managed to stem the flow. England big favourites now - 720 runs on the day with 14 overs left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hetmyer seems to be as brainless as he is talented, getting caught slogging for 6 off 2 balls. If he had batted with Gayle for a bit then they'd have had a better chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 They haven't quite given it up. This is now the third highest scoring ODI in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 This is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 Two wickets in two balls - surely that should turn it our way?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Two wickets in two balls - surely that should turn it our way?!?! Four in five and the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 27, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2019 The ending kept up with the rest of the game - carnage. Loved it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Just wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 4 hours ago, blandy said: This neurotic England fan (is there any other kind?) wonders "have we peaked too soon? We've been at and around this level for a couple of years now. I don't worry about peaking too soon, more our capacity to completely self-destruct every now and then. As a neurotic England fan, you just know that game will be a semi final at the WC, instead of a dead rubber against Bangaladesh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Think that game yesterday was an amazing advert for one day cricket. I've never been a huge fan of that format of the game, but this current England side have turned me around. I really look forward to watching them play these days. So many match winners in one team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 28/02/2019 at 15:05, dAVe80 said: So many match winners in one team. Though none today. Had forgotten the last one-dayer was on today. Just had a look - skittled for 113 (111-5 to 113 all out!) and WI are 97 for 3 off 10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Well we won the first T20 fairly comfortably, but massively helped by Windies conceding 23 extras and dropping 4(?) catches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Grauniad: Quote Mark Ramprakash has lost his job as the England batting coach and is expected to be replaced by Graham Thorpe before this summer’s Ashes series against Australia. Ramprakash has paid the price for the Test team’s poor batting, with their dismissal for 77 by West Indies in the opening match of the recent series defeat in the Caribbean appearing to be the final straw for Ashley Giles, England’s new director of cricket. The former England batsman, who played 52 Tests, revealed he had been relieved of his job on Twitter, saying: “I’ve just been informed that I will not be involved in the Ashes series. It’s been a huge privilege to support the team over the last 5 years. I’d like to wish all the staff & players the very best of luck for the future.” England officially confirmed the news shortly afterwards. A spokesman said: “Mark Ramprakash will not be part of the coaching set-up for the Ashes. We will finalise the coaching set in the next couple of weeks.” Thorpe, another former international who in his current role as lead batting coach is responsible for England’s white-ball teams, is the favourite to replace Ramprakash. ... more on link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 England recover from 30 odd for four to 182/6. Currently a wicket from victory with the Windies 39/9. This team really is something. Chris Jordan has bowling figures of 2-0-6-4. Incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I wonder if the ECB read VillaTalk; I have been querying the appointment of Ramprakash for ages; just hope his replacement can stiffen up England's (seemingly) fragile batting. Looks as if it could be Thorpe but I did wonder if they would find a role for Trott - particularly with Ashley Giles at the helm. Now - I really hope Ashton Agar rips up trees for Warks but how the hell did DURHAM !! get D'Arcy Short and Cameron Bancroft !!! Warks aiming low again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, veloman said: I have been querying the appointment of Ramprakash for ages I thought of your reaction as soon as I read the article. Edited March 9, 2019 by snowychap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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