Zatman Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, PaulC said: What is root doing bowling archer to death. Woakes one over so far. Sounds like he was shattered at the end which will lose his effect later in series. When Johnson destroyed England he only bowled about 5/6 overs at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Considering 2 days were washed out it came suprisingly close to a result. Archer was brilliant, but a bit annoyed with Broad and Woakes - too many balls the aussies could leave. They had to get them playing everyball, runs conceded were never going to be an issue. As good as Leach bowled at times there were also a few too many nothing balls from him as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, andym said: Considering 2 days were washed out it came suprisingly close to a result. Archer was brilliant, but a bit annoyed with Broad and Woakes - too many balls the aussies could leave. They had to get them playing everyball, runs conceded were never going to be an issue. As good as Leach bowled at times there were also a few too many nothing balls from him as well. How many overs did Woakes get? No point picking him if the captain dont bowl him. Has a great record for England at lords too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Only 3 looking at the scorecard, which is suprising, thought he had bowled more. Definitely a reluctance to bowl him from Root for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Yes he trusts Broad and obviously Archer. Woakes is more an after-thought when I think he could have done some damage with the new ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 18/08/2019 at 03:15, Xela said: Buttler in now.. c'mon Jos, prove me wrong! Good innings from Jos - plenty of time at the crease, playing himself back into a bit of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Zatman said: Sounds like he was shattered at the end which will lose his effect later in series. When Johnson destroyed England he only bowled about 5/6 overs at a time Johnson back then was recovering from injuries and time out of the game, and was into his 30s. Different kettle of fish. You had to keep bowling Archer really, he was simply too good not to. But yes, you can't bowl him like that all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 18/08/2019 at 06:11, Zatman said: People want hard but fair game. The lack of remorse is what people are upset about Most disgusting of all was Smith was booed off by fans. Must have been Chelsea fans attending Pretty poor effort to boo an injured player. Boo him on to the pitch at the start of his innings by all means, but after he's just been smashed in the head? Hmmm. People perturbed by Archer's reaction would do well to remember the last Ashes series down under - Cummins smashed one into Root's helmet, and Lyon charged in to the wicket pumping his fist, laughing at Root and congratulating Cummins. Archer simply walked back to his mark. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 hours ago, MrDuck said: Pretty poor effort to boo an injured player. Boo him on to the pitch at the start of his innings by all means, but after he's just been smashed in the head? Hmmm. Absolutely. I've no problem with the pantomime booing of Smith et al. or the singing of songs about them (though I think the songs have reduced in frequency with the weight of runs he's scored!) but as he's going off injured or when he came back out to resume his innings? That's really shit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Smith is out of the 3rd Test so easy win for England 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Well, Warwickshire look like snatching defeat from the jaws of victory(hope I'm wrong - one day to go). I realise Somerset are a damn good side but something not right at Warks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 8 hours ago, veloman said: Well, Warwickshire look like snatching defeat from the jaws of victory(hope I'm wrong - one day to go). I realise Somerset are a damn good side but something not right at Warks ! A lot of injuries, a lot of young players. No surprise really! Probably benefit long term by trying these youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Pope called up as cover for Roy Pope is someone who I have high hopes for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 17 hours ago, PaulC said: A lot of injuries, a lot of young players. No surprise really! Probably benefit long term by trying these youngsters. I take your point but if it wasn't for Notts , "long term" could be in division 2 ! I am still at a loss as to some of the departures, particularly Barker. Left arm , could bat a bit, just don't understand . I know Chopra wanted to leave so fair enough but ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 16 hours ago, Xela said: Pope called up as cover for Roy Pope is someone who I have high hopes for. Would you say, you have a lot of.. faith in him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, veloman said: I take your point but if it wasn't for Notts , "long term" could be in division 2 ! I am still at a loss as to some of the departures, particularly Barker. Left arm , could bat a bit, just don't understand . I know Chopra wanted to leave so fair enough but ...... Yes I’m not in the know anymore but letting barker go was a strange one. Obviously Trott retiring was a big loss, then bell being injured. Hain hasn’t been the player I thought he would be in red ball cricket. Still time though. Bowling looks incredibly inexperienced and weak now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 No starc again. Don’t get it. Left arm fast, variation. Would create rough for Lyon to bowl to. Doesn’t make sense not picking him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I know it rains all year bur surely organising an Ashes this late in summer was not a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Zatman said: I know it rains up North all year bur surely organising an Ashes match in the North was not a great idea fixed glorious sunshine today in sunny Surrey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Zatman said: I know it rains all year bur surely organising an Ashes this late in summer was not a great idea No choice with the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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