PaulC Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, blandy said: Heel injury. He’s had a rotten 12 months. Player of the summer last year, missed tests through isolating because the ECB put him in the same car as Moeen. Then didn’t play inIndia, at all - the only player not to playa game in the winter, then played a couple of games in the iPL before that got canned, and hardly played this summer for reasons of rest from bubbles for the NZ test, then played a couple of T20s and then got injured. He has had his fair share of injuries in his career hasn't he. Yet Anderson, who has been playing internatiional cricket for nearly 20 years hardly get injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2021 They've absolutely destroyed their last 2 opponents, and today without Moeen Ali. They will surely be favourites to win it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, PaulC said: He has had his fair share of injuries in his career hasn't he. Yet Anderson, who has been playing internatiional cricket for nearly 20 years hardly get injured. I've always thought Woakes was a bit short and slow for international cricket, he then has to try and put that extra effort in and his body breaks down. Jimmy is just a genetic freak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 14 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: I've always thought Woakes was a bit short and slow for international cricket, he then has to try and put that extra effort in and his body breaks down. Jimmy is just a genetic freak. Sorry how do you mean a bit short? Hes taller than Dale Steyn, one of the all time greats. Yes he was an 80 mph bowler when he started and became a high 80s bowler, which is a big rise. Anderson on the other hand started off as tearaway fast bowler but he modfied his action and learnt how to swing it both ways and the rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 So $64000 question : would you leave Ali out and keep the winning team that has got Birmingham into the final ? Slightly reminds me of when Brian Little little was brought in to England team 'cos Keegan was out. Little played a blinder and set up winning goal but Revie still brought Keegan back for the next match. Difficult decision I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, veloman said: So $64000 question : would you leave Ali out and keep the winning team that has got Birmingham into the final ? Slightly reminds me of when Brian Little little was brought in to England team 'cos Keegan was out. Little played a blinder and set up winning goal but Revie still brought Keegan back for the next match. Difficult decision I think. They won three in a row with him in the team. He's still got the second most sixes in the competition. Definately starts if hes available. The winning start came with the introduction of Sneed. Actually with Ali back they must be favourites to win the thing. Edited August 18, 2021 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Yes, you play your best players and Ali and do it with bat AND ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Malan recalled. Stinks of desperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, PaulC said: Malan recalled. Stinks of desperation. We are desperate! No **** can bat apart from Root 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Xela said: We are desperate! No **** can bat apart from Root Yes I know but hes nearly 34 and failed at test level before. May as well call up Vince as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just now, PaulC said: Yes I know but hes nearly 34 and failed at test level before. May as well call up Vince as well. True, i just think there is a lack of quality out there. Worrying really. All people want to do is play T20 cricket. Mind you, it can be very lucrative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Xela said: True, i just think there is a lack of quality out there. Worrying really. All people want to do is play T20 cricket. Mind you, it can be very lucrative! and a lot less work. If you're a seamer all you have to do is bowl 4 over or 20 balls a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Pheonix ladies going well at the Oval so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I goofed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 18 hours ago, lapal_fan said: I goofed Not you they did. Hope the men do better today if the rain keeps away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) It's looking like a disaster for Birmingham Phoenix in this final. Hard to see them winning it from here. If Livingston hadn't have pretty much got himself out it may have been different but it's just petering out now. Edited August 21, 2021 by sidcow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, sidcow said: It's looking like a disaster for Birmingham Phoenix in this final. Hard to see them winning it from here. If Livingston hadn't have pretty much got himself out it may have been different but it's just petering out now. It was an unbelievable throw to be fair. Best think about the 100 is Alex Hartley, she is such a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Jimmy India 60-5 just after lunch, looking forward to being all out for 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 25, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, Milfner said: Jimmy India 60-5 just after lunch, looking forward to being all out for 17. 67 for 7 now but they'll probably go on to get 400 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 One more left and every ball is looking dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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