Painter Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, coxyhog said: There is one problem on the horizon,who do you drop for Bairstow? I truly hope it's not Foakes. Imo, the one who isn't performing is Crawley, despite his lovely cover drive... But then who opens? Drop Brookes, as that's where Bairstow bats? Or, Foakes, and Bairstow keeps wicket? Or Root, who hasn't scored profusely of late... It's an interesting dilemma to have... As is who Archer replaces, although I can see a rotation of the quicks happening to help keep them all fit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 31 minutes ago, coxyhog said: There is one problem on the horizon,who do you drop for Bairstow? I truly hope it's not Foakes. I like Foakes, best keeper we have. As you said, who do we drop?. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Painter said: Imo, the one who isn't performing is Crawley, despite his lovely cover drive... But then who opens? Drop Brookes, as that's where Bairstow bats? Or, Foakes, and Bairstow keeps wicket? Or Root, who hasn't scored profusely of late... It's an interesting dilemma to have... As is who Archer replaces, although I can see a rotation of the quicks happening to help keep them all fit. Has Bairstow ever opened in the long game?.....Crawley is too much hit & miss,with the accent on miss. Foakes is one of the best keepers in the world & also gets his share of runs,quite often making an under par score into a good one. Edited February 19, 2023 by coxyhog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 https://wisden.com/stories/englands-production-line-of-multi-dimensional-cricketers-is-unrivalled-and-a-cause-for-celebration?fbclid=IwAR2lyVJBjOcR64lnVxzX5Rm87hnxppz-xbH4w_eC_J1GI3eGK-kzx5e7328 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 1:59 PM, coxyhog said: Has Bairstow ever opened in the long game?.....Crawley is too much hit & miss,with the accent on miss. Foakes is one of the best keepers in the world & also gets his share of runs,quite often making an under par score into a good one. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-11777681/England-set-rest-Jimmy-Anderson-Stuart-Broad-second-Test-against-New-Zealand.html also discussed the Bairstow conundrum.... but seems to suggest dropping Duckett, and allowing Mr cover drive Crawley to remain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Painter said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-11777681/England-set-rest-Jimmy-Anderson-Stuart-Broad-second-Test-against-New-Zealand.html also discussed the Bairstow conundrum.... but seems to suggest dropping Duckett, and allowing Mr cover drive Crawley to remain... Mad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 England batting & Crawley lasted 12 balls.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 4 hours ago, coxyhog said: England batting & Crawley lasted 12 balls.... Unfortunately Duckett didn't produce either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Wow! I went to bed at lunch,with Brook 51 from 51. I didn't expect them to still be together when I got up! Brook on course to become the fastest player ever to 1000 runs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 England chasing 165 for a place in the T20 World Cup final. Going along nicely, 67-2 off seven overs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 I just watched the highlights from yesterday,Brook is awesome. The good news is they're starting earlier due to the rain yesterday,so I'll watch it again until around midnight or until I start to nod off....can't see that happening if Brook stays in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Woke up to find the kiwi's 70 odd for 5.... wondering how many days this test will take.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondropkid Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 44 minutes ago, Painter said: Woke up to find the kiwi's 70 odd for 5.... wondering how many days this test will take.... I'm going 3. Out on a limb, don't think England would enforce the follow on. Too risky for having Anderson and Broad bowling back to back innings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, Lemondropkid said: I'm going 3. Out on a limb, don't think England would enforce the follow on. Too risky for having Anderson and Broad bowling back to back innings. Think I agree. Knock 'em over bat again, set 350, and let Anderson etc all at 'em again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 5 hours ago, Lemondropkid said: I'm going 3. Out on a limb, don't think England would enforce the follow on. Too risky for having Anderson and Broad bowling back to back innings. At their ages they need to be protected, even though you know they would bowl their hearts out every day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 7 hours ago, Lemondropkid said: I'm going 3. Out on a limb, don't think England would enforce the follow on. Too risky for having Anderson and Broad bowling back to back innings. I'm having a rethink.... If we knock the NZ tail over within, say, 15 overs tomorrow morning, especially if its 15 overs of mainly Robinson and leach, then we might well make 'em bat again.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Not a fan of asking for the follow on. Leaves you in danger of trying to get a tricky score while batting last on a deteriorating wicket. NZ right back in it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, galenkia said: Not a fan of asking for the follow on. Leaves you in danger of trying to get a tricky score while batting last on a deteriorating wicket. NZ right back in it now. Agreed.... although it would have been a different story had the crumbled again... It was good to see the kiwis doing what they do best... fighting! Could be a good day tomorrow if they keep doing so 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, Painter said: Agreed.... although it would have been a different story had the crumbled again... It was good to see the kiwis doing what they do best... fighting! Could be a good day tomorrow if they keep doing so Shame it’s on BT as I only have Sky Sports on my phone through NOW TV. Get to see the white ball games though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, galenkia said: Shame it’s on BT as I only have Sky Sports on my phone through NOW TV. Get to see the white ball games though. I cheat and watch it through one of these free TV apps on.my tablet....works well most of the time... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Looks like a late night for me tonight,hope it's worthwhile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Chipping away nicely 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Stokes out with 57 needed. This could be interesting .... this morning's walkies has been delayed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I was going to say life was great... Until Root miscued that very ball to mid wicket... this could be VERY interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 run. 1 f%£&*>g run! Fabulous ending to a great game. Congrats NZ... well fought 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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