England vs West Indies

chris · Post by **chris** » Sat May 19, 2007 11:18 am

England actually doing well for once.

Declared on 553-5, with four players getting centuries

I'd always rated the West Indies as a good side, but they seem to be struggling here.

It'll probably rain now so the match won't finish, but nice to see an improvement

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Sat May 19, 2007 12:04 pm

good start getting an early wicket, be good to get em out for 300 ish and have a chance to bowl em out twice

bobo the clown · Post by **bobo the clown** » Sat May 19, 2007 12:47 pm

The WIndies must be shite !!

CAPSLOCK · Post by **CAPSLOCK** » Sat May 19, 2007 1:16 pm

They are

Probably the worst of the lot, excluding Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

Seeing as England are the second best - only to Australia - this series was only going one way, even moreso when Lara retired

Dr.Karl · Post by **Dr.Karl** » Sat May 19, 2007 2:09 pm

CAPSLOCK wrote:They are

Probably the worst of the lot, excluding Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

Seeing as England are the second best - only to Australia - this series was only going one way, even moreso when Lara retired

Not entirely sure about that atm. I think the South African's would give us a good run for our money and the Indian test series this summer will be a close one. Although I agree, my club side would give this Windies team a good game....

Tombwfc · Post by **Tombwfc** » Sat May 19, 2007 2:19 pm

We're second in the rankings, and we've beaten SA in a test series fairly recently.

Dr.Karl · Post by **Dr.Karl** » Sat May 19, 2007 2:40 pm

Tombwfc wrote:We're second in the rankings, and we've beaten SA in a test series fairly recently.

2004 winter was quite a while back and when England were at their peak....

CAPSLOCK · Post by **CAPSLOCK** » Sat May 19, 2007 3:03 pm

I actually think our batting has moved on since 2004

We've also added Panesar to our attack

Yes, we need Flintoff fit and firing, but I think we're a better team now than in 2004

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:57 am

Should bowl these out the morra, and get batting again. Get a lead of 400 or so, and chocolate eclair 45 mins from the end. Day and bit to win the match.

bobby5 · Post by **bobby5** » Sun May 20, 2007 6:12 pm

Matty Prior. Good knock. Lets hope he continues in this vein over the summer

chris · Post by **chris** » Sat May 26, 2007 1:14 pm

Looking good in second test. 498-6, Pietersen on 189. Probably let him reach 200, then declare -weather forecast not promising.

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Sat May 26, 2007 2:37 pm

CAPSLOCK wrote:I actually think our batting has moved on since 2004

We've also added Panesar to our attack

Yes, we need Flintoff fit and firing, but I think we're a better team now than in 2004

We could also do with Jones back showing the form he had during the ashes. Harmison just isn't cutting the mustard.

(When fit and firing)

Flintoff

Panesar

Jones

Hoggard.

Not a bad bowling strikeforce at all!

Our batting in test cricket is on par with the very best. If only we could get our best bowlers all fit, on form and in the same starting eleven for once.

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sat May 26, 2007 3:58 pm

Harmison will never hit his peak again. 2005 was his year.

Simon Jones will never be the same bowler again - too many injuries.

Flintoff will always be Flintoff i.e. a Lancastrian piss head who never performs fully. Like Harmison, his year was 2005.

Harmison, IMO, shouldn't be near the England squad after his "I'll play when its convenient for me, and when its not I'll watch the Lads. Ho'way!" stance.

Next England attack should be:

Onions, Plunkett, Panesar, Anderson and Broad.

That is the future of England bowling attacks.

Harmison, Flintoff and Vaughan all need a full season of county cricket under their belts.

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Sat May 26, 2007 4:28 pm

bobby5 wrote:Matty Prior. Good knock. Lets hope he continues in this vein over the summer

Absolutely, I'd keep this lad in on the strength of his batting even if he proves to be shite behind the stumps.

chris · Post by **chris** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:48 pm

West Indies all out for 146.

Enforce the following on, and tomorrow's expected rain might not force a draw.

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:16 pm

Fair play to Vaughan, under serious pressure on his return, puts a 100+ knock in and leads England into a fantastic position.

A huge amount of character shown by him.

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:20 pm

Is it only me that's saddened by how utterly shite the West Indies have become? Not taking anything away from our lads or owt, but on a day when its so bloody obvious that the balls going to be all over the place they're chasing everything!

bobby5 · Post by **bobby5** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:04 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:Is it only me that's saddened by how utterly shite the West Indies have become? Not taking anything away from our lads or owt, but on a day when its so bloody obvious that the balls going to be all over the place they're chasing everything!

Yes 'tis sad. They used to be an utterly fearsome side. Sad decline and I can't see any hope for the future either.

durham_wanderer · Post by **durham_wanderer** » Sun May 27, 2007 11:15 am

They better not go finishing the game today, Iv got tickets for 2mra and was hoping for a full day piss up at the cricket!!

Athers · Post by **Athers** » Sun May 27, 2007 8:19 pm

Had a terrific day out on Saturday. Great cricket, great West Stand banter.

If anyone saw the 50+ yard beer snakes on TV, there's a good chance my ugly mug was on there too.

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