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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 28, 2019 14:58:45 GMT
before this series, ENGLAND won 7 of their last 8 tests against a tough indian side and an away series in sri lanka. cant believe you guys want to relieve him as captain based on one test performance. Who wants him out? Nobody has said that pimpin. AJ just asked a valid question about who else there might be. Root was nailed on to be England Captain some two years before he got the gig, it was just a question of when Cook stepped down. There was nobody else in the frame, Broad was mooted from an experience point of view, Stokes even (which would as we know have been chaotic), and then there is Buttler, who should his form not deteriorate will be taking over should Root have to step aside for form problems or non improvement of the role in general. His Captaincy is getting better, but as all England fans feared, his form is now patchy and his average is dropping. It wouldn't make sense for him to be deposed this year unless he himself decides he needs to concentrate on his batting only. |
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 28, 2019 14:58:46 GMT
Lol....Didn't get the irony at first. But they say this is a new world and you do things differently. You relax and don't take pressure. In all fairness, they just need to forget the last match and get to the 2nd with a free mind. They certainy have been great in last 7 months.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 28, 2019 15:12:25 GMT
Root looked shell shocked during interviews afterwards, uncomfortable, jittery, stumbling on his words. I don't think anyone saw that manner of defeat coming. Much of the performance is unforgivable though, to give Chase 8 wickets beggars belief, I mean he wasn't even turning it!!! You can misread a pitch for selection, it happens, but two collapses when the Windies shown that batting on it wasn't a challenge, well that suggests something wasn't right with the mindset. Antigua now becomes a massive test for a number of reasons to England. Changes? Well given the way Rashid was treated by his captain in the match you would think he's out and Broad comes back in. Jennings yet again exposed against pace and surely they can't accept that liability to put us under pressure from the off, Denly in? In all fairness, the result from Barbados Test is absolutely bewildering and no one would have ever predicted lower middle order batsmen getting centuries and a part-timer getting 8-fer. pimpinainteasy had hinted that Windies pacers could do something special but I am not sure even he thought they could roll over England for 77.
It does raise a point about England's consistency in the Test format but only next tests will give any idea of whether England is still not good outside of home or whether WI have actually some hope.
And a question for Spike - Is there any alternative for Root when it comes to captaining England in the Test format?
I have said it before that this Windies attack when they get it right are a challenge for anyone, said it up thread that their pace will cause England problems. Still shouldn't be getting routed for 77 though, but Boult and Southee did it last year to them as well - Craig Overton top scored in the innings of 58 all out! Check my post to pimpin about Root.  |
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 30, 2019 11:46:39 GMT
England in West Indies: 'Tourists must treat defeat as warm-up game'www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47021615When you think of the great eight-wicket bowling figures in Test history, the names of Michael Holding, Shane Warne and Stuart Broad spring to mind.
Now, thanks to England's feeble showing with the bat at the Kensington Oval on Saturday, Roston Chase has joined that list.
You must acknowledge Chase's performance - taking eight wickets in a Test is no mean feat - but the fact remains that he did not spin a single delivery.Now Alastair Cook has retired, England do not have players like Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored three centuries and faced 1,258 balls in India's recent series win in Australia.
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 4:16:33 GMT
Trent Boult has totally humiliated India. They are 92-9. A good wake up call for what may happen when you bowl well.
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 4:22:18 GMT
England in West Indies: 'Tourists must treat defeat as warm-up game'www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47021615When you think of the great eight-wicket bowling figures in Test history, the names of Michael Holding, Shane Warne and Stuart Broad spring to mind.
Now, thanks to England's feeble showing with the bat at the Kensington Oval on Saturday, Roston Chase has joined that list.
You must acknowledge Chase's performance - taking eight wickets in a Test is no mean feat - but the fact remains that he did not spin a single delivery.Now Alastair Cook has retired, England do not have players like Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored three centuries and faced 1,258 balls in India's recent series win in Australia. I am eagerly waiting for the 2nd Test that starts later today. Will definitely watch the first session before I go to sleep. |
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 31, 2019 5:46:23 GMT
Trent Boult has totally humiliated India. They are 92-9. A good wake up call for what may happen when you bowl well. Boult you can accept, the bloke is a quality bowler, but Grandhomme taking 3 is unforgivable!  |
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 14:10:08 GMT
It has all started guys. England has never won a Test match at Antigua!
And I can't believe that Windies can win 2 in a row. This is some exciting stuff! This new opener for England had made his ODI debut way back in the last decade. What's in store for him?
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 15:12:08 GMT
One hour into the match and West Indies is the happier side with 2 wickets for just 27. Caught the first few overs and I liked the game. Won't mind seeing a bit more in the second session. #Pressure ON
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 15:24:58 GMT
Wow...What a snorter from Alzarri! And what an amazing catch.
Edit: Why was Butler so far down the pitch? He should not come so far down the pitch to quickies on a green surface.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 31, 2019 17:23:15 GMT
England - lost the toss - lost their bottle - lost the series...
Anderson and Broad are going to have to bail England out with the ball
Pfft!
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 17:30:15 GMT
England - lost the toss - lost their bottle - lost the series... Anderson and Broad are going to have to bail England out with the ball Pfft! Who knows? They still have two capable batsmen and even if they fail this time their tail might wag?
It's not that you need more than 250 to be in the match. WI batting line-up can be destroyed too.
Betting odds - Evens!
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 31, 2019 17:46:49 GMT
England - lost the toss - lost their bottle - lost the series... Anderson and Broad are going to have to bail England out with the ball Pfft! Who knows? They still have two capable batsmen and even if they fail this time their tail might wag?
It's not that you need more than 250 to be in the match. WI batting line-up can be destroyed too.
Betting odds - Evens!
If you was a politician Aj my good man I would vote for you!  Looks a key toss to win. Though if the pitch stays like this then England have the armoury to keep it a low scoring game. Exciting! |
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 31, 2019 17:55:24 GMT
I am liking Joseph, he needs to get a few more beers and jerk chicken dinners into him to help him fill out, definite prospect if his back holds out. PS: Anyone notice I called the 2 changes to the England side right last week? No brainer Broad coming back in of course, but I wondered if they had the balls to drop Jennings and they did. Though the shot Denly got out to was as bad as anything Jennings has done to pace lately - bloke is 32 and experienced to the hilt and he chases a wide one - nerves?  |
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 18:00:19 GMT
I am liking Joseph, he needs to get a few more beers and jerk chicken dinners into him to help him fill out, definite prospect if his back holds out. PS: Anyone notice I called the 2 changes to the England side right last week? No brainer Broad coming back in of course, but I wondered if they had the balls to drop Jennings and they did. Though the shot Denly got out to was as bad as anything Jennings has done to pace lately - bloke is 32 and experienced to the hilt and he chases a wide one - nerves? Yep, you got those 2 predictions right!
It seems Gabriel is not at his best. He had left the field for a while but returned quickly.
Meanwhile, England's current partnership has extended to 33 runs. Moeen is due for some I guess!
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 31, 2019 18:32:53 GMT
The Beard that must be Feared is having one of his good days...
This is shaping up to be a good test match.
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Post by Aj_June on Jan 31, 2019 18:35:16 GMT
The Beard that must be Feared is having one of his good days... This is shaping up to be a good test match. I would say that if WI don't get a wicket soon they will be in a lot of pressure when they come out to bat. I see the match falling in hands of England. But a quick wicket or two will bring it back in the balance. New ball is still far far away. |
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Jan 31, 2019 19:51:23 GMT
Foakes unlucky, double deflection!
Come on lets get the Windies in now and have a look where this pitch is at.
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Post by Aj_June on Feb 1, 2019 2:31:26 GMT
Australia has lifted themselves from a poor start. 3-28 at one stage but now looking comfortable at 109-3.
West Indies in a better position after the end of the first days play. Very cautious start.
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Post by weststigersbob on Feb 1, 2019 3:32:00 GMT
Saw about 10 overs of the WI v ENG Test last night - 170 odd might be a good score on a pitch that looks rather green and has considerable uneven bounce. Joe Root got a ball that smacked into his top glove.
Australia going along nicely. 3-181, two set batsmen and a pitch doing absolutely nothing.....
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