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**judy84** · June 26th, 2018, 07:40 AM

I've been watching some of the test match from Barbados Windies vs SL.

Very difficult wicket with movement sideways and bouncing. The 2 innings of WI lasted about 100 overs, recovering from 14-5 in their 2nd innings to post 93.
SL 2 innings have so far lasted about 84 overs and are 81-5 in their 2nd innings, needing another 63 to win....it's going to be close.

Sometimes it is nice to see good bowling and have batsmen's technique examined instead of them whacking the ball all round the ground scoring hundreds.

**judy84** · June 26th, 2018, 03:53 PM

Very interesting in Scarborough Yorks vs Surrey.

The umpires keep stopping play every few minutes because of the sea fret.

Also Yorks were given 5 penalty runs because of the behaviour of Dernbach and Stoneman...no yellow or red cards yet.

**DB83** · June 27th, 2018, 09:27 PM

Twas good 'entertainment' in front of what appeared to be a very full Brummie crowd.

But it ain't cricket. Well not in my book. What would WG have made of it ? Guess one of Buttler's sixes would have ended up in Wolverhampton

**DB83** · June 27th, 2018, 10:33 PM

BTW If you wonder what the DB83 definition of cricket (baring the obvious) is it revolves a more even contest between bat and ball.

In a 'Blue Peter' moment, here is one I saw earlier today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44613032

**victor meldrew** · June 27th, 2018, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

BTW If you wonder what the DB83 definition of cricket (baring the obvious) is it revolves a more even contest between bat and ball.

In a 'Blue Peter' moment, here is one I saw earlier today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44613032

I did like comment 105

Our team was getting smashed all round the ground by a team of confident teenagers. We put on an old guy who bowled extremely slow spin with a bit of a loop, they just didn't know how to play him. The old guy took five wickets for one run in two overs, every new batsman coming in being mystified by old fashioned dibbly dobbly spin, panic set in and we won by a run.

I'll see what's in the local rag on Friday.

**countjimmoriarty** · June 28th, 2018, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

Twas good 'entertainment' in front of what appeared to be a very full Brummie crowd.

But it ain't cricket. Well not in my book. What would WG have made of it ? Guess one of Buttler's sixes would have ended up in Wolverhampton

WG would have been right in there. He was notorious in his pursuit of cash (amateur status was not an obstacle), and would have made plenty playing hit and giggle.

**victor meldrew** · June 28th, 2018, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

BTW If you wonder what the DB83 definition of cricket (baring the obvious) is it revolves a more even contest between bat and ball.

In a 'Blue Peter' moment, here is one I saw earlier today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44613032

Report from on line version of our local rag.

https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/...-win-1-8544182

**DB83** · June 29th, 2018, 05:47 PM

Watching the ladies version of the 'world series' yesterday and the news was filtering though that Rocky Stokes was returning to the field of play after injury and, all things considered, would be available for selection come the 3rd game against the Indians.

Also taken up in the paper today which made me think. Does anyone have the right to practically walk back in to the national team ? Those $ky commentators seem to think so. Now selection may be made easier if one of the batsmen fails in the meantime but what if there is no failure. Surely that is not fair and a player should prove his form first and not take a place for granted.

As I write this Ireland are being taken apart by India. Currently 58-8. Thought Ireland were better than this ?

**DB83** · July 1st, 2018, 09:08 PM

Since everyone bar this writer, who has not watched a single minute of it, is too engrossed in the WC a few reflections on the wbw - white ball weekend that is.

Thought that the RL final between Hampshire and Kent was a good contest. Two of the least fashionable teams. As often happens win the toss put the oppo in who then proceed to post an unbeatable score. But actually closer than the score reflects and due to some fine run-outs.

Congrats to the ladies for their tri-series win. NZ are a very one-dimensional side at present - if the top two don't get enough runs the rest collapse like a deck of cards. England did not need to get out of 2nd gear.

Might have a few words come Tuesday and then the good news. Nothing from me for 8 days or more. Off to a country that does not AFAIK play any cricket (and not that good at footie lately

)

**victor meldrew** · July 1st, 2018, 09:13 PM

Tuesday might prove interesting England v India T20, 17.30 start with footie boys starting at 19.00. For some, something will have to give, not me though as not a fan of T20.
Another 30 days before the test series start, no doubt the heat wave will end and the storm clouds will come rolling in, I hope I am wrong on the weather.

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June 26th, 2018, 07:40 AM	#5461
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,442 Times in 2,021 Posts	I've been watching some of the test match from Barbados Windies vs SL. Very difficult wicket with movement sideways and bouncing. The 2 innings of WI lasted about 100 overs, recovering from 14-5 in their 2nd innings to post 93. SL 2 innings have so far lasted about 84 overs and are 81-5 in their 2nd innings, needing another 63 to win....it's going to be close. Sometimes it is nice to see good bowling and have batsmen's technique examined instead of them whacking the ball all round the ground scoring hundreds.

June 26th, 2018, 03:53 PM	#5462
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,442 Times in 2,021 Posts	Very interesting in Scarborough Yorks vs Surrey. The umpires keep stopping play every few minutes because of the sea fret. Also Yorks were given 5 penalty runs because of the behaviour of Dernbach and Stoneman...no yellow or red cards yet.

June 27th, 2018, 09:27 PM	#5463
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Twas good 'entertainment' in front of what appeared to be a very full Brummie crowd. But it ain't cricket. Well not in my book. What would WG have made of it ? Guess one of Buttler's sixes would have ended up in Wolverhampton

June 27th, 2018, 10:33 PM	#5464
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	BTW If you wonder what the DB83 definition of cricket (baring the obvious) is it revolves a more even contest between bat and ball. In a 'Blue Peter' moment, here is one I saw earlier today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44613032

June 29th, 2018, 05:47 PM	#5468
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Watching the ladies version of the 'world series' yesterday and the news was filtering though that Rocky Stokes was returning to the field of play after injury and, all things considered, would be available for selection come the 3rd game against the Indians. Also taken up in the paper today which made me think. Does anyone have the right to practically walk back in to the national team ? Those $ky commentators seem to think so. Now selection may be made easier if one of the batsmen fails in the meantime but what if there is no failure. Surely that is not fair and a player should prove his form first and not take a place for granted. As I write this Ireland are being taken apart by India. Currently 58-8. Thought Ireland were better than this ?

July 1st, 2018, 09:08 PM	#5469
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Since everyone bar this writer, who has not watched a single minute of it, is too engrossed in the WC a few reflections on the wbw - white ball weekend that is. Thought that the RL final between Hampshire and Kent was a good contest. Two of the least fashionable teams. As often happens win the toss put the oppo in who then proceed to post an unbeatable score. But actually closer than the score reflects and due to some fine run-outs. Congrats to the ladies for their tri-series win. NZ are a very one-dimensional side at present - if the top two don't get enough runs the rest collapse like a deck of cards. England did not need to get out of 2nd gear. Might have a few words come Tuesday and then the good news. Nothing from me for 8 days or more. Off to a country that does not AFAIK play any cricket (and not that good at footie lately )

July 1st, 2018, 09:13 PM	#5470
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,870 Thanked 179,942 Times in 15,764 Posts	Tuesday might prove interesting England v India T20, 17.30 start with footie boys starting at 19.00. For some, something will have to give, not me though as not a fan of T20. Another 30 days before the test series start, no doubt the heat wave will end and the storm clouds will come rolling in, I hope I am wrong on the weather.