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**DB83** · June 12th, 2018, 08:46 PM

^^ So true. Yet I recall some big noise - not Graves - of the ECB being interviewed only last year and stated (not an exact quote) "Test Cricket is still our No 1 priority". Hollow words indeed.

**DB83** · June 12th, 2018, 10:37 PM

Nice moment at the end of the game today was that 'Player of the match' - told you I knew the answer to that one

- Sarah Taylor, who can be described as the ladies equivalent of Jos Buttler (but much more of a looker) takes that bottle of bubbly just awarded to her and gives it to her family in the crowd.

Looking forward now to the clash between the men and Aus. True that the men should win but I do think they were guilty of complacancy against the Scots, a raft of rash stokes and stupid run-outs. Guilty of only one of these offences could be enough to witness another loss.

**victor meldrew** · June 12th, 2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DB83

The other thing that has amazed me this year is that there is no more Test Cricket before August and then 5 tests in 6 weeks. Where is the sense in that ?

Not sure how much Test cricket we normally play in June & July as last year we had the Champions Trophy here followed by Test series and other formats against the Saffers and The Windies, played during July, August and September.

This year a little Football Competition called the World Cup might have influenced the decision to avoid Test matches prior to August by those in suits.

**buttsie** · June 13th, 2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scoundrel

In the words of the 1970s pop band 10CC:

Money talks...just listen to it.
Money talks...to me.
Anyone can understand it.
Money can't be beat...

Art for art's sake!
But money for God's sake!

The ECB are so money-oriented it is a sick joke.

They arent orphans in that respect...the 3 big countries are more like 3 corporations
who dont give a thought to the other cricketing nations if it isnt making them bigger profits.

Pay TV revenue is driving all of it

Every year they hoover up more sporting events that used to be free to watch across multiple sports.

Federal Communications Minister explains the government's role in Fox Sports securing exclusive ODI and T20 broadcasts

14 April 2018
https://www.cricket.com.au/news/cric...eal/2018-04-14

**DB83** · June 13th, 2018, 08:51 PM

A modest total and a modest bowling attack and England almost made a hash of it again.

Not wishing to single out one player since others also perished to careless, or needless, shots but he sure looked in deep thought and all alone on the player balcony as they crawled to victory.

**effCup** · June 15th, 2018, 12:30 AM

Amelia Kerr, #2, #3 (links all similar stories, just diff. options/prefs. for folks). #4.

232no off 145, carried bat through innings. 3rd highest ODI total. Current highest (just) for a woman. Youngest double centurion in cricket (surpassing Javed Miandad). Partnership of 295 for second wicket with Leigh Kasperek.

Followed by 5/17 off 7, after a 10 min nap on the physio table.

17yo, still at school, prev. regarded as bowling talent (leggie) with hopes of becoming an all-rounder.

**DB83** · June 15th, 2018, 09:52 PM

Wonder whether the men were watching the ladies today.

Modest run chase on what appeared to be a tricky wicket. But no sense of panic or attempts to finish it off in the previous over

Hope local weather holds firm for Cardiff tomorrow. No. I will not be at the ground. If Aus were to win the toss I would like to see them bowl and more responsible batting from England.

**victor meldrew** · June 15th, 2018, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

Wonder whether the men were watching the ladies today.

Modest run chase on what appeared to be a tricky wicket. But no sense of panic or attempts to finish it off in the previous over

Hope local weather holds firm for Cardiff tomorrow. No. I will not be at the ground. If Aus were to win the toss I would like to see them bowl and more responsible batting from England.

Last report I saw was light rain and breezy up to midday, possible showery out breaks for the next two hours and from 2pm cloudy with some sunshine.

Game is due to start at 11am, so as long as not water logged we should at least get a reduced overs game.

**countjimmoriarty** · June 16th, 2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DB83

Sarah Taylor, who can be described as the ladies equivalent of Jos Buttler

Except she's a much better wicketkeeper! IMO, she's probably the best keeper (of either sex) around.

**DB83** · June 16th, 2018, 06:58 PM

Did not see all of today's game for various reasons - rugby, red wine to name but two

- but a close game in the end. Maybe too close for England's liking as it threatened to go away from them and a similar disappointment for the Aussies.

At least the bad weather in these parts only some 20 miles from Cardiff did not reach the capital so not too many disruptions.

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June 12th, 2018, 08:46 PM	#5431
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	^^ So true. Yet I recall some big noise - not Graves - of the ECB being interviewed only last year and stated (not an exact quote) "Test Cricket is still our No 1 priority". Hollow words indeed.

June 12th, 2018, 10:37 PM	#5432
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Nice moment at the end of the game today was that 'Player of the match' - told you I knew the answer to that one - Sarah Taylor, who can be described as the ladies equivalent of Jos Buttler (but much more of a looker) takes that bottle of bubbly just awarded to her and gives it to her family in the crowd. Looking forward now to the clash between the men and Aus. True that the men should win but I do think they were guilty of complacancy against the Scots, a raft of rash stokes and stupid run-outs. Guilty of only one of these offences could be enough to witness another loss.

June 13th, 2018, 08:51 PM	#5435
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	A modest total and a modest bowling attack and England almost made a hash of it again. Not wishing to single out one player since others also perished to careless, or needless, shots but he sure looked in deep thought and all alone on the player balcony as they crawled to victory.

June 15th, 2018, 12:30 AM	#5436
effCup *Vintage Idiot* Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: History Posts: 22,131 Thanks: 226,706 Thanked 356,699 Times in 21,625 Posts	Amelia Kerr, #2, #3 (links all similar stories, just diff. options/prefs. for folks). #4. 232no off 145, carried bat through innings. 3rd highest ODI total. Current highest (just) for a woman. Youngest double centurion in cricket (surpassing Javed Miandad). Partnership of 295 for second wicket with Leigh Kasperek. Followed by 5/17 off 7, after a 10 min nap on the physio table. 17yo, still at school, prev. regarded as bowling talent (leggie) with hopes of becoming an all-rounder.

June 15th, 2018, 09:52 PM	#5437
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Wonder whether the men were watching the ladies today. Modest run chase on what appeared to be a tricky wicket. But no sense of panic or attempts to finish it off in the previous over Hope local weather holds firm for Cardiff tomorrow. No. I will not be at the ground. If Aus were to win the toss I would like to see them bowl and more responsible batting from England.

June 16th, 2018, 06:58 PM	#5440
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Did not see all of today's game for various reasons - rugby, red wine to name but two - but a close game in the end. Maybe too close for England's liking as it threatened to go away from them and a similar disappointment for the Aussies. At least the bad weather in these parts only some 20 miles from Cardiff did not reach the capital so not too many disruptions.