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**DB83** · June 3rd, 2018, 07:21 PM

Without taking anything away from a solid all-round performance from England it was all too easy for them.

Pakistan were are shadow of the team from the first Test.

At least Bayliss keeps his job as test coach for another couple of games at least.

India should not be quite so easy but in English conditions they are not so great either.

Footnote: Commiserations to those holding a ticket for the fourth day.

**scoundrel** · June 3rd, 2018, 08:34 PM

What I also find pleasing is that our debutante players have performed very creditably. Sam Curran has two wickets, even if one was a catch in the deep (very well taken by Dawid Malan incidentally). Dom Bess finally got a worthwhile bowl, even if it only lasted 11 overs, and 3/33 is a fine return for such a new boy. I can see a future in which he and Jack Leach could potentially be our best spin pairing since Emburey and Edmonds; but its far too early to be depending on such a lucky break. But Bess is clearly the genuine article, however raw and inexperienced; and his faults are faults which time will cure.

I am much happier than I was after the Lords debacle. But Pakistan haven't suddenly become rubbish; their inexperience showed in a very high pressure situation on a bowling wicket, that's all. Whenever we meet them again at the UAE a different face of things will be seen.

**countjimmoriarty** · June 5th, 2018, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

Footnote: Commiserations to those holding a ticket for the fourth day.

Why? They are entitled to a full refund.

**scoundrel** · June 6th, 2018, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countjimmoriarty

Why? They are entitled to a full refund.

But wouldn't you rather have a day at the cricket?

**DB83** · June 10th, 2018, 05:55 PM

Sorry. I just wet my self.

Congrats to Scotland. Yeah. Scotland who practically hold up the bottom of the ODI table have managed to beat England who hold the top spot.

Good batting performance and kept taking wickets at vital times. But just how many did England gift them ?

As for the test tickets for no play I always thought that refunds only applied for no play due to weather.

**victor meldrew** · June 10th, 2018, 06:02 PM

The Pyjama Game.

We should just not get out of bed.

**judy84** · June 10th, 2018, 07:11 PM

Very well done Scotland. You can make all kinds of excuses but the gritty Scotland team did what they had to do.

I think the turning point came when Hales ran out Root. Hales looks so nervous batting, I think his time as passed. Why do teams keep picking Billings? Is Buttler injured?

Some good performances and Scotland better on the day.

**themidlander** · June 10th, 2018, 07:18 PM

Don't think England's problems today was the batting. The seam bowling was non-descript and as hinted at by Morgan didn't follow the game plan!

**Staffsyeoman** · June 10th, 2018, 07:31 PM

Can it get any worse? Losing to Scotland? Ireland and The Netherlands must be rubbing their hands in glee. At this rate the England test team couldn't have won the Benson & Hedges Cup..

**otokonomidori** · June 10th, 2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Staffsyeoman

Can it get any worse? Losing to Scotland?

June 3rd, 2018, 08:34 PM	#5412
scoundrel Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 26,242 Thanks: 162,409 Thanked 278,559 Times in 26,187 Posts	What I also find pleasing is that our debutante players have performed very creditably. Sam Curran has two wickets, even if one was a catch in the deep (very well taken by Dawid Malan incidentally). Dom Bess finally got a worthwhile bowl, even if it only lasted 11 overs, and 3/33 is a fine return for such a new boy. I can see a future in which he and Jack Leach could potentially be our best spin pairing since Emburey and Edmonds; but its far too early to be depending on such a lucky break. But Bess is clearly the genuine article, however raw and inexperienced; and his faults are faults which time will cure. I am much happier than I was after the Lords debacle. But Pakistan haven't suddenly become rubbish; their inexperience showed in a very high pressure situation on a bowling wicket, that's all. Whenever we meet them again at the UAE a different face of things will be seen. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by scoundrel; June 3rd, 2018 at 09:28 PM.. Reason: Brainfart typo

June 3rd, 2018, 07:21 PM	#5411
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,019 Times in 1,458 Posts	Without taking anything away from a solid all-round performance from England it was all too easy for them. Pakistan were are shadow of the team from the first Test. At least Bayliss keeps his job as test coach for another couple of games at least. India should not be quite so easy but in English conditions they are not so great either. Footnote: Commiserations to those holding a ticket for the fourth day.

June 10th, 2018, 05:55 PM	#5415
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,019 Times in 1,458 Posts	Sorry. I just wet my self. Congrats to Scotland. Yeah. Scotland who practically hold up the bottom of the ODI table have managed to beat England who hold the top spot. Good batting performance and kept taking wickets at vital times. But just how many did England gift them ? As for the test tickets for no play I always thought that refunds only applied for no play due to weather.

June 10th, 2018, 06:02 PM	#5416
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,778 Thanks: 531,920 Thanked 180,037 Times in 15,766 Posts	The Pyjama Game. We should just not get out of bed.

June 10th, 2018, 07:11 PM	#5417
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,442 Times in 2,021 Posts	Very well done Scotland. You can make all kinds of excuses but the gritty Scotland team did what they had to do. I think the turning point came when Hales ran out Root. Hales looks so nervous batting, I think his time as passed. Why do teams keep picking Billings? Is Buttler injured? Some good performances and Scotland better on the day.

June 10th, 2018, 07:18 PM	#5418
themidlander Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 649 Thanks: 16,089 Thanked 11,017 Times in 644 Posts	Don't think England's problems today was the batting. The seam bowling was non-descript and as hinted at by Morgan didn't follow the game plan!

June 10th, 2018, 07:31 PM	#5419
Staffsyeoman Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,269 Thanks: 34,183 Thanked 26,758 Times in 2,160 Posts	Can it get any worse? Losing to Scotland? Ireland and The Netherlands must be rubbing their hands in glee. At this rate the England test team couldn't have won the Benson & Hedges Cup..