The Cricket Thread. - Page 341

**victor meldrew** · May 27th, 2015, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB83

Absolutely.

His mindset is cemented in the fear of losing and not the challenge of forcing a victory.

McAllum, on the other hand, with only a relatively small first-innings lead, set attacking fields to attempt to get the wickets he needed.

We all like to see a victory but in the cold light of day it can be argued that Cook got a bit lucky with this one.

I do not believe it is fear, he seems happy just to allow the game to continue, when Moeen was out he should have declared rather than send out Anderson to give Boult a five for.

I was prepared for a draw as If wickets did not fall I was expecting Anderson & Broad to do the bulk of the bowling, but all the bowlers got a decent turn of the arm and all shared in the wickets, so for me a more adventurous Cook in the field this time, rather than his normal dullard tactics. Or is Farbrace a more proactive coach rather than the one dimensional Moores?

**old alal** · May 27th, 2015, 07:21 AM

I was going to make a series of remarks about why we had gone back to Trevor Bailey, when I remembered that he died in a fire back in 2011 I think under tragic circumstances, so it would be rather crass.

Good luck to the new chap.

**DB83** · May 27th, 2015, 08:28 AM

The other argument about declaring is not the extra runs or the opportunity for the opposition bowler but the extra overs available for the home bowlers.

Towards the end, a second new ball could have been vital and Cook would, quite rightly, have been blasted had he not have secured the victory potentially for that reason.

**Oswald** · May 27th, 2015, 04:17 PM

Re: Trevor Bayliss appointment.

Not sure about this. Bayliss never played international cricket and though he has achieved some international success when he coached Sri Lanka, he's mainly known for coaching success with NSW in the Sheffield Shield in 2005, and for T20 success with the Sydney Sixers and the Kolkata Knight Riders who he is currently coaching now in the IPL.

**victor meldrew** · May 29th, 2015, 09:52 AM

No play in the first test due to Rain, Sky say rain will stop about 3pm, Met office between 4 & 5 pm.

Weather for this test not that good.
Sat. Sunny and cloudy spells.
Sun. Rain interruptions up to 4pm.
Mon. Sunshine and showers after lunch until close of play.
Tues. Sunshine and showers all day.

**Mal Hombre** · May 29th, 2015, 12:44 PM

Play has started,England won the toss, NZ in to bat,No score so far...

**victor meldrew** · May 29th, 2015, 01:30 PM

So much for weather forecasts and Ian Ward on Sky this morning.

New Zealand currently 32-2 and Jimmy has his 400.

Rain has now stopped play.

**old alal** · May 30th, 2015, 01:54 PM

Another good day of Cricket yesterday despite the rain. Well done Jimmy what a distinguished club you are now a member of. Keep it up, quite a few of those above you are only just above.

Also well done to the skipper today, now our leading run scorer. Push this record on because the lad from Yorkshire Joe Root will chase you down.

Final congratulations to Adam Lyth on his first test Match 50.

Did anyone see the Third Man piece yesterday by Bumble, showing the North South Divide? He showed the smartly dressed members at Lords in their striped jackets and ties, lots of bottles of champagne, and then from Headingly, flat caps, fancy dress, and a beer snake 40 meters long!

**victor meldrew** · May 30th, 2015, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old alal

Did anyone see the Third Man piece yesterday by Bumble, showing the North South Divide? He showed the smartly dressed members at Lords in their striped jackets and ties, lots of bottles of champagne, and then from Headingly, flat caps, fancy dress, and a beer snake 40 meters long!

I did see that from bumble and although completely different styles, both are great places to watch cricket.

**Greenman** · May 30th, 2015, 08:21 PM

Bumble is unique to commentary, only he can name several dozen chip shops in a lull in a Test Match and make it interesting. I thought England played a blinder today, Cook overtaking Gooch's run total AND Adam Lych making a maiden 50 and 100. Shame that Root and Stokes didn't last long. Let's hope Bell and Buttler can make more runs tomorrow. We should win this Test Match and the series but you never know - they don't have a really fast bowler so that could be in OUR favour.

Am I the only one that shouts at Mike Atherton to stop mumbling? He seems to lower his voice to a whisper and you can barely hear what he is saying.

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old alal Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,197 Thanks: 22,904 Thanked 35,082 Times in 3,165 Posts	Another good day of Cricket yesterday despite the rain. Well done Jimmy what a distinguished club you are now a member of. Keep it up, quite a few of those above you are only just above. Also well done to the skipper today, now our leading run scorer. Push this record on because the lad from Yorkshire Joe Root will chase you down. Final congratulations to Adam Lyth on his first test Match 50. Did anyone see the Third Man piece yesterday by Bumble, showing the North South Divide? He showed the smartly dressed members at Lords in their striped jackets and ties, lots of bottles of champagne, and then from Headingly, flat caps, fancy dress, and a beer snake 40 meters long! __________________ Old alal's First Rule Of Breasts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. When you've seen one pair of breasts.........you want to see every pair of breasts!

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May 27th, 2015, 08:28 AM	#3403
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,019 Times in 1,458 Posts	The other argument about declaring is not the extra runs or the opportunity for the opposition bowler but the extra overs available for the home bowlers. Towards the end, a second new ball could have been vital and Cook would, quite rightly, have been blasted had he not have secured the victory potentially for that reason.

May 27th, 2015, 04:17 PM	#3404
Oswald Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,115 Thanks: 51,076 Thanked 282,675 Times in 13,805 Posts	Re: Trevor Bayliss appointment. Not sure about this. Bayliss never played international cricket and though he has achieved some international success when he coached Sri Lanka, he's mainly known for coaching success with NSW in the Sheffield Shield in 2005, and for T20 success with the Sydney Sixers and the Kolkata Knight Riders who he is currently coaching now in the IPL.

May 29th, 2015, 09:52 AM	#3405
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,790 Thanks: 532,156 Thanked 180,500 Times in 15,777 Posts	No play in the first test due to Rain, Sky say rain will stop about 3pm, Met office between 4 & 5 pm. Weather for this test not that good. Sat. Sunny and cloudy spells. Sun. Rain interruptions up to 4pm. Mon. Sunshine and showers after lunch until close of play. Tues. Sunshine and showers all day.

May 29th, 2015, 01:30 PM	#3407
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,790 Thanks: 532,156 Thanked 180,500 Times in 15,777 Posts	So much for weather forecasts and Ian Ward on Sky this morning. New Zealand currently 32-2 and Jimmy has his 400. Rain has now stopped play.