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**DB83** · January 22nd, 2017, 04:20 PM

Consolation win for England in the 3rd ODI but it was even closer than the last one.

One could sense another WI moment when the first two balls in that final over went for 6 and then 4 with Morgan doing his best Corporal Jones impression 'Don't Panic. Don't Panic'

**fulliautomatix** · January 29th, 2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DB83

Consolation win for England in the 3rd ODI but it was even closer than the last one.

One could sense another WI moment when the first two balls in that final over went for 6 and then 4 with Morgan doing his best Corporal Jones impression 'Don't Panic. Don't Panic'

The end of the second T20I was oddly similar though I admit, poor umpiring was a crucial factor but England should have still won considering they only needed 7 runs off 4 balls with Buttler on strike. 6 runs off one ball is too much to ask from any player.

**judy84** · January 29th, 2017, 08:18 PM

Think they would have done it if root hadn't been wrongly given out. The same umpire gave Kohli not out when he was plumb.
No wonder some Indian batsmen have great averages.
Is it only players that have been accused of taking bribes?

**fulliautomatix** · January 29th, 2017, 08:46 PM

Root's wicket was definitely a turning point in the match and you're right.
England would have probably won the game.
But the real question is why they didn't have DRS in the first place.
One review for each team should get rid of these howlers.

**victor meldrew** · January 29th, 2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fulliautomatix

But the real question is why they didn't have DRS in the first place.
One review for each team should get rid of these howlers.

The BCCI have only recently come on board and have allowed it to be used in the test series, while there umpires learn how the system works. It will be interesting to see if they fully embrace the full use of technology given the anti stance they have taken in the past.

**Roger Allott** · January 29th, 2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fulliautomatix

But the real question is why they didn't have DRS in the first place.

There is no DRS in any T20 cricket. The ICC has rules, protocols and procedures for using DRS in tests & ODIs, but none for T20 matches.

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**effCup** · January 30th, 2017, 11:12 AM

Well played Marcus Stoinis.

Some poor bowling choices nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

**Sharkhunter** · January 30th, 2017, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by effCup

Well played Marcus Stoinis.

Some poor bowling choices nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

The most amazing part of this was Stoinis' half-century stand with Josh Hazelwood, who was out in the middle for just shy of half an hour without facing a ball. Capped off his being run out in trying to stay away from the strike.

**DB83** · February 1st, 2017, 07:06 PM

Here's a new take on an old (bad) joke

Q: What's the difference between an good ol' England batting collapse and an egg ?
A: You can not beat a good ol' England batting collapse.

Boom ! Boom !

England can argue 'til they are black 'n blue that they woz robbed out of this series but everyone is human. Even today one of the Indian batsmen was incorrectly dismissed on a no-ball.

But look on the bright side. It's the Windies next. They might even win that one (just don't mention that final over last time out)

**DB83** · February 1st, 2017, 08:52 PM

Jokes aside, there were two things I spotted before the game got underway which were definately NOT funny.

Numero uno: Morgan was to be seen laughing and joking as the English National Anthem started.

Numero duo: Morgan did not sing a single note of the said anthem (and he did not appear alone)

Not sure who it was - could well have been Eddie Jones - who said to his team "If you do not know it then you learn it. Everyone will, in future, sing it"

January 22nd, 2017, 04:20 PM	#4551
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,019 Times in 1,458 Posts	Consolation win for England in the 3rd ODI but it was even closer than the last one. One could sense another WI moment when the first two balls in that final over went for 6 and then 4 with Morgan doing his best Corporal Jones impression 'Don't Panic. Don't Panic'

January 29th, 2017, 08:18 PM	#4553
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,442 Times in 2,021 Posts	Think they would have done it if root hadn't been wrongly given out. The same umpire gave Kohli not out when he was plumb. No wonder some Indian batsmen have great averages. Is it only players that have been accused of taking bribes?

January 29th, 2017, 08:46 PM	#4554
fulliautomatix Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fritchy, NCF Posts: 955 Thanks: 1,735 Thanked 21,559 Times in 965 Posts	Root's wicket was definitely a turning point in the match and you're right. England would have probably won the game. But the real question is why they didn't have DRS in the first place. One review for each team should get rid of these howlers.

January 30th, 2017, 11:12 AM	#4557
effCup *Vintage Idiot* Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: History Posts: 22,141 Thanks: 226,743 Thanked 356,880 Times in 21,636 Posts	Well played Marcus Stoinis. Some poor bowling choices nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

February 1st, 2017, 07:06 PM	#4559
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,019 Times in 1,458 Posts	Here's a new take on an old (bad) joke Q: What's the difference between an good ol' England batting collapse and an egg ? A: You can not beat a good ol' England batting collapse. Boom ! Boom ! England can argue 'til they are black 'n blue that they woz robbed out of this series but everyone is human. Even today one of the Indian batsmen was incorrectly dismissed on a no-ball. But look on the bright side. It's the Windies next. They might even win that one (just don't mention that final over last time out)

February 1st, 2017, 08:52 PM	#4560
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,019 Times in 1,458 Posts	Jokes aside, there were two things I spotted before the game got underway which were definately NOT funny. Numero uno: Morgan was to be seen laughing and joking as the English National Anthem started. Numero duo: Morgan did not sing a single note of the said anthem (and he did not appear alone) Not sure who it was - could well have been Eddie Jones - who said to his team "If you do not know it then you learn it. Everyone will, in future, sing it"