Monty did alright didn't he? :closed:
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Monty did alright didn't he? :closed:
It makes the decision not to pick him for the first test even more embarrassing for the selectors. With 19 of the 20 Indian wickets falling to Monty and Swan, is there any point playing seamers for the next one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
India 139-4 not a bad start from England :thumbup:
Boycott was absolutely loving it on TMS this morning. Sounds like Finn and Anderson are bowling well backing up Monty and Swann.
India 273-7 at the end of the first day. Good day for England and Anderson and Monty were in the groove :D
Golf. A good walk spoiled.
Nowt wrong with Golf.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Shlong
Get ti sen off for a walk anytime
I went through a phase of golf actually. My golf bats are sat in the garage collecting dust.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
I meant to get them out this Summer - but summer didnt turn up.
England 121-0 at tea - that's the way to do it :D
Cook becomes the youngest player to get to 7000 test runs.
Then gets his 23rd Test Century and is now the record holder for England Test centuries.
http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/t...bit/woohoo.gif.
Amazing to think that a couple of years ago just before the last Ashes series, his Test place was called into question. Now he is a run machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alf
Yes, I remember the questions about whether he was a "compulsive hooker". I'll leave others to make the punchlines to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever
Well that was a strange dismissal for Cook. Run out trying to avoid being hit by the ball? 190 just short of a double century.
Great effort by Captain Cook.
Bell out for SINGLE figures AGAIN. Needs dropping.
Looks all on an England win now.
Another inspiring performance by the young England captain. I really hope that he continues his form and unlike many, does not allow the captaincy to affect him too much.
Great stuff Cookie.
It seems to have made him better. We had a Strauss before and have a Bradman now.Quote:
Originally Posted by sore legs
Any Australians on here like to comment? ;)
I've just seen the Cook run-out on YouTube. They have it on as "funny", and they're dead right - he must be kicking himself.
Have a watch if you get chance.
England 207 in front
India 122 for 6
Looks like an England win to me.
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Originally Posted by Stagger
That will teach me to have a lie in :angry: The match is nearly over at tea.
India 217-9 (lead by 10)
Ashwin's excellent performance with the bat for India means we need another day to finish it or hopefully part of a day. Well done England though today :thumbup:
Well we 'staggered' across the line but good to see Bell score the winning runs. Interesting that's he's never shown any real test form in India.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
When does he show test form?Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
He must have gone to the right school.
Test batting average of over 46 (65+ for 2010-11) with a highest score of 235 and 16 centuries in total shows he's done something right though to be fair 2012 form hasn't been particularly good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger;515558[B
Well done England and I am glad Bell got those winning runs. Apart from his run out of Pujara in the second innings it hasn't been much of a series for him.
92% of his runs have come against Bangladesh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
It might not have been 92% but it was definitely some percentage.
But even having said that, I wouldn't drop him.
A bit of a shaky start in England's first innings. Steady the buffs!
Bell out for 1 sooner he gets the axe the better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
He must be one hell of a crawler.
England 122-4
Got to agree with you Stagger. Despite the fact that in the last test match he held his nerve, in general I think he is not the man if England are in a sticky situation. If it's 300-3 he'll probably score a hundred but I knew that as soon as Trott was out this morning and things were looking a bit dicey, Bell wouldn't hang around for long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Will the young Yorkshire lad Joe Root save our bacon in this innings. He has made a good start England 133-4 at tea.
I've always liked Bell and think when he's in good touch he's the England batsman I'd most like to watch apart from KP.
That said, he does have a tendancy to let the pressure get to him in tough situations and his test batting average is boosted by big runs against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (though good luck finding a top bastman whose averages aren't improved by big runs against lesser teams). However, you've got to remember he's been part of one the best ever eras for English cricket, is a good fielder and has test centuries against every test nation (quite rare) and averages 40+ in tests against India, Pakistan, South Africa and the Windies (32 against Australia). Not too shabby.
I see that as reinforcing my view. He's been part of a good team so over the last few years often he has come to the crease with England in a strong position and the pressure has been less. But if England have had a faltering start I never expect him to tough it out for long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hank
I don't know, maybe I'm being unfair. It's only my perception and I don't have any facts to back it up. You're right to say that when he is on song, his stroke play is very watchable.
Rooty is out England 302-8. Good innings by the Yorkshire lad :thumbup:
Aye, Well done Rooty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alf
Eng all out 330 India 22-1
Trev, if you keep giving the scores then Alf will have to find something else to do!:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Jimmy has got the Little Master :w00t:
And another - not bad for a Lancashire lad!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Some steady batting from India today with Dhoni pushing himself up the order. India are putting themselves in a position for a 1st innings lead.
227-4 at tea.
At last an Indian wicket :thumbup: 269-5
Brilliant run out by Cook! Dhoni out on 99. 295-7