CRICKET - Champions Trophy (4 Viewers)

[Covstu]

England off to a decent start, Hales and Root having decent knocks with Morgan chipping in a half century. Need to tighten up on our bowling attack for the next two games against NZ and the Aussies

 

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[MusicDating]

First time I can remember that we're going into a major tournament with a settled side!

Roy aside (and Lords farce...), batsmen look in good nick. Bowlers could cost us, think Rashid will be key.

Looking forward to Eng v Oz at Edg :happy:

 

[chiefdave]

Woakes out for the tournament with a side strain.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Woakes out for the tournament with a side strain.

I'd call up Roland-Jones been consistent for years at county level and can hold a bat.

They'll prob opt for Finn.

Could be a chance Broad could come back in but they don't seem to fancy him for one dayers.

So much cricket in all 3 formats coming up over the next few months just got to be careful on the burnout issues on all players especially the bowlers and more so the all rounders like stokes, Woakes, Ali etc

 

[Covstu]

Agree I think Finn will come in. Rashid needs to be part of this setup as he offers something slightly different but for some reason doesnt always get a look in. I would avoid Broad for ODI's albeit he is a great test asset.

NZ look fairly steady at the mo..

 

[Covstu]

Williamson gets his ton then gets ran out bang on 100!

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Williamson, Smith, Root & Kohli really are 4 special batsman in this era, dominate in all 3 forms! Hopefully all be around for the next decade, they'll hold between them the runs records in all 3 forms!

 

[Covstu]

Friggin rained off! Aussies looked in trouble and all

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Friggin rained off! Aussies looked in trouble and all

At least a win over NZ confirms a semi final spot.

But had hoped NZ win and to go through with England and send the aussies packing.

 

[Covstu]

Only time I am actually confident but how many times I have said that to every tournament that England is in!

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Only time I am actually confident but how many times I have said that to every tournament that England is in!

Didn't help changing a successful side on the eve of a tournament by dropping Rashid!

Ball is nowhere near ready for international cricket at the minute!

 

[chiefdave]

South Africa are batting themselves into trouble here. Should have been out of reach by now.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Finn called up to replace Woakes, how predictable....

 

[Otis]

Finn called up to replace Woakes, how predictable....

But will it be Fin for England?

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Finn called up to replace Woakes, how predictable....

I would have been tempted to go for Broad

 

[Covstu]

Surely a non event today given the weather?

 

[chiefdave]

In danger of becoming a bit of a farce. The short tournament is great but when you start getting abandoned games you've got problems.

Given the forecast for Saturday Australia could be out without completing a game.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Surely a non event today given the weather?

I've just seen a pic of Cardiff just now and it looks fine bizarrely!
Not sure what the forecast is for the rest of the day though.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

In danger of becoming a bit of a farce. The short tournament is great but when you start getting abandoned games you've got problems.

Given the forecast for Saturday Australia could be out without completing a game.

Yep, shame as it'll give people another stick to beat 50 over cricket with.

That'd be a shame to see the Aussies go out........

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

NZ win toss and bowl first.

Rain due about 12

I reckon they'll get 20-25 overs in and that'll be that!

Point each

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

NZ win toss and bowl first.

Rain due about 12

I reckon they'll get 20-25 overs in and that'll be that!

Point each

I just saw a forecast and it looked like Cardiff was ok today, glad it's not being played in Nuneaton it's pissing down here.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

Well we'll get a result!

NZ still need 188 off 26 only 2 down great chance whilst Williamson and Taylor are there!

 

[Covstu]

It's gonna be a close one!

 

[Covstu]

Boom! That's the one we wanted! Bye Williamson!

 

[Covstu]

Another one! Should wrap this up now

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

6 down you'd like to think that'd be that! Be good to wrap up the inns quickly to show real intent with a crushing win of a decent side!

 

[chiefdave]

NZ aren't winning this now. Wrap it up quick and get in out of the gale!

 

[Covstu]

Another!

 

[Covstu]

Top performance, bowling attack stood up when it counted.

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

That'll do nicely.

Through to the semis, now to Saturday and knocking Aus out in the groups!

 

[Covstu]

Wouldn't that be great, see them bleat about poor weather!

 

[Covstu]

So who do you think will win? I think we have a great chance particularly if we can fend off the aussies. If I was a betting man I would still back India, they looked so impressive with a great balance of bowling attack and top batsman. England/India would be a great final

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

So who do you think will win? I think we have a great chance particularly if we can fend off the aussies. If I was a betting man I would still back India, they looked so impressive with a great balance of bowling attack and top batsman. England/India would be a great final

England if they can prepare wickets to suit

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

England if they can prepare wickets to suit

Need a hard wicket as the game plan seems to be bang it in back of a length and get the batsmen skying it!

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

So who do you think will win? I think we have a great chance particularly if we can fend off the aussies. If I was a betting man I would still back India, they looked so impressive with a great balance of bowling attack and top batsman. England/India would be a great final

I think the winner will come out the other group India would be my favourites followed by SA.