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[CCFCSteve]

Massive innings by Pope, not just in respect of this test but hopefully puts some stuff to bed mentally. He’s always had the talent by all accounts, just not delivered regularly in critical situations

 

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[SlowerThanPlatt]

Loved this on the Beeb.

You just can't take your eyes off these blokes.

When you think they might finally go quietly into the night, they pour another drink. Next thing you know, there's a full-on rave going on in your front room.

India v England: 'Hyderabad Heist shows England are unmissable' - BBC Sport

The astonishing victory over India in Hyderabad shows why you cannot take your eyes off the England Test team, says Stephan Shemilt.

www.bbc.com

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

That match had parallels with the 1981 Ashes test at Headingley, where we had a huge 1st innings deficit (albeit forced to follow-on) and Botham scored 149 in the second innings which contributed to a lead to bowl at, then Willis took that 8 for 43.

But to do it in India, with Hartley on debut and having been pasted in the first innings, may rank it higher in my book!

Astonishing win! Cue the 4-1 series thumping!

 

[ovduk78]

Just watching highlights of Windies beating the Aussies, stands look empty which is disappointing in such a close game

 

[chiefdave]

This could be fun. Might even get a game in Cov

World Championship of Legends set for Edgbaston after ECB approval - Edgbaston

Some of the biggest names in international cricket history are set to come together for a new legends tournament at Edgbaston this summer.

edgbaston.com

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Jadeja and Rahul to miss the second test.

Taking a 2-0 lead with Kohli returning, box office.

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Hyderabad wasn't exactly packed to the rafters, sadly, for such a cricket-loving nation.
Funny that this series is being played in more provincial cities rather than the better-known megapolis places we are more familiar with.
I have been to India a couple of times, and i have never heard of Visakhapatnam, Rajkot or Ranchi (2nd, 3rd & 4th tests). If you get a chance to get out there for the final test in Dharamsala in early March, it is one of the most picturesque cricket grounds you will ever see (yes, including Kenilworth!!) see photo with the Himalayas in the background. And a fantastic town to boot - you might even see the Dalai Lama!

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Jadeja and Rahul to miss the second test.

Taking a 2-0 lead with Kohli returning, box office.

They’ll find a mystery spinner who’ll take 25 wickets in the next 4 tests and never play again, whilst playing in craters
On the dark side of the moon

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Just watching highlights of Windies beating the Aussies, stands look empty which is disappointing in such a close game

Still had a crowd of 33 k apparently.Grohnds are much bigger .

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Watching the under 19’s and the two bear cubs are bowling very well.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Still had a crowd of 33 k apparently.Grohnds are much bigger .

Unlike my spelling.

 

[JohnWH]

Leach crossed out for the 2nd Test

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Leach crossed out for the 2nd Test

No real surprise there , will they pick another spinner or put Anderson in. Not sure what's happening with the player who is still waiting for a visa from the Indian govt.

 

[JohnWH]

Wake Up

2nd Test now in progress
Jimmy Anderson & Joe Root on the attack

 

[JohnWH]

Jaiswal finally caught out, finally, who else but Jimmy?

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Wake Up

2nd Test now in progress
Jimmy Anderson & Joe Root on the atti

Jaiswal finally caught out, finally, who else but Jimmy?

It's India's game now

 

[Mcbean]

We got a mention this morning when the commentators were talking about food - Mickey Quin of Newcastle and Coventry had a pie thrown at him during a match so he took a bite out of it and threw it back - his autobiography is called “ who ate all the pies “

good catch from Stokes about the only good thing !

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

67-1 at the close. Duckett the man out. Rehan in as nightwatchman. Solid start.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Well on if root can bat
Need a whopper hundred from stokes or a couple of hundreds from pope root or others
It’s 85/15 India’s way

 

[Mcbean]

Shame Duckett got caught as he is a good spin player but as above solid start - I love listening at night as I am such a bad sleeper - can’t wait for 4.00 am to come round - good commentary and good punditry for TalkSPORT

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Didn't realise it is on TalkSport - just assumed Sky had exclusive broadcast rights. Good intel!

 

[Mcbean]

Didn't realise it is on TalkSport - just assumed Sky had exclusive broadcast rights. Good intel!

TalkSPORT 2

 

[Mcbean]

TalkSPORT 2

It’s on BT sport on the telly

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Well on if root can bat
Need a whopper hundred from stokes or a couple of hundreds from pope root or others
It’s 85/15 India’s way

292 isn't a bad 4th innings knock, but lost by 106. Roll on the third test!

 

[CCFCSteve]

292 isn't a bad 4th innings knock, but lost by 106. Roll on the third test!

Yeah, good we didn’t just crumble. Needed a massive score from someone though

 

[Mcbean]

Mm underpar Root sadly - but great effort felt like a victory sort of

 

[OffenhamSkyBlue]

Yeah, good we didn’t just crumble. Needed a massive score from someone though

I think a number of people fell foul of the "Bazball" ethos and didn't give themselves time to get in before starting to smack it around, getting out cheaply as a result. Stokes's run out was poor decision-making in the situation he found himself. We could have got closer with some more traditional batting.

 

[tisza]

Key issue in both Tests has been that one batsman has made a large decisive score. Take away Pope's knock and it's an India win in the first Test,remove Jaiswal's double hundred and it's an England victory this time.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

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Key issue in both Tests has been that one batsman has made a large decisive score. Take away Pope's knock and it's an India win in the first Test,remove Jaiswal's double hundred and it's an England victory this time.Alth

Key issue in both Tests has been that one batsman has made a large decisive score. Take away Pope's knock and it's an India win in the first Test,remove Jaiswal's double hundred and it's an England victory this time.

Stokes was a bit lazy with his run out. Too laid back.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

He might prove me wrong in the next test but time must be running out for Bairstow that broken leg has taken a lot out of him.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

He might prove me wrong in the next test but time must be running out for Bairstow that broken leg has taken a lot out of

He might prove me wrong in the next test but time must be running out for Bairstow that broken leg has taken a lot out of him.

Does not look the same player , maybe time for someone else to have a go.

 

[JohnWH]

NZ v Sa Test series is on ESPN+ for any other US based followers with subscription

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

NZ v Sa Test series is on ESPN+ for any other US based followers with subscription

I have it on TNT and other channels but it's like watching NZ v South African reserve 11

 

[tisza]

He might prove me wrong in the next test but time must be running out for Bairstow that broken leg has taken a lot out of him.

Brook having to leave probably changed things.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Brook having to leave probably changed things.

Hope he can come back for the tour.