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[northernboy1987]

Wow, haven't seen an England tour thread go like this since Gerry SA/aus in England was about..........

I miss them.....

Look can't we settle this the old fashioned way with pistols at dawn?

On a serious note though, I like that our cricketers play with some fire in their bellies, at least it shows they are proud to represent their country and care about giving 100% out on the pitch. Better than our national football team moping around not giving a sh*t.

[edge]

I thought Stokes dealt the situation at handshakes pretty calmly to be honest! If someone stuck the shoulder in at handshakes in most other sports the result certainly wouldn't have been as gentle.

As for the celebrations, whatever Buttler said to the media it clearly wasn't just the celebrations (ridiculous though they were) that caused his reaction - watch the video, he's walking away and obviously reacts to something that was said. Umpires were right there so surprised the match referee hasn't got involved by now. Good to see that Mashrafe appeared to go over to Buttler and apologise after the game though.

Edit: oh whoops, match ref has got involved now - Reman and Mortaza fined 20% of match fee and Buttler officially reprimanded.

[ppccopener]

I thought Stokes dealt the situation at handshakes pretty calmly to be honest! If someone stuck the shoulder in at handshakes in most other sports the result certainly wouldn't have been as gentle.

As for the celebrations, whatever Buttler said to the media it clearly wasn't just the celebrations (ridiculous though they were) that caused his reaction - watch the video, he's walking away and obviously reacts to something that was said. Umpires were right there so surprised the match referee hasn't got involved by now. Good to see that Mashrafe appeared to go over to Buttler and apologise after the game though.

Edit: oh whoops, match ref has got involved now - Reman and Mortaza fined 20% of match fee and Buttler officially reprimanded.

exactly.....something was said to Butler but he's in a no win situation because if the media press him he will be grassing what went on the field, and pro's don't usually do that.....

the match referee has now done his bit. I expect Wednesdays game to be 'competitive' 

[SOULMAN1012]

Sam Billings to open the batting in the final ODI as Roy isn't fit. Hope he goes well

[Biggie Smalls]

Me thinks there's a troll under the bridge .....

[ppccopener]

Sam Billings to open the batting in the final ODI as Roy isn't fit. Hope he goes well

yeah hope so. he's waited a long time for a go.

England really rate this guy. We have got real competition for batting places. Not as impressed as I thought I would be with Vince so far but really hope he gets runs today. He's a bit lucky to retain his spot in the team I think

[ppccopener]

we're off lads where is rick the mad Surrey supporter? 

anyone else think Liam Plunkett is in the team for the post match handshakes in case there is any afters?

just kidding lads......

[northernboy1987]

How impressive has Jake Ball been during his early foray into international cricket, definitely one for the future that lad!

[rickjames]

No Roy is gutting, but good to see Billings in. Not sure he's the right option to open though, would have chosen Moeen myself.

[WalkingWicket37]

No Roy is gutting, but good to see Billings in. Not sure he's the right option to open though, would have chosen Moeen myself.

Imagine if he fires though, 50 overs of Billings will be carnage!

[Manormanic]

Anyone else noticed that England are playing four wicketkeepers in their side today? Turning into Sri Lanka!!

[edge]

Billings surely won't open?

Glad to see Plunkett back in, well as Ball has bowled we've missed Plunkett's battering ram bowling.

[northernboy1987]

No Roy is gutting, but good to see Billings in. Not sure he's the right option to open though, would have chosen Moeen myself.

Duckett often opens white ball for Northants too.

[ElPerro]

Buttler to open!

[rickjames]

Will be mighty impressed if we can chase this.