Topic: Sri Lanka vs England test series (Read 87301 times)

rickjames · « **Reply #450 on:** November 14, 2018, 11:29:27 AM »

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ppccopener · « **Reply #451 on:** November 14, 2018, 12:22:41 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on November 14, 2018, 10:47:27 AM

Sam shows he has the temperament for 3 also with 64 top scorer for England this. Innings.

def impressive so far. Seems to read the situation well for a youngster and he is doing a Chris Woakes type job down the order. At present justifying why England rate him so highly.

ppccopener · « **Reply #452 on:** November 14, 2018, 12:41:51 PM »

Quote from: petehosk on November 14, 2018, 09:13:08 AM

IF England can get to 230/250, I suspect that would be a competitive score if the ball is turning already.
Just hope the wicket stays lively and deteriorates! Although these are the kind of wickets that Sri Lanka are more used to batting and bowling on.
Home advantage in these conditions will at least make life intertesting.

if there is luck with the toss, which we have had so far, batting first is the only option, this pitch only predicted to last about half an hour so runs on the board are gold dust.

the top may bust open tomorrow and its then you see, just like the old days, the value of quality behind the stumps

im not a keeper having only done it once is a game when the regular keeper turned up smashed but its wonderful to see a top class keeper

ppccopener · « **Reply #453 on:** November 14, 2018, 12:44:09 PM »

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WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #454 on:** November 14, 2018, 12:53:03 PM »

Can we calm down about Sam Curran please.

The lad has undoubtedly got serious talent, but is he really the answer at number 3? If he's flourishing down the order why change it, let him continue as he is as he's doing a fine job, no need to throw him into an unfamiliar position and risk ruining him this early in his career.

edge · « **Reply #455 on:** November 14, 2018, 01:10:37 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on November 14, 2018, 12:53:03 PM

Can we calm down about Sam Curran please.

The lad has undoubtedly got serious talent, but is he really the answer at number 3? If he's flourishing down the order why change it, let him continue as he is as he's doing a fine job, no need to throw him into an unfamiliar position and risk ruining him this early in his career.

Yep, easy to imagine him ending up higher up the order than 8 in years to come but he's not even got a first class ton yet - just enjoy him bashing it about for now! Remember how excited we all got about Broad's batting..?

LateBloomer · « **Reply #456 on:** November 14, 2018, 01:13:53 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on November 14, 2018, 12:53:03 PM

Can we calm down about Sam Curran please.

The lad has undoubtedly got serious talent, but is he really the answer at number 3? If he's flourishing down the order why change it, let him continue as he is as he's doing a fine job, no need to throw him into an unfamiliar position and risk ruining him this early in his career.

My comment was, of course, not serious

He is making himself a pretty important member of the team though

ppccopener · « **Reply #457 on:** November 14, 2018, 01:18:20 PM »

Quote from: LateBloomer on November 14, 2018, 01:13:53 PM

My comment was, of course, not serious

He is making himself a pretty important member of the team though

he is keeping Woakes out of the side. I think for that reason we need to be going nuts about a potential Lara/wasim akram cross

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #458 on:** November 14, 2018, 01:55:58 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on November 14, 2018, 06:23:06 AM

Turning quite a long way already

89-4, good score from here? 250?

We will need the three spinners!!

Akila bowling and there seems to be a definite straightening but whether it�s illegal is anyone�s guess

id have taken 250 when buttler went!

285 massive plus with the wicket doing planty

if ti breaks up tomorrow we could be in bother second innings and i reckon we need at least 100 run lead going into the third innings of the game to make it safe.

If Sri Lanka can get close then we could easily lose this game, another good couple of sessions tomorrow and its as good as over i reckon

really enjoying seeing us not just compete but actually be on top in an away series for all but a couple of sessions!

ppccopener · « **Reply #459 on:** November 14, 2018, 02:30:20 PM »

anyone else catch the pce with Thorpe this morning early on the 2001 win and playing spin

superb stuff one of my favourite players who could play genuine pace and came up with a plan in Pakistan and Lanka

its superb stuff do watch if you can

InternalTraining · « **Reply #460 on:** November 14, 2018, 02:49:08 PM »

What a talented bunch of young players! Foakes, Curran et-al...

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #461 on:** November 14, 2018, 03:40:12 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on November 14, 2018, 02:30:20 PM

anyone else catch the pce with Thorpe this morning early on the 2001 win and playing spin

superb stuff one of my favourite players who could play genuine pace and came up with a plan in Pakistan and Lanka

its superb stuff do watch if you can

yeah it was excellent, loved seeing how he adapted following the loss in galle and starting to look hit hit back over murali's head.

it looks like he's brought that into the one day side and maybe he should replace ramps as test batting coach!

ppccopener · « **Reply #462 on:** November 14, 2018, 05:07:10 PM »

indeed.

actually back -in-the-day he was on his own playing spin for us, Gooch of course was superb but that was few years before Thorpe. If I remember correct Thorpe played one inning getting a ton virtually with singles and the odd 2....

proving how he could adapt in the sub continent. Like a lot of players now he played off the back foot back then....

in complete contrast to that skill, he also gave it back too the Aussies and was never intimidated

all in all...a lot to like about his batting for us

LateBloomer · « **Reply #463 on:** November 14, 2018, 05:37:52 PM »

Reckon that will be on demand? Would love to see that, Thorpe was my favorite player as a lad. I had the full Bubble gear in homage

It was either Sri Lanka or Pakistan where he was scratching the practice tracks up on a length with his spikes to replicate match conditions.

stevat · « **Reply #464 on:** November 14, 2018, 06:56:07 PM »

Thorpe was a very thoughtful player, loved it when a plan came together. Great strategist with regards to his batting. Loved watching him bat, and of course that Kook gear always looked great.

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