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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #540 on: November 17, 2018, 04:15:09 PM »

 Don't believe this series has been a proper test of England's new guys.
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #541 on: November 17, 2018, 04:19:41 PM »

Have we been watching the same game?

All 3 spinners have been great, Leach and Ali especially.

I really do wonder what people expect of our players sometimes. These first 2 tests have been fabulous entertainment all round and both teams could have won either one. What more do people want - every single player and the team to be the best in history, to never make a mistake or have an off day. Jesus.

Great ??

Rashids multiple full tosses and half trackers
Ali and leach not showing the ability to create pressure through dot balls.

They’ve done a job sure but hardly worthy of over hyping. Of course, if you’ve only watched highlights then you probably tbf wouldn’t have seen it so would think they’ve bowled Worldie

Still, it’s been an enjoyable test regardless to whether you believe this side is destined for greatness or not.
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #542 on: November 17, 2018, 04:41:19 PM »

Don't believe this series has been a proper test of England's new guys.

Possibly but I think it’s good that they get a couple of series under there belts against some or the lesser Quality sides away from home to start to learn about test cricket and fit into the squad etc before being thrown in the deeper end. After all we know how they play etc in England.
Think Burns has done well so far, shame he ran himself out 1st innings, Leach looks good as well so far. Still room for improvement I agree but none the less solid, confident starts especially if we, as I expect win the test series 3-0
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #543 on: November 17, 2018, 04:52:56 PM »

Possibly but I think it’s good that they get a couple of series under there belts against some or the lesser Quality sides away from home to start to learn about test cricket and fit into the squad etc before being thrown in the deeper end. After all we know how they play etc in England.
Think Burns has done well so far, shame he ran himself out 1st innings, Leach looks good as well so far. Still room for improvement I agree but none the less solid, confident starts especially if we, as I expect win the test series 3-0

Agree about blooding players vs weaker oppos is the best strategy. However, people seem to go overboard and start declaring they are suddenly great after a few games
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #544 on: November 17, 2018, 05:20:20 PM »

Great ??

Rashids multiple full tosses and half trackers
Ali and leach not showing the ability to create pressure through dot balls.

They’ve done a job sure but hardly worthy of over hyping. Of course, if you’ve only watched highlights then you probably tbf wouldn’t have seen it so would think they’ve bowled Worldie

Still, it’s been an enjoyable test regardless to whether you believe this side is destined for greatness or not.

One person used the word Great, probably not meaning it in its true sense, and you are losing your mind over it

I'm fairly certain most England supporters on this forum know they are a long way from the finished article but are pleased that they are doing well in foreign conditions. And are happy when we win!

You on the other hand - when we lose whiteball cricket is to blame. When we win abroad its still not good enough

Really quite a strange old fish. Do you smile at Christmas?

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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #545 on: November 17, 2018, 05:46:15 PM »

Yeah whoever used the term great I think was more on future potential, we know what he meant. An overseas series win these days is pretty rare, we are good at home like most countries, not so good away. A superb India side came here in the summer and we still won comfortably in the end...

So if we do win tommorow it's a fantastic achievement for a newish side but SL are not as strong as they were..we are  still,however,battling conditions, the pitches and the heat....so yes excellent from us

Spinners wise I don't see it like some on here, leach and Ali have been good, Moeen leaks runs but generally get wickets, Leach is a bit like Panesar...right on the money pretty consistent to give Root control.

Rashid is good but Root seems to use him just to clean out the tail...I'm not sure that's enough but they are bowling as a unit.

More generally regarding the comments, most on here know their cricket, different opinions of course but that's the nature of the ameteur game and the forum reflects that
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #546 on: November 17, 2018, 10:51:47 PM »

One of the worst Sri Lanka line ups ever. Wouldn’t get carried away with this one.

Rain expected tomorrow - could be an interesting 15-20 overs
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #547 on: November 18, 2018, 05:46:36 AM »

We did it!! leach and Ali wrap up the win  :)
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #548 on: November 18, 2018, 08:13:27 AM »

I think the selectors did well to pick a team with the correct balance in Asia.

And a good day for the County Championship when the leading English batsman, keeper and spinner from the last season or 2 have all come into the team and been big contributors. Hopefully all are here to stay

Be nice to avoid defeat in the final Test, build some momentum going into the Windies and then really go hard at the convicts next summer
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #549 on: November 18, 2018, 08:27:14 AM »

Talk of resting Anderson for the third and stone coming in according to Sky which makes sense.

That leaves Bairstow out till the West Indies tour where we would play one less spinner maybe even thou their pitches have spun in recent years.

There's a door ajar for a number 3 long term, YJB needs to forget what's gone before and walk thru that door.

3 might be a bit high but.......

It would be far better for Root to bat 3 and swap with Bairstow coming in 4 but that won't happen, Root wants 4 like Pieterson always did
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #550 on: November 18, 2018, 08:34:14 AM »

Talk of resting Anderson for the third and stone coming in according to Sky which makes sense.

That leaves Bairstow out till the West Indies tour where we would play one less spinner maybe even thou their pitches have spun in recent years.

There's a door ajar for a number 3 long term, YJB needs to forget what's gone before and walk thru that door.

3 might be a bit high but.......

It would be far better for Root to bat 3 and swap with Bairstow coming in 4 but that won't happen, Root wants 4 like Pieterson always did

Would be good to see Stone get a run out for sure

Nice paid holiday for Stuart Broad. Caribbean next, not a bad life. He deserves it for going right through Australia at Trent Bridge that time
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #551 on: November 18, 2018, 08:50:47 AM »

Also talk that Curran is not fit to bowl so he he might not play in the 3rd test
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #552 on: November 18, 2018, 09:46:49 AM »

This is a better win than the first game because the conditions were that much more alien, and Sri Lanka actually turned up.  Be interesting to see what they do for the last game - I suspect Stone will come in for Curran if the rumours about his fitness are true.
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #553 on: November 18, 2018, 09:50:49 AM »

How terrible that the spinners weren't doing their job.  ;)
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Re: Sri Lanka vs England test series
« Reply #554 on: November 18, 2018, 11:26:05 AM »

I’d rather have a functioning team over great players. Enjoy England winning away.
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