Topic: ENG vs IND series (Read 170306 times)

Jimbo · « **Reply #1215 on:** February 25, 2021, 01:26:50 PM »

Quote from: SLA on February 25, 2021, 01:20:03 PM

Can we all at least now agree that there was nothing really wrong with the pitch for the 2nd test?

Aside from the fact that it was a test match pitch that wasn't prepared to last 5 days? If you're not preparing a pitch that will last the distance then might as well just move to 4 day tests and save everyone the bother of getting refunds for day 5 tickets.

Kulli · « **Reply #1216 on:** February 25, 2021, 01:38:22 PM »

Quote from: ppccopener on February 25, 2021, 09:04:19 AM

The advantage of opening has not been apparent in scores for the openers so far. Sibley has had a 80 odd that�s about it.

It has in this test. Has anyone made more than 25 runs batted spin?

Kulli · « **Reply #1217 on:** February 25, 2021, 01:39:11 PM »

Quote from: SLA on February 25, 2021, 01:20:03 PM

Can we all at least now agree that there was nothing really wrong with the pitch for the 2nd test?

Just because this one is Sabina Park bad, doesn�t mean the 2nd test wasn�t played on a poor deck.

Just like if the 4th test is played on an actual minefield, it won�t make this one a better pitch.

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #1218 on:** February 25, 2021, 01:51:03 PM »

Quote from: SLA on February 25, 2021, 01:20:03 PM

Can we all at least now agree that there was nothing really wrong with the pitch for the 2nd test?

No, because that was crap as well, just because this one is how it is doesn't change the previous

ppccopener · « **Reply #1219 on:** February 25, 2021, 01:55:57 PM »

Quote from: Kulli on February 25, 2021, 01:38:22 PM

It has in this test. Has anyone made more than 25 runs batted spin?

No you�re right but this test is going to be a 2 dayer. It�s very difficult to compare anything with it.

I suspect England will get accused of sour grapes by mentioning anything to do with the wicket.

We are away, home advantage counts but this game is complete carnage.
India will point to a new pitch,new stadium etc but if this was a County game the pitch inspectors would have a field day.

Manormanic · « **Reply #1220 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:10:52 PM »

I reckon when they come over here, we should have tests at Bristol, Canterbury and Scarbados, water the pitches the night before and field an attack of Anderson, Darren Stevens, Ben Coad and Jamie Porter. See how they like it!

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #1221 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:11:18 PM »

Rumour has it Somerset have been docked 150 points and fined �150000 for this Ahmedabad track

Jlscarroll17 · « **Reply #1222 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:12:49 PM »

Quote from: Manormanic on February 25, 2021, 02:10:52 PM

I reckon when they come over here, we should have tests at Bristol, Canterbury and Scarbados, water the pitches the night before and field an attack of Anderson, Darren Stevens, Ben Coad and Jamie Porter. See how they like it!

Don�t forget rushworth

Manormanic · « **Reply #1223 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:13:11 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on February 25, 2021, 02:11:18 PM

Rumour has it Somerset have been docked 150 points and fined �150000 for this Ahmedabad track

Even the worst Ciderabad bunsen has held together until lunch on the first day!!!!!

Manormanic · « **Reply #1224 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:13:35 PM »

Quote from: Jlscarroll17 on February 25, 2021, 02:12:49 PM

Don�t forget rushworth

And bring back Dave Masters!!!

Jeff Navarro · « **Reply #1225 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:22:04 PM »

Had we better better in the first innings we probably would�ve won this game. Had we posted 200-220 we would�ve been laughing. Factor in playing 4 fast bowlers when the home side are playing 3 spinners. We got selection wrong.

Let�s be honest Ashwin is better than all spinners we have combined.

In the last 4 innings we�ve managed a solitary individual half century. With batting that poor we aren�t gonna win many matches

Jimbo · « **Reply #1226 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:22:18 PM »

Quote from: Manormanic on February 25, 2021, 02:13:35 PM

And bring back Dave Masters!!!

And then ensure a commentary team of Swann, Vaughan, Cook and Strauss is broadcast on Indian state television.

SLA · « **Reply #1227 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:28:10 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on February 25, 2021, 01:26:50 PM

Aside from the fact that it was a test match pitch that wasn't prepared to last 5 days? If you're not preparing a pitch that will last the distance then might as well just move to 4 day tests and save everyone the bother of getting refunds for day 5 tickets.

The 2nd test could easily have lasted 5 days had England not been so utterly atrocious with the bat. Nothing wrong with the pitch at all, just terrible batting.

Now this pitch on the other hand....

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #1228 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:31:41 PM »

I like it that the person who described this pitch as 'a road' is the one with the most expensive bat collection.

Well played India.

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #1229 on:** February 25, 2021, 02:33:08 PM »

Quote from: SLA on February 25, 2021, 02:28:10 PM

The 2nd test could easily have lasted 5 days had England not been so utterly atrocious with the bat. Nothing wrong with the pitch at all, just terrible batting.

Now this pitch on the other hand....

There was excess turn, uneven bounce and the surface was popping and breaking up on day one.. that is not a good wicket, there's no way round that...

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