Topic: Eng Vs New Zealand test matches (Read 38147 times)

DiscoStu · « **Reply #240 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:33:21 AM »

I went to Edgbaston yesterday. Took a lateral flow test on Wednesday and had to show proof of negative at the first line of stewards, then queued up to get in with the usual bag check. Fairly smooth running of this. The queue to get in was 5-10 minutes where I entered. Before the match I'd say that 95% were wearing masks. We were told we were only allowed to take them off when at our seats. As the day drew on I'd say that the mask wearing slipped to about 70% at best. The effects of the alcohol and forgetfulness probably.
My seat was in row J but there was nobody sitting in the 9 rows in front. After lunch people started moving towards the empty seats and none of the stewards seemed that bothered. There was to be no social distancing anywhere in the stadium which was a bit of a culture shock to me after the last year but you could tell some people wanted to keep their distance.
The atmosphere was more positive than I've experienced at other tests. There was far fewer things laid on to entertain spectators during the intervals. No under-16s were allowed in which might have lead to a slightly more raucous atmosphere. There was no "pay a deposit for the plastic pint glass" system which meant we saw the return of the beer snake.
All in all I think Edgbaston did a good job.
I have to take a PCR test in 5 days time as part of the pilot scheme but that's it.

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #241 on:** June 11, 2021, 09:24:09 AM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on June 10, 2021, 09:47:38 PM

I think Chris got it right, how many debutants do we need every summer?
Many of Indian ipl players are successful test cricketers and I think these days doesn't really matter what number you're batting as long you're technically and mentally sound.

Are we talking about Jonny Bairstow here?

England actually give debuts quite sparingly these days. But it's no secret that we've had problems at the top of batting order. You can't really say that any of those who 'failed' weren't given a decent go at it.

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #242 on:** June 11, 2021, 09:38:10 AM »

England seem to be loathed to drop batters, regardless of how poor their returns are. It seems no-one gets dropped until they�ve had their technique ripped to shreds in the media. Back in the 90s/early 2000s England�s batting order got chopped and changed relentlessly, but I fear we have gone too far the other way now, with hopelessly out of form batters continuing to be picked.

Same can�t be said for bowlers, especially spinners. One or two bad games and you�re out.

rickjames · « **Reply #243 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:12:28 AM »

I love Mark Wood. Who doesn't.

SouthpawMark · « **Reply #244 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:19:51 AM »

I would love him more if his body wasn�t made of glass, and was capable of playing more than two matches in a row. Can�t fault his effort though.

Jimbo · « **Reply #245 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:24:06 AM »

Fun over 😭 what a cameo from Wood.

Warneymonster · « **Reply #246 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:28:38 AM »

now for the fun of watching Broad try to convince everyone hes not scared of the ball

Warneymonster · « **Reply #247 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:29:19 AM »

that post aged well!

Jimbo · « **Reply #248 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:36:07 AM »

😂

Thrilled for Lawrence, showing a bit more of what he's capable of.

ppccopener · « **Reply #249 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:38:15 AM »

Wood has actually had less injuries as he has got a bit older which is unusual.
Seemed to combine with lengthening his run up a couple of years back.

Lawrence doing a great job here, I�d never have thought myself he would be standing out from Pope and Crawley but it�s runs that count and neither of the other two look confident enough to play their shots

ppccopener · « **Reply #250 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:40:13 AM »

Quote from: Jimbo on June 11, 2021, 10:36:07 AM

😂

Thrilled for Lawrence, showing a bit more of what he's capable of.

Yes really good intelligent innings. Maybe Silverwood was right he seems unafraid to play his shots.

Jimbo · « **Reply #251 on:** June 11, 2021, 10:46:10 AM »

I can't remember who it was that said it, but I remember reading an opinion that anyone with Lawrence's technique would need to have plenty self belief to have stuck with something so unconventional. Got a lot of time for him.

Bats_Entertainment · « **Reply #252 on:** June 11, 2021, 11:09:30 AM »

Player has success: "I always thought that... / technique doesn't matter if..."

Player has failure: "I was never really sure about.../ needs to sort out that technique..."

Etc.

Jeff Navarro · « **Reply #253 on:** June 11, 2021, 11:30:36 AM »

Tom Latham has made a great career minnow bashing against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Gets exposed against literally everyone else.

Jimbo · « **Reply #254 on:** June 11, 2021, 11:34:29 AM »

Quote from: Jeff Navarro on June 11, 2021, 11:30:36 AM

Tom Latham has made a great career minnow bashing against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Gets exposed against literally everyone else.

Average against England is only a few less than his career average. Averages better than his career average against the Windies. Stats against the minnows do pad the average tbf.

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