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  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    PaddyP17 said:
    Fanny Fanackapan said:
    PaddyP17 said:
    Fanny Fanackapan said:
    Wherefore art thou, Zak.....
    Fun fact Fanny - wherefore means why. (Well, it's not a very fun fact, but nor is this start to a game)
    So, Will got that wrong ?

    "Why are you , Romeo "

    Just as well he didn't post on here.....
    Well, he got it right. Juliet opens that monologue lamenting that he is a Montague and not of some other family, because they're in love, but as their families are feuding, any relationship is unacceptable. Hence star-crossed lovers and all that.
    OK, OK, young 'un.

    When I was at school in the Dark Ages, I don't recall this being pointed out but my little grey cells are struggling these days.

    BTW. 

    In these worrying  times for our beloved club,  the word "fun" is like a red rag to a bull !

    😣
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    And it's not getting much better.....
  • Johnnysummers5
    Johnnysummers5 Posts: 8,469
    Lincsaddick said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    Addick Addict said:
    When you're out of nick you're out of nick!

    0-1

    Jason Roy gone first ball of the match
    his was a crazy selection .. he had had virtually no cricket this year .. let's see if Root can actually take root for a few overs
    I just MUST keep up .. I am even more convinced that Root is not a proper one day batsman .. he is too 'cultured' for the 1 day game

    He has an average of 50, best in the England team
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,313
    All these Kent batsmen, 'arriving' as England players!
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Lincsaddick said:
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
    Should be debating Roy and leave Billings alone.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    at least the Aussies will be batting in the dark(ish)
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    PrincessFiona said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
    Should be debating Roy and leave Billings alone.

    James Anderson

    England bowler on Test Match Special

    Sam Billings has given the captain and coach a bit of selection headache. Having someone like him in the squad and showing the form he has, when Ben Stokes does come back, it will be a tricky one. How do you keep him in? Or do you just use him in the squad as a back-up player almost?

    The more he plays like this the more you feel he's got a chance of staying in the team. It's a bit like Dawid Malan in the T20 side - he's become the number one batsman in the side - he's almost undroppable.

  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    edited September 2020
    PrincessFiona said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
    Should be debating Roy and leave Billings alone.
    Roy averages 40+ in ODI cricket. Maybe he shouldn't have been selected for this series on the basis he hasn't played in so long, but his place in the side is secure. 

    The problem England now have (which isn't a bad one to have) is that they have Roy, Bairstow, Morgan, Root, Buttler and Billings to get into the side. That's not even including Malan and Banton. Roy and Bairstow have to open, Root is the best selection at 3, Morgan is the captain and Buttler is one of the most destructive limited overs batsman in the world. Billings has had a great series but probably doesn't make the team. Unless you go 6 batsman with Stokes at 7 and play only 5 bowlers (with Root as a second choice spin option). 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Not so sure Roy's place is secure
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  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    PrincessFiona said:
    Not so sure Roy's place is secure
    Totally agree. 

    Surely our Zak has to be a serious contender to open .....
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Fanny Fanackapan said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Not so sure Roy's place is secure
    Totally agree. 

    Surely our Zak has to be a serious contender to open .....
    Exactly
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    PrincessFiona said:
    Not so sure Roy's place is secure
    When he was injured in the World Cup last year we looked like we were going out. His return sparked our upturn in form. He shouldn't be anywhere near the test team but he's a crucial member of our ODI side. 

    I'd prefer to let Crawley find his feet in test matches before using him in limited overs. 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    cafcfan1990 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
    Should be debating Roy and leave Billings alone.
    Roy averages 40+ in ODI cricket. Maybe he shouldn't have been selected for this series on the basis he hasn't played in so long, but his place in the side is secure. 

    The problem England now have (which isn't a bad one to have) is that they have Roy, Bairstow, Morgan, Root, Buttler and Billings to get into the side. That's not even including Malan and Banton. Roy and Bairstow have to open, Root is the best selection at 3, Morgan is the captain and Buttler is one of the most destructive limited overs batsman in the world. Billings has had a great series but probably doesn't make the team. Unless you go 6 batsman with Stokes at 7 and play only 5 bowlers (with Root as a second choice spin option). 
    same as with Root .. for how long do you keep selecting players on past form and against whom the runs were made ? .. I can't quote any stats. it just seems that Root's and Roy's form is deteriorating .. also Buttler, either a ton or one 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Lincsaddick said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
    Should be debating Roy and leave Billings alone.
    Roy averages 40+ in ODI cricket. Maybe he shouldn't have been selected for this series on the basis he hasn't played in so long, but his place in the side is secure. 

    The problem England now have (which isn't a bad one to have) is that they have Roy, Bairstow, Morgan, Root, Buttler and Billings to get into the side. That's not even including Malan and Banton. Roy and Bairstow have to open, Root is the best selection at 3, Morgan is the captain and Buttler is one of the most destructive limited overs batsman in the world. Billings has had a great series but probably doesn't make the team. Unless you go 6 batsman with Stokes at 7 and play only 5 bowlers (with Root as a second choice spin option). 
    same as with Root .. for how long do you keep selecting players on past form and against whom the runs were made ? .. I can't quote any stats. it just seems that Root's and Roy's form is deteriorating .. also Buttler, either a ton or one 
    Obviously a big fan of Crawley but he does still needs to be nurtured to develop to his best
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    whatever, this is a great recovery from England and will be hard to beat .. over 300 from 0-2
  • cafc_harry
    cafc_harry Posts: 3,359
    Unreal from Woakes at the end, great bit of batting. 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    cafc_harry said:
    Unreal from Woakes at the end, great bit of batting. 
    another one who gets better the older he gets .. (older is relative, he's 31 y o)
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,313
    cafc_harry said:
    Unreal from Woakes at the end, great bit of batting. 
    That reverse flick is one of the most insane bits of touch I've ever seen
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Lincsaddick said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    PrincessFiona said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    the BBC pundits are discussing whether Billings should be 'retained' in the 50 over team .. what a bunch of numpties .. a t m he is irreplaceable .. having typed that, he is just out ((:<)
    Should be debating Roy and leave Billings alone.
    Roy averages 40+ in ODI cricket. Maybe he shouldn't have been selected for this series on the basis he hasn't played in so long, but his place in the side is secure. 

    The problem England now have (which isn't a bad one to have) is that they have Roy, Bairstow, Morgan, Root, Buttler and Billings to get into the side. That's not even including Malan and Banton. Roy and Bairstow have to open, Root is the best selection at 3, Morgan is the captain and Buttler is one of the most destructive limited overs batsman in the world. Billings has had a great series but probably doesn't make the team. Unless you go 6 batsman with Stokes at 7 and play only 5 bowlers (with Root as a second choice spin option). 
    same as with Root .. for how long do you keep selecting players on past form and against whom the runs were made ? .. I can't quote any stats. it just seems that Root's and Roy's form is deteriorating .. also Buttler, either a ton or one 
    Root is ranked 8th in the ODI batting rankings, Roy at 13. We won the World Cup last year and haven’t lost a series in 3 years. We’re ranked the number 1 team in the world. And yet you’ve criticised 3 batsman in that post, unbelievable. 

    I get the past form statement. But we’re not talking 18 months since these batsman were last in nick. If it’s not broken...
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  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,313
    Another truly staggering piece of batting, this time from Stoinis, to turn a clear leg-side wide into a wicket 
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,667
    I have to say that after losing two wickets in the 1st two balls to make 300 is quite remarkable. 
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,667
    Suck on that Warner you prick
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    4 down 
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,864
    Damn.I thought this game was tomorrow/
  • HugoZHackenbush
    HugoZHackenbush Posts: 775
    Are Aussie struggling a bit now? Maxwell last throw of the dice?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    Rudders22 said:
    Damn.I thought this game was tomorrow/
    The ODI swapped days with the takeover announcement 
  • Miserableoldgit
    Miserableoldgit Posts: 21,458
    Not a good idea to bowl a no ball.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    Miserableoldgit said:
    Not a good idea to bowl a no ball.
    If nothing else it keeps the tension as it would have been virtually game over if Carey had gone then
  • cafc_harry
    cafc_harry Posts: 3,359
    Getting a bit tasty here, matter of CMs in that.

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