I'm glad they tried to get as high a NRR as possible instead of taking longer to get the total. Good to see them not batting for their averages. Wickets mean nothing at the end of the game, run rate does mean something.
We were never in danger of losing that match.
I'm glad they tried to get as high a NRR as possible instead of taking longer to get the total. Good to see them not batting for their averages. Wickets mean nothing at the end of the game, run rate does mean something.
We were never in danger of losing that match.
If you can chase a total like that in 25 odd overs on that pitch in Dunedin, you're showing you can adapt to all conditions. Sure, they lost wickets but at no point would they have felt they couldn't make it. Dunners, Hamilton and possibly the stadium could be slower paced pitched and I was surprised not to see N McCullum and Vettori both in the team yesterday on that surface.
While they lost more wickets than they would have hoped, they got a few valuable things out of it:
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Ok we got badly thrashed by Australia, as most teams usually tend to be in Australia but think it's probably going a bit far at this point to say we're worse than Bangladesh. We were ranked number 1 not so long ago. Yes that's changed recently but I don't think we're the worst of the test teams just yet.
Anyway, my extra ticket for Friday is now available, seated in the England supporters zone (aisle 8, row H to be specific). Face value, $40 if anyone is interested. Have offered it elsewhere too so apologies if it goes before anyone here gets a chance.
Ok we got badly thrashed by Australia, as most teams usually tend to be in Australia but think it's probably going a bit far at this point to say we're worse than Bangladesh. We were ranked number 1 not so long ago. Yes that's changed recently but I don't think we're the worst of the test teams just yet.
Anyway, my extra ticket for Friday is now available, seated in the England supporters zone (aisle 8, row H to be specific). Face value, $40 if anyone is interested. Have offered it elsewhere too so apologies if it goes before anyone here gets a chance.
Not the worst but not a lot between the two in ODI rankings
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
England have always been shark at ODI's. This sharkness seems to increase ten fold at World Cups. Tbf they do focus more on Test cricket but still, they are horrendously negligent when it comes to the shorter forms of the game.
Three for me, and two for them.
Should be playing tests over Bangladesh who are fudgeing shark and haven't improved in 15 years. Ireland have beaten 4 test teams at the last 3 World Cups now, Bangladesh only had to beat 1.
Been saying they should be included since their performance in the last world cup. It's the only next step for them. Won't happen though. I think India/ICC would be happy if there was only the 4 Sub Continent sides, Australia and England.
Still though Bangers have won a ODI series against a test nation...
The Barmy Army are hiring a kiwi to play the trumpet for them #youvegotnofans
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Ex-England batsman on BBC Test Match Special
Posted at
"I'm 74. I might go out and put some pads on - I'll probably do as well as half of them."
Yeah take back my post the other day, we probably are the worst team in the tournament. You don't always expect an epic close match but you at least don't expect to be home for dinner when you go to a day night match. This will be the second time that's happened for me watching England. First was Adelaide in 2007 against Australia and I didn't think I'd see as bad as that again but this is way worse.
Pretty much. Everyone else has managed to produce something respectable so far. Even Scotland managed to take 7 wickets and on the scorecard at least looked like they troubled NZ. We've been a laughing stock both times and probably will be again next weekend against Sri Lanka.
Almost felt sorry for anyone whom thought they'd pop down after work to catch the 2nd innings. Game over dude, game over!
Pretty much. Everyone else has managed to produce something respectable so far. Even Scotland managed to take 7 wickets and on the scorecard at least looked like they troubled NZ. We've been a laughing stock both times and probably will be again next weekend against Sri Lanka.
There's that special kind of satisfaction when you hear an Aussie absolutely maul an Aussie isn't there?
I do think John Wright and Ross Taylor would have produced a good team too. After all Boult had come into the side and there were definitely some promising signs. But this team is so well prepared and organised.
Still long way to the quarters, semis and final...fingers crossed...
There's that special kind of satisfaction when you here an Aussie absolutely maul an Aussie isn't there?
I do think John Wright and Ross Taylor would have produced a good team too. After all Boult had come into the side and there were definitely some promising signs. But this team is so well prepared and organised.
Still long way to the quarters, semis and final...fingers crossed...
I think the key to the Hesson/McCullum side is the aggression, self-belief, and determination to give no quarter. Having the players to do that is one thing but having the balls to do it is another.
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
COME ON SCOTLAND!!!!!!!!!!!
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
A workmates husband headed home after the NZ/ENG game (was it a game?) in his 3 Lions top, ordered a curry and the owner of the shop felt so bad for him, he gave him his dinner free.
Silver lining.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
From an England perspective I'm not sure what to think of Sri Lanka's performance yesterday. Either "maybe they also aren't that good and we might even have a chance next weekend" or "bloody hell even Afghanistan are going to beat us."
From an England perspective I'm not sure what to think of Sri Lanka's performance yesterday. Either "maybe they also aren't that good and we might even have a chance next weekend" or "bloody hell even Afghanistan are going to beat us."
Afghanistan while a bit dodgy with the bat and in the field bowl very well. Lack a bit of consistency but bowl a truckload of wicket taking balls which other associate teams don't. It's just a pity they lack a quality spinner who floats it up as that could have been the difference for them. Their #1 spinner at the moment is just a bit of a flat/fast/containment bowler who got pushed around for easy singles.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
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