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Ocelot Spleens Nov 2021 1:26pm, 30 Nov 2021 32,486 posts	0 Ocelot Spleens Tha, in effect, is agreeing a handicap, why not have a handicap system anyway? The idea of sport, of all.sport, is to find who is better, or the very best, not produce a close result, that is a bonus. Also you don't want the T20 tail wagging the Test Match dog.
TROSaracen Nov 2021 1:36pm, 30 Nov 2021 24,314 posts	0 TROSaracen Like JDA’s idea also. Apart from the fact Root would probably bid more runs to be able to bat first, than we would actually muster batting. The net result would be a first innings deficit before the opposition have batted 😀🤣
NDWDave Nov 2021 1:44pm, 30 Nov 2021 16,046 posts	0 NDWDave Could we end up following on? And lose by two innings &
njosmith Dec 2021 9:01am, 2 Dec 2021 755 posts	0 njosmith I made it to the Ian Healy Oval for most of the first session today. I didn't realise there would be no seats but I found a nice spot. Unfortunately I had a meeting I couldn't avoid this afternoon. Stokes took a couple of wickets. Anderson and Broad had a bit of a run out. Wood and Woakes will bowl tomorrow.
Oscar the Grouch Dec 2021 9:03am, 2 Dec 2021 3,884 posts	0 Oscar the Grouch Those clouds look ominous still!
TROSaracen Dec 2021 9:09am, 2 Dec 2021 24,329 posts	0 TROSaracen Looks like Headingley in May. Maybe it'll be the series of the county trundler.
njosmith Dec 2021 9:10am, 2 Dec 2021 756 posts	0 njosmith Tomorrow should be a bit brighter
um Dec 2021 9:39am, 2 Dec 2021 5,484 posts	0 um Have only ever zipped past there in the tunnel
Ocelot Spleens Dec 2021 12:04pm, 2 Dec 2021 32,495 posts	0 Ocelot Spleens Very much enjoying The Cricketer's Ashes build-up magazine.
GregP Dec 2021 12:13pm, 2 Dec 2021 131,139 posts	0 GregP Really? Haven't bought The Cricketer for yonks - I sort of 'defected' to WCM.