Cricket Thread

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bonners Dec 2021 6:57am, 19 Dec 2021 2,294 posts	0 bonners No cricket discussion this morning, probably as the game is heading towards its inevitable conclusion. My wife who's watched one cricket game in her life could predict the outcome
jda Dec 2021 7:09am, 19 Dec 2021 11,482 posts	0 jda It was beyond my wildest imaginings that England would solve their spinner quandary by converting their best quick into a mediocre twiddler! What next, can their physio hold a bat? Is that even necessary to open in the next test? Please just put them in a quarantine hotel and keep them there until the series can be cancelled.
Oscar the Grouch Dec 2021 7:56am, 19 Dec 2021 4,009 posts	0 Oscar the Grouch Declaration done. Corpulent lady warming up.
Cheg Dec 2021 7:56am, 19 Dec 2021 3,684 posts	0 Cheg Yeah I was surprised by the lack of chat. At least we got a few genuine wickets before they decided to tee off and hole out against the part timers. 468 to win is an ambitious headline.
Cerrertonia Dec 2021 7:59am, 19 Dec 2021 15,288 posts	0 Cerrertonia It's only 40-odd higher than a world record 4th innings. No problem for this batting line-up.
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 8:04am, 19 Dec 2021 1,343 posts	0 Fields & fountain, moor & mountain My wife who's watched one cricket game in her life could predict the outcome Does she fancy a bat in the third test?
Cheg Dec 2021 8:11am, 19 Dec 2021 3,685 posts	0 Cheg That’s fine but we are going to have bump down boycotts mum and her rhubarb to 4.
Nicholls595 Dec 2021 8:52am, 19 Dec 2021 26,642 posts	0 Nicholls595 Chances of taking it into fifth day?
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 8:58am, 19 Dec 2021 1,346 posts	0 Fields & fountain, moor & mountain For such a good player, Hameed is pretty skilled at getting out cheaply.
Marts Dec 2021 9:33am, 19 Dec 2021 4,331 posts	0 Marts Is there an argument here for Malan to open and bairstow come in in place of one of the openers, or even drop both and bring in Foakes and Bairstow and allow Buttler to concentrate on batting.