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Jun 2023
11:14am, 20 Jun 2023
59,976 posts
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Derby Tup
Vaughn on the BBC
"It all comes down to today - it will define this Ashes series. If England get the win then Ben Stokes will continue to go ultra aggressive. If England lose they face so many questions about the declaration, their batting approach at times.
If Australia lose then Pat Cummins is under the spotlight and there's questions about spreading the field. There will be fingers pointed to whoever loses. I think whoever wins this Test will win the Ashes"
I agree with the last sentence but not the rest. All a bit OTT imho
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Jun 2023
11:22am, 20 Jun 2023
40,942 posts
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SPR
Why do you agree with the last sentence? It seems it fits with taking the result too seriously.
His comments later about looking at errors even if they win were more level headed.
It's basically why Bazball is questioned. Process Vs results.
It's interesting that England's strategy to get wickets is essentially to get Australia to attack so they themselves know attacking is likely to generate more chances for the opposition and they certainly don't think Australia will score more that way.
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Jun 2023
11:26am, 20 Jun 2023
59,977 posts
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Derby Tup
I think there was a lot of over analysis but suspect who wins this match assuming it's not Michael Fish, will have a huge boost
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Jun 2023
11:54am, 20 Jun 2023
40,947 posts
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SPR
Fair enough, I can see it having a positive effect. It's the negative effect that I don't see. No reason for either team to think all is lost based on the result but winning can boost confidence.
Extremely fine drizzle currently.
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Jun 2023
11:58am, 20 Jun 2023
2,873 posts
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paulcook
Why do you agree with the last sentence? It seems it fits with taking the result too seriously.
Agree. Taking an early lead is great and gives either side the initiative but this is a finely balanced test so, to me, indicates a similarly balanced series.
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Jun 2023
12:29pm, 20 Jun 2023
29,157 posts
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fetcheveryone
I liked MPV as a player, but not as much since.
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Jun 2023
12:33pm, 20 Jun 2023
40,948 posts
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SPR
It's definitely not raining now!
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Jun 2023
12:33pm, 20 Jun 2023
12,050 posts
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lammo
Is he turning into Sir Geoffrey?
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Jun 2023
12:35pm, 20 Jun 2023
40,949 posts
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SPR
I'm even having my lunch in line with the cricket schedule today 🤣
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Jun 2023
12:38pm, 20 Jun 2023
29,158 posts
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fetcheveryone
Got my run done so I can settle in 
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