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Not long to go now. 8 July the first in 3 tests against the West Indies, going to be great, let's just hope we see some rippers like this again!


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BitterTom wrote:
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Not long to go now. 8 July the first in 3 tests against the West Indies, going to be great, let's just hope we see some rippers like this again!

Is Jimmy going to be still going???

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Test cricket returning tomorrow, working sadly but BBC have the highlights on so I'll be glued to those. Interesting to see how new captain Stokes fares.

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07 Jul 2020, 8:41am
Test cricket returning tomorrow, working sadly but BBC have the highlights on so I'll be glued to those. Interesting to see how new captain Stokes fares.
Hopefully he will cope OK. He has a lot on his plate already as an all rounder but Jason Holder seems to manage it fine.

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laxman wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 9:51am
BitterTom wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 8:41am
Test cricket returning tomorrow, working sadly but BBC have the highlights on so I'll be glued to those. Interesting to see how new captain Stokes fares.
Hopefully he will cope OK. He has a lot on his plate already as an all rounder but Jason Holder seems to manage it fine.
Stokes seems to thrive on pressure however the captaincy isn’t a step too far you don’t want him to lose that edge.

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101Walterton wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 4:24pm
laxman wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 9:51am
BitterTom wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 8:41am
Test cricket returning tomorrow, working sadly but BBC have the highlights on so I'll be glued to those. Interesting to see how new captain Stokes fares.
Hopefully he will cope OK. He has a lot on his plate already as an all rounder but Jason Holder seems to manage it fine.
Stokes seems to thrive on pressure however the captaincy isn’t a step too far you don’t want him to lose that edge.
Like Lax says, he has a lot on his plate being that all rounder. Can see the pressure getting to him to be honest and not scoring as high as he possibly could. Having said that, given his ferocity, he'll certainly be out to get a few wickets though.

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BitterTom wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 5:12pm
101Walterton wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 4:24pm
laxman wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 9:51am
BitterTom wrote:
07 Jul 2020, 8:41am
Test cricket returning tomorrow, working sadly but BBC have the highlights on so I'll be glued to those. Interesting to see how new captain Stokes fares.
Hopefully he will cope OK. He has a lot on his plate already as an all rounder but Jason Holder seems to manage it fine.
Stokes seems to thrive on pressure however the captaincy isn’t a step too far you don’t want him to lose that edge.
Like Lax says, he has a lot on his plate being that all rounder. Can see the pressure getting to him to be honest and not scoring as high as he possibly could. Having said that, given his ferocity, he'll certainly be out to get a few wickets though.
Might depend upon who they select, including instead of Root. Stokes might move up the order and they then pick an extra bowler so he doesn't have to do much bowling.

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The Windies are back ☹️

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I haven’t had a chance to watch it but looks like Stokes is doing well 46 & 43 plus a 4 wicket bag?

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Hey Tom you kept that quiet I didn’t even know the second test was on ☹️
I had to find out by reading the scorecard on Cricinfo!!
What a performance by Stokes.

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101Walterton wrote:
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Hey Tom you kept that quiet I didn’t even know the second test was on ☹️
I had to find out by reading the scorecard on Cricinfo!!
What a performance by Stokes.
Sibley and Stokes both did a great job getting the runs on the board. The track just got dodgy enough for our second new ball to make inroads, just when it looked like it was going to turn into a dull draw. Quick runs and declaration followed by early wickets put England in a strong position. Brooks and Chase batted well and looked to have blunted our attack but it only needs one wicket to change things, which Stokes managed and in the end they won with an hour to spare. Tricky thing now for both teams will be selecting the teams for the final games. Shannon Gabriel was superb in the first test but looked exhausted in the second one. Hopefully WI have him wrapped in cotton wool until Friday. Same with Joseph and also Stokes, both looked like they were carrying injuries by the end of the game.

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laxman wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 7:58am
101Walterton wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 3:17am
Hey Tom you kept that quiet I didn’t even know the second test was on ☹️
I had to find out by reading the scorecard on Cricinfo!!
What a performance by Stokes.
Sibley and Stokes both did a great job getting the runs on the board. The track just got dodgy enough for our second new ball to make inroads, just when it looked like it was going to turn into a dull draw. Quick runs and declaration followed by early wickets put England in a strong position. Brooks and Chase batted well and looked to have blunted our attack but it only needs one wicket to change things, which Stokes managed and in the end they won with an hour to spare. Tricky thing now for both teams will be selecting the teams for the final games. Shannon Gabriel was superb in the first test but looked exhausted in the second one. Hopefully WI have him wrapped in cotton wool until Friday. Same with Joseph and also Stokes, both looked like they were carrying injuries by the end of the game.
Thanks Lax!

To tell you the truth 101 I've taped the highlights but bot had a minute to watch them. Didn't stop me from checking the BBC sport updates on my phone though! A good win by the sounds of it, Stokes certainly doing his bit. Though this needs to continue game in, game out, got a good team here.

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BitterTom wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 4:58pm
laxman wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 7:58am
101Walterton wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 3:17am
Hey Tom you kept that quiet I didn’t even know the second test was on ☹️
I had to find out by reading the scorecard on Cricinfo!!
What a performance by Stokes.
Sibley and Stokes both did a great job getting the runs on the board. The track just got dodgy enough for our second new ball to make inroads, just when it looked like it was going to turn into a dull draw. Quick runs and declaration followed by early wickets put England in a strong position. Brooks and Chase batted well and looked to have blunted our attack but it only needs one wicket to change things, which Stokes managed and in the end they won with an hour to spare. Tricky thing now for both teams will be selecting the teams for the final games. Shannon Gabriel was superb in the first test but looked exhausted in the second one. Hopefully WI have him wrapped in cotton wool until Friday. Same with Joseph and also Stokes, both looked like they were carrying injuries by the end of the game.
Thanks Lax!

To tell you the truth 101 I've taped the highlights but bot had a minute to watch them. Didn't stop me from checking the BBC sport updates on my phone though! A good win by the sounds of it, Stokes certainly doing his bit. Though this needs to continue game in, game out, got a good team here.
A few late nights this weekend I think.

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101Walterton wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 5:00pm
BitterTom wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 4:58pm
laxman wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 7:58am
101Walterton wrote:
22 Jul 2020, 3:17am
Hey Tom you kept that quiet I didn’t even know the second test was on ☹️
I had to find out by reading the scorecard on Cricinfo!!
What a performance by Stokes.
Sibley and Stokes both did a great job getting the runs on the board. The track just got dodgy enough for our second new ball to make inroads, just when it looked like it was going to turn into a dull draw. Quick runs and declaration followed by early wickets put England in a strong position. Brooks and Chase batted well and looked to have blunted our attack but it only needs one wicket to change things, which Stokes managed and in the end they won with an hour to spare. Tricky thing now for both teams will be selecting the teams for the final games. Shannon Gabriel was superb in the first test but looked exhausted in the second one. Hopefully WI have him wrapped in cotton wool until Friday. Same with Joseph and also Stokes, both looked like they were carrying injuries by the end of the game.
Thanks Lax!

To tell you the truth 101 I've taped the highlights but bot had a minute to watch them. Didn't stop me from checking the BBC sport updates on my phone though! A good win by the sounds of it, Stokes certainly doing his bit. Though this needs to continue game in, game out, got a good team here.
A few late nights this weekend I think.
Got Sunday-Tuesday booked off work for a good cricket binge. :mrgreen:

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Stuart Broad of old snd Jimmy never gets any older!!!

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