For that last delivery, I think the man at first slip might have made the catch if he wasn't already up and celebrating.
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Putting a little stick about. Putting the frighteners on flash little twerps
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Great memories, just goes to show how much the game has changed as well! Do you still go to the odd game?laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:48pmPre helmets. Both openers nearly 40 years old, basically thrown in there because they were tough and no-one else could hack it. From memory, Holding bowled overs, 8 maidens that evening. His run up was so long that he looked like he was kick starting off the sightscreen! They both survived through to stumps, but as soon as one of them was out in the morning they were all out.Search out the Oval test from that year. Last test of the series. The ground was parched, it was the hottest Summer for ages back then, water bans etc, and Holding took loads of wickets on a very fast pitch.BitterTom wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:03pmSimilar feel to my clip.laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 5:57pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo
I was there for this. England v West Indies. Old Trafford 1976. I think it was my first ever trip to a Test match. Absolutely brutal.
Though a lot more dangerous, where are the helmets?! "He's hurt!" No bloody surprise!
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I haven't been to a Test match for a while. Not quite sure why (although Old Trafford has had less games in recent years) because it is always a great day. Do you?BitterTom wrote: ↑07 Feb 2020, 8:49pmGreat memories, just goes to show how much the game has changed as well! Do you still go to the odd game?laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:48pmPre helmets. Both openers nearly 40 years old, basically thrown in there because they were tough and no-one else could hack it. From memory, Holding bowled overs, 8 maidens that evening. His run up was so long that he looked like he was kick starting off the sightscreen! They both survived through to stumps, but as soon as one of them was out in the morning they were all out.Search out the Oval test from that year. Last test of the series. The ground was parched, it was the hottest Summer for ages back then, water bans etc, and Holding took loads of wickets on a very fast pitch.BitterTom wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:03pmSimilar feel to my clip.laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 5:57pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo
I was there for this. England v West Indies. Old Trafford 1976. I think it was my first ever trip to a Test match. Absolutely brutal.
Though a lot more dangerous, where are the helmets?! "He's hurt!" No bloody surprise!
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Only ever seen Glamorgan play a county championship game, majority of it was rained off as well.laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 3:49amI haven't been to a Test match for a while. Not quite sure why (although Old Trafford has had less games in recent years) because it is always a great day. Do you?BitterTom wrote: ↑07 Feb 2020, 8:49pmGreat memories, just goes to show how much the game has changed as well! Do you still go to the odd game?laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:48pmPre helmets. Both openers nearly 40 years old, basically thrown in there because they were tough and no-one else could hack it. From memory, Holding bowled overs, 8 maidens that evening. His run up was so long that he looked like he was kick starting off the sightscreen! They both survived through to stumps, but as soon as one of them was out in the morning they were all out.Search out the Oval test from that year. Last test of the series. The ground was parched, it was the hottest Summer for ages back then, water bans etc, and Holding took loads of wickets on a very fast pitch.BitterTom wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:03pmSimilar feel to my clip.laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 5:57pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo
I was there for this. England v West Indies. Old Trafford 1976. I think it was my first ever trip to a Test match. Absolutely brutal.
Though a lot more dangerous, where are the helmets?! "He's hurt!" No bloody surprise!
Now I'm up here I hope to go to Old Trafford to at least watch Lancashire, and hopefully a test as well would be fantastic.
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Wouldn’t mind watching a day of Lancs in the County Championship. Give me a shout if you are going. One of the last times I was there was to see the Mescaleros!BitterTom wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 6:01pmOnly ever seen Glamorgan play a county championship game, majority of it was rained off as well.laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 3:49amI haven't been to a Test match for a while. Not quite sure why (although Old Trafford has had less games in recent years) because it is always a great day. Do you?BitterTom wrote: ↑07 Feb 2020, 8:49pmGreat memories, just goes to show how much the game has changed as well! Do you still go to the odd game?laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:48pmPre helmets. Both openers nearly 40 years old, basically thrown in there because they were tough and no-one else could hack it. From memory, Holding bowled overs, 8 maidens that evening. His run up was so long that he looked like he was kick starting off the sightscreen! They both survived through to stumps, but as soon as one of them was out in the morning they were all out.Search out the Oval test from that year. Last test of the series. The ground was parched, it was the hottest Summer for ages back then, water bans etc, and Holding took loads of wickets on a very fast pitch.
Now I'm up here I hope to go to Old Trafford to at least watch Lancashire, and hopefully a test as well would be fantastic.
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Certainly will do! That must've been amazing, been there once to see The Courteeners, great night.laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 6:10pmWouldn’t mind watching a day of Lancs in the County Championship. Give me a shout if you are going. One of the last times I was there was to see the Mescaleros!BitterTom wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 6:01pmOnly ever seen Glamorgan play a county championship game, majority of it was rained off as well.laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 3:49amI haven't been to a Test match for a while. Not quite sure why (although Old Trafford has had less games in recent years) because it is always a great day. Do you?BitterTom wrote: ↑07 Feb 2020, 8:49pmGreat memories, just goes to show how much the game has changed as well! Do you still go to the odd game?laxman wrote: ↑03 Feb 2020, 6:48pm
Pre helmets. Both openers nearly 40 years old, basically thrown in there because they were tough and no-one else could hack it. From memory, Holding bowled overs, 8 maidens that evening. His run up was so long that he looked like he was kick starting off the sightscreen! They both survived through to stumps, but as soon as one of them was out in the morning they were all out.Search out the Oval test from that year. Last test of the series. The ground was parched, it was the hottest Summer for ages back then, water bans etc, and Holding took loads of wickets on a very fast pitch.
Now I'm up here I hope to go to Old Trafford to at least watch Lancashire, and hopefully a test as well would be fantastic.
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It was a good day. I think I have posted this before but Strummer made a googly joke that I suspect very few people got and Weller headlining was in his dad rock phase which I found a bit dull and left before the end. A shame because I am a fan of loads of his stuff.BitterTom wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 6:20pmCertainly will do! That must've been amazing, been there once to see The Courteeners, great night.laxman wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 6:10pmWouldn’t mind watching a day of Lancs in the County Championship. Give me a shout if you are going. One of the last times I was there was to see the Mescaleros!BitterTom wrote: ↑08 Feb 2020, 6:01pmOnly ever seen Glamorgan play a county championship game, majority of it was rained off as well.
Now I'm up here I hope to go to Old Trafford to at least watch Lancashire, and hopefully a test as well would be fantastic.
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Broad reminds the world test cricket has no place for daft T20 shots, great to watch though can't believe this was over a year ago now.
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Exactly the same feel to it, test cricket at its best.FarawayTowns wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:08pmFantastic! Almost as good as the over he bowled against Ponting that was mentioned in the audio.
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Brilliant. You can’t compare white ball or 20/20 with that!!
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Not in a million years mate, though I fear for the future given The Hundred bollocks.101Walterton wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:18pmBrilliant. You can’t compare white ball or 20/20 with that!!
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What’s that?BitterTom wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:19pmNot in a million years mate, though I fear for the future given The Hundred bollocks.101Walterton wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:18pmBrilliant. You can’t compare white ball or 20/20 with that!!
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Read and weep my friend.101Walterton wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:20pmWhat’s that?BitterTom wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:19pmNot in a million years mate, though I fear for the future given The Hundred bollocks.101Walterton wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:18pmBrilliant. You can’t compare white ball or 20/20 with that!!BitterTom wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:09pmExactly the same feel to it, test cricket at its best.FarawayTowns wrote: ↑21 Feb 2020, 8:08pm
Fantastic! Almost as good as the over he bowled against Ponting that was mentioned in the audio.
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