superkingdave
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yeah in his first spell it was definitely around 88-89mph all the time
True, but if it does start to crumble I reckon England are more likely to capitulate against the Indian spinners in the 3rd innings than India against the English bowlers in the 4th even if it does progressively worsen as you'd naturally expect. I know the theory kind of defies logic, but time will tell.If the pitch crumbles to dust, no matter how good you are, you've a substantial chance of failing.
If this pitch goes the way it seems to be going currently, I'd be surprised if India - or anyone - could chase 200 at the time such a chase will be happening, never mind much more.
And we have another ball-change.
Aggressive stuff from Anderson. What sort of speed is he bowling?
I'll have a look next over if Pietersen doesn't take him off.
Yeah, 84-85-86mph this over. With a slower-ball in at 77.He was getting around 140-145 kmph last time I looked.
I'd say both are fairly possible. And not just spinners, but seamers too.True, but if it does start to crumble I reckon England are more likely to capitulate against the Indian spinners in the 3rd innings than India against the English bowlers in the 4th even if it does progressively worsen as you'd naturally expect. I know the theory kind of defies logic, but time will tell.
Haven't Sky woken upto the metric system yet? Hate to get the calc everytime mph is mentioned.Yeah, 84-85-86mph this over. With a slower-ball in at 77.
Agreed. England probably need a 100+ lead to stay in the game, imo.True, but if it does start to crumble I reckon England are more likely to capitulate against the Indian spinners in the 3rd innings than India against the English bowlers in the 4th even if it does progressively worsen as you'd naturally expect. I know the theory kind of defies logic, but time will tell.
Gone? You wouldn't know from cricinfo.Damn Lax!
We British still prefer some imperial measurements. KPH isn't that common over here yet. Generally most things show both KPH and MPH currently.Haven't Sky woken upto the metric system yet? Hate to get the calc everytime mph is mentioned.
C & B Panesar. Am watching live.Gone? You wouldn't know from cricinfo.
Yeah, it's been terrible, as per usual. These ball-changes don't help matters, obviously.Over Rate Alert - England behind by minimum 4 overs.
I presume you don't often post in other non-NZ tour threads? I pretty well never post in tour threads that don't involve England, they just move far too fast.Richard, as someone well known for your wide diversity of knowledge and interest, I'm surprised you haven't been posting in the NZ/Aust or the NZ/WI threads in the last month or so. I've been curious as to why. You don't consider New Zealand to be minnow nation these days or anything like that do you?
Not regularly, but certainly from time to time over the years & I do seem to recall that you used to as well, but may be wrong. Presumably you'll make an exception to the rule once the SA/Aust series is underway.I presume you don't often post in other non-NZ tour threads? I pretty well never post in tour threads that don't involve England, they just move far too fast.
Doubt it. And I used to post on non-England tour threads back in 2003, yeah, but things were much quieter then. Haven't really done since then.Not regularly, but certainly from time to time over the years & I do seem to recall that you used to as well, but may be wrong. Presumably you'll make an exception to the rule once the SA/Aust series is underway.