**Official** Sri Lanka in England / Scotland - 2011

[Jacknife]

Wait, surely we go until 7.30? that's what they did yesterday and there's a ton of overs to make up.

I never know when they stop, it seems to change from day to day.

 

[TumTum]

Wait, surely we go until 7.30? that's what they did yesterday and there's a ton of overs to make up.

It's been a pretty long individual session.

 

[Daemon]

Wtf. Once again, common sense fails to prevail.

 

[Bun]

Lol at Broad wanting a review.

Strauss to Broad: gtfo

He does this irritating celebrate before appeal every ****ing time, and gets away with it.. ****.

 

[GIMH]

Wait, surely we go until 7.30? that's what they did yesterday and there's a ton of overs to make up.

Scheduled close was 6.30

 

[Bun]

Wait, surely we go until 7.30? that's what they did yesterday and there's a ton of overs to make up.

They've had a 40-45 over session didn't they?

 

[TumTum]

They've had a 40-45 over session didn't they?

Yep 43.

 

[GIMH]

He does this irritating celebrate before appeal every ****ing time, and gets away with it.. ****.

Something tells me you don't like our Stuey

 

[Jacknife]

Something tells me you don't like our Stuey

Should do, he's banged on about it from the start of the 1st test.

 

[Howe_zat]

If it's true that it won't rain until 5 tomorrow, I fancy we'll do it. Reckon we'll have to chase a few like.

Yeah, if that's the case. I was under the impression we'd only get one session so I was resigned. But if we get two-and-a-bit we've a decent chance.

I never know when they stop, it seems to change from day to day.

Wtf. Once again, common sense fails to prevail.

No-one to make the decision, I guess. Everyone going with what mutually easiest and no-one going with what's best for the fans.

It's been a pretty long individual session.

So take a break if they must. We could have an extra hour of cricket now.

 

[vcs]

Sangers has got this one IMO. Herath to hang around for an annoying half an hour at the start and the rest to chip in with steady 10-15 over partnerships, until the rain comes down just in time. If they have to bat out the full 90, it will be tricky though.

 

[GIMH]

Could have had two more in this light

 

[Howe_zat]

Apparantly the reason it's 7.00 rather than 7.30 tonight is because Sky wanted to show some football instead.

 

[Jono]

Haha is that for real?

Damn BCCI?

 

[Bun]

Indeed.. Damn BCCI..

 

[MW1304]

Ahh so that's why they didn't complain about this lack of common sense in the studio.

Massive hypocrisy there.

 

[Jono]

Haha such a huge conflict there. Can bag the authorities but not the broadcasters

 

[TopCat]

Apparantly the reason it's 7.00 rather than 7.30 tonight is because Sky wanted to show some football instead.

They do have 4 dedicated sports channels and the ability to show additional events on the red button though.

Shows how much SKY actually thinks of cricket and how much that crap game with a round inflated ball dominates everything else in this country though.

 

[Jono]

Is this verified anywhere?

Its absolutely disgraceful if its the truth. If England end up not winning this test by a couple of wickets you can directly lay blame on this decision by a friggin' broadcaster.

This is so much worse than the Indian broadcasters apparently asking for 9am starts to ODIs itbt.

 

[TopCat]

Just seen a much improved weather forecast for tomorrow. Rain may not arrive until 2-3pm so they should get at least one full session in before the rain arrives. Overcast conditions too which will help the swing bowlers.

Fingers crossed.