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*Official* Fourth Test at Chester-le-Street

NUFAN

Y no Afghanistan flag
Did any losers copy me in the LMS and go no, no btw?

Move up (about 6 steps) slips.

I hate when slip fielders don't field the ball..
 

benchmark00

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Was going to say earlier on Birds last ball of his spell that they need a short catching cover to Cook.
 

NUFAN

Y no Afghanistan flag
This sort of pitch isn't really ideal for Siddle. Given Watto's bowling performance so far, I'm glad we've played a spinner.
 

wpdavid

Hall of Fame Member
Still not convinced with Root at the top of the order. Get him down to 6, Compton in opening, and get rid of that **** Bairstow. Although it would not surprise me if Bairstow now makes the century more flukey than Ravi Bopara's 3 in a row against the West Indies.
If Haddin had done his job in the 2nd innings at Lord's then there wouldn't even be any debate about it. Not that I rate Compton particularly highly, so I suspect we're screwed either way.
 

Prince EWS

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I've been sold a dummy with this pitch. Was fully expecting it to do quite a bit off the deck, at least on the first morning, and not offer much in the air. Actually looks really dry though - not much movement for Bird or Siddle at all - but swing for Watto.
 

benchmark00

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I've been sold a dummy with this pitch. Was fully expecting it to do quite a bit off the deck, at least on the first morning, and not offer much in the air. Actually looks really dry though - not much movement for Bird or Siddle at all - but swing for Watto.
Maybe you can give it to your girlfriend as a present.
 

King Pietersen

International Captain
If Haddin had done his job in the 2nd innings at Lord's then there wouldn't even be any debate about it. Not that I rate Compton particularly highly, so I suspect we're screwed either way.
If Siddle wasn't such a ****, and could keep his foot behind the line we'd be one step closer to getting rid of him too. I'm not a massive Compton fan either, but I reckon he'd do a better job at the top than Root, and Root will do a FAR better job at 6 than Bairstow.
 

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I've been sold a dummy with this pitch. Was fully expecting it to do quite a bit off the deck, at least on the first morning, and not offer much in the air. Actually looks really dry though - not much movement for Bird or Siddle at all - but swing for Watto.
Always does a bit here, although Durham actually pick the best bowlers - such as Onions - unlike England.
 

grecian

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If Siddle wasn't such a ****, and could keep his foot behind the line we'd be one step closer to getting rid of him too. I'm not a massive Compton fan either, but I reckon he'd do a better job at the top than Root, and Root will do a FAR better job at 6 than Bairstow.
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