***Official*** England in Sri Lanka 2014

[vic_orthdox]

Haha time to bowl length now, eh Nick? Geeeeeze

 

[SOLID MATTIC]

Yeah just keep bowling those long hops England, it'll be fine, working out great.

 

[Zinzan]

This is some finishing by Perera! 45 off 18

 

[vic_orthdox]

"Make him play a really high class shot".

Or just put a ball where its easiest to slog, whatevs.

 

[vic_orthdox]

How many "go the journey" gags have been made on CW to this point?

 

[Jarquis]

Taylor, Morgan and Buttler are an outside chance of doing something similar for us in the chase but there's no way in hell our top 3 will put on 120+ at 5.5

 

[viriya]

Not sure what to make of this.. Thisara has definitely expanded his game from just slogs, but this bowling though.. don't think it's wise to read so much into this..

I feel like Eng have this "must bowl all-sorts to confuse batsmen" idea for death overs.. They end up confused themselves..

 

[grecian]

Not sure what to make of this.. Thisara has definitely expanded his game from just slogs, but this bowling though.. don't think it's wise to read so much into this..

I feel like Eng have this "must bowl all-sorts to confuse batsmen" idea for death overs.. They end up confused themselves..

I must admit I'm pretty much hoping for a whole new seam attack for the World Cup, Plunkers, Broad and Jimmeh at least.

 

[ImpatientLime]

hey guise the short ball routine worked!

 

[viriya]

I must admit I'm pretty much hoping for a whole new seam attack for the World Cup, Plunkers, Broad and Jimmeh at least.

Will they be able to just show up and perform? Malinga didn't play for SL but that was cos of injury.. surely you need match practice?

 

[Jarquis]

That last set of 6 are why I see Jordan as worth persevering with

 

[grecian]

Will they be able to just show up and perform? Malinga didn't play for SL but that was cos of injury.. surely you need match practice?

There are practice games, Plunkett is bowling for the EPP, probably in conditions more like the WC

ATM, though it's that tired old refrain "that they couldn't be much worse", I'm afraid.old .

 

[grecian]

That last set of 6 are why I see Jordan as worth persevering with

Well, he's definitely the best, but it's those bloody wides.

 

[Riggins]

So so so nice to watch a highlights package showing the highlights from behind the bowlers arm.

 

[Zinzan]

Taylor, Morgan and Buttler are an outside chance of doing something similar for us in the chase but there's no way in hell our top 3 will put on 120+ at 5.5

Does look like a cracking wicket from what I could see from a slightly grainy stream. SL favourites, but won't be ruling England out.

 

[Maximas]

Not sure what to make of this.. Thisara has definitely expanded his game from just slogs, but this bowling though.. don't think it's wise to read so much into this..

He's always had his days, with both bat and ball, what he lacks in consistency he makes up for with impact, he's worth having around given his ability to win matches IMO

 

[Maximas]

Does look like a cracking wicket from what I could see from a slightly grainy stream. SL favourites, but won't be ruling England out.

It's a good pitch and our attack is pretty depleted, England well in with a shot IMO

 

[Cabinet96]

Can't wait till we leave Sri Lanka. It's nothing personal, I'm just bored of s not being able to play finger spin from ball one.

 

[Jarquis]

Did Hales walk out with his cap on?

 

[Zinzan]

Alastair Cook hit a 6 & I missed it?