2nd Test at Adelaide - 16 to 20 Dec

[flibbertyjibber]

if these 2 can put on 250, the visitors will be right back in the game.

We can't even get 250 with 10 wickets so no chance this pair doing it.

 

[ashley bach]

You're asking too much of England.

play to win

Indeed, but it's these 2 great players now or the highway.
not looking great though at 300/1

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Just on the earlier conversation, I very much think Bancroft being picked to open for the 2019 Ashes in first place was worse than him being dropped after the 2nd test

It absolutely reeked of #redemptionnarrative

 

[Spark]

there's basically no point bowling anywhere but at the pegs to stokes here. he's in the "cbf scoring any runs" mood.

 

[ashley bach]

there's basically no point bowling anywhere but at the pegs to stokes here. he's in the "cbf scoring any runs" mood.

totally, and doesn't look like changing unless he gets a serious loose one.

 

[halba]

jhye will be key to win this game. the rest of the bowlers look flat and distinctly nonthreatening on the flattest pitch in the country.
toiled for 40 odd overs for only 3 wickets.

 

[ashley bach]

jhye will be key to win this game. the rest of the bowlers look flat and distinctly nonthreatening on the flattest pitch in the country.
toiled for 40 odd overs for only 3 wickets.

Nathan doesn't look flat!

 

[Number 11]

jhye will be key to win this game. the rest of the bowlers look flat and distinctly nonthreatening on the flattest pitch in the country.
toiled for 40 odd overs for only 3 wickets.

Must be an England fan since you’re pretending spinners don’t exist

 

[stephen]

Stokes channelling his inner de Villiers here.

 

[Xix2565]

Indeed, but it's these 2 great players now or the highway.
not looking great though at 300/1

England this year are all for the highway.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Stokes Vihari-ing it up here. Good stuff.

 

[Spark]

rip in peace joe root

 

[Son Of Coco]

Time for some more scans I'd say.

 

[ashley bach]

Stokes channelling his inner de Villiers here.

god that guy was insane good, now completely retired of all cricket right?
he was also exceptional in any other sports he chose to play.

 

[Shady Slim]

does root have kids or

 

[Spikey]

Just on the earlier conversation, I very much think Bancroft being picked to open for the 2019 Ashes in first place was worse than him being dropped after the 2nd test

It absolutely reeked of #redemptionnarrative

I didn't have a strong view on Bancroft vs Harris. My issue was that whoever was decided to be be the better batsman, the guy not picked wasn't going to become a better played in the space of two tests Add in the fact that Smith was missing the next test and the selection crunch for the fourth test when Smith returned and it was a reckless move to pick Harris. (as I predicted at the time )

 

[morgieb]

That is not good.

 

[Spikey]

rip in peace joe root

i'm watching the big bash, did he say aw no

 

[Burgey]

**** that’s brutal

 

[OverratedSanity]

Oh dear