*Official* First Test (Edgbaston, Birmingham) 16–20 June

[CartyDurham]

Also Brooky didn't have grandchildren who are Australian.

That’s me. My kids are in Adelaide and the Gold Coast. I’ve never been to Australia but my wife has.

harvey bay was the first place they settled until they got their citizenships and moved on

im an open book me,

I know now that posting scores is a no no, so that ends .

 

[Fuller Pilch]

anyway it’s over. So sad that this fantastic match my only end up a draw . If the rest of the series is anything like this, we will have a great summer

Only in England would 5 rain-affected draws make a great summer.

 

[CartyDurham]

Why would you go and do something like that?

Thanks for liking my Lucky , Burgey. She is currently fast asleep on the settee beside me.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

315/6 for the orange army

 

[CartyDurham]

Only in England would 5 rain-affected draws make a great summer.

the lords game is supposedly being played in a 31 Celsius heat wave. Hope it’s true

 

[Burgey]

I’m not now. I am a bit shocked at calls for a ban though. I can’t believe that one and it got a like

There was a bloke here who recently copped a ban who began by posting in a style not completely dissimilar to yours before turning into something utterly repugnant. As with any forum that’s been around a long time, regulars get suspicious at that sort of thing. Can understand your being upset by it

 

[Ashes81]

On TMS they've got 2 Aussie blokes who do the grade cricketer podcast - seem decent blokes - any Aussies listen to their pod, is it worth a listen

 

[CartyDurham]

There was a bloke here who recently copped a ban who began by posting in a style not completely dissimilar to yours before turning into something utterly repugnant. As with any forum that’s been around a long time, regulars get suspicious at that sort of thing. Can understand your being upset by it

I fully understand that but please I’m being very open here. I’m posting pics of my dog and sharing things about family

I’m here solely for the great sport and a wider range of cricket views.

im not here to create anything that’s upsetting . I don’t need that in my life

 

[Burgey]

Thanks for liking my Lucky , Burgey. She is currently fast asleep on the settee beside me.

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I read she’s a rescue? Great going. Our rescue is 14 now and just got through cancer surgery. He’s a lunatic but a loveable one

 

[Burgey]

On TMS they've got 2 Aussie blokes who do the grade cricketer podcast - seem decent blokes - any Aussies listen to their pod, is it worth a listen

Yeah they’re pretty good value. Take the piss mercilessly. Their social media accounts give you a decent idea about their podcast. I used to work with one of their father’s. He was pretty astonished at how they got so big.

 

[chunksafc]

Whats everyone think then? If play starts around 1.10 ish and the rain stays away will the Aussies go for it? maybe 50 overs of play today, so it seems a reasonable target to chase?

 

[Spark]

I’m not now. I am a bit shocked at calls for a ban though. I can’t believe that one and it got a like

anyway it’s over. So sad that this fantastic match may only end up a draw . If the rest of the series is anything like this, we will have a great summer

This place has a bad history with the ghosts of banned members past returning to haunt us and the individual he has in mind did try to come back under a different name once (at least I think so), but yeah @Molehill this is why multi accusations tend to be not a great thing to throw around without hard evidence.

 

[CartyDurham]

I read she’s a rescue? Great going. Our rescue is 14 now and just got through cancer surgery. He’s a lunatic but a loveable one

She was, and I posted a pic of her on the first day we rescued her. She was literally bone and skin.

I’ve had dogs since the mid 70s but this one is unique. She is the most loving dog I’ve ever had. I stand up from the settee and she jumps on her hind legs for a cuddle. I’m only going to the toilet


I’ve had two Jack Russells , one who got to 19, I’ve had a Dalmatian and Labrador both rescue dogs

I even had an Alsatian collie cross, who on a Boxing Day on 1998 , ran into our house as the mrs was putting something in the rubbish bin

She stayed for 13 years. Where she came from was a complete mystery

 

[CartyDurham]

Whats everyone think then? If play starts around 1.10 ish and the rain stays away will the Aussies go for it? maybe 50 overs of play today, so it seems a reasonable target to chase?

I think that’s when it may restart and that sort of target in an odi , would be straightforward. On this fifth day pitch with cloud cover, the Aussies will have to play brilliantly to get there

 

[CartyDurham]

This place has a bad history with the ghosts of banned members past returning to haunt us and the individual he has in mind did try to come back under a different name once (at least I think so), but yeah @Molehill this is why multi accusations tend to be not a great thing to throw around without hard evidence.

I fully accept and understand but I’m not anyone who has been on here before, I didn’t know it existed until last week, when this test started

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading and posting.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Whats everyone think then? If play starts around 1.10 ish and the rain stays away will the Aussies go for it? maybe 50 overs of play today, so it seems a reasonable target to chase?

I'm guessing it must be light until REALLY late as Edgbaston is 52 degs nth and it is the longest day tomorrow for you guys in the nh, so what are the rules around finish times?

 

[CartyDurham]

I found out about here from @Aidan11 who is a fan of Durham and Sunderland like me

now that’s enough of that

get that outfield dry , groundsmen and get this great test match back on asap

 

[CartyDurham]

I'm guessing it must be light until REALLY late as Edgbaston is 52 degs nth and it is the longest day tomorrow for you guys in the nh, so what are the rules around finish times?

I think we could play until 730pm U.K. time

 

[chunksafc]

I'm guessing it must be light until REALLY late as Edgbaston is 52 degs nth and it is the longest day tomorrow for you guys in the nh, so what are the rules around finish times?

Pretty sure they can play until 7.30 IF the light holds out

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Ban all Englishmen just to be sure.