***Official*** England vs Sri Lanka 21st August-10th September 2024

[CartyDurham]

Low bounce again

Potts takes a wicket out on the field but reviewed

no edge from de silva 11

I think this is gone and it’s three reds

95 for 4

 

[reyrey]

Has Mathews has shed some weight?

Some definite hair loss, so I guess yes..

 

[mackembhoy]

What a mental review

 

[CartyDurham]

I think the lad who retired injured is off to the hospital so possibly 5 down

this is in danger of finishing today

 

[mackembhoy]

That kept low...interesting to see ball tracking on this

I mean that was the plumbest of plumbs on first viewing.

I was shocked he'd reviewed it, what part of middle stump did he think it was missing

 

[King Kane]

Potts strikes, de Silva not happy, kept a bit low but I don't think the pull shot was on there regardless, should have played a bit straighter.

In my expert opinion sitting at home on the couch.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

I mean that was the plumbest of plumbs on first viewing.

I was shocked he'd reviewed it, what part of middle stump did he think it was missing

I knew that he was plumb…just wanted to see how drs corrected itself after the ball pitching halfway down the wicket lol

 

[CartyDurham]

I’m really liking Bashir learning his trade at test match level, as his county doesn’t really rate him and sends him away on loan to another county

I think the boy has great promise personally

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

I think the lad who retired injured is off to the hospital so possibly 5 down

this is in danger of finishing today

They should make it a 4 innings game, but task one is to get to close still batting

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

I’m really liking Bashir learning his trade at test match level, as his county doesn’t really rate him and sends him away on loan to another county

I think the boy has great promise personally

The ECB docking points for producing spinning wickets doesn’t exactly scream that the county circuit is built for people like him, his release point has become a bit of a meme, but it’s a point of difference which is serving him well in Test cricket so far

 

[CartyDurham]

The ECB docking points for producing spinning wickets doesn’t exactly scream that the county circuit is built for people like him, his release point has become a bit of a meme, but it’s a point of difference which is serving him well in Test cricket so far

Don’t get me started on the ECB.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Potts 1-4 (4.1)

@ashley bach

 

[CartyDurham]

For the stattoes. Does Mathews have his best average in away tests in England ?

Spoiler: Don’t read

I know Google and Cricinfo but I’m a lazy git

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Potts 1-11

@ashley bach

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

For the stattoes. Does Mathews have his best average in away tests in England ?

Spoiler: Don’t read

I know Google and Cricinfo but I’m a lazy git

Almost symmetrical

 

[CartyDurham]

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Almost symmetrical

Brilliant. Exactly what was ordered.

 

[reyrey]

Matthews has a solid record, but still feels like a bit of an underachiever. In the early days of the fab4 he was right up there with them, not so much anymore.

 

[Daemon]

Broad is an excellent TV presenter. Hope he sticks around for Sky.

 

[CartyDurham]

Broad is an excellent TV presenter. Hope he sticks around for Sky.

Nice clear voice and speaking from a career of excellence . I totally agree

 

[CartyDurham]

Well played Mathews bringing up his fifty