*Official* England in South Africa Thread

[SpaceMonkey]

Not counting this game. Ive lost count how many times England have both been saved from losing or stopped from getting victory because the umpires have offered the light when its still playable but just a little gloomy. Would you see a football game called off with 2 mins left at 1-1 with both teams attacking for a winner? The fans will feel cheated and we've lost out on an hour of extremely interesting cricket.

 

[S & G Jones Fan]

Well, there's still a chance, albeit a slim one.

how? they are not gonna come out again

 

[Tom Halsey]

why is nasser whinging? the umpires have done nothing wrong.. just unlucky!

Because if Ntini can hit 16 off an over, it suggests he can see it alright.

 

[Scaly piscine]

It was inevitable something like this would happen, and it was inevitable something like this had to happen for the set of morons ICC to sort the laws/rules out.

 

[S & G Jones Fan]

Because if Ntini can hit 16 off an over, it suggests he can see it alright.

exactly...they didnt even use a light meter before they offered it

 

[Tom Halsey]

how? they are not gonna come out again

Keep hoping, the players are still out.

 

[S & G Jones Fan]

Keep hoping, the players are still out.

how can the light improve?

 

[benchmark00]

just coz the umpires are aussies!

hahahaha.... but seriously, they really have done nothing wrong, i mean i feel sorry for england but still, thats the way its gone

 

[Tom Halsey]

Umpires to have another look in 15 minutes.

 

[Tom Halsey]

hahahaha.... but seriously, they really have done nothing wrong, i mean i feel sorry for england but still, thats the way its gone

Yes, but how do you explain 16 off an over unless the light is good? SA are clearly at no disadvantage.

 

[Steulen]

And judging by Ntini's batting, SA needed just 6 more overs to win...surely there's light enough for 6 more overs.

 

[benchmark00]

Because if Ntini can hit 16 off an over, it suggests he can see it alright.

the umpires are only being consistant.... im sure you wouldnt of had a problem if england were in SA's position... the umpires arent going for south africa you know...

 

[Scaly piscine]

haha well done South Africa

why is nasser whinging? the umpires have done nothing wrong.. just unlucky!

hehehe go south africa!

Err yea, go SA scrape a lucky draw after England handed them a huge advantage after the first innings and they're only losing 1-0 now. WOW. If Pollock misses the next Test the bad light is only delaying the 2-0 scoreline a week.

 

[chris.hinton]

This is a Disgrace

 

[Tom Halsey]

how can the light improve?

Either:

The Unpires show sense and let England bowl spinners, or the clouds move, and it improves. The latter looks more likely.

 

[S & G Jones Fan]

And judging by Ntini's batting, SA needed just 6 more overs to win...surely there's light enough for 6 more overs.

you'd think that wouldnt you!

 

[Mr Casson]

This is screwed...

I believe the term is "highway robbery".

 

[Tom Halsey]

Err yea, go SA scrape a lucky draw after England handed them a huge advantage after the first innings and they're only losing 1-0 now. WOW. If Pollock misses the next Test the bad light is only delaying the 2-0 scoreline a week.

That's one of your best posts that I've ever seen from you.

 

[chris.hinton]

Giles has Bowled Poorly again

* Waits for Marc71178 reaction*

 

[S & G Jones Fan]

Either:

The Unpires show sense and let England bowl spinners, or the clouds move, and it improves. The latter looks more likely.

i just heard about that playing gilo...vaughan didnt even get that option!!