*Official Match #13 - England v Afghanistan 15th October.

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Is Archer still injured?

Yeah. I think he's in India with the squad but still doing rehab.

 

[Chin Music]

Some countries he's fine but not others
UAE 19.87
NZ 23.10
SL 25.66
WI 29.50

Aus 36.78
India 41.90
Ban 49.75
SA 80.66

And the two not so fine destinations are in South Asia, including India. His successes in UAE/Sri Lanka date from quite some time ago. Most England fans have been concerned about the bowling. Not having Archer and Plunkett from 2019 are two points of real negative difference. Curran is real medium pace nonsense out there too.

 

[the big bambino]

I enjoyed this comment on the internet today:

"I used to be like you. Convinced, like many, that England's results were a reflection of their ability comparative to others in a fair contest for dominance. England don't compete with the opposition They look inward. Becoming the best version of themselves in multi dimensions, and serving the greatest good to the optimum amount of people. These defending champions allowed others to thrive so other countries could feel the joy they once felt after the 2005 Ashes. They knew the world would laugh but they know the joy they bring to the world far outweighs any happiness that could result from applying skills to a man-made tournament.

It's an incredible toll they absorb. Like Frodo we will never know the damage they endure for humanity. Stokes is so weak from carrying that ring he can't even take the field at the moment.

What we are witnessing will go down in history as one of the most selfless eras in cricket history. It's beautiful. The game needs moral victors. The world needs them to show us just how far some will go to encourage others.

They don't do it for themselves... You could see the pain in that dressing room. Could see how hard it is protecting the realms of men. Jonny Bairstow hasn't smiled in a year. The last time he scored runs and was happy, the multiverse punished him by breaking his leg. He knows better now.

I hope they do take something for themselves this tournament. So that for a brief moment the world will stop laughing and remember with great power comes great responsibility."

We have to make Jonny Bairstow happy some how.

 

[ashley bach]

i don't see SA keeping this up

Mags!! What a gun you are!

 

[Coronis]

Don’t usually keep up much with ODIs, have no context for the match or anything. Saw a meme though and lol top stuff England

 

[Adorable Asshole]

Don’t usually keep up much with ODIs, have no context for the match or anything. Saw a meme though and lol top stuff England

I guess you haven't seen Net vs SA

 

[Coronis]

I guess you haven't seen Net vs SA

Nah. Plus its always more enjoyable to make fun of England when it comes to cricket.