English Cricket Thread

[Arthur Crabtree]

Though a few might be switching over.

[Durhamfootman]

That England game v India tonight is nightmare scheduling.

at least the football was early enough to not wildly impact the cricket telly audience

Pity that the same couldn't be said for the weather. It's barely rained up here for weeks... hey ho

the good news is that they got half a game in, so please don't ask for your money back as a refusal often offends

[Arthur Crabtree]

Can't have been raining much recently in the NE.

[Durhamfootman]

nope

typical

[Durhamfootman]

They must have abandoned pretty quickly, because it didn't rain for long where i live (about 2 miles away)

[Arthur Crabtree]

Maybe everyone was caught up in the comeback in Atlanta.

[Durhamfootman]

England chased down 191 with an over to spare

Boy wonder got himself seen off early and Bethell did most of the damage for England after Salt and Buttler both blobbed out in the first over

3 wickets for SCurran, who hasn't been bowling for much of the season

[Arthur Crabtree]

Buttler must be getting close to the exit door.

[alfie]

Buttler must be getting close to the exit door.

They might have to make a decision about him sooner rather than later. To be honest he has been pretty ineffective in the last 4 global championships ; so whatever he does in IPL or random white ball games outside of major events has to be viewed with a bit of caution. Obviously has been immense for England in these formats so they will be reluctant to give up on him ; but he does look to be in decline : next year is looking maybe a bridge too far.

[Durhamfootman]

sharp work for the stumping though

and then there was the run out, although judging by the bowler's reaction he might not have hit the set of stumps he was aiming for

[Durhamfootman]

decent total for England 201-7

India off to a poor start in reply 41-4

[Durhamfootman]

60-6

not going to plan for India

[Durhamfootman]

68-8

we're not even halfway yet

[Durhamfootman]

76

11.4 overs

Dawson didn't even get a bowl, which I imagine he's thrilled about

[Arthur Crabtree]

Forgot about this.