Cricket: International Discussion Thread

[sand_man]

Should amend this test to an ODI... waste of time, damn it!! Nasser having a massive rant!!

 

[Creag]

Nasser having a massive rant!!

lol, but rain in England is pretty much a certainty. The only way to avoid this is through indoor or roofed stadiums.

 

[Creag]

The only way to make this match interesting is to declare the winner based on first innings lead as done in the Indian Ranji Matches, Provided both the captains agrees for this.... -- Or they can forfeit an innings each and make it into a one innings game like an ODI.

Only a super brave Pakistan captain will go with this.

 

[Creag]

Southampton Test, Day 5, 10:30 am local time:
Day 1 - 45.4 overs
Day 2 - 40.2 overs
Day 3 - Washout
Day 4 - 10.2 overs
Day 5 - ?
Solve the above equation.

 

[sand_man]

Only a super brave Pakistan captain will go with this.

Suppose there's less incentive to do this as there is no crowd in the stadium anyway but what about the millions watching on tv?

 

[Creag]

Suppose there's less incentive to do this as there is no crowd in the stadium anyway but what about the millions watching on tv?

It would be a sporting gesture and would definitely make for a riveting final day.

 

[sand_man]

Commentators having a go at the lack of flexibility in terms of schedule and structures. All making valid points but not for the first time, yet nothing changes. Cricket is steeped in history where the bastions of the sport (ICC) are reluctant to tamper with laws and regulations... it's killing test cricket, no doubt...

 

[sand_man]

And it's raining again so pretty sure that's tickets....

 

[Creag]

12:07 Local Time, 11:07 GMT, 16:37 IST: It has stopped raining and the groundstaff are out in the middle. Not sure what's the point of cleaning up now though. Anyway, we've got another inspection at 12:55 and I guess, that should be the final inspection of the match.

 

[Creag]

14:31 Local Time, 13:31 GMT, 19:01 IST:

We have a start time - 15:20 local time!

 

[Dan C]

Yikes.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Apart from it being a 'middle' for the English batsmen and a bowling practice session for the Pakistan quicks, what is the actual point of playing? Sponsors maybe? I don't know. If I were management of either side, I would've whipped them off double quick time. Last thing you need is an unnecessary injury.

 

[Dan C]

England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test

Naseem Shah to Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

ENG 114/3

 

[Dan C]

Yasir Shah to Ollie Pope, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

ENG 127/4

 

[Creag]

Stumps day 1: ENG 332/4 (90) CRR: 3.69
Crawley 171*
Buttler 87*

 

[dabbler]

Oh dear. Rain interrupts play

 

[Dan C]

12:15 Local Time, 11:15 GMT, 16:45 IST:

Right, so the inspection is done and we have good news for you. Play to start at 12:40 pm local. And for those who are wondering about the session breakups, lunch will be taken at 2 pm.

 

[Dan C]

Ok now they introduced fake crowd sounds. It's like watching 1980's sitcom with artificial laughter. I'm out.

 

[Heisenborg]

Ok now they introduced fake crowd sounds. It's like watching 1980's sitcom with artificial laughter. I'm out.

As with literally every other sport.

Dont let the door hit you on the way out

 

[Dan C]

As with literally every other sport.

Dont let the door hit you on the way out

I would return the favor