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Post by moderator1 on Nov 20, 2014 8:06:00 GMT
A new thread for a new England? Will this be the springboard to that long-awaited World Cup success, or merely another episode of bungling humiliation and lost chances? Post here for all observations, suggestions and conclusions gained from Captain Cook's latest expedition into unknown regions....
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maxh
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Post by maxh on Nov 20, 2014 11:20:56 GMT
Hales left out of the team in the warm up match. All other countries in the world snigger at England as Cook limps to 12 and edges behind and we end up 30/1 off ten overs in the opening game*.
*guestimate
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maxh
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Post by maxh on Nov 21, 2014 8:29:18 GMT
Jordan didn't have the best of times there, you feel he could struggle on those wickets.
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 21, 2014 11:10:16 GMT
Bad light stopped play with 54 needed off 18 overs - at this stage England appear to have had much the best of it against quite a strong side, at least in the batting. Moeen Ali seems to have done everything that could possibly be asked of him and Cook hasn't blotted his copybook as maxh (and probably many others) feared. The downside on the evidence of the figures seems to be Jordan's bowling with a no ball and 5 wides amongst a run rate of nearly 10 per over. Otherwise most seem to have acquitted themselves well and very pleasing to see two early wickets for Finn, who should see himself as the spearhead of England's bowling in all forms of cricket over the next twelve months.
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wally
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Post by wally on Nov 21, 2014 11:29:18 GMT
Jordan didn't have the best of times there, you feel he could struggle on those wickets. Quite possibly....but woakes bowled well and so did Moeen Ali......the World Cup will be in Australia and New Zealand in very different conditions.... |
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 23, 2014 8:58:32 GMT
 The second warm-up, washed-up. |
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maxh
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Post by maxh on Nov 24, 2014 9:39:21 GMT
Bad light stopped play with 54 needed off 18 overs - at this stage England appear to have had much the best of it against quite a strong side, at least in the batting. Moeen Ali seems to have done everything that could possibly be asked of him and Cook hasn't blotted his copybook as maxh (and probably many others) feared. The downside on the evidence of the figures seems to be Jordan's bowling with a no ball and 5 wides amongst a run rate of nearly 10 per over. Otherwise most seem to have acquitted themselves well and very pleasing to see two early wickets for Finn, who should see himself as the spearhead of England's bowling in all forms of cricket over the next twelve months. Finn has excelled in one day cricket and is so dangerous with the lift he seems to generate off the pitch. One player I really hope succeeds. |
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 26, 2014 8:17:12 GMT
The view from Colombo  |
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 26, 2014 9:11:28 GMT
Comment on cricinfo: "This may be a silly question, but why organise 7 ODIs during the rainy season? That would be like organising a football world cup in Qatar during their summer and that wouldn't ever happen. Oh wait..."  |
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maxh
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Post by maxh on Nov 26, 2014 14:55:19 GMT
Cook out for 10.
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 26, 2014 16:22:14 GMT
Delighted that Moeen has made 100 - something saved from the wreckage.
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Post by hhsussex on Nov 29, 2014 8:00:57 GMT
Oh Calamity! Some members may remember the Archdeacon in All Gas and Gaiters and his catchprase....and the only possible response when we are 6 down for not very many in the 34th over and only Bopara remains. |
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maxh
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Post by maxh on Nov 29, 2014 9:11:37 GMT
8 fours, 0 sixes in 43 overs.
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Post by flashblade on Nov 29, 2014 9:41:36 GMT
8 fours, 0 sixes in 43 overs. Perhaps it's a slow wicket . . .  |
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Post by flashblade on Nov 29, 2014 11:51:18 GMT
Another defeat for England. Very disappointing, but sadly, not surprising. Sri Lanka are a very experienced and skilful one day side.
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