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SA Chris

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....but there is an M and an E

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I think Broad did OK.

For those who haven't seen, highlights of Day 5 here:)

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Day 5 (Tues 11th Aug) Headingley tickets on sale at a non-refundable £20.

Check the YCC site for details.

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I think Broad did OK.:)
yeah but with the doubt over flintoff, if he does suffer, you want to swap like for like.

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Obviously the selectors are not going to want to break up a winning team if there is any chance of not doing so but Broad looked pretty ineffective on the highlights last night so he is the one most likely to get dropped IMO. He might well get a reprieve though due to Onions suffering from various injuries so the inclusion of Harmison in the next test looks like a very real possibility. He took a hatful of wickets in the county game last week which puts him well into contention - he is a bowler who needs to be in a groove with his bowling action and he certainly seems to be in one at the minute so he has got to be a consideration for the next test.

Of course this doesn't take into consideration Flintoffs injury problems but I have got my hands over my ears and am going "la la la" to that problem.  ;)



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Of course this doesn't take into consideration Flintoffs injury problems but I have got my hands over my ears and am going "la la la" to that problem. 

you and a majority of the Barmy Army. Classsic

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KP out for the rest of the series. He's just had surgery on his achilles. Not good news

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It's not good at all but I suppose it's better than having him in the side, half fit and out of sorts as he has been.

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Bad news for the South African.

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Watch it he's as English as I am...........

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Were you born and grew up in (KZ) Natal as well?

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As an aside........

Shark banned from Lords.

This could be seen as the MCC upholding tradition except:

Quote from: Stuck up MCC toff
"the club is not in favour of spectators attempting to draw attention to themselves by what they wear or how they act"

Anyone who saw some of the ridiculous outfits (hats, outlandish moustaches, blazers etc) which MCC members were sporting during the second test will know this statement is total bollocks. Drawing attention to yourself at Lords is fine if you're an upper class prick but is certainly not if you are a pleb.

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any chance of play today???

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Not likely. Next inspection at 2pm.

They're using words like "muddy", "soggy" and "boggy" on Cricinfo.

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Apparently at Edgbaston they haven't invested in the same drainage technology as at other top grounds. Begs the question, why are they still holding test matches there?

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Apparently at Edgbaston they haven't invested in the same drainage technology as at other top grounds. Begs the question, why are they still holding test matches there?

To be honest, I think even the most well maintained grounds, with the best, most expensive drainage systems could probably still be used as paddy fields for the next week!

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True but they were reporting that the wicket was fucked before the weather got really bad.

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there's always wimbeldon centre court as a back up venue for bad weather.  :goodidea:
real ale and pork scratchin's to replace champagne and strawberries :beer1:

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Play due to start at 5pm.

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I'm sure that will draw the crowds!

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The crowd are still there by the sound of things. Just very pissed.  :alky:

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In both the British and the Seppo context no doubt. Shite weather.

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So it's started. 8 overs in so far.

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Graeme I took your advice and managed to get Twenty20 tickets for the England Australia match Old Trafford for me and my Dad.   :thumbsup:

 

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