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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 15:54:04 GMT 1
Currently watching England's latest p**s poor effort in the final one day international, Joe Root excepted.
How Cook continues to lead the side heaven knows and why do they keep changing the batting order?
They are so poor and this versus a Sri Lankan team who themselves recently lost 5-0 to India.
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Post by trevh on Dec 16, 2014 16:59:46 GMT 1
Sri Lankan's are cricket mad, and very knowledgeable about it as well. You should try living here with them all taking the p**s. I've stopped wearing my England shirt and instead wear my Shrews colours. Perfect for blending in with the locals colours! Incidentally you should see the youth cricket set-up here. They ALL bat and they ALL bowl. The local town side have 11 all rounders! Even more surprising in view of this,is the fact that cricket is NOT their national game! Any guesses what it is?.................
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 17:10:10 GMT 1
Sri Lankan's are cricket mad, and very knowledgeable about it as well. You should try living here with them all taking the p**s. I've stopped wearing my England shirt and instead wear my Shrews colours. Perfect for blending in with the locals colours! Incidentally you should see the youth cricket set-up here. They ALL bat and they ALL bowl. The local town side have 11 all rounders! Even more surprising in view of this,is the fact that cricket is NOT their national game! Any guesses what it is?................. Hockey?
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Post by davycrockett on Dec 16, 2014 17:43:06 GMT 1
Volleyball at a guess
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 17:47:38 GMT 1
shove ha'penny........
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Post by kuffdam72 on Dec 16, 2014 17:49:06 GMT 1
Snow boarding ??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 19:12:59 GMT 1
Lacrosse?
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Post by Shrewsfan1985 on Dec 16, 2014 19:23:27 GMT 1
Baseball.
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Post by buryshrew on Dec 16, 2014 19:37:50 GMT 1
Bog snorkelling.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Dec 16, 2014 19:39:42 GMT 1
Nine Mens Persons Morris?
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Post by Minormorris64 on Dec 17, 2014 11:20:46 GMT 1
Currently watching England's latest p**s poor effort in the final one day international, Joe Root excepted. How Cook continues to lead the side heaven knows and why do they keep changing the batting order? They are so poor and this versus a Sri Lankan team who themselves recently lost 5-0 to India. If Cook is even named in the World Cup squad on Saturday let alone Captain then
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Post by camdenshrew on Dec 17, 2014 11:52:49 GMT 1
Oppressing Tamils?
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Post by Minormorris64 on Dec 17, 2014 12:42:19 GMT 1
Volleyball at a guess The non existent prize is yours, that is correct.
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Post by trevh on Dec 17, 2014 14:48:57 GMT 1
Volleyball at a guess The non existent prize is yours, that is correct. Daveyboy is quite correct. It is volleyball. Now tell me you didn't Google that?
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Post by Minormorris64 on Dec 17, 2014 15:09:10 GMT 1
The non existent prize is yours, that is correct. Daveyboy is quite correct. It is volleyball. Now tell me you didn't Google that? No I didn't, a good friend of mine has been there a couple of times and once told me that nugget.
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Post by lenny on Dec 17, 2014 17:40:15 GMT 1
The one good thing that seems to have come out of the disastrous Ashes is the effect it had on Joe Root - he's a bona fide world class batsman now, his record in 2014 is absolutely incredible. By far and away the standout man in England's side both in ODIs and Tests over the last few months - the difference between the two formats being that in one he's had excellent support from Ballance, Buttler and Bell with Cooks starting to look more like his old self, and in the other Moeen has been England's next best batsman with an average of about 25. At least Chris Woakes and Jordan are starting to look more like they might be demonstrating the consistency that might make them worthy back-up bowlers to Broad and Jimmy.
Looking at how long it's taken England to get their test house in order (although it's tough to say whether the win over a dismal India side is evidence of a recovery), it's hard to expect much from the World Cup. Cook needs to be left out for his own good, but I struggle to see him being left out completely from the squad, although it is conceivable that he won't be in the first XI for the WC - Hales hasn't shone either, but is worth persevering with in this format and giving more experience to. Moeen has shown enough to suggest he should be stuck with as an opener, and Taylor and Root should have 3 and 4 wrapped up. Morgan is the only real choice for captain without Cook, so might as well stick in at 5 despite his lack of form. Bopara is similar - a bit of experience, a different bowling option and the capacity to win a match. Buttler's struggling - perhaps a chance for Kieswetter again? Jordan, Woakes, Jimmy and Broad surely have to be the last four if all fit, with Finn first reserve after demonstrating a decent economy rate - plus he's suited to Aussie pitches.
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Post by vanner on Dec 17, 2014 17:48:27 GMT 1
The one good thing that seems to have come out of the disastrous Ashes is the effect it had on Joe Root - he's a bona fide world class batsman now, his record in 2014 is absolutely incredible. By far and away the standout man in England's side both in ODIs and Tests over the last few months - the difference between the two formats being that in one he's had excellent support from Ballance, Buttler and Bell with Cooks starting to look more like his old self, and in the other Moeen has been England's next best batsman with an average of about 25. At least Chris Woakes and Jordan are starting to look more like they might be demonstrating the consistency that might make them worthy back-up bowlers to Broad and Jimmy. Looking at how long it's taken England to get their test house in order (although it's tough to say whether the win over a dismal India side is evidence of a recovery), it's hard to expect much from the World Cup. Cook needs to be left out for his own good, but I struggle to see him being left out completely from the squad, although it is conceivable that he won't be in the first XI for the WC - Hales hasn't shone either, but is worth persevering with in this format and giving more experience to. Moeen has shown enough to suggest he should be stuck with as an opener, and Taylor and Root should have 3 and 4 wrapped up. Morgan is the only real choice for captain without Cook, so might as well stick in at 5 despite his lack of form. Bopara is similar - a bit of experience, a different bowling option and the capacity to win a match. Buttler's struggling - perhaps a chance for Kieswetter again? Jordan, Woakes, Jimmy and Broad surely have to be the last four if all fit, with Finn first reserve after demonstrating a decent economy rate - plus he's suited to Aussie pitches. Kieswetter unfortunately won't be playing again for a long time. Think that went somewhat under the radar. I'm a bit fed up of the doom and gloom portrayed in the media. Our test record in the past 10 years is very impressive. We had a very good summer in 2013 and the away ashes was one series too many for half of our team. It was a tragic end to the finest England cricket team I've ever seen. We then started poorly this summer and perhaps were a bit unlucky not to win 2-0 against Sri Lanka but lost decisive sessions/moments. We then did very well against a good India side that are giving Australia a good test right now. Our test side contains some world class players in Cook, Bell, Jimmy and Broad. They are backed up by Root, Ballance, Buttler, Jordan, Woakes and Ali who are all very good cricketers. I think we'll give the Aussies a good series next summer. The one day side isnt quite right. Cook shouldn't be there, Morgan's form is terrible but I'd still pick him. Hales, Ali, taylor, root, Morgan, bopara, buttler, Woakes, jordan, broad, Jimmy would be my 11 personally. With trott, Finn, stokes and Treadwell backing up. If we pick that kind of aggressive team we will do well in Australian conditions.
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Post by lenny on Dec 17, 2014 19:38:10 GMT 1
The one good thing that seems to have come out of the disastrous Ashes is the effect it had on Joe Root - he's a bona fide world class batsman now, his record in 2014 is absolutely incredible. By far and away the standout man in England's side both in ODIs and Tests over the last few months - the difference between the two formats being that in one he's had excellent support from Ballance, Buttler and Bell with Cooks starting to look more like his old self, and in the other Moeen has been England's next best batsman with an average of about 25. At least Chris Woakes and Jordan are starting to look more like they might be demonstrating the consistency that might make them worthy back-up bowlers to Broad and Jimmy. Looking at how long it's taken England to get their test house in order (although it's tough to say whether the win over a dismal India side is evidence of a recovery), it's hard to expect much from the World Cup. Cook needs to be left out for his own good, but I struggle to see him being left out completely from the squad, although it is conceivable that he won't be in the first XI for the WC - Hales hasn't shone either, but is worth persevering with in this format and giving more experience to. Moeen has shown enough to suggest he should be stuck with as an opener, and Taylor and Root should have 3 and 4 wrapped up. Morgan is the only real choice for captain without Cook, so might as well stick in at 5 despite his lack of form. Bopara is similar - a bit of experience, a different bowling option and the capacity to win a match. Buttler's struggling - perhaps a chance for Kieswetter again? Jordan, Woakes, Jimmy and Broad surely have to be the last four if all fit, with Finn first reserve after demonstrating a decent economy rate - plus he's suited to Aussie pitches. Kieswetter unfortunately won't be playing again for a long time. Think that went somewhat under the radar. I'm a bit fed up of the doom and gloom portrayed in the media. Our test record in the past 10 years is very impressive. We had a very good summer in 2013 and the away ashes was one series too many for half of our team. It was a tragic end to the finest England cricket team I've ever seen. We then started poorly this summer and perhaps were a bit unlucky not to win 2-0 against Sri Lanka but lost decisive sessions/moments. We then did very well against a good India side that are giving Australia a good test right now. Our test side contains some world class players in Cook, Bell, Jimmy and Broad. They are backed up by Root, Ballance, Buttler, Jordan, Woakes and Ali who are all very good cricketers. I think we'll give the Aussies a good series next summer. The one day side isnt quite right. Cook shouldn't be there, Morgan's form is terrible but I'd still pick him. Hales, Ali, taylor, root, Morgan, bopara, buttler, Woakes, jordan, broad, Jimmy would be my 11 personally. With trott, Finn, stokes and Treadwell backing up. If we pick that kind of aggressive team we will do well in Australian conditions. Ah yes, forgot that. Nasty one that was. I'm really looking forward to the Ashes already - I would probably make us favourites (although that's meaningless so far ahead) due to the fact that it's on our turf, so Jimmy should be at his best. ODIs, though, I struggle to muster much entusiasm for - doubtless that's in part due to our ineptitude.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 20:28:28 GMT 1
Kieswetter unfortunately won't be playing again for a long time. Think that went somewhat under the radar. I'm a bit fed up of the doom and gloom portrayed in the media. Our test record in the past 10 years is very impressive. We had a very good summer in 2013 and the away ashes was one series too many for half of our team. It was a tragic end to the finest England cricket team I've ever seen. We then started poorly this summer and perhaps were a bit unlucky not to win 2-0 against Sri Lanka but lost decisive sessions/moments. We then did very well against a good India side that are giving Australia a good test right now. Our test side contains some world class players in Cook, Bell, Jimmy and Broad. They are backed up by Root, Ballance, Buttler, Jordan, Woakes and Ali who are all very good cricketers. I think we'll give the Aussies a good series next summer. The one day side isnt quite right. Cook shouldn't be there, Morgan's form is terrible but I'd still pick him. Hales, Ali, taylor, root, Morgan, bopara, buttler, Woakes, jordan, broad, Jimmy would be my 11 personally. With trott, Finn, stokes and Treadwell backing up. If we pick that kind of aggressive team we will do well in Australian conditions. Ah yes, forgot that. Nasty one that was. I'm really looking forward to the Ashes already - I would probably make us favourites (although that's meaningless so far ahead) due to the fact that it's on our turf, so Jimmy should be at his best. ODIs, though, I struggle to muster much entusiasm for - doubtless that's in part due to our ineptitude. It will be interesting to see who does well for the England Lions on their tour to South Africa early next year. There are a number of spots up for grabs in the test squad, chance therefore for the likes of uncapped players Adam Lyth, James Vince & Adil Rashid to stake a claim for selection should they have a good tour. Possibility of Jonathan Trott also coming into contention for a test recall?
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Post by lenny on Dec 17, 2014 20:59:06 GMT 1
The opener's spot is the big gap in the test side at present - Lyth looks favourite for that, but there is talk of Trott playing as an opener, too. I suppose the two back-up seamers are also not entirely nailed down, but Jordan and Woakes look quite some way ahead of Stokes and Finn doesn't seem to be in contention for Tests.
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Post by shrewinjapan on Dec 17, 2014 23:58:03 GMT 1
The Cook ODI situation is ridiculous. The waffled support Downton gave him in his recent interview contained reasoning thinner than a sheet of airmail paper. Cook doesn't deserve to be captain on the back of results, and doesn't deserve to be selected on the back of his own personal form and performance. Loyalty and stability are desirable but I want the overriding principle of selection to be merit.
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Post by atcham jack on Dec 18, 2014 17:35:16 GMT 1
imo Vaughan should take over as non playing captain with a new playing vice captain and squad. cook dropped until form regained
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Post by vanner on Dec 19, 2014 10:12:38 GMT 1
imo Vaughan should take over as non playing captain with a new playing vice captain and squad. cook dropped until form regained What?
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Post by vanner on Dec 19, 2014 17:35:34 GMT 1
Cook sacked as captain. Bold decision perhaps, we should have done this before the last 3 world cups imo!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 17:36:48 GMT 1
Cook sacked as captain. Bold decision perhaps, we should have done this before the last 3 world cups imo!! To be replaced by Eoin Morgan, who has been in less than promising form!
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Post by bertymax on Dec 19, 2014 17:56:19 GMT 1
Brave move by ECB, I fully expected them to carry on with him, I presume he remains in the ODI squad tho? at least he is easier to drop now he's no longer skip. Sorry Cooky, but best to go back to Chelmsford and find yourself a bit if form for a tough summer of Test cricket
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Post by vanner on Dec 19, 2014 19:22:33 GMT 1
Brave move by ECB, I fully expected them to carry on with him, I presume he remains in the ODI squad tho? at least he is easier to drop now he's no longer skip. Sorry Cooky, but best to go back to Chelmsford and find yourself a bit if form for a tough summer of Test cricket The way to look at this is he's been dropped first, sacked second. He's not in the top 10 one day batsmen in the country and our performances were suffering. You don't pick just a captain unless he's Mike Brearley. I can't see Cook playing ODI cricket ever again. That's a fantastic thing btw. He's still one of the finest English test batsmen ever and this move will see his Test form get back to its best IMHO.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 20:03:39 GMT 1
It shows how poor the choice is when he is replaced by Morgan who was found out by most competent attacks 2 years ago.
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