England vs India 1st test debate

by Liam_Main Wed 20 Jul 2011, 7:41 pm

First topic message reminder :

England side:

1) Andrew Strauss (C)
2) Alistair Cook
3) Jonathan Trott
4) Kevin Pietersen
5) Ian Bell
6) Eoin Morgan
7) Matt Prior (WK)
8) Stuart Broad
9) Graeme Swann
10) Chris Tremlett
11) James Anderson

India side.

1) Abhinav Makund
2) Gautam Gambhir
3) Rahul Dravid (WK)
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) VVS Laxman
6) Suresh Raina
7) MS Dhoni (C)
8) Harbhajan Singh
9) Zaheer Khan
10) Praveen Kumar
11) Ishant Sharma

Should be a terrific match and series!

My Prediction: England to win

Series Prediction: 1-1

C'mon England!

by Stellar Key Sat 23 Jul 2011, 3:37 pm

Great session for us but could have been a devastating one to india if we had dravid out too.

Tremlett 's got a twinge but relieved to see he has picked up one wicket for his effort.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 3:41 pm

Its good to see Broad getting wickets again but Jimmy hasnt bowled that well. I expected Jimmy to be very dangerous here today

by Cowshot Sat 23 Jul 2011, 3:43 pm

A rather unusual afternoon for me in real life: Neighbour having fit and then running away from hospital pursued by police! Coppers turned up on the doorstep asking if she was here. They don't want to arrest her or anything, but the poor girl isn't responsible for her actions at the moment.

How is a chap supposed to concentrate on the cricket?

by dyrewolfe Sat 23 Jul 2011, 3:52 pm

Blimey!

As Saturday's go thats an unusual one. Hope the police find her before she does herself (or anyone else) any mischief.

by Stellar Key Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:02 pm

Cowshot wrote:A rather unusual afternoon for me in real life: Neighbour having fit and then running away from hospital pursued by police! Coppers turned up on the doorstep asking if she was here. They don't want to arrest her or anything, but the poor girl isn't responsible for her actions at the moment.

How is a chap supposed to concentrate on the cricket?

If she turns up tie her up , with a drink and a straw and watch the cricket together. Hug

I'm forced to go to the shops now or will starve ( slight exaggeration ) hope fully I'll miss someone's hattrick while I'm out. Wink

by alfie Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:05 pm

Some people have all the excitement.

I've only been at a very boring party and missed much of the day's play...got in just in time to see 2 catches dropped in one over so I thought I'd better switch to the cycling for England's sake Smile

Seems to have worked as two more wickets fell shortly afterwards...

Broad back in business I see ?

by Cowshot Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:07 pm

dyrewolfe: Yes.

I don't think she's a direct danger to others or herself, but she only moved in a month or so ago and I don't really know them well. I certainly don't know where she might be, or anything.

stellar: chuckle. Age brings sufficient wisdom to not get involved that way with a disaster looking for the spot marked X, especially if someone else already is. boxing

Anyway, play about to recommence.

England, rather to my surprise, in the driving seat. If we can just get Dravid...

by Cowshot Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:09 pm

alfie: Your sacrifice to the cause is much appreciated. Smile

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:10 pm

Will Jimmy continue, he hasnt bowled that well today.

by Cowshot Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:12 pm

eirebilly: Jimmy's the sort of bowler that he can suddenly have it click and be devastating. I'd keep him in the mix.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:17 pm

Defo keep him in the mix. I was just wondering if Strauss would use him straight away or not.

by Cowshot Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:21 pm

Oh right.

Swann's done well, too. Kept the pressure on, besides the wicket.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:26 pm

Its slow going for India now but they wont worry. I think that they would srttle for the draw here as they are missing a strike bowler

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:26 pm

These two look good for a big ton partnership here.

by Cowshot Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:27 pm

Missing neighbour located, traumatised partner turning up. Bye for now.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:35 pm

What was fernando (global moderator) going on about last night?
I have never seen him on here and he was giving a wee threat..

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:43 pm

A wicket simply must come soon and i hope that its Dravid

by alfie Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:55 pm

New ball pretty soon Billy

That might do the trick? Then really only Harbie in the way of a big lead...

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:00 pm

I hope Jimmy has some impact with the new ball. These two look like they could bat all day.

by alfie Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:09 pm

Dravid always looks as if he can bat all day...and often can.

Mind you I reckon I could bat all day against Trott... but at least he's not given away runs and the new cherry is ready now...

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:10 pm

OK, lets see what England (Jimmy) can do with the new ball

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:19 pm

You have to credit Dravid dont you, he really is a batsman that never looks phased.

by dyrewolfe Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:21 pm

I am going to go away now, in the hope my sacrifice will yield at least 1 more wicket before close of play.

See you later this evening...hopefully with India another wicket or two down.

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:23 pm

well India can't lose, can't get out.

600 run win and a massive victory for the best team ever.

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:25 pm

ah, i strike again.

but i didn't get Dravid, he is unmoveable , utterly impossible to bowl out or beat in any way.. worlds best ever player ever ever ever.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:26 pm

Yes a wicket

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:27 pm

Good man dyre, immediate impact Very Happy

by Stellar Key Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:30 pm

Got back just in time it seems. I haven't checked but they are still making up lost time then ....

oh hello another wicket gone .............

Tremlett the destroyer again. Very Happy

This is beginning to look good for us.

by alfie Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:30 pm

Swann hung on to that one all right Smile

Still be regretting the one that got away from Dravid though...

Harbhajan gone already !!! Great one-two from Tremlett !!!

England well on top guinness

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:31 pm

dam it they can't get out. worlds best ever ever ever ever ever team ever.

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:31 pm

They'll never beat King Dravid.

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:32 pm

eirebilly wrote:Good man dyre, immediate impact

fair point, it was a joint effort. tagteam.

by msp83 Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:32 pm

India's batting all-rounder has now failed with the bat as welll. time to be taking a tough call on Harbhajan.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:32 pm

Whatever you do dyre, stay away. Its working Very Happy

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:33 pm

every time i hear the loudest cheer i think eng have wicket but no, it's the home team getting a four.

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:33 pm

Give us a Dravid curse now trebbs

by trebellbobaggins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:34 pm

who dravid? he's the best in the world. impossible to beat billy.. you never ever beat him , especially in front of his home crowd and a few dull as hell posh idiots in silly blazers who spoil english cricket.

by alfie Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:34 pm

Big wicket that ...Harbhajan has played some very good late order innings and could have helped Dravid get India up towards England's total had he got in...now they'll be pushing to get 300.

Jimmy needs to join in now...

by LivinginItaly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:35 pm

Just need anderson to get some confidence with a wicket now to set him up for the rest of the series

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:36 pm

Is Zaheer going to bat?

by alfie Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:38 pm

Jimmy didn't like being whacked back over his head...and Kumar didn't like the lifter he just got as a result.

Don't think he'll get many in his half now from either bowler Very Happy

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:38 pm

Good question Peter. I think that he will but with a runner i guess

by LivinginItaly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:39 pm

If they still haven't avoided the follow-on then I think he will bat

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:39 pm

Amy Winehouse has been found dead.....

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:41 pm

Wrong place to post that but i thought that i would let you know...

What is the follow on point?

by LivinginItaly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:41 pm

eirebilly wrote:Amy Winehouse has been found dead.....

Really?

by eirebilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:42 pm

Yes mate, just came through on Dutch tv

by LivinginItaly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:44 pm

Aye, just seen it on the bbc website

by LivinginItaly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:44 pm

11 needed to avoid the follow-on

by LivinginItaly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:44 pm

make that 9

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