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The Cricket Thread 2015-16

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, May 22, 2015.

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  1. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Right, I stayed on the sofa and...fell asleep. 4Th Wicket missedo_O
     
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    Saw it, saw it, saw it :)
     
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  3. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    What a ball!

    Stokes on a hat trick!
     
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    He's gone and bowled McCullum!
     
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    Ben Stokes could be the new Flintoff. :)
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

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    Just keep him away from pedalos.
     
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  7. tomw24

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    And lockers. :)
     
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    As I say, he's been Freddie's (and Beefy's) heir apparent long before he made his international debut. Lots of youngsters have come to prominence in the county scene in the last five years or so (many on whom have now played international cricket), but none quite like Stokes and Buttler. And that includes Root. Stokes and Buttler have been world class stars in the making pretty much since day one.

    Totally and utterly laughable that people were discussing there only being one place in the team for Stokes and Jordan. As if there's even a debate between them?!
     
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    I think we may have got a settled side at last for the Ashes. Wood's done more than enough to keep his place and Stokes is now a certainty.
     
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    Still leaves Lyth. He completely deserves his chance given the runs he has scored for Yorkshire, but he'll be under pressure if he fails both innings in the next test. Even more so if Hales continues to plunder four day runs for Notts.
     
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    In fact, in addition to this, I would also highlight Moeen as a bowler. Just like in the WI recently, there will be times where we need a front line spinner. I simply don't believe that Moeen is that bowler.

    It's not a massive problem here, but then Lords in May is different to, say, Old Trafford in August.
     
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    I know a wicket can change everything, but it looks like this game will just drift now.
     
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    Watling edges Wood to Buttler. 168/6.
     
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    Get in Rooty. That should hopefully be that.
     
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    Well done Root!
     
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    Corking Test match.
     
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    Bowled him! Stokes has a 3rd wicket - Craig
     
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    Another cracking delivery from Stokes, 198-8.
     
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    Stokes again. Now knock these last two down quickly please as I want to watch the PL review of the season at half five!
     
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    Caught and bowled!
     
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