NZ v Eng 2nd test 9.15 start

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:27 pm

Joe seemed to be stuck on 148/149 there and couldn't get the strike. I'm really looking forward to the rest of this session. Hopefully the bowlers can get the right lengths and a bit of movement, maybe a couple of wickets before lunch then go again after the break. .

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:33 pm

Jimmy strikes early

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:40 pm

Not a bad opening over from Jimmy.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:43 pm

I think Robinson will like this wicket. Reckon he gets a 5fer this innings.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:02 am

A 2nd for Jimmy he'll soon be passing Warne at this rate.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:07 am

Don't know about Warne, I think at this rate he is going to hit the 801 to go top.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:30 am

Fine bowling.

Suratclaret · Post by **Suratclaret** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:38 am

3 for Jimmy & 3 for Leach but rain stopped play

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:06 am

Imagine how good he will be when he’s 50!?

Broad going a long quietly, he’s probably going to be at 600 wickets very soon, 572 now, can he catch Kumble in 4th? 43 wickets to go

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:33 am

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:06 am
Imagine how good he will be when he’s 50!?

Broad going a long quietly, he’s probably going to be at 600 wickets very soon, 572 now, can he catch Kumble in 4th? 43 wickets to go

Crazy to think just 12 months ago Silverwood and Root tried to retire them both.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:58 am

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:33 am
Crazy to think just 12 months ago Silverwood and Root tried to retire them both.

Whilst I understood why they made the decision, it’s criminal to stop your best players playing whilst they’re still at the top of their game.
Who knows, the rest may have helped

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:01 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:01 pm
They will declare as soon as one of these gets out (providing Root has his 150).

Then a good chance NZ get bowled out for less than 150.

I should have been putting money on these predictions

Although I thought it would be Robinson doing the damage. He seems to have bowled very tight though. Will catch up with the highlights today.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:06 am

I think it was Strauss that wanted to be seen doing something after the ashes failure.

It will have certainly put 6/12 months on Jimmy's career though. Instead of bowling on the most batting friendly pitches you will see, he was out there in the sun covering radio.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:26 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:06 am
I think it was Strauss that wanted to be seen doing something after the ashes failure.

It will have certainly put 6/12 months on Jimmy's career though. Instead of bowling on the most batting friendly pitches you will see, he was out there in the sun covering radio.

Exactly my thoughts

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:34 am

One person who deserves massive credit for Jimmy's longevity is Bumble.
When David Lloyd was England coach he fought like mad for Central contracts, as our fast bowlers were getting burned out in County cricket before rocking up for England.

There was no chance fast bowlers such as Jimmy and Broady were lasting this long if the counties still paid their wages.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:01 am

Another tremendous day for England ideal preparations ahead of the Ashes.

Win this and it'll be 7 wins on the bounce.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:36 pm

After some early resistance, notably by Tim Southee Broad mopped up the tail, NZ 209 all out, and perhaps surprisingly England have enforced the follow on.

No ijoy yet for England as New Zealand's openers build slowly.

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:33 am

Not sure I'd have enforced the follow on. Day three is often the best time to bat on a pitch, I'd have been tempted to smash a quick 200 and take a NZ victory out of the equation, leaving them 400 plus to chase.

If they bat well now they could leave England a tricky total to chase..

claret54 · Post by **claret54** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:14 am

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:24 am

NZ probably had the better of day 3, and their resistance is welcome as England need days like this to show then it won't always be plain sailing.

England still strong favourites to wrap this up tomorrow, but the new ball will be important as batting is clearly becoming easier.

One of the reasons given for Stokes enforcing the follow on is that day 5 could well be a complete washout.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:20 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:01 pm
They will declare as soon as one of these gets out (providing Root has his 150).

Then a good chance NZ get bowled out for less than 150.

Not going to plan seems to be the quote of this test.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:35 am

With all due respect, why enforce a " follow on " when your two best quicks are 40 & 36, and you then open the bowling with a spinner ?

Why not bat in the same aggressive fashion, having led by 226, and then put them in on a deteriorating pitch with them needing 500+ , with rested bowlers fired up and ready to go !! Sees a bit daft ....

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:35 am

Game on now 483-9 a lead of 257 and a hour and full day tomorrow.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:38 am

All out 483 , England need 257 to win should be easy the way we play

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:57 am

Crawley doing his best to get out here.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:22 am

Crawley gone to a beauty from Southee, need to get to end of play with no more wickets down.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:47 am

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:20 am
Not going to plan seems to be the quote of this test.

No, but Test cricket isn't supposed be easy and NZ have battled back really well.

There's a reason no teams ever enforce the follow on anymore but he's a very confident captain.

Hopefully we win tomorrow and avoid any bad weather.

But let's be honest, with the lost time to rain, under any other captain this game is a draw.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:45 am

Whatever you think about Stokes enforcing the follow on it's helped set up an exciting last day weather permitting.

Brook gets his 1st test wicket and what a scalp in Williamson, Leach toiled away for his 5 wickets.

England should still win from here the pitch is playing well and it only takes a couple of guys to score quickly for an hour and that target will soon diminish.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:30 pm

England 80 for 5, still 178 needed.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:30 pm

Struggling now, we are 86/5 chasing 258 to win. Still 172 needed.

Root still there on 12.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:31 pm

Absolute horror show so far this morning.

86-5 with England throwing it away.

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:37 pm

Gower blaming Root for the crazy run out, but surely as the ball went behind the wicket it was Brook's call?
As soon as Root set off Brook should have given him a firm "NO", or maybe "WAIT" then "NO"?

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:56 pm

nil_desperandum wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:37 pm
Gower blaming Root for the crazy run out, but surely as the ball went behind the wicket it was Brook's call?
As soon as Root set off Brook should have given him a firm "NO", or maybe "WAIT" then "NO"?

I hear what you say, but anywhere other than behind square on the leg side is the strikers call. Brook could well have tried to send him back. But he was already a long way down. As great a player as Root is, he is not a good runner between the wickets. But if he steers us to victory it will soon be forgotten.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:03 pm

Crikey! not the start England wanted at all, and a lot for Root & Stokes to do from here.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:08 pm

We were brought up with behind the wicket was the non strikers call, as he would be running to the danger end and the batsman wouldn't have the best view.
I think they coach it differently these days but it would take some guts to send a senior player like Root back when you're new to the team.

Root is on a mission now to make up for it.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:11 pm

50 for Root now can he go on. England halfway to the target now.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:06 am

188-5 at Lunch. 90 to win so back in Englands favour.

Root has batted superbly but the ball has been doing all sorts out the rough for the left handers. Jumping up off a length for the seamers.
Stokes has done well to ride it out.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:23 am

Great test this!.......the Barmy army are in full flow now, the rest of the crowd singing along with the Trumpet.
Pretty sure i saw Rammy claret in his Burnley shirt.
Must be a great day to be at the Cricket.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:52 am

Two quick wickets and New Zealand are favourites now , the tail have to wag.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:58 am

New Zealand need two more wickets as Bumble would say time to start the car.

wbfc · Post by **wbfc** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:26 am

Exciting stuff...got to give McCullum and Stokes big credit for this new way of playing Test Cricket

wbfc · Post by **wbfc** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:26 am

Exciting stuff...got to give McCullum and Stokes big credit for this new way of playing Test Cricket

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:45 am

wbfc wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:26 am
Exciting stuff...got to give McCullum and Stokes big credit for this new way of playing Test Cricket

You can say that again!

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:52 am

Foakes gone with 7 required. Come on Jimmy.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:53 am

One shot to many for Foakes.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:57 am

Great test match.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:59 am

Hoping for a few wides

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:01 am

2 needed

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:03 am

Nail biting stuff

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:05 am

Come on Jimmy