Story England: The New Breed! Kev Mead Called Up and Deputises as Skipper (ICC 06)

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Shocking News out of Kent​

Pinchy McPinch has been sacked today as Kent's vice captain and has been demoted to vice vice captain the new vice captain is Lee Payne there latest signing Lee Payne is a young pace bowler who has done well to this point and time in his career and is makeing his long awaited debut for England today The Kent Board have made this decision because they believe Payne can inspire the boys to win the County Championship and Twenty Over Cup and to gain Promotion in the Pro 40's though with being shocked with the decision Pinchy McPinch is happy that someone with the qualities such as Payne has the job as he said 'I could not handle the job and lack the skills required and since being the vice captain it has caused a decrease in my performance whist playing the game i love'

 

[Simbazz]

Hello, and thanks for joining me and the rest of the Channel 4 CricNews team. Im Simon Barrow and lets head straight down to see the coin toss once again!

The Sri Lankan captain won the toss and elected to bat, this looks to be a glorious batting track but if the England lads can keep the ball in good areas it could just have somthing in it for them, days 4 and 5 will see spinners have alot of turn, you mark my words here, i love this ground and as Mark said, it was the historic scene of Englands ashes win!

This is the team sheet,

No suprises there, it what was said earlier in the week my the coach.

Right the two Sri Lankan openers are out in the middle, Usy the England captain shouts somthing or other to his players and lets join the two Jones' which im promised arnt related, Garaint and Dean, in the commentary box.

Remember to be back here tonight at 9.30pm to see highlights from the days play and predictions from some of the commentary team, plus we will have an exclusive interview with Englands new coach Matthew Roberts, Join us then at 9.30, Channel 4.​

 

[afridi25]

yes now the dynamic duo of McPinch and Payne can continue demolishing sides playing for Kent and England and hopefully have the same chemistry as Warne and Gilly

Breaking news Surrey thrash kent. LOL :happy

good prez evo

 

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you only one because i'm injured and Payne's playing for england

 

[evertonfan]

The captain strikes early​

Geraint Jones: Sri Lanka's makeshift opener Kumar Sangakkara was craftily disposed of by Usy Gee in this over. The Sri Lankan wicket-keeper was hit twice in teh precious over by debutant Lee Payne, and Gee bowled a beautiful in-swinger that got the thinnest of edges and England keeper Ahmad made no mistake.

Dean Jones: Well it was a beautiful delivery wasn't it Geraint? Sangakkara was clearly unsettled by Lee Payne, and Gee kept him on the backfoot, and England have the early breakthrough they wanted.
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Kumar Sangakkara: c Ahmad b Gee 0​

Sri Lanka, 5/1 after 4 overs.​

 

[afridi25]

lol

true but we won by an innings and 398 runs

 

[evertonfan]

And guys, less talk of county cricket why the game is going on now please!

Also, sorry for the bad screenshot, the rest are a lot better!

 

[afridi25]

yeah come on Usman

 

[Skater]

 

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yay the danger man is gone *mutters to self* never shouldv'e let Saggers go

 

[afridi25]

can u also put how they got out. u know after they are out it come up with there blue scorecard thing. post that as well.

 

[evertonfan]

Tharanga Steadies the Ship​

Mike Haysman: Ever since Sri Lanka lost Sangakkara early, Upal Tharanga has played some fantastic shots and has taken the Sri Lankan total beyond 50.

Geoffrey Boycott: Well England have bowled great this morning, but Tharanga has played superbly; His cover driving has been superb.

Sri Lanka 73/1 after 25 overs​

Upul Tharanga 32*​

 

[afridi25]

I just want to know did sangakara get out bowled or did he nick it to me if he did that is my first catch

 

[evertonfan]

I just want to know did sangakara get out bowled or did he nick it to me if he did that is my first catch

Look below the screenshot of my first update.

 

[surendar]

we need to get a couple of quick wickets to have a control on the game!!!