Story England's International Season (Sep 2004 Onwards) [C2005]
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nik
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no wonder he is best story member!
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
England squad announced!!!
The ECB today announced the squad of 13 for the first test against Bangladesh at Lords.
Regulars Andrew Strauss, Mark Butcher, Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison, Matthew Hoggard and Ashley Giles have been rested.
Kevin Pieterson has been very impressive in Zimbabwe and South Africa
This means that uncapped Alistair Cook, Chris Tremlett and Kevin Pieterson find a place in the squad , while Martin Saggers who played against New Zealand last year is also included.
Alistair Cook gets an England call-up
The senior players have been rested keeping in view the packed schedule that England have this summer. They play Bangladesh and Australia in the Natwest Series after this test series, a 20-20 International against the World Champions, followed by three ODIs again against the Aussies in the Natwest Challenge, before the all important Ashes.
The ECB has however permitted the players to play in select Championship matches for their respective counties.
Giles' absence means Gareth Batty will surely feature in England's starting lineup.
Michael Vaughan (Capt)
Marcus Trescothick (Vice Capt)
Geraint Jones (WK)
Graham Thorpe
Kevin Pieterson
Alistair Cook
Ian Bell
Paul Collingwood
James Anderson
Gareth Batty
Simon Jones
Chris Tremlett
Martin Saggers
npower Test Series v Bangladesh
Thu 26- Mon 30 May, 1st Test v Bangladesh, Lord?s
Fri 3-Tue 7 June, 2nd Test v Bangladesh, Durham
The ECB today announced the squad of 13 for the first test against Bangladesh at Lords.
Regulars Andrew Strauss, Mark Butcher, Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison, Matthew Hoggard and Ashley Giles have been rested.
Kevin Pieterson has been very impressive in Zimbabwe and South Africa
This means that uncapped Alistair Cook, Chris Tremlett and Kevin Pieterson find a place in the squad , while Martin Saggers who played against New Zealand last year is also included.
Alistair Cook gets an England call-up
The senior players have been rested keeping in view the packed schedule that England have this summer. They play Bangladesh and Australia in the Natwest Series after this test series, a 20-20 International against the World Champions, followed by three ODIs again against the Aussies in the Natwest Challenge, before the all important Ashes.
The ECB has however permitted the players to play in select Championship matches for their respective counties.
Giles' absence means Gareth Batty will surely feature in England's starting lineup.
Michael Vaughan (Capt)
Marcus Trescothick (Vice Capt)
Geraint Jones (WK)
Graham Thorpe
Kevin Pieterson
Alistair Cook
Ian Bell
Paul Collingwood
James Anderson
Gareth Batty
Simon Jones
Chris Tremlett
Martin Saggers
npower Test Series v Bangladesh
Thu 26- Mon 30 May, 1st Test v Bangladesh, Lord?s
Fri 3-Tue 7 June, 2nd Test v Bangladesh, Durham
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m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Thanks for your comments dude. Really appreciate it!boss said:
Anyways just to inform the viewers that I will be using Boss' CGPv4Testbeta patch in this test series.
dobbo2k4
Club Cricketer
This is a great story M Vaughan. Some more reps your way, really enjoying it keep it up mate
The Champ
International Coach
Thats why he is the best story writer buddyboss said:
Johann
Club Cricketer
Great stuff! I really enjoy this thread of your's!
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
About the stadium - Lords
Also or formerly known as: Lord's Cricket Ground
Pitch type: Grass
Capacity: 28000
End names: Pavilion End, Nursery End
Home Team: Marylebone Cricket Club, Middlesex.
First Test Match: England v Australia, 21-23 Jul 1884
Last Test Match: England v West Indies, 29 June 03 July 2000
Lord's traditionally takes the second Test of rubbers in England mainly for reasons of social custom and obligation. Late June is traditionally the climax of London's summer season. Sporting events crowd upon the metropolis. The hats and the frocks challenge belief and strawberries and cream fill the luncheon bowls. Lord's forms a backdrop together with Ascot and Wimbledon for the social scene, its Test Match is the high noon in the cricketing calender. Lord's above all other grounds in the world is representative of cricket.
It is surpassed in size, beauty and even age, but its renown is incomparable. Lord's owes its name to Thomas Lord, a Yorkshireman who sought his fortune in london and was financially encouraged to open a private cricket club in Dorset Square in 1787.
There he drew revenue from cricket, athletics, pigeon-shooting and even balloon racing, until the prospect of increased rental drove him northwards. His second venture, North Bank was equally unsuccessful and it was with some relief that the lessee found himself dispossessed when plans were approved to cut the Regents canal across his territory. Lord moved again moving the original turf from Dorset square and found his final field in St. John's Wood. His essential patronage was always the long established MCC, and in 1825 his patrons purchased his leasehold and left Lord to untroubled retirement in Hampshire.
In 1866 the MCC having missed an earlier opportunity came into freehold possession of the ground that meant so much to them. They were in debt at the time but had so much faith in the future that they were unhesitant in spending on ground improvements and pavilions. A few strides through the tunnel between the mound stand and the tavern, lies a iew of splendour. Immediately in front of the field is the Grandstand; to the right is the new mound stand running into unroofed stands at the Nursery End, to the left the Allen stand and the Warner Stand running into the great block of the pavilion. At Lord's there are few days in the year without the feel of cricket.
Michael Vaughan, the current England captain, averages a staggering 58 on this stadium with 4 centuries.
This is the first time England are playing Bangladesh at Lords. Infact this Bangladesh's first tour to England.
Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London NW8 8QN., (Phone: 020-7286-8011)
Name: Lord'sAlso or formerly known as: Lord's Cricket Ground
Pitch type: Grass
Capacity: 28000
End names: Pavilion End, Nursery End
Home Team: Marylebone Cricket Club, Middlesex.
First Test Match: England v Australia, 21-23 Jul 1884
Last Test Match: England v West Indies, 29 June 03 July 2000
Lord's traditionally takes the second Test of rubbers in England mainly for reasons of social custom and obligation. Late June is traditionally the climax of London's summer season. Sporting events crowd upon the metropolis. The hats and the frocks challenge belief and strawberries and cream fill the luncheon bowls. Lord's forms a backdrop together with Ascot and Wimbledon for the social scene, its Test Match is the high noon in the cricketing calender. Lord's above all other grounds in the world is representative of cricket.
It is surpassed in size, beauty and even age, but its renown is incomparable. Lord's owes its name to Thomas Lord, a Yorkshireman who sought his fortune in london and was financially encouraged to open a private cricket club in Dorset Square in 1787.
There he drew revenue from cricket, athletics, pigeon-shooting and even balloon racing, until the prospect of increased rental drove him northwards. His second venture, North Bank was equally unsuccessful and it was with some relief that the lessee found himself dispossessed when plans were approved to cut the Regents canal across his territory. Lord moved again moving the original turf from Dorset square and found his final field in St. John's Wood. His essential patronage was always the long established MCC, and in 1825 his patrons purchased his leasehold and left Lord to untroubled retirement in Hampshire.
In 1866 the MCC having missed an earlier opportunity came into freehold possession of the ground that meant so much to them. They were in debt at the time but had so much faith in the future that they were unhesitant in spending on ground improvements and pavilions. A few strides through the tunnel between the mound stand and the tavern, lies a iew of splendour. Immediately in front of the field is the Grandstand; to the right is the new mound stand running into unroofed stands at the Nursery End, to the left the Allen stand and the Warner Stand running into the great block of the pavilion. At Lord's there are few days in the year without the feel of cricket.
Michael Vaughan, the current England captain, averages a staggering 58 on this stadium with 4 centuries.
This is the first time England are playing Bangladesh at Lords. Infact this Bangladesh's first tour to England.
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The Champ
International Coach
Bangladesh would be paraying :upray to do well in Mecca of Cricket
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
1st Test at Lords
The npower Test Series 2005
England vs Bangladesh
1st Test
Lord's, London, England.
David Gower: Hello and welcome to this first of two test matches between England and Bangladesh in this npower test series 2005. With this we kickstart an English summer of international cricket, which also includes the epic Ashes series.
Anyways we are not here to talk about the Ashes, because we have a Bangladesh side that has come here determined to cause an upset, but will England allow such a thing to take place.
Bangladesh have had a disappointing start to their tour with two defeats. Nafees Iqbal, Tapash Baisya and Rajin Saleh have been pretty impressive in those games however.
Geoffery Boycott: Well David, I am looking forward to this game. This is Bangladesh's firsto tour of England, and am I sure Vaughan and company, despite resting so many first team players, will romp to a comfortable series win.
David Gower: I am sure the Bangladesh fans wouldnt have appreciated that much, Geoffery. Anyways, lets now head to the middle for the pitch report with our very own Bob Willis.
Bob Willis: Thanks David. Well no Ian Botham for this test series, so you will have to be happy with my pitch report. Before having a a look at the pitch lets have a quick glance at the conditons.
Now coming to the pitch, well its an excellent track for both batting and bowling. Infact I would call it a perfect wicket for cricket. Expect some movement on it early on, runs on it during the day, and some considerable turn on it on days 3,4 & mostly on day 5. But all in all a nice pitch. A job well done by the groundsmen.
David Gower: Thanks Bob for your pitch report. We'll take a short break now, after which we will have the coin toss.
The npower Test Series 2005
England vs Bangladesh
1st Test
Lord's, London, England.
David Gower: Hello and welcome to this first of two test matches between England and Bangladesh in this npower test series 2005. With this we kickstart an English summer of international cricket, which also includes the epic Ashes series.
Anyways we are not here to talk about the Ashes, because we have a Bangladesh side that has come here determined to cause an upset, but will England allow such a thing to take place.
Bangladesh have had a disappointing start to their tour with two defeats. Nafees Iqbal, Tapash Baisya and Rajin Saleh have been pretty impressive in those games however.
Geoffery Boycott: Well David, I am looking forward to this game. This is Bangladesh's firsto tour of England, and am I sure Vaughan and company, despite resting so many first team players, will romp to a comfortable series win.
David Gower: I am sure the Bangladesh fans wouldnt have appreciated that much, Geoffery. Anyways, lets now head to the middle for the pitch report with our very own Bob Willis.
Bob Willis: Thanks David. Well no Ian Botham for this test series, so you will have to be happy with my pitch report. Before having a a look at the pitch lets have a quick glance at the conditons.
Now coming to the pitch, well its an excellent track for both batting and bowling. Infact I would call it a perfect wicket for cricket. Expect some movement on it early on, runs on it during the day, and some considerable turn on it on days 3,4 & mostly on day 5. But all in all a nice pitch. A job well done by the groundsmen.
David Gower: Thanks Bob for your pitch report. We'll take a short break now, after which we will have the coin toss.
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m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Coin toss
David Gower: Welcome back. Lets now head back to the middle for the coin toss with our very own Michael Holding.
Michael Holding: Thank you David. Well I have with me the two captains, Michael Vaughan of England, and Habibul Bashar of Bangladesh. Also the match referee, Mike Proctor to oversee matters.
We are now ready for the toss, so Michael if you could please toss the coin.....................Habibul has called tails........and its heads.
Congratulations Michael, what is your decision?
Michael Vaughan: Mike, we are going to bat first as this is a good wicket for batting but will help the bowlers on days 3, 4 & 5. So its better if we do not bat last on this pitch.
Michael Holding: What about your team?
Michael Vaughan: Well as you know we are resting some of our senior players for this series, which means a few new faces in the lineup. Both Alastair Cook and Kevin Pieterson will be making their debuts today. Also Paul Collingwood is in the side as Graham Thorpe has a stomach bug. In the bowlers we have Simon Jones, James Anderson, Gareth Batty and Martin Saggers.
Michael Holding: All the best Michael.
Michael Vaughan: Cheers Mike.
(in the mean time)
Attar Ali Khan: Well Habibul, are you disappointed having lost the toss?
Habibul Bashar: Yes slightly as it will be difficult to bat last on this wicket. But I also believe we can pick up some wickets today and get them out for less than 300, which will make it easier for our batsmen. Lets hope for the best.
Attar Ali Khan: And the team lineup?
Habibul Bashar: Pretty much the same side that we had against Zimbabwe, just one chance, uuuuh, Shahriyar, will make his test debut today.
Attar Ali Khan: Thank you Habibul. Now its back to the studio.
David Gower: Thanks Attar Ali Khan and Michael Holding. Lets now have a look at the team lineups for this match, starting with England.
David Gower: Welcome back. Lets now head back to the middle for the coin toss with our very own Michael Holding.
Michael Holding: Thank you David. Well I have with me the two captains, Michael Vaughan of England, and Habibul Bashar of Bangladesh. Also the match referee, Mike Proctor to oversee matters.
We are now ready for the toss, so Michael if you could please toss the coin.....................Habibul has called tails........and its heads.
Congratulations Michael, what is your decision?
Michael Vaughan: Mike, we are going to bat first as this is a good wicket for batting but will help the bowlers on days 3, 4 & 5. So its better if we do not bat last on this pitch.
Michael Holding: What about your team?
Michael Vaughan: Well as you know we are resting some of our senior players for this series, which means a few new faces in the lineup. Both Alastair Cook and Kevin Pieterson will be making their debuts today. Also Paul Collingwood is in the side as Graham Thorpe has a stomach bug. In the bowlers we have Simon Jones, James Anderson, Gareth Batty and Martin Saggers.
Michael Holding: All the best Michael.
Michael Vaughan: Cheers Mike.
(in the mean time)
Attar Ali Khan: Well Habibul, are you disappointed having lost the toss?
Habibul Bashar: Yes slightly as it will be difficult to bat last on this wicket. But I also believe we can pick up some wickets today and get them out for less than 300, which will make it easier for our batsmen. Lets hope for the best.
Attar Ali Khan: And the team lineup?
Habibul Bashar: Pretty much the same side that we had against Zimbabwe, just one chance, uuuuh, Shahriyar, will make his test debut today.
Attar Ali Khan: Thank you Habibul. Now its back to the studio.
David Gower: Thanks Attar Ali Khan and Michael Holding. Lets now have a look at the team lineups for this match, starting with England.
The Champ
International Coach
ENG batting first huge total on the cards, r u going to use boss beta patch mate
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
England start of well, but Bangladesh bounce back just before Lunch
England 121-3 (28 Overs)
M. Vaughan 5*(5) Mohammad Rafique 1-12
K. Pieterson 5*(2) Rajin Saleh 1-19
A. Cook 44(73) Tapas Baisya 1-33
M. Trescothick 43(49)
David Gower: England started off well with both Marcus Trescothick and Alastair Cook playing their shots with ease. Cook looked a bit nervous early on but looking at the free flowing shots from Trescothick, he too started playing some beautiful shots himself.
David Lyold: Yes Marcus Trescothick really punished the Bangladesh bowlers who were pretty average in today's morning session.
David Gower: But then Rajin Saleh got the breakthrough for Bangladesh and in some style. A superb effort from the allrounder.
David Lyold: It was a brilliant stuff for Rajin Saleh, and was a vital wicket that one, as Trescothick was looking very very dangerous.
David Gower: Alastair Cook then took the lead role in the middle playing some beautiful shots. He was joined by Ian Bell of Warwickshire.
England 121-3 (28 Overs)
M. Vaughan 5*(5) Mohammad Rafique 1-12
K. Pieterson 5*(2) Rajin Saleh 1-19
A. Cook 44(73) Tapas Baisya 1-33
M. Trescothick 43(49)
David Gower: England started off well with both Marcus Trescothick and Alastair Cook playing their shots with ease. Cook looked a bit nervous early on but looking at the free flowing shots from Trescothick, he too started playing some beautiful shots himself.
David Lyold: Yes Marcus Trescothick really punished the Bangladesh bowlers who were pretty average in today's morning session.
David Gower: But then Rajin Saleh got the breakthrough for Bangladesh and in some style. A superb effort from the allrounder.
David Lyold: It was a brilliant stuff for Rajin Saleh, and was a vital wicket that one, as Trescothick was looking very very dangerous.
David Gower: Alastair Cook then took the lead role in the middle playing some beautiful shots. He was joined by Ian Bell of Warwickshire.
The Champ
International Coach
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