Englishandproud
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evertonfan said:
Any extra overs in one day cricket is totally unnaceptable and ultimately cost us the game yesterday.
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Any extra overs in one day cricket is totally unnaceptable and ultimately cost us the game yesterday.
Perera in for Fernando? Is he injured? Strange call if not. (Ahhh, ankle injury. Unfortunate)
Coverage starts in 3 mins for me, I guess I will just wait.
Anyway SL win toss. Batting.
Maharoof is also in. Good move.
Coverage starts in 3 mins for me, I guess I will just wait.
Anyway SL win toss. Batting.
Maharoof is also in. Good move.
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James219
International Cricketer
From what I can see from the live scorecards (
), Harmison is playing a lone hand in this English effort. He's conceding only one and a bit an over, whilst Mahmood is being torn apart at over eleven. It's brilliant to see Harmison really finding his feet and, more importantly, consistent rhythm accompanied by the pace we all know he's capable of generating. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka are coasting at six an over, with Jayasuriya and Jayawardene setting the platform- England really need to break this partnership and hopefully exploit the middle order if they have any hope of coming out on top in this tri-series. SL 1/169 after 27, with Jayasuriya on 83 whilst Jayawardene has a run-a-ball 48 to his name.
), Harmison is playing a lone hand in this English effort. He's conceding only one and a bit an over, whilst Mahmood is being torn apart at over eleven. It's brilliant to see Harmison really finding his feet and, more importantly, consistent rhythm accompanied by the pace we all know he's capable of generating. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka are coasting at six an over, with Jayasuriya and Jayawardene setting the platform- England really need to break this partnership and hopefully exploit the middle order if they have any hope of coming out on top in this tri-series. SL 1/169 after 27, with Jayasuriya on 83 whilst Jayawardene has a run-a-ball 48 to his name.Harmison has been great.
The rest, especially Mahmood have been terrible. Plunkett and the spinner have been ok.
Wow, what an innings from Jaywardene and Jaysuria. Fantastic batting. What great entertainment. Finally comes to an end via run-out.
That also has to be some of the worst captaincy I have ever seen. Bowler rotations, fields, powerplays, everything has been terrible. They need Vaughan back.
The rest, especially Mahmood have been terrible. Plunkett and the spinner have been ok.
Wow, what an innings from Jaywardene and Jaysuria. Fantastic batting. What great entertainment. Finally comes to an end via run-out.
That also has to be some of the worst captaincy I have ever seen. Bowler rotations, fields, powerplays, everything has been terrible. They need Vaughan back.
The England selectors are terrible at picking OD players.
Do you think Bresnan and Mahmood are better than Kabir Ali and Gough?
Mahmood was poor, but Jayasuriya is in phenomenal form, and Strauss gave him a poor field. Only 3 on the leg side, If it were me i'd have a 5/4 leg side field to Jayasuriya in a POwerplay.
Credit to Sri Lanka though.
Do you think Bresnan and Mahmood are better than Kabir Ali and Gough?
Mahmood was poor, but Jayasuriya is in phenomenal form, and Strauss gave him a poor field. Only 3 on the leg side, If it were me i'd have a 5/4 leg side field to Jayasuriya in a POwerplay.
Credit to Sri Lanka though.
Getting Jayasuriya out within the next 3 overs is key, for holding them to a respectable total.
I'd contemplate putting Loudon in for a seamer, The slower bowlers have been succesful for us.
Dalrymple 0-45(10) Including 13 off his last over.
I'd contemplate putting Loudon in for a seamer, The slower bowlers have been succesful for us.
Dalrymple 0-45(10) Including 13 off his last over.
Tres out to Malinga giving a doddle to Backward point.
Bell and Strauss have to bat for 20+ overs at 6 rpo for us to have a chance imo.
Harmsion as 9 wickets in his last 3 ODIs since his return., he's in decent touch.
Bell and Strauss have to bat for 20+ overs at 6 rpo for us to have a chance imo.
Harmsion as 9 wickets in his last 3 ODIs since his return., he's in decent touch.
evertonfan
Chairman of Selectors
I never thought I would say this, but i'm actually glad that school enabled me to miss the SL innings! I've only seen the highlits via sky active, but Mahmood was awful today; whoever it was who said Gough and Ali should come in for Bresnan and Mahmood have my full backing. On a good note, it is nice to see Harmy back on form, and the England players taking some fine catches, which is good news for the Pakistan series.
EDIT: Oh Strauss! That was a daft shot! I know we need six an over but it's a little early to be doing that! KP needs a 100+ now, and Bell needs to support him. Maybe it's finally Bell's turn to get a 100, who knows? Either way, this partneship is crucial.
EDIT: Oh Strauss! That was a daft shot! I know we need six an over but it's a little early to be doing that! KP needs a 100+ now, and Bell needs to support him. Maybe it's finally Bell's turn to get a 100, who knows? Either way, this partneship is crucial.
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