The Cricket Thread

msdivy · 8th July 2020, 19:13

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Venkatesh · 8th July 2020, 20:18

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the Asia Cup 2020 cricket tournament will not be played this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-new...ly-cricbuzzcom

harry10 · 8th July 2020, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the Asia Cup 2020.

But they want to host IPL. Money making is more important after all

Not complaining as I enjoy IPL.

T20 world cup in all probability will be cancelled too.

PPS · 9th July 2020, 12:39

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Originally Posted by ABHI_1512

There was a time when I looked forward to the English summers just for the level of good old swing bowling.

Among all the Test Playing Nations, England is the only place where you will still see the ball move no matter which part of the day it is. Perhaps it has got to do more with the overhead conditions & the Dukes ball.

harry10 · 9th July 2020, 13:45

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Originally Posted by PPS

Among all the Test Playing Nations, England is the only place where you will still see the ball move no matter which part of the day it is. Perhaps it has got to do more with the overhead conditions & the Dukes ball.

With the ban on saliva shining the ball is gonna be tough. Couldn't watch yesterday's brief innings. Was there any swing?

ValarMorghulis · 9th July 2020, 20:09

Asia Cup postponed to Jun 2021.

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hemanth.anand · 9th July 2020, 20:15

England 9 wickets down for less than 200. Holder with 6 and Gabriel with 3 wickets have shattered England. Dom Bess is pushing on though. I was surprised yesterday when Broad was not selected in the playing XI

ABHI_1512 · 9th July 2020, 20:54

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Originally Posted by PPS

Among all the Test Playing Nations, England is the only place where you will still see the ball move no matter which part of the day it is. Perhaps it has got to do more with the overhead conditions & the Dukes ball.

Yeah, some of the grounds have lost the pace though and that has happened all over the world. Cricket these days has become more of a batsman’s game. Old Trafford and Leeds or for that matter Lord’s have lost pace and hence swing has suffered as well but aided by the Dukes ball and some assistance from weather can still put batsmen fed on 20-20 to test.

Port-of-Spain and Perth used to be the fastest grounds around but both of them are now at best described as a mere test center. Watching batsmen these days hop around whenever the ball swings a little or bounces, makes me laugh. You hardly get to see quality swing and seam bowling these days. Test cricket has lost its sheen and that makes me sad.

Amit_breakfree · 13th July 2020, 18:34

Who in the world wouldn't love a strong West Indian side!!! Agree that England do not seem to have a potent batting unit, however, West Indies should get all the credit.

Loved the way they played on the 4th and 5th day.

NPV · 13th July 2020, 19:39

Nice to see West Indies win a test match and what better than to see them beat England in their backyard

England really missed Joe Root and also made a selection blunder in omitting Stuart Broad.

AtheK · 13th July 2020, 19:48

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Originally Posted by NPV

Nice to see West Indies win a test match and what better than to see them beat England in their backyard

England really missed Joe Root and also made a selection blunder in omitting Stuart Broad.

And they dropped blackwood three times, or would have probably ended up winning the test or a much closer match.

Though taking nothing away from WI, showed a lot of character in the fourth inning.

sahil624 · 20th July 2020, 20:16

T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia, has been postponed to October 2021. This gives BCCI a window to conduct IPL this year.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/crick...le32137829.ece

Also, the 2nd Test, England Vs West Indies, is turning out to be thriller on Day 5. Enjoying the come back from Windies. Hopefully, they can pull off the magic win once again. And, Stuart Broad has shown his worth already, bagging 3 out of 4 wickets in the fourth innings.

PPS · 20th July 2020, 20:22

Not surprised T20 World Cup 2020 has been postponed!

harry10 · 20th July 2020, 21:20

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Originally Posted by TokyoDrifter

It is taking place in UAE this year. $$$ from IPL won’t ever be let gone.

I don't mind. IPL is fun.

I hope Windies don't lose this one. Considering 35 overs remaining and 4 wickets to go England are favourite right now.

TokyoDrifter · 20th July 2020, 22:32

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Originally Posted by harry10

I don't mind. IPL is fun.

I hope Windies don't lose this one. Considering 35 overs remaining and 4 wickets to go England are favourite right now.

BenStokes!

Ben Stokes has different plan - like Harsha Bhogle says “In his current form, Ben Stokes will prolly find a vaccine for COVID!”

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hemanth.anand Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,275 Thanked: 14,706 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread England 9 wickets down for less than 200. Holder with 6 and Gabriel with 3 wickets have shattered England. Dom Bess is pushing on though. I was surprised yesterday when Broad was not selected in the playing XI
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Amit_breakfree BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rnc, Hyd, Del Posts: 235 Thanked: 675 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Who in the world wouldn't love a strong West Indian side!!! Agree that England do not seem to have a potent batting unit, however, West Indies should get all the credit. Loved the way they played on the 4th and 5th day.
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NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,264 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Nice to see West Indies win a test match and what better than to see them beat England in their backyard England really missed Joe Root and also made a selection blunder in omitting Stuart Broad.
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sahil624 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Jaipur/Mumbai Posts: 364 Thanked: 899 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia, has been postponed to October 2021. This gives BCCI a window to conduct IPL this year. https://sportstar.thehindu.com/crick...le32137829.ece Also, the 2nd Test, England Vs West Indies, is turning out to be thriller on Day 5. Enjoying the come back from Windies. Hopefully, they can pull off the magic win once again. And, Stuart Broad has shown his worth already, bagging 3 out of 4 wickets in the fourth innings.
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PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Not surprised T20 World Cup 2020 has been postponed!
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