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rendelharris

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A non-cricket-loving friend has loaned me their password to BT Sports...whereas before I was happy to go to sleep listening to TMS, I've now been up all night two nights straight, my work is suffering...it's bloody great. Two quick wickets this morning and we'll have 'em right on the back foot...
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From CricBuzz: "ECB Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss has jumped to the defence of wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow, clarifying that the alleged 'headbutt' is his way of greeting his mates and there certainly was no malice in his action or intent."


KP on Twitter: "Strauss says ok to a head butt greeting. Can?t wait to see him again!"

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V511

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Hello all,


New to this thread but thought I'd jump in after the first test has played out it's exquisite torture.

I'm not too despondent though. England were a player - and such a crucial player - down, and if they can find a solution to limiting Smith, the sides are fairly evenly matched on paper. Still plenty to play for.

V511

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Maybe the way to deal with Smith is not to deal with him. Just factor in that he will score a big chunk of runs every innings and don't spend your energy and focus trying all kinds of tactics on him. Instead, give him singles so that the strike keeps rotating to the other players and focus your energies on getting them out, because the rest of the aussies batting line up isn't firing reliably. They are vulnerable.


And then sort our own batting out of course...!

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malumbu

malumbu

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Why don't I care about England any more? Is it because I am getting old and grumpy. Or I've lost interest in cricket since it was lost (live) from terrestrial telly? Or a reaction to the superiority complex of the media and many of the fans. Perhaps I was far more bothered when we were underdogs. Open question, discuss....
Peckhamgatecrasher

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Not having it on TV does make a difference, I think.


I'm working somewhere that I can't listen to TMS and can only snatch the odd glance at Guardian OBO which has the effect of making it less vital. Also no-one at work understands or likes the game. I am in cricket purdah.


I think it is safe to say (notwithstanding the world cup) that we are deep in underdog territory.

malumbu

malumbu

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Spoke a bit too soon. But on reflection say compared to 2005 and 1981 where I'd dip in fairly often, and was glued to the telly with Botham's innings and Willis's bowling it's not the same. But there again sport (jumpers for goal posts) isn't. Just to show I am not a total grouch I was down at Beckenham a few weeks ago, and as well as TMS from time to time listen to my county on local radio (with a few farmers and retirees I expect).
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