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Re: English Cricket
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Win by over 300 runs inside three days, crazy game.  |
Yes 3 days , Mrs K will be delighted. She's being very unreasonable about the 10pm to 6am test match times. Claims its keeping her awake . Strange, as cricket usually sends her to sleep... 
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20-06-2025, 18:03
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Re: English Cricket
Hottest day of the year, sunny, flat wicket, you win the toss and bowl?! 
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20-06-2025, 19:04
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Re: English Cricket
It's that poxy Yorkshire air, affects the brain cells.😜😁
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20-06-2025, 19:23
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Re: English Cricket
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It's that poxy Yorkshire air, affects the brain cells.😜😁
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Shouldn’t affect the Lancs players, as they don’t have any… 
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24-06-2025, 18:34
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Re: English Cricket
And the Hundred aficionados say test cricket is boring, sad people. What a game at Headingley. 
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26-06-2025, 09:45
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Re: English Cricket
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Well that depends on what test match you watch.
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It's that poxy Yorkshire air, affects the brain cells.😜😁
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Is Lancashire air any fresher.
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And the Hundred aficionados say test cricket is boring, sad people. What a game at Headingley. |
Wonderful to watch. 
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27-06-2025, 21:29
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Re: English Cricket
This Windies v Australia test is cooking nicely into a tasty finish.
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Having said that the Windies have been very fragile for some time now.:rolleyes
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Yesterday, 19:13
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Re: English Cricket
Test cricket is the best format of the game by far, even when you lose. Let's hope India now has some coverts to it .
Now for the '100' sleep fest 
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Yesterday, 19:33
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It has been a cracking series, just a pity it was squeezed in length to fit the awful Hundred in. Bowlers on both sides suffered due to short turn around and Stokes may not have burnt out with longer rest between games. They are going to change the name of the Manchester Originals to the Manchester Super Giants to reflect (appease) the new franchise owners. Also rumoured they hope to change it to a T20 competition. Lancashire like all the counties will be playing in the 50 over cup shortly. They will lose 15 1st choice players to the damned Hundred. 
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Yesterday, 22:41
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Re: English Cricket
Whats wrong with "The Hundred" ?
I generally find it (and T20) to be more exciting.
Test cricket is mostly really dull (with exceptions of course).
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Yesterday, 23:10
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Re: English Cricket
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Whats wrong with "The Hundred" ?
I generally find it (and T20) to be more exciting.
Test cricket is mostly really dull (with exceptions of course).
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Not everything in life has to be instant gratification. 
‘Real’ cricket aficionados appreciate and understand the subtle nuances of 4/5 day cricket. The toss and the decision to bat or bowl. The condition of the wicket that can and usually does alter over a few days. The ability of a batsman to build a long innings and not have to throw the bat as soon as he comes in. The skills of the bowlers who are not restricted to 4 or 5 overs so have time to work out plans for each batsman. The weather conditions that can also change to affect the outcome. If you want a McDonalds type of cricket then the Hundred is for you. If you prefer fine dining, some classy wine and an espresso with a mature cognac then only test cricket will suffice.
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