Cricket fred

[Galfon]

They say miracles can happen around this time of year,
but we've been myrrh-dered, consistently own-gold, and incensed uncle Frank. Few star performances - several lucky not to get the shepherd's crook..

[Galfon]

All a bit disappointing, just feels Eng. for whatever reason didn't give it their best shot against a superior side in these conditions.
Still wish we had a reliable spinner.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/art ... g4yznemkxo

[fivepointer]

Big questions for those at the top to answer. We've underperformed but did we pick the right team and should our preparation have been markedly different?

[Galfon]

'"Whatever you can do, we can do worse.." unlikely to get results.
Archer a big loss but well done Josh T.

[Puja]

This pitch absolutely made for Bazball - the very epitome of it being better to make hay rather than wait for the ball with your name on it. Very generous of the Australians, although I am sure we can still snatch defeat from here.

Puja

[Galfon]

.. Very generous of the Australians, although I am sure we can still snatch defeat from here.
Puja

Bazellujah
Eng seamers generally ok on greentops or similar & Duckley actually get a start , Bethell does a bit under pressure.
Another couple of biggies for JT.
Back-to-backs something to aim at.

[fivepointer]

Nice one.
Bowlers delivered and batsmen did just enough on a far too sporty wicket.
Now lets follow it up.