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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread 13:39 - Apr 9 with 93719 viewsSuperhoops2808

With the football season coming to a close in a months time, some here will turn their attention to the smell of freshly mown grass and long days sat in the hot sunny weather watching the great game of cricket.

As a member of Kent Cricket Club, I got to enjoy my first match of the season against Somerset at Canterbury over the last few days. Unfortunately, as is always the way starting the season this early, the first day was lost to rain. In fact nearly all the games were affected by rain, some without a ball even being bowled.

But I did manage to get to see 2 centurions at Canterbury yesterday and a very enjoyable day of cricket (even if I did get sun burned head - Yes I know should have taken a cap).

Did anyone else get to see cricket over the last few days? I know we have several Middlesex supporters who no doubt enjoyed the 'runfest' at Lords (over 1300 runs I believe)
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 12:48 - Jul 30 with 1233 viewsGaryBannister86

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 12:04 - Jul 30 by CamberleyR

Stokes out with a shoulder injury

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/clyvjd566e2o


The future without Stokes is terrifying, losing our best bowler, second best bat, best fielder and quite possibly the best captain we have ever had!

Pope totally unconvincing as a captain, although trying to step in to the great man's shoes is a desperate task.

At least we've worked out that Dawson is just a trundler and we can leave Bashir alone to develop, along with Rehan Ahmed I hope.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 13:16 - Jul 30 with 1166 viewsRsole

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 12:20 - Jul 30 by RBlock

Would have been good fun to stack the XI with county championship batters like Rew and Sibley, foregoing any bowling attack, and challenge a Bumrah-less India to take 20 at the Oval, playing for a very dull draw and a series win


We've just asked the groundsman to step in and wind India up....

Those possessed by devils, try and keep them under control a bit, can't you ?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 14:23 - Jul 30 with 1128 viewsSuperhoops2808

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 14:22 - Jul 28 by qprd

it was totally pathetic

ben stokes dedicated his century to his late father

washington sundar by all accounts is a nice kid- kohli, siraj etc could be prickly but that is a nice kid who doesnt bother anyone

hes been stranded in the 90s and 80s before.

he came into a dire situation. if he got out even at 50, india probably wouldve lost. he saved a match for his country. its the first century he's ever scored. he couldve easily wanted to score that century for a family member, someone else, etc

for the england players to bully him as he walked off the pitch says a lot about them. folks like duckett and crawley have about one brain cell between them and are followers, but stokes is clearly better than that

if johnny bairstow was on 93 not out, is england taking the draw? when england were battering the life out of teams like ireland, did they declare before milestones were hit?


for the england players to bully him as he walked off the pitch says a lot about them. folks like duckett and crawley have about one brain cell between them and are followers, but stokes is clearly better than that

With a comment like that I'll go get you the pot and the kettle
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 15:20 - Jul 30 with 1090 viewsRBlock

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 14:23 - Jul 30 by Superhoops2808

for the england players to bully him as he walked off the pitch says a lot about them. folks like duckett and crawley have about one brain cell between them and are followers, but stokes is clearly better than that

With a comment like that I'll go get you the pot and the kettle


Think this is getting blown up a bit out of proportion. Did the England players bully him as he walked off the pitch? I've seen clips of Stokes going up and shaking their hands, hardly bullying.

Of course it was whiny and puerile for them to complain about the Indian batters wanting to reach their centuries, they absolutely would have batted on in the same situation. They were also exhausted having been out on their feet for so long and probably very frustrated that the win had slipped from such a dominant position. As has been said, mountain out of a molehill.

EDIT: Realised Superhoops was quoting qprd - apologies.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 15:55 - Jul 30 with 1064 viewsTheChef

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 12:16 - Jul 30 by robith

That team is not taking 20 wickets at the oval


No full time spinner either. Mad.

Poll: How old is everyone on here?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 17:09 - Jul 30 with 1033 viewsRBlock

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 15:55 - Jul 30 by TheChef

No full time spinner either. Mad.


I get the rationale - they've lost their best bowler this series and only proper all-rounder in Stokes so need another seamer who can shoulder a proper workload. A couple of part-time spinners in Bethell and Root will have to do the job.

Speaking of needing a proper all-rounder, Rehan Ahmed is absolutely cleaning up with bat and ball for Leicestershire at the moment. Only a matter of time until we see more of him in the test side.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 18:38 - Jul 30 with 977 viewsSuperhoops2808

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 15:55 - Jul 30 by TheChef

No full time spinner either. Mad.


Important toss to win in the morning
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:53 - Jul 31 with 871 viewsTheChef

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 17:09 - Jul 30 by RBlock

I get the rationale - they've lost their best bowler this series and only proper all-rounder in Stokes so need another seamer who can shoulder a proper workload. A couple of part-time spinners in Bethell and Root will have to do the job.

Speaking of needing a proper all-rounder, Rehan Ahmed is absolutely cleaning up with bat and ball for Leicestershire at the moment. Only a matter of time until we see more of him in the test side.
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And picking Overton as well, because...he's Surrey and the game is at the Oval? Don't really get that one.

Bowling attack does not fill me with confidence so I think the best we can hope for is a draw.

Not sure how much play we'll get today with the rain around.

Poll: How old is everyone on here?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 10:43 - Jul 31 with 793 viewsTonto

Wasnt massivley impressed with Carse or Tiunge unfortunately.

Overton can bat a bit which helps. But the Oval is usually a bouncy pitch so they need someone who hits the deck.

The bpwler i liked but hasnt featured recently is Potts.

Why stop now, just when I'm hating it
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 10:48 - Jul 31 with 781 viewsTheChef

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 10:43 - Jul 31 by Tonto

Wasnt massivley impressed with Carse or Tiunge unfortunately.

Overton can bat a bit which helps. But the Oval is usually a bouncy pitch so they need someone who hits the deck.

The bpwler i liked but hasnt featured recently is Potts.


Yeah odd how Potts has fallen out of favour. I'd like to see more of him.

Clearly needs to up his golf/barista game.

Poll: How old is everyone on here?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:35 - Jul 31 with 735 viewsLimehouseR

Good start so far...

India just need to hold it together for the first 20 overs or so.

I don't have much confidence in this bowling attack but Atkinson has been bang on it so far. Woakes has looked good but then these are the perfect conditions for some one like him.

Jimmy Anderson would have been in his element here!
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:02 - Aug 1 with 612 viewsRsole

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:35 - Jul 31 by LimehouseR

Good start so far...

India just need to hold it together for the first 20 overs or so.

I don't have much confidence in this bowling attack but Atkinson has been bang on it so far. Woakes has looked good but then these are the perfect conditions for some one like him.

Jimmy Anderson would have been in his element here!


Atkinson aside, that was one of the strangest days of bowling I’ve seen since watching village cricket. Great run out of Shubbers, that attempted single was a brainfart of the highest order.

Tongue’s wicket balls were unplayable. Unfortunately, most of the rest of his bowling was unplayable unless you were on the next pitch !!! Reminded me of Harmy, down under where Freddy caught the ball at second slip (no edge near it).

Those possessed by devils, try and keep them under control a bit, can't you ?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:16 - Aug 1 with 599 viewsGaryBannister86

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:02 - Aug 1 by Rsole

Atkinson aside, that was one of the strangest days of bowling I’ve seen since watching village cricket. Great run out of Shubbers, that attempted single was a brainfart of the highest order.

Tongue’s wicket balls were unplayable. Unfortunately, most of the rest of his bowling was unplayable unless you were on the next pitch !!! Reminded me of Harmy, down under where Freddy caught the ball at second slip (no edge near it).


We were truly terrible and how we got 6 wickets was beyond me. Surely a bowler down too for the rest of the match so a draw and a series win would be an excellent result from here.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:28 - Aug 1 with 580 viewsRsole

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:16 - Aug 1 by GaryBannister86

We were truly terrible and how we got 6 wickets was beyond me. Surely a bowler down too for the rest of the match so a draw and a series win would be an excellent result from here.


The picture in the link from the BBC replaces the 1,000 words required….shocking for a professional bowler. Broad on commentary was trying his best not to laugh at times.

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/976/cpsprodpb/98aa/live/5c803430-6e45-11f0

DK’s third man review of Nasser’s innings against India was very amusing.

Feel sorry for Woakes, that looked nasty and may be the last we see of him for England. I guess it leaves us a half decent batter down too so it would be good to wrap the innings up asap today.

And please, no more Harry Brook with the ball.

Those possessed by devils, try and keep them under control a bit, can't you ?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:03 - Aug 1 with 497 viewsjohnhoop

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:16 - Aug 1 by GaryBannister86

We were truly terrible and how we got 6 wickets was beyond me. Surely a bowler down too for the rest of the match so a draw and a series win would be an excellent result from here.


It looked to me today as if 150 or possibly 200 was par for that wicket so we need to wrap the Indian innings up very smartly today by bowling a lot tighter than yesterday and then try to establish a first innings lead.
Because with Woakes out and only three front line bowlers, if the pitch gets easier and India bat long in the second innings it’s going to put an intolerable strain on those three. It’s possible that Root and Bethell could tie down an end for a while but on a non turning wicket they might also get picked off very easily. Today is absolutely crucial because unlike India the England batsmen seemingly can’t be bothered to try to salvage a draw for the series win and besides Root I’m not sure they’ve got the temperament and ability to do it.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:09 - Aug 1 with 479 viewsGaryBannister86

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:03 - Aug 1 by johnhoop

It looked to me today as if 150 or possibly 200 was par for that wicket so we need to wrap the Indian innings up very smartly today by bowling a lot tighter than yesterday and then try to establish a first innings lead.
Because with Woakes out and only three front line bowlers, if the pitch gets easier and India bat long in the second innings it’s going to put an intolerable strain on those three. It’s possible that Root and Bethell could tie down an end for a while but on a non turning wicket they might also get picked off very easily. Today is absolutely crucial because unlike India the England batsmen seemingly can’t be bothered to try to salvage a draw for the series win and besides Root I’m not sure they’ve got the temperament and ability to do it.


I agree, and losing this Test would be really annoying because a series win against India is nothing to be sniffed at, even if all that ever seems to truly matter is the Ashes.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:19 - Aug 1 with 457 viewsdm97

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:09 - Aug 1 by GaryBannister86

I agree, and losing this Test would be really annoying because a series win against India is nothing to be sniffed at, even if all that ever seems to truly matter is the Ashes.


If the wicket continues to play as it did yesterday, hard to see how they can win the game. If improved weather sees it flatten out slightly they might get away with yesterday’s village bowling performance via the middle order. But from here you’d definitely rather be in the Indian camp.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:41 - Aug 1 with 418 viewsTheChef

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 07:02 - Aug 1 by Rsole

Atkinson aside, that was one of the strangest days of bowling I’ve seen since watching village cricket. Great run out of Shubbers, that attempted single was a brainfart of the highest order.

Tongue’s wicket balls were unplayable. Unfortunately, most of the rest of his bowling was unplayable unless you were on the next pitch !!! Reminded me of Harmy, down under where Freddy caught the ball at second slip (no edge near it).


Yeah really odd bowling yesterday. Atkinson was great, but as for the rest...again, I don't understand the point of Overton.

Woakes has just been ruled out of the rest of the match.

I think the best we can hope for is a draw - and Sunday is supposed to be wet.

Poll: How old is everyone on here?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 10:33 - Aug 1 with 367 viewsRsole

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 09:41 - Aug 1 by TheChef

Yeah really odd bowling yesterday. Atkinson was great, but as for the rest...again, I don't understand the point of Overton.

Woakes has just been ruled out of the rest of the match.

I think the best we can hope for is a draw - and Sunday is supposed to be wet.


Bumrah and Archer must be really annoyed being left out for this one.

Lucky for us because I reckon Bumrah would run through our batting in no time.

Still, 2 quick wickets for us this morning and it’s game on. Feels like there’s a lot more twists still to come in the game. Overall, it’s been a great series and it would be a shame not to get it over the line as a win.

Those possessed by devils, try and keep them under control a bit, can't you ?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:21 - Aug 1 with 308 viewsSuperhoops2808

Solid start this morning

On yesterday, we let them off the hook in my opinion. Top scorer was extra's right??

Tongue was shocking in my opinion and as Chef said, I really don't get Overton's inclusion unless they want to look at him prior to Australia

Gutted for Woakes and unlikely he will play International cricket again in my opinion.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:22 - Aug 1 with 290 viewsjohnhoop

8 down now so England hopefully batting soon. If they go out and “Bazball” it on this wicket it could be a recipe for disaster but apart from Root I’m not sure how many of them are capable of playing any other way.
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:25 - Aug 1 with 277 viewsBeejnewark

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:22 - Aug 1 by johnhoop

8 down now so England hopefully batting soon. If they go out and “Bazball” it on this wicket it could be a recipe for disaster but apart from Root I’m not sure how many of them are capable of playing any other way.


If Tongue gets the last 2 wickets, it'll be the worst 'five for' in living memory..
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:30 - Aug 1 with 265 viewsTheChef

Atko five for - very nice too.

224 ao.

Right let's see how England do with the bat.

Poll: How old is everyone on here?

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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:34 - Aug 1 with 256 viewsSuperhoops2808

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:30 - Aug 1 by TheChef

Atko five for - very nice too.

224 ao.

Right let's see how England do with the bat.


Mate where's those positive thoughts
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Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 12:07 - Aug 1 with 221 viewsBeejnewark

Cricket 2025 County/International Thread on 11:30 - Aug 1 by TheChef

Atko five for - very nice too.

224 ao.

Right let's see how England do with the bat.


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