Cricket 2nd test and Covid

[Jinxy]

I'll have this get up pretty early tomorrow if I fancy watching live cricket. Replays from 7am I imagine.

 

[Jinxy]

Glad the follow on was avoided - Kohli doesn't need to take any risks, and will probably set a 400+ target. So, we'll get a full day's play tomorrow hopefully!

 

[J_B]

Glad the follow on was avoided - Kohli doesn't need to take any risks, and will probably set a 400+ target. So, we'll get a full day's play tomorrow hopefully!

I genuinely think there was more chance of a miracle by following on and India batting fourth than narrowly avoiding it and England batting fourth.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Glad the follow on was avoided - Kohli doesn't need to take any risks, and will probably set a 400+ target. So, we'll get a full day's play tomorrow hopefully!

I don't think Kohli ever had it in mind to enforce the follow on, there's no need with the time left. England could learn a lot in the way India are so positive in opening their innings on a sh1te wicket. Taking advantage of the new ball and not waiting for the effect of the roller to wear off.

I'm glad to see that Foakes has once again shown he's a class wicket keeper, and England's best - and that's not a slight against Buttler.

 

[Jackmanandboy]

With pitches prepared like this, it would save it us all a lot of time if they gave the Test Match to whoever wins the toss?

 

[Jinxy]

Looks like this match has turned into a commercial exercise - India way ahead and could have declared ages ago, just allowing Ashwin 100 and a full gate tomorrow?

 

[PSumbler]

Looks like this match has turned into a commercial exercise - India way ahead and could have declared ages ago, just allowing Ashwin 100 and a full gate tomorrow?

Nah, England will knock this run chase off with ease - India needed 500 to be secure :lol:

I'm off for a lie down!

 

[Jinxy]

Looks like this match has turned into a commercial exercise - India way ahead and could have declared ages ago, just allowing Ashwin 100 and a full gate tomorrow?

Nah, England will knock this run chase off with ease - India needed 500 to be secure :lol:

I'm off for a lie down!

A bit early to be on the lash Phil! On the other hand...

 

[sainthelens]

Root to make 200 and Stokes 150 England win by 1 wicket with Leach surviving at the end.
I'll get my coat.

 

[Muteswan]

Joe Root looks a world class spinner here, I’m a little worried how Ashwin will perform.

I was thinking more about Ashwin’s bowling, maybe he’s exhausted now.

 

[Jinxy]

It'll be interesting how the BCCI views this 50% fans return trial, which is also planned for the remaining tests? Social distancing is out of the window, and India haven't exactly managed Covid very well as it is. The ECB also has a responsibility, given that they are forming 50% of the entertainment - well theoretically anyway!

I'm amazed there hasn't been a hue and cry tbh, especially as the whole thing is being viewed by millions.

 

[sainthelens]

It'll be interesting how the BCCI views this 50% fans return trial, which is also planned for the remaining tests? Social distancing is out of the window, and India haven't exactly managed Covid very well as it is. The ECB also has a responsibility, given that they are forming 50% of the entertainment - well theoretically anyway!

I'm amazed there hasn't been a hue and cry tbh, especially as the whole thing is being viewed by millions.

I thought this, when the ball gets chucked back by the crowd, don't see any steps to clean it before players handle it.

 

[Jinxy]

It'll be interesting how the BCCI views this 50% fans return trial, which is also planned for the remaining tests? Social distancing is out of the window, and India haven't exactly managed Covid very well as it is. The ECB also has a responsibility, given that they are forming 50% of the entertainment - well theoretically anyway!

I'm amazed there hasn't been a hue and cry tbh, especially as the whole thing is being viewed by millions.

I thought this, when the ball gets chucked back by the crowd, don't see any steps to clean it before players handle it.

There was a big six this morning, and the (Indian) commentator said there would be a slight delay while the ball was "disinfected". Whether it actually was is another thing - I didn't notice it. Oops, Burns out!

 

[TheLoneRanger]

How the fvck wasn't Root out lbw??

This 3rd umpire is not bent, he's fvcking incompetent!!

I'm not sure what's worse, DRS or VAR??

 

[Muteswan]

I'm amazed there hasn't been a hue and cry tbh, especially as the whole thing is being viewed by millions.

It’s a “Labour of Love”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CYZ6q7Wr9c