The summer of Test cricket thread

[Swanjaxs]

He’s a big find. More than tidy behind the stumps and an excellent batter. Doesn’t keep wicket for his county.

Can see him nailing down a number 4 spot and handing the gloves over at this rate.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Can see him nailing down a number 4 spot and handing the gloves over at this rate.

Not much point when you can fill two slots with one player.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Not much point when you can fill two slots with one player.

Keeping wicket then coming in top of the order might not work is my reasoning, will probably stay middle order otherwise and risk running out of partners like happened in the first innings...

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Keeping wicket then coming in top of the order might not work is my reasoning, will probably stay middle order otherwise and risk running out of partners like happened in the first innings...

Do you remember a test match years ago, probably late 80s maybe when England run out of keepers and they hauled a recently retired Bob Taylor out of hospitality to go behind the stumps. Can’t remember who the original keeper was, maybe Paul Downton. Alternatively I may be making the whole thing up in my head. I’m sure it happened though.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Do you remember a test match years ago, probably late 80s maybe when England run out of keepers and they hauled a recently retired Bob Taylor out of hospitality to go behind the stumps. Can’t remember who the original keeper was, maybe Paul Downton. Alternatively I may be making the whole thing up in my head. I’m sure it happened though.

Yes I remember it! Wasn't he seen drinking white wine in hospitality before he got the call?

 

[Swanjaxs]

Yes I remember it! Wasn't he seen drinking white wine in hospitality before he got the call?

I've gotta Google this!

 

[Swanjaxs]

Do you remember a test match years ago, probably late 80s maybe when England run out of keepers and they hauled a recently retired Bob Taylor out of hospitality to go behind the stumps. Can’t remember who the original keeper was, maybe Paul Downton. Alternatively I may be making the whole thing up in my head. I’m sure it happened though.

Spot on Clasie, it was Bruce French though

25 July 1986: Bob Taylor's unexpected comeback

Bob Taylor, a veteran of 57 Tests, was 45 and working for a match sponsor when he was asked to fill in for England

www.theguardian.com

 

[Niigata Jack]

Bit harsh...

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Its getting silly now!

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Spot on Clasie, it was Bruce French though

25 July 1986: Bob Taylor's unexpected comeback

Bob Taylor, a veteran of 57 Tests, was 45 and working for a match sponsor when he was asked to fill in for England

www.theguardian.com

I’m kind of glad that actually happened because it’s always stuck in my mind.

 

[Swanjaxs]

I’m kind of glad that actually happened because it’s always stuck in my mind.

What a story mind, four wicketkeepers in one Test!
Look out Smith just got castled

 

[Niigata Jack]

Can you hear the bells Fernando ??

Smith can

 

[Swanjaxs]

Can you hear the bells Fernando ??

Smith can

Can you hear the bails surely...

 

[Cooperman]

I’m kind of glad that actually happened because it’s always stuck in my mind.

It’s triggered a memory not thought of for decades. I’d never have been able to name the bowler, keeper or reserve keeper though.

 

[Niigata Jack]

Can you hear the bails surely...

Stop it mun, been trying to get that quip in for ages

 

[exiledclaseboy]

One nil, to the Engerland.