The summer of Test cricket thread

[Swanjaxs]

One of the starkest realisations of how the popularity of cricket has fallen in the Caribbean for me is the fact that, in a full house at Trent Bridge, there is virtually no support for the West Indies. In the 70s, 80s, and maybe the early 90s, the ground would have been 50/50 England and West Indies supporters (mostly UK-based).

Apparently, they are blaming the decline on the rise in popularity of basketball among the younger generation in the Caribbean.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

One of the starkest realisations of how the popularity of cricket has fallen in the Caribbean for me is the fact that, in a full house at Trent Bridge, there is virtually no support for the West Indies. In the 70s, 80s, and maybe the early 90s, the ground would have been 50/50 England and West Indies supporters (mostly UK-based).

Apparently, they are blaming the decline on the rise in popularity of basketball among the younger generation in the Caribbean.

Aye I was thinking similar this morning. This is the first day of the series I’ve been able to watch properly for various reasons and it occurred to me how years ago England v the West Indies wasn’t just a sporting contest, it was a cultural event.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Aye I was thinking similar this morning. This is the first day of the series I’ve been able to watch properly for various reasons and it occurred to me how years ago England v the West Indies wasn’t just a sporting contest, it was a cultural event.

Absolutely it was! Do you remember the Windies fans of yesteryear banging soft drink cans together to add to the atmosphere? Wonderful memories

 

[Niigata Jack]

Absolutely it was! Do you remember the Windies fans of yesteryear banging soft drink cans together to add to the atmosphere? Wonderful memories

Fancy a so called piss poor Windies team giving England the run around and Gareth Southgate is nowhere to be seen, incredible stuff Jeff!

Bring on the Hundred and the Summer of Love

 

[exiledclaseboy]

How has Wood not caught an edge in this spell. Brilliant stuff.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Fancy a so called piss poor Windies team giving England the run around and Gareth Southgate is nowhere to be seen, incredible stuff Jeff!

Bring on the Hundred and the Summer of Love

Aye that's what happens when two world class seamers retire in a short space of time (1,308 wickets between them)...

 

[Niigata Jack]

How has Wood not caught an edge in this spell. Brilliant stuff.

I need a change of bait, I can't buy a bite

 

[exiledclaseboy]

I need a change of bait, I can't buy a bite

I’ve been at this a while mate. I can spot the signs

 

[Niigata Jack]

Aye that's what happens when two world class seamers retire in a short space of time (1,308 wickets between them)...

Jimmys there mun get him to get his spikes on and get his bowling shoulder warmed up.

 

[Niigata Jack]

I’ve been at this a while mate. I can spot the signs

Spoil sport

Mrs called in from the kitchen with whose that screaming after Hodge made his ton and screamed

 

[Niigata Jack]

How has Wood not caught an edge in this spell. Brilliant stuff.

Incredible the bat must have a built in sensor to be avoiding edging one of those balls.

 

[Niigata Jack]

Hodge goes hell of an innings fair play.

 

[Muteswan]

First innings lead for West Indies. Good batting to get here.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Seen worse number elevens than Shamar Joseph, I must say.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Tremendous fight back from the West Indies, after their sh1te show at Lords - and they look like they're enjoying their cricket - especially Shamar Joseph.


West Indies 430/9 ... Lead by 14