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Sky Blue Pete

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Got up early this morning loved watching root and stokes this morning
 

Mcbean

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Good today - just in time the ball started to reverse so Jimmy should be economical - great innings by Root ! Watched the last couple of hours on the telly - coverage ok listened to talk sport radio from 4 but still prefer TMS guys but beggars can’t be choosers - I am a crap sleeper so welcome the cricket to listen to
 

Mcbean

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was a bit strange those maiden overs - i think Pant isnt capable of going slow - hopefully a few mistakes to come and victory by tea
 

superskyblue

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Brilliant win. One of the most dominant I can remember against a top team. Need to win the series now or it won't mean anything.
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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Brilliant win. One of the most dominant I can remember against a top team. Need to win the series now or it won't mean anything.

The ultimate I can remember and remains my favourite was the 10/11 Ashes. India will surely improve but this is a hell of a start.
 

Mcbean

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Very clever enjoyable mornings cricket - no mistakes and a great result - the toss was critical and with Root continuing to find his mojo - I love the no ball siren
 

superskyblue

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Very clever enjoyable mornings cricket - no mistakes and a great result - the toss was critical and with Root continuing to find his mojo - I love the no ball siren

The amount of no balls from India, particularly the spinners, was incredible. If I was more cynical I would say it was a suspicious amount.
 
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Be a tough call to bring Broad back in for Jimmy now
 

chiefdave

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Desperately need a wicket here. Resorting to Root bowling himself.

Do think he's a bit underrated as a bowler, the downside of central contracts and so much international cricket is he can't get overs in at county level to develop that side of his game.
 

MusicDating

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Desperately need a wicket here. Resorting to Root bowling himself.

Do think he's a bit underrated as a bowler, the downside of central contracts and so much international cricket is he can't get overs in at county level to develop that side of his game.
He is defo underrated, he's a bit slingy but pretty consistent and batsmen aren't used to facing him.

Game is slipping away already though. Need it to start reversing.
 

chiefdave

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Chennai beach was packed last Test, so I did wonder why there was no one at the ground.
Posted in the covid thread but basically they've been gradually opening up for weeks now. Changes in rules came too late for them to sort out the logistical side for the 1st test. The region has a population size virtually identical to the UK but cases are under 500 a day and deaths in single digits.
 

Grendel

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Posted in the covid thread but basically they've been gradually opening up for weeks now. Changes in rules came too late for them to sort out the logistical side for the 1st test. The region has a population size virtually identical to the UK but cases are under 500 a day and deaths in single digits.

Well they say they’ve had 10 million cases officially recorded but one study in one state alone estimated 31 million in that state and the vast amount of deaths in India are not recorded with a death certificate
 

chiefdave

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Even worse for that catch😡
At least they've admitted they messed up and given England the review back. Thankfully it won't make any difference to the game but it was a bit of a shocker to say the least. Especially as Root pointed out the mistake straight away and they got it wrong again, checking the LBW instead of what he was asking.
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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Agree - two terrible decisions, even with replays.

Also with Pant whacking the ball into the crowd and them handling the ball - got to be a health risk surely?
 

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