| T'tour of Pakistan on 05:15 - Dec 11 with 2525 views | Sandyman |
Early in day 3, 300 + in front with 5 wickets left. Pakistan 1 innings left. Looks good for England. |  | |  |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 18:25 - Dec 11 with 2392 views | pioneer |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 05:15 - Dec 11 by Sandyman |
Early in day 3, 300 + in front with 5 wickets left. Pakistan 1 innings left. Looks good for England. |
finely balanced. ….england probably have the edge with runs on the board but it should be an enthralling days cricket. |  | | |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 16:35 - Dec 12 with 2226 views | D_Alien |
Another enthralling match
Just to show how close Pakistan got, the margin of defeat (26 runs) was the second smallest in test history while chasing a target of 350+
(The smallest was England's 11-run defeat in Australia in 1925)
On to Karachi |  |
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| T'tour of Pakistan on 18:40 - Dec 12 with 2171 views | isitme |
What an excellent achievement. It was good to see different players step up when needed and goes to show how important pace can be on any surface. I would be tempted to give Ahmed his debut in the next test, especially if it is expected to turn.
Brook has been a real success and will hopefully develop into a mainstay of the team in all three formats. |  | | |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 15:51 - Dec 16 with 1881 views | isitme |
Great news. A leg spinner who can score runs at eight what is not to like. If he can make an impact how good would that be? | | | |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 16:58 - Dec 19 with 1675 views | AtThePeake |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 15:51 - Dec 16 by isitme |
Great news. A leg spinner who can score runs at eight what is not to like. If he can make an impact how good would that be? |
Five-fer is some impact. Looks a real talent.
Had to laugh at Broad referring to him as 'Nighthawk Junior" on Twitter as well! |  |
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| T'tour of Pakistan on 05:50 - Dec 20 with 1537 views | D_Alien |
BIG FAIL FROM BEN STOKES
Trying his best to hit the six to take the Test six-hitting record away from McCullum, but couldn't quite manage it as England eased to a 3-0 victory
All seems a bit surreal, but congrats too, to Pakistan for hosting the series with great sportsmanship | |
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| T'tour of Pakistan on 13:08 - Dec 20 with 1424 views | AtThePeake |
Aussies going well too, battering the Windies in both of their games earlier this month (not that it takes much mind) and comfortably beating SA in the first test over the weekend on what was a ridiculously green pitch.
All set for a stunning Ashes summer if both teams keep playing like this. | |
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| T'tour of Pakistan on 13:56 - Dec 20 with 1389 views | D_Alien |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 13:08 - Dec 20 by AtThePeake |
Aussies going well too, battering the Windies in both of their games earlier this month (not that it takes much mind) and comfortably beating SA in the first test over the weekend on what was a ridiculously green pitch.
All set for a stunning Ashes summer if both teams keep playing like this. |
Things are certainly building up nicely, and regardless of where we're at in the World Test Championship, i've little doubt the Ashes will be fought by the two top teams in world cricket
To think, also, we've been without Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jonny Bairstow
Next up, New Zealand | |
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| T'tour of Pakistan on 15:06 - Dec 20 with 1332 views | isitme |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 13:56 - Dec 20 by D_Alien |
Things are certainly building up nicely, and regardless of where we're at in the World Test Championship, i've little doubt the Ashes will be fought by the two top teams in world cricket
To think, also, we've been without Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jonny Bairstow
Next up, New Zealand |
New Zealand will be a good test. Similar conditions to England so maybe more of a test for the top order. It will be interesting to see if Duckett can cement an opening berth and whether Bairstow is fit. Broad will likely be back in the squad which offers good options in seamer friendly conditions. We might actually be getting competition for places. If Bairstow is fit does he keep? Not sure he should replace Brook. It would be nice if Archer and Wood were fit enough to play a part in the Ashes. Hopefully it will be an exciting cricketing summer. | | | |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 16:22 - Dec 20 with 1280 views | D_Alien |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 15:06 - Dec 20 by isitme |
New Zealand will be a good test. Similar conditions to England so maybe more of a test for the top order. It will be interesting to see if Duckett can cement an opening berth and whether Bairstow is fit. Broad will likely be back in the squad which offers good options in seamer friendly conditions. We might actually be getting competition for places. If Bairstow is fit does he keep? Not sure he should replace Brook. It would be nice if Archer and Wood were fit enough to play a part in the Ashes. Hopefully it will be an exciting cricketing summer. |
The Bairstow conundrum will be a good test of the McCullum/Stokes selection policy, which has led a bit of a charmed life so far, not without good reason
McCullum has already indicated Bairstow comes straight back in, but it'd be insane to even consider leaving Brook out. On the other hand, Foakes is the best keeper and that can win a match (or certainly lose it) whilst his batting is pretty decent, adding some calm to the lower middle order
A real selection headache, but that's a positive. We'll probably play four seamers plus Leach in NZ conditions, with Broad (the original but unused Nighthawk) replacing Ahmed
If pushed, i'd be inclined to make Bairstow wait. Brook is the future, but it's happening now | |
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| T'tour of Pakistan on 23:19 - Dec 24 with 1027 views | Sandyman |
The way England are playing test cricket since last Summer is thrilling, edge of your seat viewing. Be interesting to see how New Zealand respond in the next tests on their meadow, but the only other team who I think could give us a challenge and fight fire with fire in our current combative style is Australia.
What an Ashes series we have in store next Summer. | | | |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 20:28 - Dec 25 with 884 views | downunder |
| T'tour of Pakistan on 23:19 - Dec 24 by Sandyman |
The way England are playing test cricket since last Summer is thrilling, edge of your seat viewing. Be interesting to see how New Zealand respond in the next tests on their meadow, but the only other team who I think could give us a challenge and fight fire with fire in our current combative style is Australia.
What an Ashes series we have in store next Summer. |
The last test NZ played in Pakistan resulted in a loss by an innings and 324 runs. Hoping we can at least compete this time. Will depend on Patel, who lacks experience, and Sodhi, who lacks consistency, IMHO. |  | | |
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