When you think of the absolute state of the England ODI side in that last world cup.
We're so much better in the 3 years since it's incredible.
English & Irish Cricket Summer 2018
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When you think of the absolute state of the England ODI side in that last world cup.
We're so much better in the 3 years since it's incredible.
So, the real test for England is only a week away. Confident India can win the series but this will show us just how far England have come since the 2015 debacle.
I'm sure I'm setting them up for failure, but England's batting looks ridiculous in T20 cricket. Probably an argument that Root might not get into the side if everyone is fully fit.
Buttler is ridiculous really isn’t he
Not sure he does on his batting alone, might get in as an all-rounder!
Absolute freak.
Australia should just go home at the interval.
221 take that any day of the week
Decent recovery that from Australia. Reckon they could chase that.
They're shit. 64-3. Reckon they'll be bowled out soon.
Yep, can’t play spin to save their lives
5 down... awful.
Forget spin. Without Warner and Smith, their batting is an actual joke.
And without Starc, Hazlewood and Cummings their bowling is arguably worse
Quite. It's hard to express how poor an effort this is though, because there really isn't anything wrong with the pitch and the boundaries are short. I really don't think 220 is that much above par. It's a 210 pitch in modern T20 cricket I think.
Good partnership here. Aussies (Finch) showing a bit of fight.
Probably too little too late, but shows you how chaseable this was if the Aussies hadn't starved Finch of the strike whilst slowly losing wickets.
Can’t have been many worse T20 performances than that of Kane Richardson, Dropped Roy, went for 0/59 and got a golden duck
Jos Buttler interviews are even worse than the days Anderson was terrified of other humans. He's just as boring but he makes it last longer.
In the most important sporting news of the day Worcestershire batted out for a lovely draw. Proper cricket
Clarke can’t be a million miles away from getting a call up, if Malan keeps disappointing with the bat, expect it be Clarke or Pope to get the nod
I've heard good things about Ross Whiteley. Do you reckon he's a future candidate for the one day team?
No one is watching Lord's?
Yes, disappointing last few overs for Hampshire slipping from 270/2 to 298/6
England against India at Old Trafford in a T20, if anyone's not aware.
England put in. 44-0 after four overs.
EDIT - India get Roy. 50-1 after five, now. Huge cheer for the wicket. Lots of Indians in, making for a really great atmosphere from the sound of it.
England put in. 44-0 after four overs.
EDIT - India get Roy. 50-1 after five, now. Huge cheer for the wicket. Lots of Indians in, making for a really great atmosphere from the sound of it.
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Two down. Kuldeep will be extremely difficult to play against. Butler looks in incredible form.
England needed Hales out, batting poor tonight
Brilliant bowling from the spinners. England can’t pick Kuldeep.
Great stuff from India.
At the risk of looking bitter, has this guy's action ever been questioned? Looks a bit suspect, to me, but then I'm not good at judging these things.
Kuldeep
Have no idea. Still early in his career so it might come into question later, if it doesn't meet the regulations.
What a capitulation, England
Very easy win for India. Terrific batting from Rahul.
They can have the hit and run cricket, as long as we win the tests
Judging by Englands recent performances, ODIs were their best bet of winning something in this series.
Nope. I need to rewatch his bowling to see what makes you say that. Haven't noticed anything untoward myself.
He is a gem, as is chahal. I think India are a much better technical team than England, and it will show. India cover more bases beyond just power hitting.
I'm increasingly thinking I'm just being weird because he's left arm wrist spin and it's unusual.
Tell me about Chahal.
Yup, just need to keep our composure in the tests.
How many are we playing? Think you've a good chance, if you get things right. We're pretty crap right now.
5 test matches starting in August (maybe late July).
As for Chahal, he isn't as good or as mysterious as Kuldeep. The latter has the advantage of being a left arm chinaman which makes him slightly more difficult to pick. I think, by the ODI series, you'll feel far more comfortable facing both. However, both are so much more effective than Jadeja and Ashwin the limited forms of the game. The latter two will feature in the tests, though.