imp566
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Post by imp566 on Jun 12, 2021 16:10:45 GMT
Well, that has to go down as one of the most embarrassing efforts the England top order have put in for many years. All this against a reserve NZ line up, resting players ahead of their big match. Abject dross!
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soulhalshall
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Post by soulhalshall on Jun 12, 2021 20:51:04 GMT
We are looking short of character, quality, the right mindset and plenty more. Too many batters who can't step up either through lack of ability or experience or both. Pope has looked a very good player but it is not easy playing your way into the team when many of those around you aren't up to it. We had better batting line-ups in the dismal times during the 90s.
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imp566
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Post by imp566 on Jun 12, 2021 20:55:34 GMT
I've said it before, the England Test team is playing second fiddle to the 20/20 moneyfest. I don't suppose you can blame players for taking the riches available from the IPL and other international tournaments, but it does raise the question about the handing out of central contracts, then players being rested from the Test team because of their busy schedules.
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nutsaboutamber
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Favourite CUFC match: Maidstone(a) at Dartford, playoff semi final 2nd leg, 16 May 1990
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Post by nutsaboutamber on Jun 14, 2021 13:54:19 GMT
Just about, but only just, got over that! One word from Bumble summed it up really......TECHNIQUE.
I am really looking forward to Friday's face/off, actually.
Remember the real test starts on 8 Dec at Gabbalongara. OMG!
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