England in Sri Lanka- Third Test, Colombo

[nutsaboutamber]

So what we thinking, give Jimmy a rest? Get Ollie Stone in? Are we happy with Stokes at Number 3, is that really a long term option? Is it really that much different at 3 or 4, Joe? Come on, man up and get in behind the openers. Does Bairstow return? Curran’s injured and suspect they won’t risk him.

[nutsaboutamber]

So Bairstow at 3, it will be Imp come the Ashes! And sulky Broad gets back in for Jimmy.

3-0?

[nutsaboutamber]

Usual pretty rubbish start. Great recovery and then Root’s “conversion syndrome” of sorts kicks in. Looks very sweaty there.

[imp566]

Nov 22, 2018 19:27:53 GMT nutsaboutamber said:

So Bairstow at 3, it will be Imp come the Ashes! And sulky Broad gets back in for Jimmy.

3-0?

Seems like Jonny's footballing injury is the best thing to happen to the team! We've not only found a decent wicket keeper/batsman in Foakes, but a number 3 batsman as well, taking last!

[SFCU]

Nov 23, 2018 18:53:05 GMT imp566 said:

Nov 22, 2018 19:27:53 GMT nutsaboutamber said:

So Bairstow at 3, it will be Imp come the Ashes! And sulky Broad gets back in for Jimmy.

3-0?

Seems like Jonny's footballing injury is the best thing to happen to the team! We've not only found a decent wicket keeper/batsman in Foakes, but a number 3 batsman as well, taking last!

Seems a bit too good to be true, a ton straight away. Not a classic no3 in my mind, far to lively.
Interesting choice. Hope it works as he is a confident player, we could do with some quick runs at the top.

[nutsaboutamber]

The end of that innings this morning feels a little like the rest of it yesterday.......bit of a missed opportunity. But in the context of the Sri Lankan batting line up, probably ample.

[nutsaboutamber]

Has a thread ever been so self-posted?!

So from a decent position Sri Lanka collapse. Then so do England but good old Stokes and Buttler to the rescue. Frankly I can’t see SL chasing down more than 200 so this should be wrapped up. He says just as Stokes gets himself out and then is reprieved by a no ball.

[lionel]

Coverage on talk sport 2 is horrible.

The only decent person is Mark Nicolas.

[nutsaboutamber]

Yes, I hear much opposition since TMS lost that deal. Not a great radio person myself where sport is concerned. I must say the Sky coverage even between 4:30 and 6:30 in the morning is hijacked by gambling adverts at every turn. If I had a quid for every time I wanted to punch the face of Ray Winston, Jeff Stelling ......and if the fun stops stop! The hypocrisy on Sky’s part is jaw-dropping.

[danielcufc]

3-0 away to England! For once very little to moan about and a job well done!