Re: Bangladesh V England, 2nd test, Mirpur, 20 March - 24 March

by Guest Tue 23 Mar 2010, 09:29

Rob I wrote:
JGK wrote:Indeed. All the YTs here can patronise the crap out of them and the subis can perpetuate the status quo of the Subi hierarchy and remind them how crap they are.

Harsh.

But funny.

I love you Rob I.

by Henry Nolonga Tue 23 Mar 2010, 09:59

How many catches have been dropped off Tredwell's bowling? Clearly there's some kind of conspiracy...

by JGK Tue 23 Mar 2010, 10:19

Predictably, Bangles lose a wicket with a couple of overs left in the day.

Now 6 down and well and truly rooted.

by WideWally Tue 23 Mar 2010, 10:34

I think the Bangers should bat until lunch & then declare. England would be under enormous pressure in the run chase & I doubt if they can handle it.

by skully Tue 23 Mar 2010, 10:46

"Your theories intrigue me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter" Wally.

by JKLever Tue 23 Mar 2010, 10:50

Henry Nolonga wrote:How many catches have been dropped off Tredwell's bowling? Clearly there's some kind of conspiracy...

He's pretty much bobbins, you've got to admit. I'm sure he's enjoyed his only test cap

by Henry Nolonga Tue 23 Mar 2010, 11:00

JKLever wrote:
Henry Nolonga wrote:How many catches have been dropped off Tredwell's bowling? Clearly there's some kind of conspiracy...

He's pretty much bobbins, you've got to admit. I'm sure he's enjoyed his only test cap

He hasn't been too bad, the dropped catches haven't helped his figures. Probably not test standard though.

by JKLever Tue 23 Mar 2010, 11:16

'England on course' says the BBC banner. Probably so but this is such a flat wicket you could see the last 4 wickets being a pain in the arse to winkle out.

by PeterCS Tue 23 Mar 2010, 12:15

sounds like a particularly harsh pile.

by Eric Air Emu Tue 23 Mar 2010, 19:15

Well at least the Bangles are developing the persecution complex of top sub-continental test side. Patronisng them was getting boring.

Not that I've seen much of it but I'm guessing Tredwell is about 63% of a Graeme Swann which puts him on the same level with Shaun Udal and about 4% below Peter Such, 5% below Robert Croft and 40% above Richard Dawson.

Not that bad really- except I have just said on the same level as Shaun Udal so yes he should be put down right now like an elderly dog with dementia.

by Guest Tue 23 Mar 2010, 20:45

Eric Air Emu wrote:

Not that bad really- except I have just said on the same level as Shaun Udal so yes he should be put down right now like an elderly dog with dementia.

Oy, he's skipper of Middlesex!

....and doesn't that say everything you need to know about the Fraser-Emburey regime.

by JKLever Tue 23 Mar 2010, 23:02

Unfortunately Tredders is someone Flower will probably like. Team man, quite a strong character, decent bat.

Anyone who averages 36 in their FC career is a bit of a county trundler to be honest.

by DJ_Smerk Tue 23 Mar 2010, 23:08

Gareth Rees Wink

by JKLever Tue 23 Mar 2010, 23:10

Tredwell isn't THAT bad...

by DJ_Smerk Tue 23 Mar 2010, 23:11

And Gareth Rees doesn't turn his arm over, so you know....double the reason.

by horace Tue 23 Mar 2010, 23:25

sensational effort from the english underdogs to get back into the match

by PeterCS Wed 24 Mar 2010, 02:03

wonders never cease

by Henry Wed 24 Mar 2010, 02:30

still can't see Bresnan setting the world on fire against the better teams. I reckon he'll be fodder in Australia. His batting is pretty useful, mind.

Meanwhile Broad's batting has fallen off the chart. Came in below Swann and Bresnan in the first innings, and has barely made a run since the ashes. And wasn't I being ridiculed about 6 months ago for saying that Swanny is a better batsman than Broad?

by Zat Wed 24 Mar 2010, 04:46

Bangas 173 up, 3 wickets in hand, 72 overs (less 2 for change of innings when it comes) left in the day.

What's the optimum point for them to try and jag a win?

I'd be thinking around 250 up with maybe 45 overs to get them, meaning they need to get another 77 runs in 25 overs.

by tac Wed 24 Mar 2010, 04:50

Runs on the board on the 5th day . . . Englnad might be real shakey chasing 220+ off 50 overs

by JGK Wed 24 Mar 2010, 04:57

Is Shakib the best allrounder in test cricket today? A lazy 66 overs and now 77*.

by JGK Wed 24 Mar 2010, 05:38

Poor Bangles - lose a wicket in the last over before lunch.

198 ahead with 1 wicket left and 2 sessions so England are in the box seat.

by WideWally Wed 24 Mar 2010, 06:18

Foxx must be the Banger version of Michael Holding.

Foxx has found a calculator to produce this little stat - "KP LWB at 30, scored 45, = 15 Prior LBW at 9, scored 62, = 53 Bell LBW at 82, scored 138, = 56 Bresnan Caught on 5, scored 91 = 86 That amounts to 210. 496-210 = Eng 286/10. 419-286= Bng lead +133.Bangladesh could have declared long ago.."

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by WideWally Wed 24 Mar 2010, 06:20

Shakib stumped for 96 trying to reach his century with a wild shot. A lead of 208 should prove too much for England.

Here come the Bangers!

by Basil Wed 24 Mar 2010, 06:46

Even if England go on to win this, the Bangles have done themselves proud in this test.

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