England Mens Cricket 2023

[smuts]

Blimey, Duckett was on about 66 when I popped into a meeting and now has his ton.

[Junco Partner]

Don't think this attack is up to much, sub-county level tbh, will be good for some of the English lads to dine out on but sterner tests are just ahead.

[smuts]

People already talking about declaring

Surely we want as many of them out there as possible facing a few deliveries before the Aussies rock up?

[wolf359]

People already talking about declaring

They won’t declare there are decent ticket sales all weekend.

[pablo jaye]

The wonderful sound of TMS is making writing a report far more tolerable. As one sided as this is, it’s good for Ireland to get experience and England to get practice for the Ashes.

[steps]

Tbf I reckon my Son’s under 9 team could probably beat this Irish lot.

[PF.]

Well, I don't regret buying the tickets now!

The bowling has obviously been poor but let's take nothing away from scoring 500 off 80 overs. Shot selection has been tremendous.

[smuts]

Pope goes for 205 and England declare.

Will this make Saturday?

[dasnutnock3]

Odd call, IMO. Why no batting practice for the rest of the order, as well as giving something to the saturday ticket holders?

[wolf359]

Tbf I reckon my Son’s under 9 team could probably beat this Irish lot.

Only in cricket could a team play at the pinnacle without actually playing that form of the game. It’s like a international beach football side getting an game against England at Wembley.

[Danny's Dyer Acting]

Odd call, IMO. Why no batting practice for the rest of the order, as well as giving something to the saturday ticket holders?

I think there's an element of not taking the piss out of Ireland by just grinding them into the dirt for no reason.

[dasnutnock3]

I think there's an element of not taking the piss out of Ireland by just grinding them into the dirt for no reason.

Fair point

[westlondonhammer]

This has been brutal for Ireland... probably a big step back in their push for more test cricket

Unless teams fancy playing them to bump up their averages

[westham,eggyandchips]

I feel bad thinking Root has failed after another Test 50.

[alf git]

Yesterday saw both the fastest 150 and double hundred scored at Lords. The fact that it was by two different batters is just bonkers.

[westham,eggyandchips]

This going to go one of two ways against the Ozzies. Either exceptionally good or exceptionally bad.

[smuts]

I'll be amazed if Stokes plays at this rate. His knee is clearly fubared.

[Junco Partner]

Fantastic stuff from the BIG, getting into the afternoon is a victory in a way, now inch towards tea.

Two Ulstermen at the crease, so it's.....NO SURRENDER!

[wolf359]

Perfect batting conditions but the bowling is rather toothless. Hopefully not a sign of the incoming summer.

[Junco Partner]

Ireland are in the lead!

Heroics from McBrine and Adair, smacking Broad and Leach all over Lords at times.