Eerie Descent
11:29 Wed Dec 30
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STRAUSS is a very impressive man, fantastic captain, and I thought he was absolutely spot on with the Pietersen situation. Things are definitely looking up, once an opener really stands up (hopefully Hales can do it) and I still want a proper spinner, we look in a promising state. I think Taylor will eventually be number 3, but a couple of years of Compton there first I'd expect.
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Gruesome Dump
11:28 Wed Dec 30
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Smith will be back in August v the Kiwis, be interesting to see how far they slide before then.
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Steve P
11:26 Wed Dec 30
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S Africa have an awfully long tail. The opposite to England.
Could be 4-0 if Steyn misses out.
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Sven Roeder
11:23 Wed Dec 30
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Good all-round from England ... Compton , Broad, Ali, Taylor, Finn all doing good things.
You have to worry about SA. DeVilliers and Steyn carrying them and both starting to creak under the pressure.
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joey5000
11:22 Wed Dec 30
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Well said, Wooders.
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joey5000
11:21 Wed Dec 30
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I'd give it to Broad for the first innings demolition and the handy runs.
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Joey Woodwork
11:21 Wed Dec 30
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Think Broad is MOTM,
First Innings wickets, and then the runs to get the lead.
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stewie griffin
11:21 Wed Dec 30
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Tbf, 2 years was exaggerating a touch...since strauss came in is more accurate
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stewie griffin
11:19 Wed Dec 30
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Depends how you read that 2-0 defeat, JIBBERS. I wasn't in the least bit disappointed to be honest. We played some excellent cricket and the series was much closer than the scoreline suggests. The rankings are a bit of a nonsense to be fair, and still include the demise of a once great side. Changes have been made and everything looks very positive. Everyone who has come in had been given a very fair crack at it, no ludicrous chopping and changing and we're heading in the right direction.
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Eerie Descent
11:17 Wed Dec 30
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MOTM?
Tough one, pretty much a team performance.
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Mr. Burns
11:16 Wed Dec 30
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Superb win.
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Sven Roeder
11:15 Wed Dec 30
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Taking Trott to the West Indies instead of Lyth and not using Rashid there wasn't great selection.
Telling Cook he was a joke as a one day player was probably one of the best recent calls.
Picking Finn when he is fit is a no-brainer.
England win easily. SA looking in a bit of a state.
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stewie griffin
11:15 Wed Dec 30
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Superb performance all round. Off to their STRONGHOLD now
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Joey Woodwork
11:13 Wed Dec 30
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England Win by 241 runs.
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Joey Woodwork
11:12 Wed Dec 30
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All out
Reviewed though
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Eerie Descent
11:08 Wed Dec 30
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stewie griffin 10:23 Wed Dec 30
Going back on that, I'm not sure the selectors have got every call right to be honest. We're currently 5th in the world on the back of a 2-0 series loss, and our batting has been pathetic for a while. Take the Ashes out, and there hasn't exactly been loads to crow about.
Smith and HOLDING are just discussing the next test, and Holding reckons, with very good authority, that the selectors were looking to replace Finn with Anderson for the next test. Utter, utter madness. Obviously their hand will be forced now, but it's worrying how the deal with Finn.
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Sniper
10:56 Wed Dec 30
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Listening to tms this morning - is it me or can swanny barely hide his contempt at having a woman working alongside him?
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Grumpster
10:55 Wed Dec 30
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Brilliant performance by England this. 5 wickets in south Africa in 80 mins not to be sniffed at.
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stewie griffin
10:43 Wed Dec 30
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Wicket for WOAKES
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Sven Roeder
10:32 Wed Dec 30
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Top stuff by Behrendorf
Sends Gayle back and flicks out a right hand to caught & bowl White.
2/14 off 4 overs with Melbourne 100/2 off 12
Should definitely be in Aust t20 WC team.
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Grumpster
10:30 Wed Dec 30
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Special catch just now in the big bash.
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