The 2011 UAE PAK v ENG Thread
26 January 2012, 01:39 PM
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Flipping internet has been down at work.... don't they know cricket is on??
Disappointing first test, decidedly poor tactics and we weren't good enough. On the other hand Pakistan were up for it and played really well. The bookies back home obviously opted for a win then
As for this test, some desperate OTT appealing in the last hour from Pakistan. The day has been ours but KP has to learn to play spin.
We finish 5 wickets down and still 50 runs short and Bell at the wicket
Far far to many dropped catches yesterday. We have got to tighten up in that respect, only 1 wicket taken by a catch
I am enjoying this series though.
Disappointing first test, decidedly poor tactics and we weren't good enough. On the other hand Pakistan were up for it and played really well. The bookies back home obviously opted for a win then
As for this test, some desperate OTT appealing in the last hour from Pakistan. The day has been ours but KP has to learn to play spin.
We finish 5 wickets down and still 50 runs short and Bell at the wicket
Far far to many dropped catches yesterday. We have got to tighten up in that respect, only 1 wicket taken by a catch
I am enjoying this series though.
27 January 2012, 04:56 PM
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30 January 2012, 10:07 AM
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Good to see some proper Cricket fans joing the thread
Drop KP, Bell, Morgan now, Ravi gets his chance at last eh Chris
Not the best Saturday I've had thats for sure
Drop KP, Bell, Morgan now, Ravi gets his chance at last eh Chris
Not the best Saturday I've had thats for sure
01 February 2012, 10:21 AM
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You know what they say 'give an idiot enough rope...'
01 February 2012, 11:32 AM
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Snidey ? 
Nothing snidey in this thread RA, you seem rather prickly, maybe you should join in some of the Cricketing discussions in here, as you may notice, if you've been reading them, that all aspects of the great game and all teams are discussed and we'd welcome some more proper Cricket fans in here
So how long was the piece of rope they gave you ??
Nothing snidey in this thread RA, you seem rather prickly, maybe you should join in some of the Cricketing discussions in here, as you may notice, if you've been reading them, that all aspects of the great game and all teams are discussed and we'd welcome some more proper Cricket fans in here
So how long was the piece of rope they gave you ??
01 February 2012, 04:38 PM
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Snidey ?
Nothing snidey in this thread RA, you seem rather prickly, maybe you should join in some of the Cricketing discussions in here, as you may notice, if you've been reading them, that all aspects of the great game and all teams are discussed and we'd welcome some more proper Cricket fans in here
So how long was the piece of rope they gave you ??
Nothing snidey in this thread RA, you seem rather prickly, maybe you should join in some of the Cricketing discussions in here, as you may notice, if you've been reading them, that all aspects of the great game and all teams are discussed and we'd welcome some more proper Cricket fans in here
So how long was the piece of rope they gave you ??
Great game? Not sure I would agree with that. It was once great but the image has been sullied by actions of MORE than one country's players. Yes Pakistan have not excatly covered themselves in glory off and on the pitch, but ever since the days of Hansie Cronje you wonder about the integrity of all players.
That said in the 1981 Ashes Dennis Lillee did bet on England to win one of the matches. Who's to say match fixing hasn't been going on for a lot longer than people think.
I do not hoist myself with my own petard, I leave that to others.
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03 February 2012, 04:09 PM
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Looks that way doesn't it.
I just don't think it's possible to ascertain what has gone wrong for us on this tour. Pakistan have bowled brilliantly there is no denying that. Pleased for the Pakistani fans as they haven't had a lot to cheer about recently and they deserve it.
Frustrated as ever about the "chosen few" keeping their places in the squad
Still love the game and can't wait for April for the new season, bring on another year of Essex mediocrity
I just don't think it's possible to ascertain what has gone wrong for us on this tour. Pakistan have bowled brilliantly there is no denying that. Pleased for the Pakistani fans as they haven't had a lot to cheer about recently and they deserve it.
Frustrated as ever about the "chosen few" keeping their places in the squad
Still love the game and can't wait for April for the new season, bring on another year of Essex mediocrity
05 February 2012, 07:30 PM
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I missed all of Saturday, was being treated to hospitality at the Emirates not a bad game to go along to. 2 pints for every goal was a mistake, especially when followed up by a trip to brick lane
It's going to be tense tomorrow
not a bad game to go along to. 2 pints for every goal was a mistake, especially when followed up by a trip to brick lane It's going to be tense tomorrow
06 February 2012, 01:48 PM
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West Ham v Milwall was also on so the police presence at the station was reminiscent of the miners strikes
Great game with more beer, a beer after the game, a beer on the way home and a beer in Brick Lane before I met the wife and we went to see Jimmy Carr
The only disappointment was seeing SUFC throw away a 2 goal lead..... still it could have been worse
Going up to see your team at some point to sample the prawn sandwiches
06 February 2012, 01:50 PM
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What a disaster
The played like they had no idea and no desire. They HAVE to make some changes. Don't let the 1 day games distract us, get rid of Bell and KP.
How can Monty Panesar get within 2 runs of Bell? HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN!
The played like they had no idea and no desire. They HAVE to make some changes. Don't let the 1 day games distract us, get rid of Bell and KP.
How can Monty Panesar get within 2 runs of Bell? HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN!
10 February 2012, 02:24 PM
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Passed that onto a mate at work whose a Surrey lad and WK for Sunbury.
I used to go to the Middx match every year with Bmi, always a cracking evening out in their box with a nice curry and free beers
I used to go to the Middx match every year with Bmi, always a cracking evening out in their box with a nice curry and free beers
