England in Pakistan test series

[badgerx16]

506 : 4 at the end of the first day.

 

WTF !!!!!!

[Barsiem]

Highest score on day 1 of a test ever it looks like

https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283082.html

[badgerx16]

20 minutes ago, Barsiem said:

Highest score on day 1 of a test ever it looks like

https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283082.html

Scored off only 75 overs, at a rate of over 6.5 runs per over.

[Toadhall Saint]

Mad really all of the records broken. Not getting to carried away tho - only know how good it is after Pakistan have had a bat. Saying that so pleased for Ben Duckett very underrated.

[skintsaint]

Amusing we are going to lose this test after declaring way too early.

[skintsaint]

Get finale and comeback.

[trousers]

3 hours ago, skintsaint said:

Amusing we are going to lose this test after declaring way too early.

Here's hoping these premature predictions filter through to the rest of Saints' season....

That's gotta be one of England's best ever test wins.

[egg]

That was unbelievable. I was convinced we'd declared too early, but as it turned out, it was inspired. This new approach to test cricket is something else. 

[saint1977]

Brilliant cricket by England and Pakistan playing well, fighting hard on a road of a wicket, packed out stands glued to the action and climatic finish. Great advert for Test cricket, the form of the game I love most.

[Lighthouse]

Like most teenage boys, we’re really struggling to deal with Abrar.

[skintsaint]

This test is ours to throw away right now. Get another 120 odd runs should give us enough on that track.

[Saint in Paradise]

Well England set a target of 355. Anyone else seen the Southampton flag? I saw it at the 1st Test as well.

[skintsaint]

wow another great win and finish! Test cricket is back!

[Picard]

Is Abbas still available for test cricket?. Would he be better than what Pakistan have at the moment?

[Barsiem]

1 hour ago, Picard said:

Is Abbas still available for test cricket?. Would he be better than what Pakistan have at the moment?

Good point!  He is still available for selection but it looks like he was dropped earlier in the year due to a poor attitude in training.  According to the below article he hasn’t been as effective in the last couple of years for them, but given he averages 23 at test level and Pakistan are missing Afridi it seems strange to leave him out.  Might be good news for Hants though

https://wisden.com/series-stories/pakistan-v-england-2022-23/why-have-pakistan-not-included-mohammad-abbas-for-their-test-series-against-england

[skintsaint]

Well barring a massive collapse a 3-0 win in Pakistan. Amazing!

[Toadhall Saint]

21 hours ago, skintsaint said:

Well barring a massive collapse a 3-0 win in Pakistan. Amazing!

A3-0 win it is 👏

[badgerx16]

197 tests since England last won without either Anderson or Broad.

Edited 20 December, 2022 by badgerx16

[saint1977]

12 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said:

A3-0 win it is 👏

Shows you what making positive changes in coaching and management personnel can make. 12 months ago getting trounced in Australia and told that the likes of Rory Burns was as good was available. Now with a clear style of play there’s also strength in depth and competition with batting and bowling. There will be some days where the approach doesn’t 100% come off - NZ in Feb with a pink ball under lights - but there a belief and drive that had been lacking with English cricket and in football with SFC since Koeman left. 

[Weston Super Saint]

On 20/12/2022 at 22:30, saint1977 said:

Shows you what making positive changes in coaching and management personnel can make. 12 months ago getting trounced in Australia and told that the likes of Rory Burns was as good was available. Now with a clear style of play there’s also strength in depth and competition with batting and bowling. There will be some days where the approach doesn’t 100% come off - NZ in Feb with a pink ball under lights - but there a belief and drive that had been lacking with English cricket and in football with SFC since Koeman left. 

Seems to be working a treat this morning!!

[skintsaint]

Aussies are worried about the Ashes this time round.