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d13phe
25 Mar 12 11:56
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Surprised to see no preview thread here

Guess its because India aren't playing

Anyway going to be a fairly interesting little mini series.

England are not sure if Broad will be fit but they may go with 3 spinners (Patel/Swann/Panesar) with Anderson and Finn in attack.

Bells place also under threat but might be spared with Bopara's inury.

Cricinfo say that handling spin will be the key for England but Im not sure Sri Lanka have the class of spin that Pakistan had.

Anyway, England are looking pretty big for this first test imo but I will wait to see how the wicket plays. There is usually some pretty decent opportunities in Sri Lanka after the first couple of days.

GL all.
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Report berto77 March 29, 2012 9:57 AM BST
Al over
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 9:57 AM BST
start the car
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 9:57 AM BST
you cannot really rely on a lad who doesn't have the will power to skip a few pasties to get you over the line

he shouldn't be anywhere near the test team

come on Broady
Report rommel March 29, 2012 9:57 AM BST
fck was just gonna have some 1,8
Report Fallen Angel March 29, 2012 9:58 AM BST
damm, will lose on this now. one trade too many
Report A_T March 29, 2012 9:59 AM BST
England must be one of the worst sides ever at chasing a total - they were never in this.
Report MoneyBagger March 29, 2012 9:59 AM BST
well at least eng have one positive here...they've scored the highest 4th inning score on this pitch
Report elisjohn March 29, 2012 10:00 AM BST
should have cruised to victory when trott and prior were batting, touched 1.5
Report Sudoku_Junior March 29, 2012 10:00 AM BST
250/6 was right on cue. Always going to be a problem with england lower to middle order. Wickets could always fall in bunches. Although this one isn't over, it really is a one wicket game here
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:00 AM BST
do england chase this from here once in every 4 times?

I dont think so
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 10:01 AM BST
Folks - the £50 comp: we have five people with Sri Lanka/Jaya, and one with England/Jaya.
Report OVERSEAS March 29, 2012 10:01 AM BST
play some shots boys..
Report A_T March 29, 2012 10:01 AM BST
will be lucky to reach 300
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:02 AM BST
great work BCM2
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:02 AM BST
Yep, no way England win from here.
Report worcester sauce March 29, 2012 10:03 AM BST
A_T
29 Mar 12 09:59   
England must be one of the worst sides ever at chasing a total - they were never in this


here come the after timers
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 10:03 AM BST
With SL now looking winners, vbscorpion is in the box seat, having Sri L/Jaya/1147
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 10:04 AM BST
The only entrant with Eng/Jaya is lanza
Report Sudoku_Junior March 29, 2012 10:04 AM BST
What are these comps BCM?
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:04 AM BST
he has history for this broad

one of the people you want out there in this situation imo
Report rommel March 29, 2012 10:04 AM BST
bcm isnt there a forum were all the comps could be posted?maybe in general
Report Joel March 29, 2012 10:05 AM BST
Can I still enter BCM?
Report worcester sauce March 29, 2012 10:05 AM BST
BCM 2 Broady Swanny Jimmy and Monty might not agree with you there
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 10:05 AM BST
worcester - they didn't enter the comp Laugh
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 10:06 AM BST
rommel - will think about that, tend to put them in the forum according to the sport
Report worcester sauce March 29, 2012 10:06 AM BST
C'MON ENGLAND
Report worcester sauce March 29, 2012 10:06 AM BST
BCM2 LaughGrin
Report fairfranco March 29, 2012 10:06 AM BST
I think the idea is to have them in here to encourage people to come and post on here rommel.  and to reward those that are posting on the threads.


anyone taking a punt on England now?

I'm getting involved for a few pennies, another 20 runs and price will look very different, both lads capable enough of putting a few on.
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:07 AM BST
better of staying in the forum imo

who ever goes to the competitions forum Confused
Report A_T March 29, 2012 10:07 AM BST

worcester sauce
29 Mar 12 10:03 Joined: 08 Feb 06 | Topic/replies: 8,836 | Blogger: worcester sauce's blog
A_T
29 Mar 12 09:59   
England must be one of the worst sides ever at chasing a total - they were never in this


here come the after timers


Actually you'll see I posted at 9.51 my incredulity that the odds were even - can't understand why anyone would think England would chase down 340. Worst side ever at choking in 4th innings.

Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:07 AM BST
we think 50 to win for a flip flop?
Report rommel March 29, 2012 10:07 AM BST
i know and understand,but its a bugger missing one,theyre very good,thx for it all by the way,good fun
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 10:08 AM BST
I think I prefer them in the respective forums myself - as fairfranco says, I'm trying to generate a bit of interest per sport really
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:08 AM BST
without loss of a wicket Chelsea

i would say earlier for a market panic
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:08 AM BST
Out.  Review won't save him here.
Report Joel March 29, 2012 10:08 AM BST
BCM would you be able to exempt me from the premium charge? Thanks.
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:08 AM BST
gone here
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:09 AM BST
Laugh
Report OVERSEAS March 29, 2012 10:09 AM BST
desperate last 30 mins from England..good night vienna....
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:10 AM BST
They've worked so hard to get into a good position and have given it away all rather tamely.
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:10 AM BST
a few years ago that was an automatic not out

the current draw prices for test matches don't take that into consideration
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:12 AM BST
trying to trade england whilst that meltdown has gone on costly for me, wiped out most green on that spineless batting collapse, not even a few overs or partnerships to buy time, just folded like origami
Report elisjohn March 29, 2012 10:12 AM BST
224/4  ? to  257/8, when cruising
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:13 AM BST
it is the new ball chelsea

much tougher to play once the shine goes off.
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:14 AM BST
but were england really got out there? poor shot selection imo
Report STEPTOES YARD March 29, 2012 10:15 AM BST
1 wicket could always bring 3 or 4 in these conditions
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:16 AM BST
the one positive for Patel is that at least he can tuck into a good tea now
Report fairfranco March 29, 2012 10:18 AM BST
right, 15 minutes to teach Anderson and Monty how to bat!

15 minutes to instruct Broad to give Anderson and Monty as little of the strike as possible
Report johan75 March 29, 2012 10:18 AM BST
I thing England is favorite because srilankans are in poor form from last few months.
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:20 AM BST
you cant rule out broad going ballistic here and causing the market to panic

he is surely going to be aggressive
Report worcester sauce March 29, 2012 10:20 AM BST
just hope he does it with a bit of control D13
Report elisjohn March 29, 2012 10:21 AM BST
doesnt matter lads, playing windies at home in few months, catch up on your averages, and big scores, to keep your place
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:21 AM BST
unlikely WS
Report jermaine defonebox March 29, 2012 10:27 AM BST
How many more games will swanns arrogance cost. Over rated spinner and the most selfish player I can remember all trott and priors work undone   More worried bout hoe he looks than the result
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:27 AM BST
agreed, hope broad takes the attack to them now
Report vbscorpion March 29, 2012 10:28 AM BST
can still see this go very close Grin
Report Sudoku_Junior March 29, 2012 10:28 AM BST
chelsea ? you not stick with the sl position from yesterday? I've rode with mine. absolutely nerveracking!
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:29 AM BST
ive traded the game mate, gone from nice green to small green now, england batting collapse cost me dearly Cry
Report dougydougy. March 29, 2012 10:30 AM BST
What a load of crap Jermaine, go for a walk and calm down and post something less ridiculous. Swann been absolute class for the last 2 years, would get in any side in the world and a very talented tail ender to go with it, not his job to get England over the line here.
Report MadDogs March 29, 2012 10:32 AM BST
lumped on sri lanka this morning then left when prior and trott were going well knew it was a take the dog for a walk bet so i went to uni, feeling good seeing what im seeing what was the highest sri lanka touched anyone?
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:33 AM BST
Anderson has improved so much as a batsman.  Respectable lower order player now, not just a blocker.
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:33 AM BST
Cry
Report Sudoku_Junior March 29, 2012 10:33 AM BST
Its brought me back in it, was undecided at one stage to just take a huge red across the board. Always thought if they managed to get a wicket though they would come in bunches.
Report OVERSEAS March 29, 2012 10:34 AM BST
sorry sight this shambles at the end..
Report mcfc1981 March 29, 2012 10:34 AM BST
england went to 1.54
Report Sudoku_Junior March 29, 2012 10:35 AM BST
Although i did do my lumping when they were 1.3 yesterday. Never again!
Report MoneyBagger March 29, 2012 10:35 AM BST
What a collapse by Engerland
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:35 AM BST
all over, lost the last 6 wickets in no time at all
Report OVERSEAS March 29, 2012 10:36 AM BST
6 wickets for sweet FA.....
Report cnman March 29, 2012 10:36 AM BST
wow that lasted long after tea, all of 7 balls
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:36 AM BST
England were 233 for 4 and comfortable.
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:36 AM BST
lost by a way in the end, not even close
Report MadDogs March 29, 2012 10:37 AM BST
mcfc1981
29 Mar 12 10:34 Joined: 22 Jul 06 | Topic/replies: 2,072 | Blogger: mcfc1981's blog
england went to 1.54


thanks m8
Report rommel March 29, 2012 10:37 AM BST
now thats what i call a truly sensational "boneless wonder collapse",well done boys
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:37 AM BST
Great for Betfair.  No one came close to their competition this morning.  Another £25 in their bank Laugh
Report rommel March 29, 2012 10:38 AM BST
i was awffy close-60 runs off
Report rommel March 29, 2012 10:38 AM BST
LaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaughLaugh
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 10:40 AM BST
6/31 Crazy Laugh
Report d13phe March 29, 2012 10:43 AM BST
well that was a quick one

not a good start for the new batting coach
Report Sudoku_Junior March 29, 2012 10:55 AM BST
340 was always going to be too many. Although they made a decent fist of it to be fair. They shouldn't have lost from the position they were in, but it was always going to take either trott or prior to be not out at the end.

That batting lineup needs to take a long hard look at themselves and take responsibility to be the one to win the game. They don't play like the no1 team in the world.

Over and out.
Report RockMonkey March 29, 2012 10:57 AM BST
A true Bob classic there: 'Strauss packed in ODI cricket coz he was henpecked at home' Laugh
Report berto77 March 29, 2012 10:58 AM BST
The volume of cricket up until the end of last summer was enormous and I can see why Strauss retired at the of a world cup cycle.  However, his form is now a major worry.
Report jermaine defonebox March 29, 2012 11:01 AM BST
What a load of crap Jermaine, go for a walk and calm down and post something less ridiculous. Swann been absolute class for the last 2 years, would get in any side in the world and a very talented tail ender to go with it, not his job to get England over the line here.


The way he's bowled this winter he wouldn't get in the bangla team
He thinks it's still acceptable to be 15 kg over weight and avoid having to run
Report worcester sauce March 29, 2012 11:14 AM BST
done £250 on this game could have gone nicely green but really thought with Trott & Prior making it look easy that England would win this perhaps the tail dont wag as good as it used too
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 11:17 AM BST
Hello all - no surprise (given the situation at the time) that no-one called a 75-run SL win in our little spot competition earlier this morning. But I'll pop a tenner in pauliow's account for being closest (SL by 20 runs) - pauliow, I'll send you a PM to confirm some details, please reply. Thanks!
Report Betfair Community Manager 2 March 29, 2012 11:18 AM BST
By the way, the £50 competition was won by vbscorpion (please reply to the PM I have sent you to arrange payment).
Report judorick March 29, 2012 11:21 AM BST
scandalous collapse
Report rolo2 March 29, 2012 11:42 AM BST
top tipping vbscorpion CoolDevil

saffers go number 1 and a saffer take the tipping trophy GrinShocked
Report pauliow March 29, 2012 12:18 PM BST
Brilliant BCM, thanks very much.Happy
Report dougydougy. March 29, 2012 12:20 PM BST
Swann has played 4 matches this winter taken 19 wickets at 26.31 with an economy of 2.97 and a Strike rate of 53.

His wickets per match (4.75) average economy and strike rate are all equal or better than his career stats. (the Econ being the same)

Anyone who claims The way he's bowled this winter he wouldn't get in the bangla teamDoesn't have a scooby doo what they are talking about.
Report dougydougy. March 29, 2012 12:20 PM BST
Good work BCM, hopefully this will bring the crowds back
Report Captain Wurzel March 29, 2012 12:23 PM BST
Spot on dougy - Swann is a class act - he may have had a bit of a fallow period but what player doesn't. Swann would get into any test side in the world.
Report vbscorpion March 29, 2012 12:23 PM BST
Cheers rolo Happy
Report dougydougy. March 29, 2012 12:25 PM BST
and that includes bob willis who I usually have a lot of time for but has talked complete nonsense about Swann all winter
Report 1.01 Layer March 29, 2012 12:34 PM BST
Well done pauliow.  Didn't see that coming.  I think Eng were about 1.6 when you posted.
Report pauliow March 29, 2012 12:36 PM BST
Thanks 1.01. Just didnt think that we would win but also didnt think we would lose by so much! A nice gesture from BCM though and very much appreciated.
Report chelsea_blue March 29, 2012 12:38 PM BST
well done pauliow, great shout

still many questions to be answered from englands batting line up, very flaky indeed over the winter. looking forward to the next one, should be a cracker.

250 green to 20 green in twenty minutes on the final day here for me Cry
Report pauliow March 29, 2012 12:41 PM BST
Thanks Chelsea. I wouldnt normally be on the forum during the day but have a day off as am going fishing with my son in our newly acquired dinghy. Hope my luck holdsHappy
Report Plechy March 29, 2012 12:52 PM BST
Chelsea_blue - you think you had it bad? Try £545 green on SL to £72 red after lunch on the final day.

Couldn't help but have a rant on another thread. Allows me to cleanse myself of these evil spirits and move on quickly!
Report STEPTOES YARD March 29, 2012 1:03 PM BST
Great thread today

Good to see.

I prefer posting on here and if things are returning to normal as they appear to its all the better
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