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Ian Bell's 100th test.
Alistair Cook "Something needs to be done because for three years as England captain I have been criticised".
BBC's Jonathan Agnew "Do you think it's personal?"
Cook "I think it is, yes."
Captain Cook has cracked. Brickbats (and bouquets) come with the territory. Shane Warne (best spin bowler I've ever seen) has as much right as anyone else to give an opinion, and calling Cook's tactics "boring" is hardly a violent attack. If Warne puts on Twitter "Leaving Sri Lanka to get 390 in 90 overs? PLEASE!" then I think most of us can see where he's coming from. I suspect now that Cook has just made things far worse - all defensive fields or a lack of imagination will be scrutinized even more thoroughly.
Weather seems OK for Headingley for the weekend, Monday's early forecast is mixed.
Alistair Cook "Something needs to be done because for three years as England captain I have been criticised".
BBC's Jonathan Agnew "Do you think it's personal?"
Cook "I think it is, yes."
Captain Cook has cracked. Brickbats (and bouquets) come with the territory. Shane Warne (best spin bowler I've ever seen) has as much right as anyone else to give an opinion, and calling Cook's tactics "boring" is hardly a violent attack. If Warne puts on Twitter "Leaving Sri Lanka to get 390 in 90 overs? PLEASE!" then I think most of us can see where he's coming from. I suspect now that Cook has just made things far worse - all defensive fields or a lack of imagination will be scrutinized even more thoroughly.
Weather seems OK for Headingley for the weekend, Monday's early forecast is mixed.
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I expect a result and England obviously favorite.
As for Cook, I think he is out of his depth and not bright enough to understand he is. |
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SL has shortened and Eng lengthened quite a bit.
Any news? |
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I'm just south of Leeds. Its a win the toss and bowl sort of day!
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The Lankans won't cope with this. Its too alien to them. (Witness their performance at Manchester in the ODI)
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walk the dog price. Back England and collect in 4/5 days time.
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Broad well miffed now !
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That dog might indeed make some alien sounds as he gets off the leash.
Broad looking cumbersome....... |
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quality from anderson that. 37/1
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one gone.3 top deliveries from Jimmy
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Can Sri get to lunch just 2 down?........
Might be good for batting there after |
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Took a speculative lay of England and a cheeky back of SL.
Too early in the match to be odds on but I guess tomorrow and Sunday will be the best days to bat. If these two stay in then I we shall see a shift in prices. If England can get through these two the others are vunerable but should they do well the others will likely bat well. Chandimal is a fine batsman and we have already seen Matthews is too. All to play for. I just pray Cook doesn't start crying in front of camera's as that is a nasty Australian trait we do not want to copy in this fine country  |
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Luis Suárez was shedding tears this morning
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Sanga has an uncanny knack of either missing it or middling it
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Feck me Prior - before starting to celebrate make sure you have hold of the ball you dick
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cue the double-hundred for sanga
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FFS
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Feck me Mattie lad.....................
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the sooner buttler gets in this team the better
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"Buttler isn't ready yet for Test cricket" (Cook). As opposed to...?
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Nailed on to get a ton now......
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Oh watana Siam!
Never been a Prior fan from the start although do admit he improved a lot during a golden period but that is over. Get Butler some lessons |
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I think he's tried to throw that up to celebrate and it's not in properly
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There is nothing between these 2 teams . If Sri lanka were at home they would be 1/2 shots .
So anyone backing England at odds on in a 3 horse race is certainly not following logic . They were 1.8 , now they are 2.3 approx , which is a proper reflection . Anyone who laid the 1.8 deserves a pat on the back , they may even collect . |
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That's twice Sangakarra has been out already !
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that's exactly what happened cardshark
jos buttler is as ready for test cricket as anyone imo |
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I think mahela is the best batsman to watch and appreciate by far. Maybe some are more exciting but watching him is like watching art except I don't like art and would prefer to watch cricket
and there is God being a ****! |
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its not timber on a catch grant... com on
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get the gloves on Jordan - great catch !
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England playing an extra slip. Can't imagine which Aussie gave the captain that idea.
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Anderson back on shortly
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TIMBERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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RIP sri lanka
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Plunkett on fire - should have 3 in two overs !
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stop checking the ****g no balls you technology obsessed morons
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engerland one wicket away from the 1.01 train
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This is what should have happened at Lord's, a 4 pronged pace attack, get into them.
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Commentators curse ! Well bowled Plunkett !
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