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+x+x+x+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years. I reckon they would think they are lucky to be playing international cricket. It’s a pity they weren’t given Test status 10-12 yrs back when these oldies were at their peak Not a bad idea.
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+x+x+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years. They would have been expecting it, I think. They would probably think the first day was a bonus. Yes perhaps a touch harsh. Reckon you have said it better than I DC. In one word inexperience.
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+x+x+x+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years. I reckon they would think they are lucky to be playing international cricket. It’s a pity they weren’t given Test status 10-12 yrs back when these oldies were at their peak Agree wholeheartedly.
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+x+x+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years. I reckon they would think they are lucky to be playing international cricket. It’s a pity they weren’t given Test status 10-12 yrs back when these oldies were at their peak
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+x+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years. I reckon they would think they are lucky to be playing international cricket.
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+x+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years. They would have been expecting it, I think. They would probably think the first day was a bonus.
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+x+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords. This may set back Irish cricket years.
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+xWith this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long! England doesn't even look that excited about victory after winning by 143 runs. Ireland 38 all out is the lowest score at Lords.
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With this batsman stepping away, he isn’t going to last long!
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Broad really swung that one!
Caught in the slips.
Will Ireland reach 40?
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Woakes has 5 already.
Ireland are 8-36.
After the first day, the game has changed incredibly.
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I thought Adair hit a six.
I went to have a slash and he’s gone!
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What has happened?
Is it 7-32?
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WOakes is getting movement too, as he uses DRS to get an LBW!
5-24.
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Ireland 4-24, as Woakes induces an edge to the slips.
183 looks impossible for a batting line up with so little Test experience.
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After Woakes’ clean bowled wicket, Ireland at 3-19, look unlikely to chase down 183.
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+x+xThat's pretty shocking batting by England but Ireland bowled very well. They actually have a couple of good bowlers - Boyd Rankin (played one test match for England) and Tim Murtagh (800 FC wickets) are very experienced county pros who know how to bowl in English conditions. Sadly for Ireland they are both over 35 of age, so they'll only get a couple more years out of them. Decentric - Jack Leach is a very handy left arm orthodox bowler. I think he's the best specialist spin bowler in England, however the selectors have been going for the all rounder in Moeen Ali or Adil Rashid. Pommies rolled by 38 year old journeyman Murtagh in first innings. Back to earth in the second tho. At his generous pace and with little movement he is far less potent. Adair and Rankin gifted the Englishmen far too many four balls. Early days on whether Roy is Test material as he scored at a white ball rate and looked untroubled by the bowling.. unlike the first innings when he was all at sea against the movement. Murtagh looked far less potent in the second innings, Baggers. Roy is an interesting red ball proposition.
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+xThat's pretty shocking batting by England but Ireland bowled very well. They actually have a couple of good bowlers - Boyd Rankin (played one test match for England) and Tim Murtagh (800 FC wickets) are very experienced county pros who know how to bowl in English conditions. Sadly for Ireland they are both over 35 of age, so they'll only get a couple more years out of them. Decentric - Jack Leach is a very handy left arm orthodox bowler. I think he's the best specialist spin bowler in England, however the selectors have been going for the all rounder in Moeen Ali or Adil Rashid. Pommies rolled by 38 year old journeyman Murtagh in first innings. Back to earth in the second tho. At his generous pace and with little movement he is far less potent. Adair and Rankin gifted the Englishmen far too many four balls. Early days on whether Roy is Test material as he scored at a white ball rate and looked untroubled by the bowling.. unlike the first innings when he was all at sea against the movement.
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+x+x+x+x+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. I've really enjoyed this Test though. How are you watching? Which network is showing it? I’ve only got TMS radio & channel 5 UK hilites Fox Sports 1 or station number 501 in Aus on pay TV, Lucky you - only live sport I’ve got right now is Spurs vs Manure friendly in Singapore You could always move to Aus, TP. It is probably the country, along with NZ, that is most like the UK anywhere in the world, but with a different climate. It is an English home away from home! Tbh I love it there, I have visited every four yrs since 1994 (Ashes tours periods) in December (Japanese winter). I used to go to the grounds for the Ashes Tests when I was single, now we just go and take the opportunity to play golf, enjoy travelling and seeing the country in summer etc Somewhere along the line it became difficult for us poms to get visas (retirement would be ideal) :-(
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+xIreland had little luck bowling today in the first session. Every time the ball hit the edge yesterday it flew to an Irish fielder in a catching position. Just the opposite today.
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+x+x+x+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. I've really enjoyed this Test though. How are you watching? Which network is showing it? I’ve only got TMS radio & channel 5 UK hilites Fox Sports 1 or station number 501 in Aus on pay TV, Lucky you - only live sport I’ve got right now is Spurs vs Manure friendly in Singapore You could always move to Aus, TP. It is probably the country, along with NZ, that is most like the UK anywhere in the world, but with a different climate. It is an English home away from home!
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+x+x+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. I've really enjoyed this Test though. How are you watching? Which network is showing it? I’ve only got TMS radio & channel 5 UK hilites Fox Sports 1 or station number 501 in Aus on pay TV, Lucky you - only live sport I’ve got right now is Spurs vs Manure friendly in Singapore
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+x+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. It was bordering on pitiful seeing Broad get the no look hook treatment from a 37 yr old bowler It’s meant to be a brutally (for the UK) hot day today so no excuses if England’s chancers fail with the bat in 2nd innings Bookies still have England as favourites I thought Broad bowled well devoid of luck. Unfortunately I couldn’t watch live the whole time.
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Ireland had little luck bowling today in the first session.
Every time the ball hit the edge yesterday it flew to an Irish fielder in a catching position.
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+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. It was bordering on pitiful seeing Broad get the no look hook treatment from a 37 yr old bowler It’s meant to be a brutally (for the UK) hot day today so no excuses if England’s chancers fail with the bat in 2nd innings Bookies still have England as favourites I thought Broad bowled well devoid of luck.
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+x+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. I've really enjoyed this Test though. How are you watching? Which network is showing it? I’ve only got TMS radio & channel 5 UK hilites Fox Sports 1 or station number 501 in Aus on pay TV,
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+x+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. I've really enjoyed this Test though. How are you watching? Which network is showing it? I’ve only got TMS radio & channel 5 UK hilites
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+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. It was bordering on pitiful seeing Broad get the no look hook treatment from a 37 yr old bowler It’s meant to be a brutally (for the UK) hot day today so no excuses if England’s chancers fail with the bat in 2nd innings Bookies still have England as favourites
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+xIreland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2. I'm not all confident of Ireland chasing any total over 100! I've really enjoyed this Test though.
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Ireland's batting will always be their downfall against the big sides, it's a bit of a shame they only managed 200 or so, but overall what a great day for them. I don't have much faith in them chasing a second innings total of 150+ even though they do have some handy county batsmen..need to not let England get away early on day 2.
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