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**** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - Mail - 05-27-2016
Game on, seems lacking in pace. Lights on whilst I am experiencing glorious sunshine in Berkshire.
Come on England.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - dillinger10 - 05-27-2016
I was a little surprised Cook opted to bat first after winning the toss. His own quest for 10,000 runs must wait for another day.
Compton's lack of confidence continues to show. He will be disappointed in the way he was dismissed.
On the plus side, Hales is amongst the runs again. 89/2 is a foundation to build on.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - dillinger10 - 05-27-2016
A solid 50 for Hales. Very pleased for him. Hopefully he can go on from here and score big.
England 95/2.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - ketchim - 05-27-2016
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Compton... will be disappointed in the way he was dismissed.
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He hit the ball like Brian Lara, Ben stokes or his FatherÂ
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/1019413.html
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - dillinger10 - 05-27-2016
Root, as the great batsman do, follows up a duck with a 50.
Hales has looked more assured today than at Headingley. Looks much more ffluent.
A good hour after lunch for England. 153/2.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - Mail - 05-27-2016
[quote author=dillinger10 link=topic=104381.msg695093#msg695093 date=1464351510]
I was a little surprised Cook opted to bat first after winning the toss. His own quest for 10,000 runs must wait for another day.
Compton's lack of confidence continues to show. He will be disappointed in the way he was dismissed.
On the plus side, Hales is amongst the runs again. 89/2 is a foundation to build on.
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I was not surprised at his decision which is justified in the way the pitch has played.
Bell comes back for Compton as a final opportunity.
Is he still injured?
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - Mail - 05-27-2016
[quote author=dillinger10 link=topic=104381.msg695097#msg695097 date=1464356777]
Root, as the great batsman do, follows up a duck with a 50.
A good hour after lunch for England. 153/2.
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It is his intent and ability to manoeuvre the ball, rotate strike that are so appealing plus he is an exception stroke maker.
Just heard Halo hit a six down the ground.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - Mail - 05-27-2016
Damn, Halo gone missing out on his ton.... 83.
Well done Halo.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - dillinger10 - 05-27-2016
Hales again livid with himself. A fine innings comes to a premature end for the second Test in a row.
Re: **** England v Sri Lanka at Riverside **** - ketchim - 05-27-2016
Mental : he just hit a SIX ....nexx stroke should be defensive
that was too tight for a cut !