England - New Zealand Test Series

[mikeyboy]

England beat New Zealand at Lords by 124 runs in the first of 2 test matches .  ( does 2 tests constitute a series ? )

 

A truly great match , the Kiwi's will be sick at losing , after posting 523 in their first innings .

 

More proper exciting cricket played in this match than a whole series of India premier league rubbish .

 

Second test starts on friday , and i for one can't wait .

 

Mikeyboy

[jocky king]

I like Stokes , he will be a player they need for years .

[mousemat]

On the off chance of a result I decided to pop down to Lords for my annual fix of test cricket and this was a pure roller-coaster day of emotions.

 

The atmosphere was unbelievable and a massive improvement on the usual stuffy Lords corporate environment. When Ali took the winning catch I thought there were 50,000 in the crowd.  

 

If only the winning wicket was bowled by Anderson for his 400^th then this would have been the perfect day

 

All this excitment for only £20 – bargain!!

[mikeyboy]

On the off chance of a result I decided to pop down to Lords for my annual fix of test cricket and this was a pure roller-coaster day of emotions.

 

The atmosphere was unbelievable and a massive improvement on the usual stuffy Lords corporate environment. When Ali took the winning catch I thought there were 50,000 in the crowd.  

 

If only the winning wicket was bowled by Anderson for his 400^th then this would have been the perfect day

 

All this excitment for only £20 – bargain!!

 

I'm jealous mate , you picked the best day of the 5 , although the entire match was never short of quality . 

 

Because of my work i have to make do with TV and radio commentary for my fix . Brilliant start to a huge summer of cricket , i'll look forward to you starting your usual Ashes thread .

 

Mikeyboy

[Mick Pattaya]

You are late mikeyboy, should have started this earlier lol!!, fantastic test match with split sessions & days, sad that Mccullum couldn't come to the party. A pat on the back for Cook, grudgingly albeit.

 

 

I like Stokes , he will be a player they need for years .

Strange that ECB didn't think he had the skill to play WC matches.

[mikeyboy]

Rain delays start of Headingley test , New Zealand inserted and Jimmy straight away joins the 400 club ,  400 test wickets that is .    NZ  2-1 

 

Hope the rain doesn't disrupt this match too much .

 

Mikeyboy

[Mick Pattaya]

Another fab test match in the making. NZ with their noses slightly ahead IMO. Hope the rain stays away.

[asiabynight]

Hope the upcoming ashes is as interesting. I don't mind who wins as long as its a good contest.

 

Being in England this time I'm a bit concerned about jimmy Anderson's reverse swing, I remember last time

[mikeyboy]

Another fab test match in the making. NZ with their noses slightly ahead IMO. Hope the rain stays away.

 

Yes Mick   ,  the draw was favourite before the match started because of rain forecast .  Such good contests that a 3rd test between these two sides would be great .

 

Mikeyboy

[Mick Pattaya]

Well deserved victory for the Kiwis, shame there's no decider in the series. England have won 2 in the last 5 test matches & with Bell and Ballance out of sorts, ominous signs for the Ashes. KP anyone??

[mikeyboy]

Well deserved victory for the Kiwis, shame there's no decider in the series. England have won 2 in the last 5 test matches & with Bell and Ballance out of sorts, ominous signs for the Ashes. KP anyone??

 

Kiwi's deserved their win today after playing some enterprising cricket throughout .    England were cooked after losing 4 wickets before lunch .

 

I suspect that England will not knee jerk and start dropping players , but will send Ballance , Bell and maybe others back to their countys to score some runs in 4 day stuff , prior to the ashes .

 

I think i have more chance of playing for England this summer than KP , Mick .

 

Mikeyboy