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Did not see Jack Leach getting 10 wickets in this match, fair dos to him. Lets see what the magical mayhem that is Englands batting line up have for us next, probably a 60 ball ton for Sam Billings coming in at 20-5.

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Would just about rather be in NZ’s shoes than England but not much in it.  Pitch is starting to misbehave which might just see NZ home.

ETA Broad said before the start of play today they’d be happy chasing 300.  I thought they’d be looking to bowl NZ out for less than that.

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That Jack Leach is some player eh. They should play him more often…
Whilst pleased for him, this will cover some pretty major deficiencies in his game. His line and length aren't consistent enough for someone who isn't a big turner. He has had a lot of bad luck in his career though so nice to see him having a good test.
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Richie Berrington is the new Scotland captain. Matthew Cross appointed to vice-captain. 
 

Berrington felt the obvious choice for me. Cross is an interesting one, though, as I felt his place might have been under threat a little with him having struggled with the bat in recent series, while Craig Wallace has been in superb form domestically for Forfarshire. 

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England obviously had one eye on the weather forecast with yesterday's lightning quick start to the run chase. Play was due to start at 12 but the rain came back on and so did the covers. It won't take long for England to knock off the remaining runs if they do get started.

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4 minutes ago, peasy23 said:

England obviously had one eye on the weather forecast with yesterday's lightning quick start to the run chase. Play was due to start at 12 but the rain came back on and so did the covers. It won't take long for England to knock off the remaining runs if they do get started.

Supposed to brighten up about 2.  Should still be plenty time to finish the game.

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Just now, peasy23 said:
18 minutes ago, Left Back said:
You'd imagine with all the cloud about Boult should be a real handful when they get going.

Goes for 17 in his first over after Southee had bowled Pope in the opening one.

Was just thinking my comment had aged well 🤣

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Saw an interesting stat yesterday that England were playing significantly more attacking shots (%age wise) under McCullum than under any previous coach.

It’s obviously correct, but it seems bizarre considering the unbelievably stupid shots they had been getting themselves out with until recently!

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7 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said:

Saw an interesting stat yesterday that England were playing significantly more attacking shots (%age wise) under McCullum than under any previous coach.

It’s obviously correct, but it seems bizarre considering the unbelievably stupid shots they had been getting themselves out with until recently!

they were chatting about that topic earlier and it's something Rob Key has been pushing for a while.  Instead of blocking lots and the batsmen therefore being under pressure and eventually getting out with a rash shot (down to frustration more than anything else) this sea change in mindset puts the bowler under pressure so you get more bad balls to hit and can therefore score faster.  It's a virtuous circle.

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Just now, Left Back said:

they were chatting about that topic earlier and it's something Rob Key has been pushing for a while.  Instead of blocking lots and the batsmen therefore being under pressure and eventually getting out with a rash shot (down to frustration more than anything else) this sea change in mindset puts the bowler under pressure so you get more bad balls to hit and can therefore score faster.  It's a virtuous circle.

Yeah it’s fair enough. Far less pressure playing that shot if it’s the only one you play

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they were chatting about that topic earlier and it's something Rob Key has been pushing for a while.  Instead of blocking lots and the batsmen therefore being under pressure and eventually getting out with a rash shot (down to frustration more than anything else) this sea change in mindset puts the bowler under pressure so you get more bad balls to hit and can therefore score faster.  It's a virtuous circle.
Someone needs to fill Zak Crawley in on the getting out with rash shots part
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3 hours ago, peasy23 said:

Eoin Morgan set to announce his retirement from international cricket. I would presume after the World Cup.
 

It’ll be immediately. He said he’d go when he felt he wasn’t contributing to the team, it’s obvious for all to see that that time is now. 

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It’ll be immediately. He said he’d go when he felt he wasn’t contributing to the team, it’s obvious for all to see that that time is now. 
Looks like it tbf, he only has one 50 in his last 26 white ball innings.

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