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Recent content by Ashes81

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    Vale Derek Underwood

    Deadly was a simply brilliant bowler. His key asset was the pace he bowled at, quicker than a normal spinner but could still turn the ball significantly. The best bowler I've ever seen for England.
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    English Domestic Season 2024

    After the virtual washout against Surrey, a decent enough 1st session against Hants, after losing the toss. Need to remove Vince though, starting to look pretty threatening.
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    Ten players you wished you could have seen live in their prime?

    Bradman Hobbs Hammond G Pollock Sobers Tyson Larwood Miller Trueman Thomson - I saw him several times but only after his injury - would love to have seen him at his peak
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    *Official* England in India 2023/24 #CryMoreTour

    That's just one series in each country though. When did India last win a series in England - 2007. When did Australia last win a series in England- 2001. My point is that yes England struggle in India but top teams struggle when they come to England.
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    *Official* England in India 2023/24 #CryMoreTour

    To be a great team, you have to win away from home and win against the likes of India, Australia and England. But for us, we're not in that conversation. It's wrong but England's management will be judged largely by what happens against Australia. If we'd got beat away to Australia 4-1 there...
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    England players and selection discussion thread

    I think our batting is in the best shape it's been for ages. Duckett and Crawley at the top of the order are proving to be the best partnership we've had in ages. Pope at 3, Root at 4, Brook at 5 with Stokes at 6 is pretty good as well. Bairstow will keep and bat a 7 - in home conditions...
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    *Official* England in India 2023/24 #CryMoreTour

    We've been woeful in this test, it looked like a test too far for a team that has already lost the series and wants to go home. Whilst that's understandable it was nonetheless unacceptable. Before the series started I didn't give us any chance and that proved right, we were actually more...
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    *Official* England in India 2023/24 #CryMoreTour

    Duckett's interviews have been really embarrassing of late and he's coming across as a bit of a knob to be honest. Someone needs to get a grip of him and tell him to behave.
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    *Official* England in India 2023/24 #CryMoreTour

    I think the team is as expected. Robinson was really disappointing with the ball in the last test and a fit and firing Woody is always a threat.
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    Hawkeye founder on 'umpires call' debate

    So if his name was say Paul Sparrow rather than Paul Hawkins, would it be called Sparroweye 🤔 At least he wasn't called Paul Japs
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    *Official*Ireland tour to Afghanistan Feb-Mar 2024

    Always knew NZ were ****e 😆
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    *Official*Ireland tour to Afghanistan Feb-Mar 2024

    Excellent knock from the skipper to see Ireland home. Really big win and well deserved.
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    *Official*Ireland tour to Afghanistan Feb-Mar 2024

    Massive partnership now for Ireland between Balbirnie and Stirling. Two very experienced players who need to see their side on the path to victory.
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    *Official* Australia tour of New Zealand Feb-Mar 2024

    Sounds like it was probably Australia's day, sent in on a tricky pitch. Obviously I don't like praising any Aussies 😆 but I've always thought Cam Green looked a special talent, I'm surprised his test record isn't better. This innings could really give him the confidence he needs to produce...
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    *Official* England in India 2023/24 #CryMoreTour

    Whenever you lose a series, it's always natural to look for reasons. Maybe if we'd done that or not done this, the result would have been different. But in this series, the truth is India won because in Indian conditions they are better than us. Going or not going to Abu Dhabi between tests...
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