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Recent content by FFNB

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    Elephant in the room

    He may have put on a bit of timber, but "elephant" is a bit harsh.
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    Elephant in the room

    It's a political issue. India would probably beat Pakistan in all formats. India often play other nations below them in the ranking but who have the capability of beating India.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Not going to happen. Ellis is too good.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Yeah. Seemed like a walk in the park 20 mins ago. *shrug emoji*
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    While everyone talks about the England squad players and the overseas stars, let's not forget that it is bringing a lot of "second-tier" players into the limelight.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Why Bopara doesn't have a gate or even a stand named after him somewhere is a mystery to me. Ledge!
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Stuff happens. Did you not see Stokes breaking the IPL auction record?
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Absolutely. I was initially sceptical, and I still think that it's not perfect, but it's the nonsensical objections of the old-school buffers that brought me here. I remember people making all the same objections to 50 over, and then 20 over games, as well as coloured kit (pyjamas!), music...
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Having Bopara miked up is worth every supposed downside of The Hundred.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    I agree with this. Given that an over has consisted of anything from 4 to 8 balls, can't see why a 5 ball over is such a no no.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    I would class myself as one of those. Grew up with nothing but test cricket on telly in the 70s. Played at various levels all my life. Brought my kids thought the club system. Now coach juniors and umpire as well as playing. Served for several years on the committee . I love the Hundred. Not...
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Really? Have you not seen the size of the crowds compared to the CC, ODC and even the Blast? The biggest grounds in the country are pretty much full most games. It is patently obvious that there are people being drawn to it who were previously not interested in cricket. And don't give me the...
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Yes. Matches are live on county CC YouTube channels.
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    ***Official*** The Hundred 2023 Thread

    Here's a revolutionary idea. Watch both. As I do. Double the fun!

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