England v Sri Lanka
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mas cambios
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Well, tomorrow sees a poignant return of cricket to Galle after the tsunami of 2004.
Hopefully the stand will be in a reasonable state but at the moment it's looking unlikely due to the weather. Also, a bit of a doubt over the pitch, with play already scheduled to start late, the first session effectively being lost.
As for the England team, I feel the only change will be the inclusion of Hoggard at the expense of Broad, although England may choose to strengthen the batting by bringing in Shah for Bopara. The wicket is an unknown commodity so this may be the safe option, especially as England have to win to draw the series.
Well, tomorrow sees a poignant return of cricket to Galle after the tsunami of 2004.
Hopefully the stand will be in a reasonable state but at the moment it's looking unlikely due to the weather. Also, a bit of a doubt over the pitch, with play already scheduled to start late, the first session effectively being lost.
As for the England team, I feel the only change will be the inclusion of Hoggard at the expense of Broad, although England may choose to strengthen the batting by bringing in Shah for Bopara. The wicket is an unknown commodity so this may be the safe option, especially as England have to win to draw the series.
mas cambios
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England won the toss and put Sri Lanka in, wise move although it does mean they will have to bat last on what may become a minefield.
England won the toss and put Sri Lanka in, wise move although it does mean they will have to bat last on what may become a minefield.
Rohitpatel
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Was the start delayed by rain? The start was good for england and harmission is in good form so thats a very good sign for them.
Was the start delayed by rain? The start was good for england and harmission is in good form so thats a very good sign for them.
chicmagnet
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Sri Lanka's run rate is poor. They are going at the same rate as in the last match. England will need to get their runs quickly when they bat. Not been a good day for England so far.
Sri Lanka's run rate is poor. They are going at the same rate as in the last match. England will need to get their runs quickly when they bat. Not been a good day for England so far.
chicmagnet
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Less than 3 per over is very slow. They are giving themselves lesser chance of winning. They dont need to bat at faster if they want to draw the match. They'll win the series and go to number 2 by drawing this match so they probably dont care.
Less than 3 per over is very slow. They are giving themselves lesser chance of winning. They dont need to bat at faster if they want to draw the match. They'll win the series and go to number 2 by drawing this match so they probably dont care.
mas cambios
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It seems that as soon as the media starts to focus on Prior he takes 2 steps backs, expect him to get out for low scores in this match.
Series has gone for England but hope they at least manage to draw this test. Work is needed on the team (as it always is) but I'm confident that we can move forwards.
If only we could scrub Australia from the standings then we'd have a great time for international cricket with so many teams at roughly the same level.
It seems that as soon as the media starts to focus on Prior he takes 2 steps backs, expect him to get out for low scores in this match.
Series has gone for England but hope they at least manage to draw this test. Work is needed on the team (as it always is) but I'm confident that we can move forwards.
If only we could scrub Australia from the standings then we'd have a great time for international cricket with so many teams at roughly the same level.
mas cambios
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A bit of a joke today, wasn't it. Very much an end of term feel to the match - England weren't joking when they said that were others things in life than cricket.
Prior will be lucky to stay behind the stumps for New Zealand and Bopara is looking out of his depth at the moment. Peitersen is in a rut and the rest of the batting line up just aren't getting the hundreds.
Also, what has happened to the Montser? 8 wickets at 51 on tracks he should thrive on.
A bit of a joke today, wasn't it. Very much an end of term feel to the match - England weren't joking when they said that were others things in life than cricket.
Prior will be lucky to stay behind the stumps for New Zealand and Bopara is looking out of his depth at the moment. Peitersen is in a rut and the rest of the batting line up just aren't getting the hundreds.
Also, what has happened to the Montser? 8 wickets at 51 on tracks he should thrive on.
mas cambios
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Still a long way to go and I can't get a decent weather report from anywhere. Some places say it'll be dry others that rain is forecast.
Still a long way to go and I can't get a decent weather report from anywhere. Some places say it'll be dry others that rain is forecast.
mas cambios
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We can take a lot from watching how Sri Lanka have played. Occupying the crease, hitting the right areas when bowling and generally playing professional cricket.
England really need to look at the scheduling of tours, incorporate proper preparation, adequate rest time and avoid playing right up to xmas when it's obvious that the players would rather be back home with their family.
We can take a lot from watching how Sri Lanka have played. Occupying the crease, hitting the right areas when bowling and generally playing professional cricket.
England really need to look at the scheduling of tours, incorporate proper preparation, adequate rest time and avoid playing right up to xmas when it's obvious that the players would rather be back home with their family.
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