Idle thought: if this is the English curators' idea of a flat pitch, I hate to think what they're going to serve up when Ben Stokes decides he wants a green seamer instead...
Idle thought: if this is the English curators' idea of a flat pitch, I hate to think what they're going to serve up when Ben Stokes decides he wants a green seamer instead...
If we see a hint of green on any of the first couple pitches (maybe barring Lords) I will be very surprised. England don’t want their Bazball to be derailed by a tough wicket.
Idle thought: if this is the English curators' idea of a flat pitch, I hate to think what they're going to serve up when Ben Stokes decides he wants a green seamer instead...
No chance of seeing green seamers this summer. Will be tough work for the bowlers on both sides I reckon this series. Will have to make inroad early with the new ball.
Was lucky enough to get down to London today and see a days play, had an unreal time.
Awesome, it's a great viewing ground! I got to go to a day there in 2012 when England and South Africa were playing for the #1 spot. Was perched at fine leg about 5 metres from the great Dale Steyn!
Also returned with a sunburn more reminiscent of the beaches at home...
Just looked it up. It was 40 years ago yesterday i saw England v NZ in the World cup at the oval. (I was 16)
Highlights on youtube. We were seen on TV when they did the presentations but sadly no footage of that.
No chance of seeing green seamers this summer. Will be tough work for the bowlers on both sides I reckon this series. Will have to make inroad early with the new ball.
Was lucky enough to get down to London today and see a days play, had an unreal time.
This whole being 95% of the way to safety and then having the game wrested back is getting repetitive. This must have been what it was like for the English in 2005. Even when they're behind in the game they're doing just enough to make you nervous...
This whole being 95% of the way to safety and then having the game wrested back is getting repetitive. This must have been what it was like for the English in 2005. Even when they're behind in the game they're doing just enough to make you nervous...
