Surprised we've declared

I'd have thought more batting time would be more beneficial than having another bowl

Posted By: SimonOTBC on June 2nd 2023 at 16:14:38

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Phwoar....that's how you bring up a double ton! Shot lad! (n/m) (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:13:09
- Yay first test wicket for Josh. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:52:31
- Get in,pleased for Tongue. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jun 2, 16:52:06
  - Must be an amazing feeling, especially at the home of Cricket (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:55:37
    - BOOOM X2! (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:56:22
      - He's got the taste for it (n/m) (Other Sports) - jamesward, Jun 2, 17:12:23
      - He's bowled well,no matter the opposition he's bowled good areas and at lively pace. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jun 2, 17:01:41
        
        Like his pace a lot. Offers something different to oure attack I reckon Proth bor. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 17:02:59
        
        Yes,they mentioned Gus Atkinson from Surrey too,he's tidy,decent pace. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jun 2, 17:29:09
- And clever bowling, well done McBrine (n/m) (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:13:47
  - Surprised we've declared (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:14:38
    - Just find it a bit odd, this being the only warm up, why not give everyone a bat? (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:16:58
      - That's what I thought, it's day 2..... (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:18:43
        
        it is a four day test match (n/m) (Other Sports) - ghostof barry butler, Jun 2, 16:27:06
        
        Which I reckon will be over by lunch tomorrow. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:35:37
        
        4 sessions should be more than enough to bowl them out (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:30:28
        
        Well there is that but this isn't Aus, it's Ireland. I just thought some batting... (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:21:43
        
        Maybe they want the bowlers to go again in tougher conditions? (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:26:23
        
        Heh heh! I'd take them all out for a massive bear-up at the Lord's Tavern... (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:34:51
      - We won't bat again, Ireland not good enough so, well, I dunno. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:17:55
        
        I'm completely in agreement, Dubs (n/m) (Other Sports) - SimonOTBC, Jun 2, 16:19:06
        
        Oh well, in big Ben we must trust! (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Jun 2, 16:22:11

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