Cricket

[Rita_Poon]

…actually thought Stokes was too cautious for too long but he weathered that spell and saw the team home. Curren terrific throughout.

Magnificent achievement, especially after the Ireland defeat. Winning teams invariably grow into competitions & England did that. The semi final win over India was the catalyst.

I very much hope so for Samoa.
Well played the England for securing victory from the jaws of defeat.

 

[summerisle]

Any highlights anywhere?

 

[summerisle]

First of a meaningless three match ODI series between Australia and England starts in the early hours. I would imagine there'll be a distinct lack of enthusiasm on show.

Jos Buttler: England's ODI series vs Australia will get 'competitive juices' going

Its tough, absolutely. But we just get on with it. It is a fast turnaround, theres no point hiding away that it will be a challenge for us, having had such a high a few days ago. Once youre playing against Australia, Im sure those competitive juices get going - Jos Buttler

www.skysports.com

 

[summerisle]

England made 287-9 (50), after being 66-4 and 158-6. David Malan 134, next top scorer, Willey with 34.

 

[Ivo]

England made 287-9 (50), after being 66-4 and 158-6. David Malan 134, next top scorer, Willey with 34.

Australia flying. 78 without loss. Are we full strength?

 

[Ivo]

I see Roy is given another chance. I'd have left him out altogether, let him do some hard work for his county in the summer.

 

[ParkhallToffee]

After the Lord Mayor's show.....

Ridiculous to be playing the Convicts so soon after winning the World cup. Genuinely couldn't care less about this one, suspect the players feel the same.

 

[Ivo]

Jason Roy should be nowhere near this England set up.

 

[ParkhallToffee]

Second game and more of the same. Think they just want to come home now.

 

[summerisle]

Second game and more of the same. Think they just want to come home now.

Moeen certainly does, waste of time these matches.

 

[cronullasharks]

Moeen certainly does, waste of time these matches.

Nah they've been alright

 

[ParkhallToffee]

So, after winning a World Cup, in Australia no less, we go and take the shine off it by getting spanked 0-3 by the Aussies. Good old English cricket...

 

[Connor]

 

[alwaysblue]

Good to see Archer bowling today

 

[summerisle]

That's Parkinson's test career buggered then.