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[Jezbollah]

Stokes finally out for 259 off 198

England 623-6

Edit: 150 up for Bairstow. England declare for 629-6

 

[bobnowhere]

World record for a No.6 passing Doug Walters' 250.

2nd fastest 600 for a team as well.

 

[StrongBelwas]

150 for Barstow and declared 629

 

[War Peaceman]

312 runs in 38.5 overs from England today

fuck me

That would be game over in an ODI lol

Rabada has a lot of potential, mind.

 

[Rezbit]

I haven't heard of half that South African team. What happened?

 

[Tenebrous]

Absolutely amazing from England... I can't believe it.

 

[War Peaceman]

I haven't heard of half that South African team. What happened?

Transition plus a few injuries.

 

[kmag]

Transition plus a few injuries.

Amla's a terrible captain as well. Stokes probably wouldn't have been out there if Amla hadn't chased the ball last night. First over with the New ball, Stokes hits the first two for four (one a slice over the slips to 3rd man, the other a beautiful drive) and Amla removes 3rd slip to 3rd man, Stokes edges the next ball straight through the gap where 3rd slip should be.

I suppose the brilliant batting of Stokes caused that, but you've got to give the new ball bowlers more than two balls before dismantling the cordon. You could see the heads go right down after that.

 

[Roberto Larcos]

If anyone was wondering why the England side was wearing black armbands today, this is the reason. Matthew Hobden (Sussex, 22) has died.

Sussex Cricket is deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Hobden.

Matthew was an exciting young cricketer with a big future ahead of him in the game. He was a fantastic individual who had progressed through Sussex’s Youth and Academy ranks, having been born locally in Eastbourne. He made his first-class debut for Sussex in 2014 and had represented the county across all three formats over the past two seasons. He will be greatly missed. Sussex would like to offer their deepest condolences to Matthew’s family and friends at this difficult time. Players and staff will be offered as much support as is possible and we would like both Matthew’s family, and everyone connected with Sussex Cricket, to be respected with privacy at this time.

The ECB is shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Matthew Hobden, the 22-year-old Sussex bowler, and offers its deepest sympathy to his family, friends and team-mates.

Matthew has been selected for the Potential England Performance Programme for each of the last two winters, and Kevin Shine, the ECB’s Lead Fast Bowling Coach, said: “Matt was a young cricketer with huge potential, and he is going to be missed so badly by all the guys. He made you smile every time you saw him, because he was so excited to be there and wanted to be the best he could. He cared about all the lads on the programme and he’d always be pushing them on. He contributed to the group as much as I’ve ever seen a player contribute. All the lads, and the staff, loved him. As a player, I remember the first time I saw him just thinking ‘wow’. He was the strongest, most powerful cricketer I’ve ever seen on that programme – up there with elite athletes from different sports. His potential was huge, he was improving rapidly and I’m certain that he would have played for England. But for all that, my over-riding memory of Matt will be of his character, he was a wonderful lad. It’s devastating for all who knew him to have lost him so young.”

Matt joined Preston Nomads from his boyhood club Glynde in 2012 and was a key part of our league winning side that year. Matt has remained a Nomad since, though in truth we played a relatively small part in his cricketing journey - The Big Matt Hobden (BMH) arrived with the talents, and on a trajectory, that made it clear he was destined for the upper reaches of the professional arena. So it swiftly proved, playing for Cardiff MCCU from 2013 and signing his first professional contract in 2014, which necessarily reduced his availability for our 1st XI to a handful more outings – the last of which was the final fixture of 2015 at Middleton.

Though our time with the BMH was brief, it was brilliant. His performance with the ball was at times hostile to the point of brutal and, having seen him contribute several useful innings with the bat, we were perhaps less surprised than many by his part in the record breaking 10th wicket stand for Sussex in 2015.

But cricket is ultimately a joyous/torturous shared experience around which to bond a group of mates, and as much as we enjoyed watching him with ball in hand, we value more the time spent with him on and off the field. A big, ever smiling, ever joyful young lad, the very definition of popular, he was always a delight to be around. Even with his career going from strength to strength he always had time for us all.

That we will not see how far his talent will take him is a heartbreaking injustice. That no one will get to spend time with Matt again is too awful for words. We are devastated for his parents, brothers, loved ones, friends, team mates.

But we feel honoured that we got to be a part of his story.

We'll miss you terribly, BMH.

Glynde & Beddingham CC is deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Hobden.

Matthew, or Hobbo, as he was affectionately known, had so many friends at the club. He came through our junior section and as a 16 year old was part of our senior squad who were the first Sussex side to win the National Village Knockout Final, held at Lords in 2009. He played for us up to the 2011 season before moving on to play in the Sussex Premier League for Preston Nomads in 2012, helping them win the league title in his first year. We were all very proud when he made his first class debut for Sussex in 2014.

Matthew was often back at Glynde to cheer the club on and he will be greatly missed by us all.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to Matthew’s family, friends and all at Sussex CCC at this difficult time.

@pca are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Matt Hobden. Our thoughts and condolences with Matt's family, friends and colleagues

Devastated to hear the news late last night about Matt! Such a great man & team mate taken far too soon. Gutted. Thoughts with his family.

From the best night ever to the worst. Thank you for all the support 2 @SussexCCC at such a difficult time. We certainly need it. #riphobsy

Numb. Speechless. Gone too soon. Thoughts are with his family & friends along with all the boys and staff at @SussexCCC #RIPHobsy

Thoughts & prayers with all of Matt Hobden's family at this tragic time. A great guy with a huge future taken far too soon. #riphobsy

One of those days when u get a call that puts perspective on things. Live life and love everyday as much as you can! So sad! #RIPhobsy

Speechless can't believe what has happened! Such a hero will miss you so much bud. Thoughts with the hobdens stay strong #riphobsy @Hobs19

In shock. Can't get my head around the news. RIP Matt Hobden. Thoughts with his family #riphobsy

Gutted. A teammate, a housemate, a friend. Amazing bloke and bowler. Will miss you a lot mate.. My thoughts are with the Hobdens #RIPhobsy

No words. Should have been many, many more photos like this. Miss you mate. RIP x

Only knew you a year but your were a machine who was going to the top! Will miss you �� The good ones go too soon. God knows best #RIPHobsey

Lost for words. Many great memories in such a short time. A great friend on/off the field. #foreverwithme #164 #Rip

Can't describe the feeling of losing such a lovely guy. Great fun in the dressing room and had everything to look forward to xx

RIP.

 

[bobnowhere]

Australia ODI squad:

David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith (capt), Shaun Marsh, George Bailey, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade (wk), James Faulkner, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Joel Paris.

No spinners though Lyon is firmly in the frame for 20/20 world cup. Would have liked to see Lynn as well and I'm assuming Pattinson is work load related?

I haven't heard of half that South African team. What happened?

I think Philander is back next test at least.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Haha Jesus, that is one of the most awkward moments I've ever seen on live TV. Felt so sorry for Mel.

Control yourself Gayle. Goddamn.

 

[kmag]

Australia ODI squad:

David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith (capt), Shaun Marsh, George Bailey, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade (wk), James Faulkner, Kane Richardson, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Joel Paris.

No spinners though Lyon is firmly in the frame for 20/20 world cup. Would have liked to see Lynn as well and I'm assuming Pattinson is work load related?



I think Philander is back next test at least.

Wouldn't Lynn not be a better shout on current form than Shaun Marsh?

 

[bobnowhere]

Wouldn't Lynn not be a better shout on current form than Shaun Marsh?

When in doubt pick a Marsh, more than one if possible seems to be the selection criteria. To be fair SMarsh has always been far better and more consistant in the short form, though at 32 and 3 years away from the next WC I'm not sure he's really a long term option. Bailey is a year older and probably should have made room for Lynn, though I suspect Bailey will be the batsman to watch from the stands.

Lynn is easily good enough to bat at 5/6 in all 3 forms of the game for Australia but he's been injury prone and needs game time. Though NCN didn't need game time so who the hell knows.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Lynn still has time. 25. I've been calling him to be a consistent part of the international side for a looooong time now.

Seriously, one of the cleanest strikers of the ball I've ever seen. His power game is ridiculous.

 

[War Peaceman]

Haha Jesus, that is one of the most awkward moments I've ever seen on live TV. Felt so sorry for Mel.

Control yourself Gayle. Goddamn.

Got a link?

 

[Antiwhippy]

Got a link?

https://youtu.be/_YbFjQYjdY4

 

[Jezbollah]

Haha brilliant!

 

[bomma_man]

Prepare for outrage


And then even more outrage that anyone could be outraged

 

[Omikron]

Gayle's non apology apology topped it off for me. Guy has no idea.

 

[bobnowhere]

Gayle's non apology apology topped it off for me. Guy has no idea.

Just looked it up:

"Sorry you feel offended by what I said" instead " Sorry I offended you with what I said." Victim blaming at its finest.

Apparently Channel 10 are banning him from the coverage, no helmet cam, no interviews and no mic. on field.

 

[bomma_man]

Yeah, the dude's oblivious. Mel looked extremely pissed off while it was happening. It's really not hard to pick up on the cues.

The backpedal from the commentary team was pretty funny though.

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

Erm...some Indian school kid just scored 1,000 runs.

In an innings.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Flat pitches etc.

 

[Jezbollah]

Erm...some Indian school kid just scored 1,000 runs.

In an innings.

Whaaaaaaaaaat??!!

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

Whaaaaaaaaaat??!!

Pranav Dhanawade, 1009 runs off 323 balls. Fucking mental. I can't do that on computer games when I'm using literal cheat codes.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Congrats on amla, though to be fair it is done on a pitch so dreadful that stokes could score a double century on it.

 

[bobnowhere]

It's a shame that SA have seemed to go into India mode and started playing for a draw on day two. 2.5/over vs. almost 5/over, though Stokes/Bairstowe did push it up after Hayles and Compton slugged at the start.

 

[hamchan]

If it's already in draw mode then I guess I won't bother watching the rest of the test.

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

I wouldn't give up this early, Amla's just gone and the ball is still brand new. Another wicket soon could spark a collapse and leave England still around 150 ahead. Whack it around a bit and set the Saffers 300 in two and a bit sessions tomorrow and it makes things interesting no matter how flat the wicket is.

 

[kmag]

I wouldn't give up this early, Amla's just gone and the ball is still brand new. Another wicket soon could spark a collapse and leave England still around 150 ahead. Whack it around a bit and set the Saffers 300 in two and a bit sessions tomorrow and it makes things interesting no matter how flat the wicket is.

Draw still probably the most likely result but England winning is almost as likely now. South Africa's tail is long and universally useless with the bat, it's not like they've got Philander, or even a Steyn who can hold a bat.

 

[Jezbollah]

Pranav Dhanawade, 1009 runs off 323 balls. Fucking mental. I can't do that on computer games when I'm using literal cheat codes.

That is insane. Wow.

Good on Amla. I like him as a batsman.

England need a collapse to be in with a shout - but then again this is a pitch that could see a number 11 get a 50..

 

[kmag]

That is insane. Wow.

Good on Amla. I like him as a batsman.

England need a collapse to be in with a shout - but then again this is a pitch that could see a number 11 get a 50..

The pitch isn't THAT bad, there's almost no lateral deviation but there's a bit of pace and bounce. England have created chances, as did South Africa (South Africa just got a guy playing the innings of a lifetime, coupled against an inexperienced bowling line up who let it get into their heads and with a bad captain who didn't know how to respond, even then Stokes gave them a bunch of chances which either fell into gaps or short). Even England wasted a full morning session today by bowling wide to a team who were not thinking about scoring quickly.

This is the sort of pitch a leg spinner would enjoy, it's not turning but the bounce would bring the leggie into play.

 

[Antiwhippy]

I'd say lyon loves bouncy pitches more than he loves spinning pitches.

 

[kmag]

Umpires should have the power to remove players even for a bit. They've asked Stokes 4 or 5 times now to shut up, and went to Cook twice in the space of two overs. Generally if the enforcers of rules in a sport are left looking like impotent pricks then there's something wrong.

I don't mind a bit of sledging*, but just throwing abuse at a batsman after every pie you serve up is getting a bit ridiculous.

Obviously given the sanctimonious nature of English cricket, no English player sledges, it's all just good nature banter. Sledging is what the foul mouthed colonials do.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Eh to be fair they could argue that stokes was a colonial. >_> <_<

 

[bobnowhere]

I'd say lyon loves bouncy pitches more than he loves spinning pitches.

That's why I'm a little disappointed Lyon is not in the One Day squad, he'd love the Gabba. Though Mark Waugh said they would be adding a spinner for the last two at Manuka (A road) and the SCG.

 

[kmag]

If South Africa get to say 575 (about 60 runs behind) after just tea then they should declare. Always tricky batting 3rd in those situations and South Africa would be in little danger of losing.

 

[Antiwhippy]

So bairstow eh.

 

[kmag]

If South Africa get to say 575 (about 60 runs behind) after just tea then they should declare. Always tricky batting 3rd in those situations and South Africa would be in little danger of losing.

Since they're not going to bother with that they should just continue batting as long as they can. Then declare when they get 9 down.

 

[kmag]

So bairstow eh.

He's improved with the bat, the gloves not so much. Funny enough Buttler went in the opposite direction.

 

[hamchan]

Erm...some Indian school kid just scored 1,000 runs.

In an innings.

Wait, this guy's team bowled the other team out for 31 in the first innings then went on to just pile on this massive score in their own innings, then bowled them out again for 72. The other team was composed of mainly new U-14 players too.

Looks like just bad sportsmanship to not give some mercy, forcing the other team to play a pointless game they can't win while you practice your batting shots making them run around after them. What a huge waste of time.

 

[Jezbollah]

Great century by Bavuma.

 

[kmag]

Wait, this guy's team bowled the other team out for 31 in the first innings then went on to just pile on this massive score in their own innings, then bowled them out again for 72. The other team was composed of mainly new U-14 players too.

Looks like just bad sportsmanship to not give some mercy, forcing the other team to play a pointless game they can't win while you practice your batting shots making them run around after them. What a huge waste of time.

Nah, the coach said the only reason he did it was for the guy who scored the 1009. If he had gotten out at any point he'd have pulled the innings. And as it made the news at Stumps on the first day he couldn't have pulled it with the record of 628 being so close. The batter is the son of a rickshaw driver and the coach knew as the day went on that it would make the guys name. There's not much money in Youth Cricket in India and the poorer guys need sponsorship for kit etc. The guys now getting offers of sponsorship and the chance to go to various academies.

 

[Jezbollah]

Any more wickets here and SA could have a sniff at winning this...

 

[bobnowhere]

It's getting interesting now.

So the second fastest 200 in balls and the 3rd slowest 200 in time in the same game. That'll be a trivia question one day.

Edit: It's getting really interesting now!

 

[hamchan]

Leave it to England to turn a no-lose situation into one they can lose.

 

[Antiwhippy]

C'mon south africa.

It'll be a fucking epic win if they pulled through.

 

[bomma_man]

lololololol england

 

[kmag]

England aren't really in that much trouble.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Moeen going into super turtle mode.

Still think that super turtle mode innings where he scored his test century was one of the best rearguards I've seen.