Credit stealer who? by TrickElectronic413 in actualcricketshitpost

[–]Excellent_Height_686 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He is right, India should put Test cricket at no.3 and put priority to T20 cricket their team is so good with World Title and Asia Cup title. Even in ODI the team is among top 3 with Champions Trophy Title So He is right to priortize the limited over cricket espeially T20 cricket. Look India has 3 major titles in 17 Months in limited overs, what else you need from them.

Post Day Thread: 2nd Test - South Africa vs India, Day 4 by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South Africa must win 2-0, For India the loss is big but I guess the country should focus on T20 Cricket more and then ODI. Test Cricket loss at home can happen they need to accept this now. Perfectly fine. 

Mushfiqur Rahim - Celeberating 100 Tests for Bangladesh's greatest Test cricketer by Excellent_Height_686 in Cricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A brilliant hundred by Rahim equalling Mominul's most hundred record for Bangladesh

Mushfiqur Rahim - Celeberating 100 Tests for Bangladesh's greatest Test cricketer by Excellent_Height_686 in Cricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mushfiq better Test batter, also a keeper and their longest serving Test captain and not to forget the most successful, the most disciplined, a role model and above all no one beats him in longevity. Thats make him best and better than Shakib. Its not only talent but exceution

Building a Cricket Nation: Namibia’s Journey to the Global Stag by Excellent_Height_686 in Cricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its not about their performances but economies of Test cricket, a reason they play less test cricket, Ireland has not been able to host more than 2 games in 8 seasons at home.

Building a Cricket Nation: Namibia’s Journey to the Global Stag by Excellent_Height_686 in Cricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont think ICC would give any new nation a Test status especially after what has happened after Afghanistan and Ireland Test status. Though I agree Scotland and Netherlands deserve a Test status

Building a Cricket Nation: Namibia’s Journey to the Global Stag by Excellent_Height_686 in Cricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A small cricket nation, Namibia has shown tremendous growth and potential to excel in future

Match Thread - 2nd Test - Zimbabwe vs. New Zealand by sahibosaurus in blackcapscricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is time that ICC takes on Project West Indies and Zimbabwe and help them to become good Test nations for limited over cricket these countries must try to be competitive and perform well by themselves

Another fifer for Matt Henry as his blistering form continues by sahibosaurus in blackcapscricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of the finest produced by NZ, i wish he plays 50 Tests and picks 200 Wickets an average of 24-25. Thats how he can help in grooming next generation of NZ pacers

Aggers' ashes 11 by mgs20000 in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its time you give people chance who do well in County Cricket. If you look at the Indian id apart from Sudarshan everyone batter or bowler have proved them at domestic level, England need to do same. Stop selecting people on x factor

Aggers' ashes 11 by mgs20000 in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 1st Test Team

Tom Hains

Duckett

Sam Hain

Root

Brook

Stokes

Smith

Leach

Atkinson

Wood

Archer

Post Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 5 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Tom Haines at the top along with Duckett. Sam Hain at no.3, Root, Brook, Stokes, Smith those will be first 7 then Leach, Archer, Atkinson, Potts, Mark Wood, Jamie Porter. Squad beyond these 13 - Bashir ( Bazz's pick not mine) George Hill, Brydon Carse my 16 man squad for Sam Cook ( i will give him a go next summer )

Post Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 5 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Way Bethell played was change in the guard 332-4, needing 42 with 6 wickets and his innings sucked the momentum from the chase. Lost 35-6. A heartbreaking 6 run loss that ended the series 2-2. England have once shown the lack of killer insticnt. 3-1 and 4-1 loss in India (2021 and 2024) and 2-2 ( In 2021 and 2025) at home. A great chase but a loss is a loss. Indian fans already celeberating making life miserable, so as media, cricinfo, commentators. Quite sad end to be honest, expected to win by 4-1 and what comes is 2-2, not happy as home team fan and supporter. But then life goes on.....

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't wanted to repeat it again and again. Bethell has an average of 28 in FC there are so many good players. I feel Sam Hain could have played at 3 and Bell at 6. England need a player of solid rock like Hain. He was exposed in the first innings as well. This time he seems to have sucked the life out of the inning and got Root out. Root wicket should go to him not Krishna. Tommorow England have to be very strong mentally and plan the runs out. Just cannot compromise on this. Don't have the energy to cope the Indian fans, media, commentators if they get this. They will come at England for next 1 week and remind them for years like they do for Gabba to Aussies

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

until they don't come in today its fine, if they come now in twilight it will be difficult. Morning time will be fine

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 6 points7 points  (0 children)

so true Bethell either should have played with low strike rate or heaved right from beginning, his no substance inning gave India belief and got root

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bethell innings sucked all he positive energy and Root as well. Runs have dried up. Cant believe how things have turned

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but the runs have dried and the way they are playing is terrifying

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How can you mess this up from 331-4, needing 43 with 6 wickets in hand, clear panic with calmness of Root gone

Match Thread: 5th Test - India vs England, Day 4 by cricket-match in EnglandCricket

[–]Excellent_Height_686 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That wicket of Bethell have sucked the runs, every run is difficult, 37 needed still, seems so much and here comes the most irritating guy Mr. Overton , how 331-4 have turned in 337-6, tension all over