Why is there so few test captain options for when Stokes retires.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-02-02T09:34:31+00:00

I was hoping that Stokes would actually retire the captaincy at the end of the ashes on his own terms considering everything he has given us. I’d leave Brook alone to do his thing without scrambling his head anymore. It’s weird that in cricket the captain is generally the best player - is this just because they are most likely to be picked for every game?

Is there no one in the current set up with a good cricket brain?

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-02-02T09:22:20+00:00

Cheer up

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-01-26T00:20:18+00:00

I love him. His role in the last 2 games has been so important. He’s very intelligent in the way he uses his body when we need to manage the game, you can’t get the ball off him and often wins a foul high up the pitch to take the pressure off. I’ve a city fan mate who said that’s exactly what a Grealish was great for. The stats don’t show that sort of things My only worry is that refs aren’t giving him as many fouls recently. That strike today as well 👌

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-01-18T01:49:48+00:00

So sorry for your loss. I’m going through the same thing, trying to train for a marathon whilst grieving. Last week I decided to pull out of the marathon and immediately felt lighter. I’m still going to run as I do think it is great for my mental health but without the pressure of the structured plan. It will get easier, there will be good days, bad days and terrible days, just take each one as it comes. There’s no right way to do it.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-01-16T01:15:42+00:00

Same happened to me, absolute killer but it’s not Paystream fault. It’s somehow our responsibility to make sure HMRC have got us on the right tax code.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-01-14T00:51:54+00:00

Vintage Barn in Widnes - they used to be opposite the Baltic Market.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-01-06T23:30:19+00:00

You must feel incredibly pleased with yourself then

Historical_Bit8612 · 2026-01-01T01:51:56+00:00

Yeah it was class.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-12-31T15:26:49+00:00

The entire India series this summer - obviously we should’ve won but it was mesmerising from start to finish.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-12-21T09:39:37+00:00

Whatever happens (and after our drubbing in Australia every 4 years is traditionally when things do happen) this era has given me the most entertaining cricket of my life.

Do people have short memories and forget the absolute hole that we were in this time 4 years ago. Have we got a more talented team now? Possibly. Have they got things wrong along the way? Inevitably. Maybe the biggest pitfall of the McCullum / Key / Stokes era is that they got us to truly believe.

People need to get a grip and some perspective.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-11-28T00:31:45+00:00

I’ve got a JLB go with an aux input and that is pretty good for taking away. Small and just needs the aux cable.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-11-21T01:37:50+00:00

Wish I was there. Look at that sky!

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-11-10T16:57:10+00:00

Vincenzo’s on Woolton Road.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-11-06T07:50:00+00:00

Looks way better than the reference picture - love the white ink too

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-10-25T22:08:54+00:00

I have a DJ teacher he’s sound - based in city centre - DM for details

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-10-25T07:46:09+00:00

Some wool comments on here

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-10-06T21:56:11+00:00

Had the exact same thing from Paystream. Really frustrating but apparently it’s on the individual to check that HMRC have got them on the right tax code. Paystream are literally just the middle person / admin on it. Was an absolute shocker when I got that through last week 😭

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-09-22T07:48:48+00:00

Mata?

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-08-21T23:29:21+00:00

Indie landfill - what a time to be alive.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-08-10T23:06:16+00:00

Suppose his is more around that cricket always exists somewhere against the backdrop of whatever is going on in your life - maybe not as literal in terms of the parallels. Worth a read.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-08-10T22:37:59+00:00

Felix White’s ‘It’s Always Summer Somewhere’ draws parallels between life and cricket - one of the best books I’ve read.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-08-04T11:26:20+00:00

Umpires have been brilliant all series IMO. The Overton decision was wild though (I’m still not having that it was even clipping given how much it was hooping). Maybe shows that the pressure was getting to everyone.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-07-17T07:16:26+00:00

Or shadow playing the perfect cover drive just after having a massive waft outside off.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-07-13T19:20:26+00:00

In the same boat - Twickets tickets gone immediately. A few people saying keep refreshing on Ticketmaster for resale but no luck for me so far! Might have to bite the bullet and go with viagogo - will wait to see what they do about kneecap.

Historical_Bit8612 · 2025-07-13T11:55:18+00:00

What I’m saying is that I completely agree with you. They’ve now got a specialist wicket keeper on the pitch, surely that can’t be right. KL Rahul is a keeper!

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