1st ASHES TEST: @ Edgbaston, Birmingham June 16-20, 2023

[Mr. Shaman]

No play until 1:10pm according to Cricinfo

Edit: beaten by Mr Shaman

I always win races, especially in bed

 

[jargan83]

I always win races, especially in bed

If you ain't first you're last.

 

[JamesRustle]

More chance of them finding that OceanGate submarine.

I'm tipping either:
1. They find it in 9 days with 1 survivor... who killed the other 4 to maximise oxygen for themselves.
2. Future titanic explorers get vslue for money with a 2-for-1 shipwreck viewing.

 

[JamesRustle]

Lunch will be taken at 12:30. So earliest start is 1:10.

I can't understand why they can't eat lunch in the next hour and be ready to get on the field at 12.30.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

I can't understand why they can't eat lunch in the next hour and be ready to get on the field at 12.30.

Because the gentlemen at Lords said so 130 years ago.

 

[JamesRustle]

Because the gentlemen at Lords said so 130 years ago.

And Bairstow would go full Karen without a hot lunch service.

 

[some11]

Lunch will be taken at 12:30. So earliest start is 1:10.

How about... just start play as soon as the outfield is dry.

It's day 5 - people want a result.

 

[undertaker]

And Bairstow would go full Karen without a hot lunch service.

Bairstow? More like Tubby Taylor!

Tubby (or Torbee, if you are an Irishman like Eoin Morgan) and Aaron Funch love scoffing down pies at the post-match buffet

 

[King-Gutho94]

How about... just start play as soon as the outfield is dry.

It's day 5 - people want a result.

Cricket and its out dated regulations.

 

[LeedsRhinos]

How about... just start play as soon as the outfield is dry.

It's day 5 - people want a result.

Us charming Englishmen want player safety first, a result second.

That's why we're the superior cricket fan.

 

[Eelectrica]

Happy with a draw at this point. Survive two sessions, that's the job now.
Of course score runs when available, just avoid loose shots. Would have needed the full day anyway to attempt a win. With our brittle tail we could lose a bunch of wickets in quick succession for not many runs.

 

[Eelectrica]

Follow Marnus’s lead. Make lunch and take it out on the field with you. Very efficient.

 

[Hutty1986]

Happy with a draw at this point. Survive two sessions, that's the job now.
Of course score runs when available, just avoid loose shots. Would have needed the full day anyway to attempt a win. With our brittle tail we could lose a bunch of wickets in quick succession for not many runs.

We'd absolutely love a draw now!

 

[TheParraboy]

Start time 2.15pm over there

11.15pm here AEST

 

[King-Gutho94]

Happy with a draw at this point. Survive two sessions, that's the job now.
Of course score runs when available, just avoid loose shots. Would have needed the full day anyway to attempt a win. With our brittle tail we could lose a bunch of wickets in quick succession for not many runs.

67 overs more chance of getting the 174 reckon then surviving.

 

[jargan83]

67 overs according to Tubby Taylor

 

[TheParraboy]

Tubby reckons at least 67 overs min

2.6 per over to win

ball wet due to outfield is not good for swing or seam

we got dis

 

[JamesRustle]

Well its either fall asleep on the lounge watching or fall asleep in bed listening to the wireless.... the later I think. Cmon Aussies, thrash a few in the first hour then reassess.

 

[Eelectrica]

Tubby reckons at least 67 overs min

2.6 per over to win

ball wet due to outfield is not good for swing or seam

we got dis

When you put it like that it sounds possible.

 

[Sphagnum]

Tubby reckons at least 67 overs min

2.6 per over to win

ball wet due to outfield is not good for swing or seam

we got dis