England Lions - Page 4

**geoff_boycotts_grandmother** · 8th February 2011, 21:31

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Originally Posted by paulsre

Is there a reason why the BBC website has decided to act as if these games don't exist?

The BBC are concentrating on their core coverage: premier$hite football and major events.

Psyduck · 8th February 2011, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Beckwith

Ah, if they've got Gale, I presume they won't be calling anyone else in. I doubt they'd be able to anyway.

I'm pretty sure they'll be able to call up as many players as they like. It makes sense to send somebody else out there as cover and Hales strikes me as a good candidate.

paulsre · 9th February 2011, 10:14

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Originally Posted by geoff_boycotts_grandmother

The BBC are concentrating on their core coverage: premier$hite football and major events.

They run, among many others, stories on the website such as a 150-word piece with quotes that Gateshead have extended the loan of Newcastle United defender James Tavernier until 9 April, yet apparently according to them the Lions tour does not exist.

Time to fire off an e-mail.

Slater · 11th February 2011, 14:42

Barbados have won the toss and will bat at Kensington Oval v England Lions.

Lions XI: Adams, Lyth, Hildreth, Gale, Taylor, Harris, Keiswetter, Briggs, Dernbach, Chambers, Plunkett (Not in batting order obviously)

So Gale, Plunkett, Chambers in for Bopara, Stokes, Buck.

Barbados have made 1 change - Tino Best is replaced by Fidel Edwards.

Barbados are 20/1. Plunkett removed Dale Richards for 5. It seems the threat of rain is still around.

paulsre · 12th February 2011, 07:29

Barbados 276-2 at close.

shivfan · 12th February 2011, 17:59

Big centuries for both Kirk Edwards and Ryan Hinds....

Funny, but the Lions bowled out Leewards with ease in their second innings, but look impotent against the Bajans. Maybe the commies are right - they should've selected Rashid for this match.

Beckwith · 12th February 2011, 18:08

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Originally Posted by shivfan

Big centuries for both Kirk Edwards and Ryan Hinds....

Funny, but the Lions bowled out Leewards with ease in their second innings, but look impotent against the Bajans. Maybe the commies are right - they should've selected Rashid for this match.

This is a poor Lions' attack, as far as I'm concerned. Most of the best Lions' players of the last couple of years have ended up in the full squad because of injuries. These aren't the second string so much as the third, led seemingly by a very average trundler in the shape of Dernbach. James Harris is a decent all-rounder but has no x-factor with the ball. I suppose that's why you're right to suggest that Rashid would have been worth a shot, though why a cricketer of Rashid's calibre would be left out for any reason when he offers so much in all departments, I don't know.

shivfan · 12th February 2011, 18:25

The England commie, David Brook, and the Bajan commies were scratching their heads yesterday over Rashid's omission....

Modern-day Bajan batsmen are notoriously bad players of legspin, and it doesn't have to be Warne they're facing. That's why Odean Brown generally plays for Jamaica against Barbados.

I suspect the Bajans may be aiming to reach 500, and then declare.

ENGBvBD: Drinks break- Barbados are 422/5 from 126 overs. Kyle Hope 32* and Shamarh Brooks 4*". Hope has played some lovely shots so far.

'ampshire · 12th February 2011, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Beckwith

This is a poor Lions' attack, as far as I'm concerned. Most of the best Lions' players of the last couple of years have ended up in the full squad because of injuries. These aren't the second string so much as the third, led seemingly by a very average trundler in the shape of Dernbach. James Harris is a decent all-rounder but has no x-factor with the ball. I suppose that's why you're right to suggest that Rashid would have been worth a shot, though why a cricketer of Rashid's calibre would be left out for any reason when he offers so much in all departments, I don't know.

Dernbach's pretty *****, but he's not a trundler. Leaving Rashid out does look pretty bizzare though.

shivfan · 12th February 2011, 19:27

Barbados are 457-7 at tea....

YorkshireLen · 12th February 2011, 19:29

Rashid was given a few days at home after taking part in the Australian Big Bash. He only flew out yesterday, so was unavailable for selection.

shivfan · 12th February 2011, 20:47

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Originally Posted by YorkshireLen

Rashid was given a few days at home after taking part in the Australian Big Bash. He only flew out yesterday, so was unavailable for selection.

That would explain it, then....

Adams out to Collins for eight.

Slater · 13th February 2011, 00:09

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Originally Posted by shivfan

Barbados are 457-7 at tea....

All out for 471 from 144.1 overs. Barbados lost eight wickets for 99 runs after being 372 for two.

Final bowling figures, Dernbach 5 - 81, Briggs 3-72, Plunkett 2- 98.

Close of Day 2. England Lions 101/1 from 24 overs. Lyth 48* & Gale 37*

Voice of the Beehive · 13th February 2011, 09:21

Dernbach's second five wicket haul in successive matches. He has improved considerably over the last twelve months.

GloriousGloucesters · 13th February 2011, 11:45

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Originally Posted by J B Jefferies

Dernbach's second five wicket haul in successive matches. He has improved considerably over the last twelve months.

He must save his really **** performances for when I watch Surrey, because every time I see him I think 'same old Dernbach'.

shivfan · 13th February 2011, 14:43

Two wickets for Collins, and one for Edwards, as the Lions are now 129-3....

paulsre · 13th February 2011, 18:00

199/3 Hildreth 39*, Taylor 44*

paulsre · 13th February 2011, 20:00

England Lions 272/3 Hildreth 81*, Taylor 73*

Minor Maggie · 13th February 2011, 20:03

It will be very interesting to see who wins the race to replace Colly in the test team. At the moment I see it as Morgan v Hildreth v Taylor.

paulsre · 13th February 2011, 20:07

After 95 overs England Lions 4/281 Taylor 74* Kieswetter 6*. Rain stopped play.

12th February 2011, 17:59	#66
shivfan County Pro Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 510	Big centuries for both Kirk Edwards and Ryan Hinds.... Funny, but the Lions bowled out Leewards with ease in their second innings, but look impotent against the Bajans. Maybe the commies are right - they should've selected Rashid for this match. __________________ For friendly discussions on international cricket, visit http://www.cricket-match-special.com/index.php

12th February 2011, 18:25	#68
shivfan County Pro Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 510	The England commie, David Brook, and the Bajan commies were scratching their heads yesterday over Rashid's omission.... Modern-day Bajan batsmen are notoriously bad players of legspin, and it doesn't have to be Warne they're facing. That's why Odean Brown generally plays for Jamaica against Barbados. I suspect the Bajans may be aiming to reach 500, and then declare. ENGBvBD: Drinks break- Barbados are 422/5 from 126 overs. Kyle Hope 32* and Shamarh Brooks 4*". Hope has played some lovely shots so far. __________________ For friendly discussions on international cricket, visit http://www.cricket-match-special.com/index.php

12th February 2011, 19:27	#70
shivfan County Pro Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 510	Barbados are 457-7 at tea.... __________________ For friendly discussions on international cricket, visit http://www.cricket-match-special.com/index.php

13th February 2011, 14:43	#76
shivfan County Pro Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 510	Two wickets for Collins, and one for Edwards, as the Lions are now 129-3.... __________________ For friendly discussions on international cricket, visit http://www.cricket-match-special.com/index.php

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11th February 2011, 14:42	#64
Slater International Material Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Herefordshire Team(s): England Posts: 1,889	Barbados have won the toss and will bat at Kensington Oval v England Lions. Lions XI: Adams, Lyth, Hildreth, Gale, Taylor, Harris, Keiswetter, Briggs, Dernbach, Chambers, Plunkett (Not in batting order obviously) So Gale, Plunkett, Chambers in for Bopara, Stokes, Buck. Barbados have made 1 change - Tino Best is replaced by Fidel Edwards. Barbados are 20/1. Plunkett removed Dale Richards for 5. It seems the threat of rain is still around.

12th February 2011, 07:29	#65
paulsre World Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a class 101 Met Cam time machine to the past Team(s): Stockholm Taverners CC, County cricket, MCCU cricket, England, Scarborough CC, Swedish cricket Posts: 5,989	Barbados 276-2 at close.

12th February 2011, 19:29	#71
YorkshireLen Bat In Hand Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 24	Rashid was given a few days at home after taking part in the Australian Big Bash. He only flew out yesterday, so was unavailable for selection.

13th February 2011, 09:21	#74
Voice of the Beehive County 1st Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 344	Dernbach's second five wicket haul in successive matches. He has improved considerably over the last twelve months.

13th February 2011, 18:00	#77
paulsre World Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a class 101 Met Cam time machine to the past Team(s): Stockholm Taverners CC, County cricket, MCCU cricket, England, Scarborough CC, Swedish cricket Posts: 5,989	199/3 Hildreth 39, Taylor 44

13th February 2011, 20:00	#78
paulsre World Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a class 101 Met Cam time machine to the past Team(s): Stockholm Taverners CC, County cricket, MCCU cricket, England, Scarborough CC, Swedish cricket Posts: 5,989	England Lions 272/3 Hildreth 81, Taylor 73

13th February 2011, 20:03	#79
Minor Maggie Buttleresque Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leeds Team(s): Lancashire, England Posts: 26,749	It will be very interesting to see who wins the race to replace Colly in the test team. At the moment I see it as Morgan v Hildreth v Taylor.

13th February 2011, 20:07	#80
paulsre World Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a class 101 Met Cam time machine to the past Team(s): Stockholm Taverners CC, County cricket, MCCU cricket, England, Scarborough CC, Swedish cricket Posts: 5,989	After 95 overs England Lions 4/281 Taylor 74* Kieswetter 6*. Rain stopped play.