2nd Investec Test Match - England v West Indies - Headingly

[jakarta]

Maybe there's a reason for that.

I don't care, that was a brilliant game decided in the final session of the final day.

Positive cricket all round, both sides will have learnt lessons and the next Test should be even better.

 

[GT49er]

What is it about England and losing the second test, even though they outclass the opposition? - first the South Africans, now the Windies.

 

[maltaseagull]

Well played to the West Indies. Making a monunental 322-5 in the fourth innings to complete an historic Test Match victory.

Cricket is the winner... and a decider to come [emoji106]

Congrats to them but there is a worry that we were in such a strong position and yet still lost.
They seem to have adjusted better to English conditions than expected.

We don't win much at Lords!

 

[Triggaaar]

Well played to the West Indies. Making a monunental 322-5 in the fourth innings to complete an historic Test Match victory.

A historic.

 

[vegster]

Makes one proud to be a fan of England.

The funless Aussies would have taken this match too seriously, not declaring until late morning or waiting until their innings had ended. Under the adage winning is everything, second is nowhere, to quote Shanks.

This is the sort of match that's going to met millions of fans including kids back interested in test cricket.

In the West Indies maybe.....

 

[rogersix]

1 to 3 to win, 3 to 1 the draw, WI no chance!

i bet on it, and gave it the large hoohaah!
sorry gents, that was me

 

[Eeyore]

So pleased for the West Indies and the Test result. It has been great for cricket and the dwindling profile of Test matches as a whole.

 

[BensGrandad]

Poor bowling by England in the WI 2nd innings.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Poor bowling by England in the WI 2nd innings.

One more pointless post towards the big one

 

[BensGrandad]

One more pointless post towards the big one

This thread is for intelligent people so you will be out of your depth so go back to your compression fittings.

 

[Mackenzie]

Well done WIndies. Also well done to Root for trying to win the game.

 

[Gwylan]

On the bright side, Australia have just lost to Bangladesh, a team ranked even lower than the Windies. That's going to hurt

 

[Bold Seagull]

Well done WIndies. Also well done to Root for trying to win the game.

Exactly. Fabulous cricket match bought to a thrilling climax through a brave declaration that I hope Root wouldn't hesitate to make again. If Test cricket is going to survive, it needs brave decisions for the benefit of matches, not batting out draws to secure series. This is hopefully a massive positive for the Windies and Test cricket as a whole. We ignore that it is floundering at our peril.

 

[Napier]

On the bright side, Australia have just lost to Bangladesh, a team ranked even lower than the Windies. That's going to hurt

I for one cannot wait for the two in form powerhouses of cricket to fight it out for the Ashes!

 

[maltaseagull]

A historic.

Are you sure?

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/usage/a-historic-event-or-an-historic-event

 

[Triggaaar]

Are you sure?

Yes.

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/usage/a-historic-event-or-an-historic-event

Er, you've just posted a link which backs up what I said

 

[maltaseagull]

Yes.
Er, you've just posted a link which backs up what I said

Err It says it's more logical not correct.
Pedant

 

[Triggaaar]

Err It says it's more logical not correct.

'An historic' is wrong. Happy to help

 

[maltaseagull]

'An historic' is wrong. Happy to help

No help at all actually.
I will continue to use an historic, despite your efforts.

 

[Triggaaar]

I will continue to get it wrong

Please yourself.

Do you say an hotel as well?