3rd test sunday 15th feb west indies v england

[the viscount]

Well one day before this test goes ahead and already serious doubts if this will go ahead as the pitch has not been used for cricket since 2006 and only football has been played here,

West Indies captain C Gayle has doubts over the state of the ground!!!!


BBC SPORT | Cricket | England | New WI venue in race against time

 

[the viscount]

Seems like the game has been given the all clear to go ahead todat .



BBC SPORT | Cricket | England | Test in Antigua given green light

 

[Billy the Fish]

At least it might be exciting, they using they same wicket that they did for nets last week and by all accounts it's a bit of a minefield, unless they've performed a miracle with the roller it will be over by day 4. As luck would have it, no referrals either

 

[Marc]

play delayed til 2:45 due to overnight rain which affected the RUN UPS!

 

[the viscount]

play delayed til 2:45 due to overnight rain which affected the RUN UPS!

This now getting more of a joke as it goes along what will we have next !!!!

 

[Marc]

my god Bob Willis is a boring monotone idiot! SHUT UP!

 

[Marc]

Harmison in for Sidebottom
Swann in for Monty!

 

[Statto]

Who ever wins the toss will surely choose to bowl first.

 

[Marc]

WI win the toss and Bowl

 

[Statto]

We lost the toss. We are batting First.

 

[Billy the Fish]

How good does the ARG look, that is what caribbean cricket should be about, and that is a proper cricket ground. They should demolish the SVR stadium and move back permenantly.
Should be an exciting test match.

 

[Statto]

England 3-0 after 1 over.

 

[Billy the Fish]

First boundy goes to Strauss, Rudi Koertzen gives his trademark nazi salute to signal four runs

 

[Statto]

Its lasted longer than the previous test. 2 overs completed lol

11-0

 

[dougdeep]

40/0 A surprisingly good start.

 

[vegster]

Wow !!!! This pitch has had only 36 hours preparation... We are 58-0 off 18 and Strauss has suddenly found the ability to get the ball off the square....can we dig this strip up and take it with us ?

 

[FalmerforAll!**]

69/0

Strauss 38
Cook 28

 

[Beach Hut]

105/0

 

[vegster]

I may have to broach one of my "Special " beers soon at this rate !! Strauss hoisting the spinner back over his head for six... whats going on ? 116-0

 

[Statto]

Great batting performance. Even though the pitch is diong very little. I fuly expect us to lose a wicket soon though!