Tag: England

  • Week 26 – August 24th 2020 – Week 23 of lockdown

    This was a big week for International Test cricket, as James Anderson dismisses Pakistan’s Azhar Ali to become the first seam bowler in history to take 600 Test wickets.

    Just goes to show what sportsman have to go through, this was a comment from the 1st Test v India in July 2007 when Jimmy had his best figures at the time and included his 50th test wicket in his 17th test –

     “The batsmen Anderson has got out total close to 63000 runs in international cricket. If he gets Laxman, that figure will go to 70000! Some achievement that, should really cement his place in the England squad you would think.”

  • Week 19 –July 6th 2020 – Week 16 of lockdown

    International cricket returned but not as we know it, with the first test between England and West Indies in a bio secure environment Rose Bowl Southampton.

    No crowds.

    Players living together and staying at the grounds hotel.

    Taking a knee at the start of the match.

    Local umpires.

    Highlights on the BBC with the lead presenter a female.

    West Indies winning by 4 wickets

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