Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Twenty20 live - England v Australia

Stumps with TMS logo

Live video scorecard - England v Australia

Second Twenty20 international, Old Trafford:

LIVE TEXT COMMENTARY (all times BST)

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By Ben Dirs

"Ben, I went on Sunday afternoon. Total shambles. My sympathy for OT losing its Test status went the same way as Denly. I can't believe there hasn't been more backlash about the total lack of facilities and how these internationals should never have been awarded to OT in its current state."
Stuart Campbell in the TMS inbox

"Was at the game on Sunday and have to say, extremely disappointed with the officials for not starting the second innings on schedule. Australia were batting in worse during their innings... Doesn't help that I travelled from Brussels for the game either!"
Winner (back in Brussels) in the TMS inbox

"The point of the 'five-over farce' is that 10 overs means ticket holders don't get a refund. Imagine most ticket holders' hearts sink once the magic 9.5 is passed, but they only get another ball for their 50 quid (plus parking, plus chips, plus drinks)."
Kate in the TMS inbox

The sun is out
1856: Little bit weird to be honest - bright sun now at Old Trafford, but the outfield's still deemed too wet and the covers remain on. I don't really understand all this "players might get injured if its wet" nonsense. When was the last time you saw a footballer or rugby player running clear down the wing on a greasy pitch, stack it and injure himself?

1850: Village changes the rules of cricket Myles, Bored at work in London, has just sent this in, about a man who bought a house next to a cricket pitch and then decided he didn't like cricket balls being hit into his garden...

1841: The latest we can start in Manchester is 2140 BST. That being the case, they'd be able to get a five-over farce in. Paul Collingwood and Michael Clarke might as well just have an arm wrestle now and be done with it...

1834: The umpires are having an inspection at 1900 BST - definitely no play before 2000 BST, says umpire Nigel Llong, adding that there's "a fair chance" there will be no play at all. Anyone for Buckaroo?

1830: Paul Collingwood looking to make an impact today to cement his place as skipper. Is he the man to take England to next April's World Twenty20? Is there anyone else? News from Aggers on Twitter: "Bring a mac and you might see some cricket," he says, adding that the skies are clearing. Just seen some pics, and, while not exactly balmy, it looks playable...

Get involved on 606
From Jobson on 606: "I just want Dirk Nannes back at Middlesex. Other than that I'd like to see Rashid in the team, we need to start playing two spinners in limited overs games, but I can't see the selectors changing the squad.

1820: Hi. Second Twenty20 match in Manchester this evening, the weather people say it's going to rain, but I've no confirmation as yet. Rain or no rain, Brett Lee's likely to be extremely frustrated and extremely angry...

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