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Live discussion: England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Rose Bowl

2 years ago, at the start of September

So, another one-day match. This time, England are at the Rose Bowl and have lost the toss. Pakistan have put them in to bat, and are unchanged. Mahmood has come in for Gough, so it looks like those Onions one-liners will have to be shelved for this game.

As usual, cricinfo will provide ball-by-ball commentary.

Well, here we go. If you can leave a comment before we lose a wicket, I’ll be impressed. In fact, there goes one now.

World class facilities. Mine field pitches

3 years ago, mid-July

Watching Warwickshire v Durham, Ian Botham made a good point about the pitch - which is quite obviously a mine field, as Durham are 32 for 6. Durham have improved their Riverside ground beyond recognition - it’s one ground I would love go to. As have, of course, Hampshire at their Rosebowl ground. Both of these have world-class facilities, both receiving millions in funding - yet both pitches are mine fields. While these two counties have forced the improvement of other grounds, such as Leeds, to reach their lofty standards, their pitches need improving if they are to ever be granted the honour of regular Test matches. A great shame - you’d think that the pitch would be the most important aspect of a ground’s regeneration; it seems all the glitzy, shiny, corporate bullshit is more important these days…

“A nice little taster”

3 years ago, mid-June

General consensus of this debut International 20/20 in England, between England and Australia, is it’s a taster of things to come. Both sides seem to be taking it more seriously than the New Zealand / Australia encounter earlier in the year. I’m sure there’ll be some personal battles going on, and I’m sure both sides will be keen as mustard to win it. Looks like a great atmosphere.

(Note to self: must see some 20/20 this year “live”)