Test (Early) Sri Lanka tour squad predictions

[eaglevision]

I might have to go check it out on a future tour. My wife refuses to go back to India, but I can probably sell her on beaches, seafood and more safaris.

Last time I went I took the missus and went to India and Sri Lanka. She felt far more comfortable in SL. Minimal ogling and hassling and when you politely say no to the relatively few hawkers there are they leave you alone. If you do end up heading there feel free to hit me and/or sr36 up, I’m sure we’d both be happy to give some suggestions that would make it more appealing for the missus/family.

 

[western royboy]

Surgery on the shoulder that popped when he hi fived would you believe. That was about a month ago me thinks. So there goes any chance of a comeback this year in any format. Perhaps be back in time for WTC final but will he even be selected for that?

Ashes next year is absolute best case scenario

 

[Bedi]

I would imagine it's simple enough to buy them at the ground.

It's what I'm going to do. Apparently, you can also get access to the "Members" for a nominal fee.

First game starts on a Wednesday so I can't see it jam packed for the first 3 days anyway. Second Test starts on a Thursday.

I'm booked and off to the first test! Liking the sound of the members option, also looking forward to watching a session up from the fort too.

 

[Borisdog]

I'm booked and off to the first test! Liking the sound of the members option, also looking forward to watching a session up from the fort too.

When do you get there?

 

[Bedi]

When do you get there?

28th Jan I arrive in Galle

 

[Borisdog]

28th Jan I arrive in Galle

I get there on 24th, assuming Sri Lankan Airways don't screw the pooch somehow.

 

[cricketnut14]

I get there on 24th, assuming Sri Lankan Airways don't screw the pooch somehow.

i think you and Bedi needed to grab a comm box and do a ball by ball commentary for us all

 

[Borisdog]

i think you and Bedi needed to grab a comm box and do a ball by ball commentary for us all

I plan on not being able to speak ( relatively ) coherently.

Actually, now that I think of it, that's probably a solid qualification.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

i think you and Bedi needed to grab a comm box and do a ball by ball commentary for us all

I second this, in the style of Greig and Lawry please

 

[Borisdog]

I second this, in the style of Greig and Lawry please

Well,

I'll definitely be getting the Lion on the line ( Or maybe in my gob )

 

[Blackhawk42]

My wife and I had Sri Lanka on the travel bucket list as one of our next destinations, but the children and Covid came along.

It's nice to hear then positive reports.
I've recently met two Sri Lankan men (separately) who are great people, and both are glowing with national pride despite also acknowledging the frosty political history.

 

[Bedi]

Well,

I'll definitely be getting the Lion on the line ( Or maybe in my gob )

So am guessing beer is available at the cricket in Sri Lanka? (unlike India, and Australia*)

*i don't count midstrength as beer

 

[Soups]

My wife and I had Sri Lanka on the travel bucket list as one of our next destinations, but then children and Covid came along.

It's nice to hear then positive reports.
I've recently met two Sri Lankan men (separately) who are great people, and both are glowing with national pride despite also acknowledging the frosty political history.

I’ve got friends that have a surfing retreat on the south coast, it looks amazing and they certainly live the life. I’ll get there one day.

 

[Borisdog]

So am guessing beer is available at the cricket in Sri Lanka? (unlike India, and Australia*)

*i don't count midstrength as beer

I actually don't know. But I certainly hope so. That's the GCC bar though

And if you're drinking mid-strength beer at the Cricket you're in the wrong stand or at the wrong ground.

 

[sr36]

So am guessing beer is available at the cricket in Sri Lanka? (unlike India, and Australia*)

*i don't count midstrength as beer

It was in Kandy in 2019 - the cheapest beer I've drunk in Sri Lanka surprisingly.

Sri Lanka has a dry day about once a month when it's illegal to sell alcohol, so if you're unlucky you might get a day without beer being sold. And I wouldn't be surprised if there are dry stands, so worth looking into.

* If any of the one dayers are in Dambulla, they don't sell beer there, as it's in a no alcohol zone.

 

[Bedi]

It was in Kandy in 2019 - the cheapest beer I've drunk in Sri Lanka surprisingly.

Sri Lanka has a dry day about once a month when it's illegal to sell alcohol, so if you're unlucky you might get a day without beer being sold. And I wouldn't be surprised if there are dry stands, so worth looking into.

* If any of the one dayers are in Dambulla, they don't sell beer there, as it's in a no alcohol zone.

I know Galle is predominantly Muslim so wasn't sure, but sounds like there are plenty of bars, so am sure pissheads like myself will be catered for.

 

[Bedi]

I’ve got friends that have a surfing retreat on the south coast, it looks amazing and they certainly live the life. I’ll get there one day.

am heading that way so you remember the name?

 

[eaglevision]

Horrible for Kuhnemann but the odds of Connolly getting a game just increased.

 

[sr36]

Horrible for Kuhnemann but the odds of Connolly getting a game just increased.

What's he done?

 

[cats_09]

What's he done?

In tonights BBL match the ball was smashed back to him while bowling and he took himself straight off with his hand wrapped in his shirt

Fox showed a few replies, and the last one seemed to clearly indicate his thumb with a right angle bend where it shouldn’t bend

 

[eaglevision]

What's he done?

Non spinning hand which is good but would be surprised if he’s on the plane to SL.

 

[sr36]

Non spinning hand which is good but would be surprised if he’s on the plane to SL.

Poor ****er.

Who do they take instead? Swepson? A third offie in Rocchiccioli?

 

[eaglevision]

Poor ****er.

Who do they take instead? Swepson? A third offie in Rocchiccioli?

Yeah horrible timing for him, really unfortunate. Would love to see Corey get the gig but yep they probably replace the left arm orthodox with the right arm leg spin I’d have thought.

 

[sr36]

Yeah horrible timing for him, really unfortunate. Would love to see Corey get the gig but yep they probably replace the left arm orthodox with the right arm leg spin I’d have thought.

How has Pope been bowling?

 

[eaglevision]

How has Pope been bowling?

Haven’t been paying much attention to him. Had a couple of innings that went for plenty and bowls too many long hops but has taken a lot of wickets. Haven’t seen any of his shield figures this year which is what really matters, I’d stick with the other two options you mentioned personally.