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Trying to find the joy in a sport that insists on eliminating any joy

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If you ever doubt the veracity of my cricketing expertise, know that I once had a bowler take 1000 test wickets on Cricket Captain. Consider this, then withdraw your quarrel.

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Decent shout in the end

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Sent this to an American friend of mine. I can’t believe she can’t get into cricket. #engvire

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@ChinmayP6 Wasn’t a bad call!

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@cricket_badger Yes he was unlucky to be given out, not lucky to survive the ball

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I’m cold

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Perfection

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Selfishly, hope England have a bowl, skittle Ireland then flat it around before the close. Ideal.

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A word for Josh Tongue. He’s worked hard for this opportunity, and he’s suffered for it. He bowls fast. Bats a bit. Maybe he won’t become a regular in England’s team, but I’m proud of him for getting here, today. #ENGvIRE

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And Ireland’s rugby team, which does receive appropriate attention, is arguably the best in the world. Ireland is a strong sporting nation and is only going to get better. We should not deride them. I’m looking forward to watching them play.

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There are a few things to say about Irish cricket. They’re often written off, by organisers rather than fans, as a minnow. Despite test status, their tests are not seen as real tests. They’re often warm ups for the real tests. I hate this view.

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The chances are that Ireland will lose this test even against the depleted England side, but that does not devalue them as a cricketing nation. The Irish cricket team, with less funding and resource in development, is probably as comparatively strong as its football team.

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Excited to watch Josh Tongue, whom I’ve been following for a while. Excited to watch Ireland, who I have a soft spot for. Excited for Lord’s, as always. Excited to fucking finally get some time to myself.

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Hello everyone, long time no speak. I’m off to the test match today!

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Quite simply my favourite place to watch cricket

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This is the content I want to see. Duckett and Hameed doing what they do best

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It’s fair to say that @thecricketdraft has taken over my life.

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Happy county championship round 2 day for all those who celebrate

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And how England haven’t had a look at Pujara for Sussex is just beyond crazy. He’s a good young player

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It’s fully my favourite time of year where people start to suggest XYZ should be playing for England because they have a good April in county cricket

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But seriously, Jake Libby would plunder Pat Cummins for ton after ton