A Girl and a Boy naturally would get attracted to each other. This process is a beautiful one where the both of them can be friends for life and if things go better than they can be their life partners.
In this attraction, there are umpteen chances that the boy may fall for the girl and if the girl refuses his offer than as usual the boy would get disheartened.
This process is heart-wrenching as only few boys get through this trauma, the other ones either destroy that girl’s life or become a bad person by getting addicted to wrong things.
There are few exceptional cases in boys category who we can say not kill their feelings but don’t let the girl get an idea about it. Such kind of a Man is indeed a Diamond đź’Ž. In this modern era, it’s very natural to convey your feelings through social media, but instead of these choosing an unique path will definitely lead to a Great Legacy.
The Girl would never know that her friend sacrificed his feelings. She knows that the boy is a very good friend, her bestie,buddy and a one who would be ready for her on one leg. It is often said Great Love Stories have Great Endings, but Legendary Love Stories are meant to be Written in the History.
SNAPSHOT: It is often said that Love Stories are great,but some Rare Legendary Love Stories are meant to leave behind Greatest Legacy
Bonner continued his grit game and made sure that England bowlers throw the towel down. He along with Permaul drained England’s bowlers. The likes of Stokes who earlier in the day has changed the course too had an off color day. Permaul took small strides and scored runs and used feet against Leach.
Joe Root once again was seen helpless as of now his captaincy is by no means great. Mark Wood once again was not given the ball in hand, there may be a possibility that he is injured or going some work on his shoulder, he has had problem with this, earlier during India Test Series in England 2021; he was sidelined due to a Jarred Shoulder. Chris Woakes used all the tricks in the book but West Indies batters were ready for it. With only few overs left for the 2nd new ball, England needs to quickly take it and make sure that West Indies aren’t touching the landmark of 100 runs lead.
West Indies batsman Nkrumah Bonner has silenced all the critics by facing more than 350 odd balls. Sticking to the Crease at this pitch was an arduous task, the tail-enders have faced more than 150 balls which speaks volumes of hard work which bowlers are putting in with the bat too. Bonner’s one stand out feature has been that he hasn’t lost his concentration by any means, he gave one opportunity when he was dropped in slip by Zak Crawley on the bowling of Jack Leach; other than that he has been solid as a Rock. Bonner would be thrilled to know that his knock would open West Indies account in the Richards-Botham Trophy 2022.
Day 4 would be a Fascinating Contest where Caribbean Fast Bowlers would be Roaring to Knock off England’s Out of form batters. The debutant Alex Lees would be tested as earlier he was undone by the sheer brilliance by Kemar Roach. Skipper Joe Root who now has gone back to No.3 position would be wary of the fact that he needs to be more than ever chary as there are high chances that he may come into bat on the very 2nd ball. The Invincible Stokes will have to use all his experience to give England a chance in the 1st Test Match. West Indies on the other hand would sense that they have this Test Match under their control, only they can lose from here onwards which can happen due to their unpredictable nar ture, which is far away but this possibilities can’t be ignored. England and West Indies have had this unpredictable tag, so who knows what lies ahead on the 4th Day. All in all, just like 3rd Day the Cricket World would witness an intriguing day of Test Match where the Momentum is with West Indies.
SNAPSHOT: Nkrumah Bonner Raises his Bat after Scoring 123 Runs.
SNAPSHOT: Nkrumah Bonner Raises his Bat after Scoring a Hard-fought Century against the Courageous Britain.
In the very 1st over Bonner completed his century. There was no angry celebration from his side as he knows that his Job isn’t finished yet. Kemar Roach got run out, it can be said that the pacer played a critical role in the partnership. Roach played out 80 odd deliveries in his knock which indeed is a good job done.
Joe Root handed the ball to Leach in a hope that his turning deliveries would outfox the batters. Root made a mistake by not giving the ball to Mark Wood, his express pace would have been threatening to West Indies spinner Permaul. Leach has been bowling his heart out but nothing is happening. Root would be thinking of another spin bowling option which is no one than himself.
West Indies would be thrilled as now they have found a proper middle order batter in the form of Nkrumah Bonner. The dismissal of Roach made Bonner more responsible as now he is playing determined shots better than ever. Bonner has got ample support from Permaul as he has now got his eye in. Caribbean Pacers would be watching more keenly as the bowl is keeping low and the bowlers are getting a lot of uneven bounce and movement.
Post Drinks break, Evening Session is showing us that how this Test Match is moving. Batting is by no means easy now which means that England are in a precarious position. West Indies would be eyeing to get a Crack at England’s batters before the end of Day’s play, a small session of 5-10 overs would be icing on the cake. On the other side, England are not yet down and out, they should not let lead go beyond 100 otherwise making a comeback would be tough. All in all, West Indies look all set to win the Inaugural Richards-Botham Trophy’s 1st Test Match unless and until England play out out of their skin and produce a miraculous performance.
West Indies started off their post drinks break Afternoon Session wittily. Bonner was playing a typical Test Match knock where he left deliveries and made sure that West Indies are in a strong position. Roach on the other side displayed immense mental application as blocking too was not an easy task. The West Indies batters now have made sure that can deepen the agony for Joe Root & Co.
Joe Root knew that the fast bowlers are tired and he gave the ball to Jack Leach. The left arm off spinner got the turn, bounce and was seen troubling the batters more often than. He opportunities twice, one for Bonner and another one was for Roach. On both the occasions the slip fielder dropped the catches and gave a life to these batters. It is often said Catches win Matches, Root would be angry and would be banging his head on the door for missed opportunities, because now the team has lost the plot and advantage.
West Indies know that any lead around 150 would seal the Test Match for them. Bonner is on the verge of a Fantastic Century whereas Roach now has started to change the gears. Roach and Bonner played out the Session and went unscathed. The partnership amongst the two batters is of 40 runs and in doing so they have consumed a lot of balls that too in excess of 140.
The Evening Session would definitely and undoubtedly give the Cricket Fraternity an idea of which way the Test Match is heading. 123 overs have been bowled so far, the new ball is distant; once again the Pacers will depend on reverse swing which indeed is a tough task. West Indies now would be aiming to get a Dominating Session, 1st Hour holds the key here; if they score 50-70 odd runs then they would believe that they are in the Driver’s Seat. On the other Side England know that they have let the opponent took the control of Test Match, the likes of Woakes and especially Wood need to rip off the remaining batters, otherwise it would be a Cake Walk for Caribbean bowlers.
SNAPSHOT: Nkrumah Bonner Making an Impact as the Lead for West Indies begins.
Post lunch session was pivotal, especially the first hour. Jack Leach, the left arm off spinner got rid of well set Joshua Da Silva. His departure made the Session spicy as later Alzarri Joseph too was dismissed. English bowlers were roaring as they got back into the groove.
Bonner, then went into ultra defensive mode as it was the need of the hour. He was making sure that he doesn’t get enticed by flighted deliveries of the left arm spinner. Root used short ball rampage to irk him but Bonner didn’t lose his cool. Craig Overton and Mark Wood tried everything to see Bonner’s back, but they were unsuccessful.
After a testing half an hour, Bonner stitched a small partnership with the lethal pacer Kemar Roach. England’s Captain was a bit impatient as he didn’t want West Indies to get a lead. Bonner is on the verge of a hard fought century whereas he knows that the longer he stays at the crease, the higher are the chances of West Indies getting a disturbing lead for England.
The phase after post drinks break could be pivotal. The deficit is in 20s and West Indies still have 3 wickets in tank. West Indies management are wary of the fact that batting 4th won’t be at all easy, they should try to put the leg on the accelerator and score runs as the pitch has started to misbehave and deteriorate. On the other side would England knows that their top order is vulnerable to the new ball and they know how Roach, Holder and Joseph created a havoc in 1st innings. All in all, this Test Match has been topsy-turvy for both the teams, England’s players are already in the field for more than 100+ overs, they would be tired and as of now the shoulders are dropping off; if West Indies play out another session then they would be literally bossing the game.
SNAPSHOT: Nkrumah Bonner holds the Fort of West Indies after an early collapse on Day 3 Afternoon Session
The dismissal of Holder in Morning Session had given Britishers a chance to make a comeback in the Test Match. The onus was on Stokes to rip off the line up of Caribbean batters. Although, he didn’t got any ample support from the likes of Wood and Woakes. Both the batters present at the crease were calm and made sure that they don’t let the game slip off.
SNAPSHOT: Bonner and Joshua irking England team and snatching the Test Match from Joe Root’s England
Bonner was literally rock while doing defence. Joshua followed the trend and he at the times was a bit scratchy too. He survived a lbw decision too which he later got it overturned. The wicket keeper batter’s strokeplay was a treat to watch. He not only took the pressure of Bonner, but made sure that the scoreboard was ticking regularly.
The Captain Joe Root’s nemesis of Captaincy continue as he isn’t getting productive results neither from the Pacers nor from Jack Leach. Root knows that he is playing with fire, his captaincy is on a thin edge. He has been given a Second Life that too a short one of 3 Test Series. If he doesn’t make it count, then ECB will have to make tough calls, which they have already have started.
The Afternoon Session of Day 3 would decide the fate of the Test Match and eventually of the Test Series. Root needs to pull a rabbit out of the hat quickly, otherwise 2019 tour would be repeated. On the other side West Indies would hope that the two batters continue the good work and get a threatening lead of 100 runs. If Caribbean batters and tail enders would fret Joe Root and Co, then West Indies would be in the Driver’s Seat.
The Morning Session of Day 3 was expected to be a critical one. Holder was all set, so was Bonner. The Captain Joe Root gave the ball to Ben Stokes.
Stokes was trying his best to reverse the ball as the red ball was more than 70 overs old. Holder initially was solid in his defence. He was gritty and showcased a lot of determination to see of 1st hour.
71st over it was, Stokes was bowling his heart out. He was in his 2nd over of the day. Stokes angled the ball away from Holder and he as usual was letting the ball go. On the brink of 72nd over, Holder got a bit carried away and nicked the ball to the keeper Ben Foakes.
Stokes has made a resounding statement that Holder may be one of the Best All-rounder, but he is an All-time Great. This dismissal has just opened the Test Match for England. The deficit though remains a problem, but Holder could have inflicted a lot of damage. In 2019 Test Series, 1st Test Match it was; he was well set and then smashed a Gigantic double century. The road for England may look a bit easy now but they have a long rally ahead.
SNAPSHOT: Ben Stokes Elated and Jubilant after getting rid of the Dangerous Jason Holder
ECB is in a lot of crisis. Currently they are placed at bottom in the World Test Championship Cycle 2021-23. They got humiliated by the Champion Aussies by 4-0 in the Ashes 2021-22. In that Series, a lot of batters performance was below par. The likes of Root, Stokes and Buttler found new ways to get out. The Iconic bowling pair of Anderson-Broad weren’t given enough runs to bowl at which made sure that Aussies pile on a lot of runs.
The Captaincy of Joe Root was questionable as he was seen saying that bowlers need to bowl a bit fuller to make things happen. Australia’s and one of the Greatest Test Captains of all Time Ricky Ponting lambasted Root by saying that what are you doing in that post, if bowlers aren’t listening to you. The entire Ashes Series was no less than a cry for Britishers.
ECB’s main motto as of now is to reset Red Ball Cricket and in doing so they have dropped Rory Burns & Jos Buttler and the Legendary Pair of James Anderson- Stuart Broad. Although Andrew Strauss made it clear that this is not the end of the road for Anderson and Broad. By dropping Rory Burns, England have named Alex Lees in the squad and recalled Ben Foakes for Wicket-keeper.
Alex Lees inclusion at the top means ECB have not ignored their right hand-left hand strategy. The other opener is the dashing Zak Crawley. The left-handed batter has played for a lot of counties in England like Durham and Yorkshire. Going by the stats which are displayed below, it is crystal clear that he has grinded a lot. Amassing 7,000 runs in domestic circuit is not that easy which looks.
SNAPSHOT: Alex Lees playing a shot for his county team.
The batter has a steep road ahead as succeeding in Caribbean conditions is tough. ECB knows that they haven’t won a Test Series in West Indies since ages. Last tour of 2019 was a horrible as England throwed the towel by losing first 2 Test Matches. Since that tour England are finding an ideal opener. They have tried numerous openers, yet they haven’t performed according to the expectations.
It is often said that opener has to lay the foundation for the other batters to stamp their authority. The way England’s batters have performed over the last year states that there is a lack of intent of scoring quick runs. Having a strike rate of 40-50 is better than getting out on single digit scores. ECB have started the process of getting in right batters for conditions, though they have to give time.
Stats
Batting
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
Balls
SR
100
50
4s
6s
Ct
St
First-class
127
217
14
7078
275*
34.86
15049
47.03
17
35
885
32
89
0
List A one-day
63
58
6
2095
126*
40.28
2677
78.26
4
16
200
21
22
0
List A Twenty20
56
53
6
1350
77*
28.72
1114
121.18
0
8
134
23
20
0
Ben Foakes has been recalled to the Test Side. He has been in and out of the time. He had made his debut in 2018 against Sri Lanka in Alien Conditions. He too was a part of 2019 Caribbean tour where he had a forgettable outing. He is famous for his supreme and acrobatic glove-work. He was a part of England’s tour to India in 2021 where he thrilled everyone by doing amazing wicket-keeping.
SNAPSHOT: Ben Foakes doing an excellent glove work against India in 2021 Test Series.
Foakes major test of character would be to score handful runs. He just can’t be praised for wicket-keeping. England already have the services of Jonny Bairstow who can take up gloves if needed. Ben Foakes record as a batter isn’t that great, although these are his early days. He has been in and out of the team which too has to be seen by ECB. Foakes alike other can be the missing spark for England.
The wicket-keeper batter’s main prowess is to play attacking cricket. He just can’t let the opponent bowlers dominate the phase. His role would be pivotal as playing around tail-enders can be the deciding factor. If he can manage to stick to the crease and contribute 50-70 odd runs with the bowlers then the scenario would change drastically. ECB would hope that they get a keeper like Matt Prior.
Stats
Batting
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
Balls
SR
100
50
4s
6s
Ct
St
Test
8
16
3
410
107
31.53
877
46.75
1
1
34
5
14
5
One-day international
1
1
1
61
61*
76
80.26
0
1
3
1
2
1
Twenty20 international
1
0
0
0
–
–
0
0
0
0
1
0
First-class
123
194
32
6214
141*
38.35
12181
51.01
11
34
775
25
254
29
List A one-day
73
63
11
1941
92
37.32
2244
86.50
0
18
163
18
86
11
List A Twenty20
77
52
12
856
75*
21.40
690
124.06
0
4
72
14
38
10
Youth Test
2
3
0
76
46
25.33
208
36.54
0
0
9
0
2
0
Youth ODI
22
21
3
854
111
47.44
1026
83.24
2
4
85
10
23
3
Ben Foakes and Alex Lees can prove to be the game-changers. West Indies Coach Phil Simmons and Captain Kraigg Braithwaite would be wary of the factor that their team is mercurial. England on the other side too have been erratic. Both the nations know that they have started a new chapter in their rivalry which should not be taken lightly as we all know that spectators don’t like Test Cricket.
West Indies arsenal and weapon is their pace bowling. They have got the likes of Roach, Holder and Alzarri who are too hot to handle. All these trio were a part of the successful triumph. The ex-skipper Jason Holder now is playing as an all-rounder which undoubtedly a bit sad as he is one of the most senior statesmen. Nevertheless, he can be lethal as of now there is no added responsibility of the team.
The Exuberant all-rounder Jason Holder smashed 43 runs in Day 2 of the 1st Test Match. The peculiarity of Holder’s knock was that, he was keen to rotate the Strike instead of going bang-bang. His knock has made the Test Match an even contest. The deficit as of now is 109 runs. If the two batters can cut down the deficit to may be 40-50 runs, then we have a solid game on our hands.
SNAPSHOT: Jason Holder showcasing great defense and sheer aggression on Day 2 against the Mighty Britishers at Vivian Richards Stadium for the inaugural Richards-Botham Trophy 2022
Holder’s way of toiling the bowlers was amazing. He not only smashed 7 boundaries and scored 30 runs in that, but he made sure that the bowlers are forced to bowl according to his strengths. The senior all-rounder faced 100 odd balls which speaks about his temperament. The batter though knows that the new ball is 13 overs around which means that he needs to up the ante. Earlier when West Indies bowlers bowled with the second new ball, they created a havoc by bundling out England for 311.
We are in for a thrilling Day 3. The main test for Joe Root would be that how he manages to get rid of 13 overs with the new ball. The old ball phase, which would take place till drinks period is a vital one. If Holder and Bonner score runs at 4 runs per over, then West Indies would be in ascendancy. All in all, West Indies looks all set to spoil the party of England’s reset; England would hope and believe that they can get early break-throughs. Getting Vibes of West Indies, bossing this Test Match and Richards-Botham Trophy 2022. It’s often said that you win 1st Test Match and win the Series, England would sense that they have a chance with no doubt but lying on a thin edge as the rain earlier played a spoil sport. Although we all know Cricket is a Game of Uncertainty so who knows what would be in store at the Morning Session.
Johnny Bairstow came into bat when England were reduced to 48-4. Kemar Roach, Jason Holder and Jaydon Seales were literally on fire. They broke the back of England’s batting line up as the reset of England Cricket wasn’t quite fruitful as expected.
Bairstow and Stokes then rebuild the innings. They made sure that they get their eye in the match.
It was afternoon session when Bairstow started attacking. Attacking the bowlers in the sense, he was very much keen to rotate the Strike on a Consistent basis.
Bairstow’s peculiarity was similar to the knock he played against the Mighty Aussies at the SCG. The dashing batter made sure that Stokes played the waiting game.
In the evening session, the scintillating Bairstow went into beast mode. He was smashing boundaries on a consistent basis to the likes of Roach and Co.
Bairstow was using all shots in the book. Most of the times, he was seen using the cut shot and pull shot. He gave a glimpse of the old Bairstow who used to assert dominance over opponent.
West Indies Captain missed a trick by not giving the ball to Roach and Holder. Holder had mind boggling figures as he gave away 15 runs in 16 overs and took 2 wickets of Lawrence and Foakes.
Bairstow’s speciality this time was that he played according to the situation. The ball was doing a lot of movement as he made sure to be patient and cash in on an opportunity.
The way Bairstow handled collapses speaks a lot about his technique. The dismissal of Stokes was a blow to England’s innings as at that time the score was 115-5.
Bairstow got ample support from Ben Foakes. The wicket keeper batter had a dream comeback as he was stroking the ball smoothly. Foakes managed to score 42 runs. He made sure to up the ante as scoring was by no means means.
Bairstow notched up his 7th century and made a statement that he may be out of form, but he is not finished yet. The batter now has made a strong case for himself in England’s Middle Order.
Bairstow knows that his Job is half done yet. England’s score is 268-6. He would be hoping that England’s 1st innings score touches 350 scale mark.
The new ball is only 6 overs old. The fast bowlers can still extract a lot of swing which will make the 1st session a spicy contest. There are chances that England would score heavily and even score 400 odd runs.
West Indies Skipper would hope that his bowlers would take a leaf out of the morning session. All in all, the 1st session would decide the fate of the Iconic Richards-Botham Trophy 2022.
SNAPSHOT: Jonny Bairstow scores a Brilliant unbeaten knock of 109 runs.
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