LUFCTALK

R.I.P. Ted Dexter.

Yorkshire doing well at the crease in the Test vs India.

Root is just so far ahead of any other batsman in the world at the moment, incredible.

Unlucky Malan going the last ball before tea how often does that happen ?

johnh wrote:Root is just so far ahead of any other batsman in the world at the moment, incredible.

He is in an exceptional run of form and, looking at his scoring record he is utterly outstanding. A sportsman of the like you don't often get to witness in a lifetime. I am not sure he is getting all the plaudits he deserves

johnh wrote:Root is just so far ahead of any other batsman in the world at the moment, incredible.

Agreed. Tbh though, John, prior to the double century he had against India on their own patch his form was a little shaky, Root would often get to 60/70 then wouldn't make a century but the last 6 months that has changed, he really has excelled. The only downside to it all is from a batting perspective, he's having to do it all by himself more often than not.

Giving wickets away cheaply now still an excellent lead.

NottinghamWhite wrote:R.I.P. Ted Dexter.

Very sorry to hear the news of Ted's passing.
I havn't followed cricket for many years, since I left school, but growing up in the 1960's, Ted Dexter was a household name.
The early 60's test series against Australia and the West Indies stick in memory when Dexter and a clutch of other great players from all the teams graced the wickets.Dexter wasn't your working class hero,not a Brian Close, military family, Cambridge university, played Rugby and cricket for Cambridge, great golfer invited to join the pro' circuit, fashion model wife, race horses and fast cars, but a great batsman who deserved the legendary status he deserved.Also his involvement and service to cricket after retiring from playing.
RIP Ted.