Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 26 Aug 19

in the world of commerce that is known as buying a wicket. Two to go. #Ashes 00:13:26, 2019-08-26
RT @JofraArcher: Nathan having a giggle offa me 00:13:35, 2019-08-26
Jack Leach. 00:18:24, 2019-08-26
RT @ajarrodkimber: The man who broke Tim Murtagh's heart walks to the wicket. 00:19:02, 2019-08-26
RT @ZaltzCricket: Can Stokes channel his inner Kusal Perera? 00:19:26, 2019-08-26
RT @Neroli_M_FOX: Love how they still need more than their entire first innings total, yet it feels close. Gotta love Test cricket. 00:19:39, 2019-08-26
shine up those twenty four points 00:20:35, 2019-08-26
twelve more of fhose Ben 00:25:04, 2019-08-26
get 'em in twos 00:31:52, 2019-08-26
ten sixes to go 00:34:50, 2019-08-26
nine sixes to go https://t.co/XBytw1NDW1 00:36:37, 2019-08-26
RT @cricketcomau: ARE YOU KIDDING?! Ben Stokes has just played a reverse sweep or switch hit or something equally outrageous and sent it in… 00:38:00, 2019-08-26
RT @deeputalks: Scoring 300+ in 4th inngs after dismissed for < 100 in 1st inngs
Eng 76 & 323 v Aus MCG 1937/37
Aus 75 & 336/5 v SA Durban… 00:40:40, 2019-08-26
RT @GaryLineker: Whatever happens, I bloody love @benstokes38 00:41:43, 2019-08-26
RT @ESPNcricinfo: Oh my days.
https://t.co/qeZbWxfV3D 00:42:15, 2019-08-26
seven sixes to go 00:48:18, 2019-08-26
RT @AndrewFaulkner9: Australian cricket Twitter is asking for something called a 'yorker' #Ashes 00:50:21, 2019-08-26
A truly great hundred from Ben Stokes, but the job is not done yet! #Ashes 00:53:37, 2019-08-26
This is just mad. 00:54:42, 2019-08-26
Ben Stokes has this game on a string now. Seventeen to win. #Ashes 01:02:23, 2019-08-26
pointless review 01:09:22, 2019-08-26
this is what happens when you waste your reviews 01:13:27, 2019-08-26
@KamManir it was in reply to KamManir 01:16:16, 2019-08-26
let me dissociate myaelf right now from any "we woz robbed" rhetoric https://t.co/JY5J43CtRM 01:17:41, 2019-08-26
Benjamin Andrew Stokes. That may have been the most perfect pressure innings I have ever seen. So brilliant. Congra… https://t.co/MzxSktqk5q 01:19:38, 2019-08-26
RT @ajarrodkimber: Jack Leach, the batsman, has won two Tests for England. 01:21:09, 2019-08-26
From that incredible patience in the morning to victory in the afternoon via this unbelievable hit. Ben Stokes you'… https://t.co/1VdT95D0cS 01:25:07, 2019-08-26
Twitter a bit slow with the trends https://t.co/4YvoocUevz 01:26:52, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 @simplyparu Smith is banned from captaincy for two years, ie until March 28 2020. Warner for life – I don… https://t.co/pwyzIBQ0dO in reply to gulu1959 07:24:08, 2019-08-26
RT @legsidelizzy: Times front page tomorrow. https://t.co/vysdMwbskx 07:26:22, 2019-08-26
@Stuffedparatha @gulu1959 @simplyparu Australia has nobbled their succession plans (whether by accident or design)… https://t.co/TR5XIeOzb2 in reply to Stuffedparatha 07:32:52, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 @randomtrude Yep. Sreesanth's ban came under a lot of legal scrutiny -because of the reasons, it had to -… https://t.co/sL7kBHNYCQ in reply to gulu1959 07:42:46, 2019-08-26
@L_EToffee if I followed my rules rigidly he'd get 2. I won't though. in reply to L_EToffee 07:43:39, 2019-08-26
RT @kokeeffe49: Best Test fourth innings individual dig to win the game…. Brian Lara 153* v Aust 1999, Kusal Perera 153*v South Af 2019 o… 07:44:42, 2019-08-26
RT @AlisaFrench13: Just a typical Sunday @EsherCC . Test cricket being played in the clubhouse, U12 boys enjoying a sunny late August tourn… 07:44:56, 2019-08-26
Number four on this list suggest to me that Normal Transmission will resume in the sports world by Tuesday at the l… https://t.co/DFCdiFk3lF 07:47:30, 2019-08-26
RT @benstokes38: Jack Leach……..@Specsavers do your self a favour and give him free glasses for life @jackleach1991 07:51:51, 2019-08-26
RT @rich_thomo: https://t.co/nTzNueDAWL 07:52:55, 2019-08-26
RT @StuartBroad8: Best video of all time? 😍 #Ashes https://t.co/as6civH4GN 07:53:38, 2019-08-26
RT @MontyPanesar: Congratulations @englandcricket winning 3rd test ,one of the best test victories in England. Super Ben what an innings @b… 07:55:46, 2019-08-26
@ACScricket @RicFinlay not sure the BBC will have any new ones in the archive to dig out in reply to ACScricket 07:56:32, 2019-08-26
I don't think it is so much Stokes acquiring the skills as having the audacity to use them in a Test innings https://t.co/0KcEC8WgVV 08:09:53, 2019-08-26
RT @hendopolis: MAIL SPORT: The greatest #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/FD4Halp5GN 08:14:57, 2019-08-26
Yes Stokes should have been out lbw. Yes Joel Wilson got it wrong. Yes umpires have made endless pressure calls ove… https://t.co/x86e8jJ1SU 08:23:36, 2019-08-26
RT @stGuyer: It's 11 o'clock and I'm the last one in the Headingley press box, having filed match copy, a scoreboard, quotes pieces, fact b… 08:24:37, 2019-08-26
Meanwhile, a Test match ended in Antigua. https://t.co/qHbbgrzKdo #WIvInd 08:28:19, 2019-08-26
RT @sportingintel: For all the moment-of-victory images, great as they are, this picture by Tom Jenkins of the Guardian, of the moment when… 08:30:32, 2019-08-26
RT @rustyjacko: For those who missed the cricket last night, it was a tie; England won on a count back of players with fully functioning br… 08:30:54, 2019-08-26
RT @benstokes38: I fucking(don’t care if I get fined) love Test Match Cricket and I love englandcricket #ashes @jackleach1991 is a legend h… 08:32:20, 2019-08-26
RT @AndyJRLee: Unbelievable scenes behind the hollies @Edgbaston we all came to support @BearsT20 but ended up glued to @englandcricket #As… 08:32:35, 2019-08-26
From @timwig on an innings of one not out: https://t.co/uVhGPehSUN #Ashes 08:43:52, 2019-08-26
RT @markbutcher72: #WRONG https://t.co/TASBRu9sQY 08:47:34, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 @randomtrude I'm not a Paine fan. He's like the acting manager who comes in while the boss is on long ser… https://t.co/YnaGEmCkwy in reply to gulu1959 08:57:22, 2019-08-26
RT @delraw09: Great tournament from the boys!! Mission accomplished ✅ Next stop World Cup Qualifiers 🇧🇲🙏🏾❤️ https://t.co/UrYi0GAfo9 08:58:28, 2019-08-26
Greg Baum: We can all die happy now – cricket doesn't get any better than this https://t.co/YPEkGI94Ku via @theage 09:11:21, 2019-08-26
RT @sidvee: Tempting to compare Stokes to Botham '81. Both in Ashes Tests at Headingley. The more apt comparison is Botham '80 Bombay – per… 09:12:15, 2019-08-26
RT @bbctms: The most remarkable of finishes, as seen in the TMS box.
Thank you so much for being there with us.

#bbccricket #Ashes https:… 09:14:13, 2019-08-26
The #WTC standings right now. India gained 60 points on Sunday, England 24. In all likelihood, Sri Lanka and New Ze… https://t.co/JTf08jcqfV 09:20:31, 2019-08-26
as tempting as it is to give points for an innings of one not out, my #Ashes Best on Ground for T3D4 is: Ben Stokes… https://t.co/jBgKXYKhwr in reply to rickeyrecricket 09:23:38, 2019-08-26
@TheBarmyArmy December 26 1981 MCG in reply to TheBarmyArmy 09:29:40, 2019-08-26
RT @Jason_Keen: Ben Stokes will get the headlines, but Jack Leach cleaning his glasses before facing 90mph Pat Cummins is the most English… 09:30:12, 2019-08-26
Cricket PNG has reported the passing of Kopi John, who played five T20Is for the Lewas in 2018. She was 25 years ol… https://t.co/N9337HEo1N 09:38:51, 2019-08-26
RT @CricketAus: Congratulations to the Desert Blaze, winners of today's NT Strike League Final and the first team to qualify for the 2019/2… 09:45:36, 2019-08-26
Imagine being Jasprit Bumrah and doing this on the same day Ben Stokes went crazy https://t.co/HHM3a9yq7E 10:54:27, 2019-08-26
RT @AndrewFaulkner9: Gideon: "Bairstow … brandished his bat and arm like a missionary a crucifix" Referendum with no loser https://t.co/X… 10:55:18, 2019-08-26
RT @Specsavers: We can confirm we will offer Jack Leach free glasses for life https://t.co/7rfPBK77GS 11:03:02, 2019-08-26
RT @HurricanesBBL: The third edition of our Indigenous T20 Cup with @ThunderBBL will be played in Orange this November.
All players will… 11:03:45, 2019-08-26
RT @windiescricket: 🌴v 🇮🇳
Tough loss in the 1st Test v India for the #MenInMaroon

Match Report below!
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https://t.co/R0eVGa22d7 11:09:23, 2019-08-26
RT @andrewnixon79: A potential ODI at Lord's the eye-grabbing part of this, but Cricket Scotland regaining control of their broadcast right… 11:09:45, 2019-08-26
Does anyone else see a case for fast-tracking Glenn Maxwell back into the Australian Test XI? 11:12:12, 2019-08-26
@rajinder_ravi Wouldn't hurt 🙂 I was thinking of someone capable of a Stokes-like run chase in reply to rajinder_ravi 11:15:38, 2019-08-26
RT @ThunderBBL: The Indigenous T20 Cup is back for 2019! 🙌
Nominations for the Thunder Indigenous XI supported by Homestar Finance are now… 11:16:24, 2019-08-26
@sumansnag Paine nearly won. I'd be disappointed if he stayed on after the Ashes have ended whichever way it finish… https://t.co/pSzfte7Z9q in reply to sumansnag 11:19:39, 2019-08-26
@olschooloswaldo Warner could have a future as permanent sub fielder if he doesn't score runs in reply to olschooloswaldo 11:20:13, 2019-08-26
@olschooloswaldo I think Khawaja should open or not be there in reply to olschooloswaldo 11:23:12, 2019-08-26
@olschooloswaldo Carey's not too far away if they need him but Paine is locked in for the series. I'd have Starc ba… https://t.co/PVOZxzhPjx in reply to olschooloswaldo 11:26:28, 2019-08-26
@Mulundboy yes I think Manus has the goods to be number 3 in reply to Mulundboy 11:27:12, 2019-08-26
One downside of the #Ashes being on Nine is that I can't watch the full day's play on-demand on @9Now (this may be… https://t.co/4dUz1sntK9 11:34:54, 2019-08-26
More than a quarter of a million Australian viewers stayed up till after 1am to watch the end of the Test this morn… https://t.co/lRGtmYVMGZ 11:50:29, 2019-08-26
@murray_bulger Agar is injured in reply to murray_bulger 11:51:03, 2019-08-26
I need to fire up iView tonight to see why Judi Dench's wild Borneo adventure was so popular in reply to rickeyrecricket 11:54:35, 2019-08-26
Ultimately there should be no reason to have to think about a review, but excuse me while I mop up some spilt milk.… https://t.co/tjsrTNxi5c 12:04:09, 2019-08-26
RT @CricketNSW: Our annual Country Blitz starts next week with several Big Bash stars, as well as many @CricketNSWBlues & @NSWBreakers to v… 12:05:34, 2019-08-26
RT @RusselArnold69: Lots of water around this morning #SLvNZ https://t.co/rwbi8bD1Qg 13:06:46, 2019-08-26
endorsement opportunity alert https://t.co/oIuIa227aw 13:09:19, 2019-08-26
RT @NSWBreakers: In the final intra-squad match for the Breakers in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, Lisa Griffith continued her good form with 42… 14:19:33, 2019-08-26
RT @OfficialSLC: Day 5 to begin at 10.15 am #SLvNZ https://t.co/qghWIYN2xH 14:23:13, 2019-08-26
RT @BLACKCAPS: And second ball of the day – de Grandhomme is caught in the deep for 83 off 77. Clearly there’s going to be some aggression… 14:48:44, 2019-08-26
Watling's 100 from 222 balls, New Zealand 402/6 but they're not stopping there. #SLvNZ 14:58:28, 2019-08-26
@Cric_Writer @randomtrude @gulu1959 The morals of the Australian side were an issue in South Africa 2018 in reply to Cric_Writer 15:00:24, 2019-08-26
Southee smashes a couple of sixes and Kane waves them in. Sri Lanka 187 to avoid innings defeat. #SLvNZ 15:06:34, 2019-08-26
the sight of Tim Southee blasting sixes is enough to trigger Post Traumatic Stokes Disorder 15:08:08, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 @Cric_Writer @randomtrude Captaincy is a Board decision these days. And considering that Australia was Jo… https://t.co/5g0SFfUgyv in reply to gulu1959 15:22:28, 2019-08-26
RT @BLACKCAPS: What a start!
Ajaz Patel has pulled off a brilliant direct-hit run-out in the first over of Sri Lanka's innings. Thirimanne… 15:27:09, 2019-08-26
Kusal Perera won't be Sri Lanka's saviour today. #SLvNZ 15:30:22, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 @Cric_Writer @randomtrude almost an Australian tradition now in reply to gulu1959 15:41:54, 2019-08-26
nah not when he comes from good rugby league stock https://t.co/LE3lC5ftaa 15:51:38, 2019-08-26
RT @philthy295: Incredible front page image on the front of The Times of an unbelievable moment in the history of the game. I can’t see the… 15:52:18, 2019-08-26
RT @WomensCricZone: ICYMI: A sensational century from 18-year-old, Jemimah Rodrigues, guides @YorksDiamonds to a four-wicket win over @Vipe… 15:59:27, 2019-08-26
oh Angelo 16:15:37, 2019-08-26
RT @dannyreuben: Not satisfied with the front of every national newspaper, go on @benstokes38 you might as well enjoy the back pages too. T… 16:20:33, 2019-08-26
The sports section of The Australian is usually a safe refuge from the rubbish that appears on the politics pages https://t.co/V3uqYuLzwv 16:23:11, 2019-08-26
Four down. Tidy slips catch by Tim Southee. Sri Lanka 22/4 16:40:27, 2019-08-26
@Cricketmum53 absolutely in reply to Cricketmum53 16:45:01, 2019-08-26
@NorthStandGang "It's all happening at Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium!" in reply to NorthStandGang 16:48:15, 2019-08-26
Number five! Will Somerville with a gorgeous offie finding its way between bat and pad to remove Kusal Mendis. Sri Lanka 32 for 5. #SLvNZ 16:55:58, 2019-08-26
It's not quite all happening because Sri Lanka aren't scoring runs. #SLvNZ https://t.co/oZ03iFTY7E 16:57:31, 2019-08-26
Does BBC have some spare spectrum to set up a radio channel permanently playing that final hour on a loop? https://t.co/SKeBAeSWGt 17:00:27, 2019-08-26
Lunch at the P.Sara Stadium, Sri Lanka needing to bat out the day to ensure a draw, are 32 for 5. #SLvNZ 17:01:56, 2019-08-26
RT @CoachHesson: Every Off Spinners dream delivery………well bowled @wersomerville 😳
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#cricketnation #cricket #spinbowling #SLvNZ htt… 17:02:47, 2019-08-26
For the benefit of Australian viewers with a Kayo subscription, Kusal Perera's match-winning knock at Durban is sti… https://t.co/szgEwuRrK7 17:11:10, 2019-08-26
Having watched both innings I'd rank Stokes ahead of Perera but we are incredibly blessed to have had both performances in the same year in reply to rickeyrecricket 17:12:55, 2019-08-26
RT @legsidelizzy: Ok this is winding me up. Rant incoming. …… getting a lot of tweets to say journalists should be eating humble pie af… 17:21:24, 2019-08-26
I was thinking about this Eoin Morgan innings for Sydney Thunder as I was watching Ben Stokes wind up last night. V… https://t.co/HgFONtkpnM 17:30:10, 2019-08-26
and if it seems silly to compare Stokes' innings to a T20 knock, I really don't think what we saw would have been a… https://t.co/tha1CJpRSj in reply to rickeyrecricket 17:31:52, 2019-08-26
I'm sure Joel agrees with you Ben https://t.co/lUrWVZNn4a 17:34:24, 2019-08-26
This stroke will be etched in my brain forever https://t.co/TJ7SR6qCEz in reply to rickeyrecricket 17:39:02, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 how often did they play the reverse sweep six? in reply to gulu1959 17:39:54, 2019-08-26
@gulu1959 no but I think he showed he can play measured defensive cricket side-by-side with T20 improv and get results in reply to gulu1959 17:46:55, 2019-08-26
RT @WisdenCricket: "I’ve got every review wrong… I can’t sit here and bag the umpires."
Paine regrets 'spur of the moment' decision to r… 17:55:49, 2019-08-26
RT @opposethe100: Front pages, back pages, the hearts of a nation.
ECB, you don't need to make cricket simple. You just need to make it sp… 17:56:54, 2019-08-26
Karunaratne survives on review 18:00:15, 2019-08-26
RT @derekalberts1: Perhaps Joel Wilson was right after all. DRS disagreed of course (which again highlights its faults) but it looks almost… 18:03:57, 2019-08-26
@samidowd they need 187 to make NZ bat again in reply to samidowd 18:23:47, 2019-08-26
RT @surreycricket: 🏆 @CountyChamp winning captain
🧢 @englandcricket Test debut
💯 Ashes centurion

It's been quite a year since you turned 2… 18:26:16, 2019-08-26
RT @TomJenkinspix: Was this the moment that Australia dropped the Ashes? All Nathan Lyon had to do was catch the return throw and take off… 18:41:47, 2019-08-26
Ian Chappell: Aussies less flawed than stoked-up Poms despite Headingley heartache https://t.co/LxSWGZoXwD via @smh 18:43:12, 2019-08-26
RT @7NewsBrisbane: Kiwi-born all-round @benstokes38 has gone from back-alley brawler, to World Cup hero, and now the Houdini of Headingley.… 18:50:21, 2019-08-26
RT @griffintrevor: Tickets still available for our last #KSL19 group game & last ever home game @SomersetCCC 6:30pm & first time under the… 18:51:20, 2019-08-26
RT @InnoBystander: After yesterdays #Ashes test – a quick summary of world reaction
Australia – Whinging
India – we're the greatest even i… 18:59:03, 2019-08-26
six down, Karunaratne doesn't survive this lbw review, 73/6. #SLvNZ 19:07:08, 2019-08-26
RT @ali1m: @ACScricket @rickeyrecricket It’s the *British* Broadcasting Corporation so for balance they need a bit of this too https://t.co… 19:29:09, 2019-08-26
Trent Boult was 1/4 from 10.4 overs then conceded two fours in a row. 11-6-12-1. Sri Lanka 83/7. #SLvNZ 19:35:26, 2019-08-26
RT @LeachCloth: Dont want to take too much credit but Jack would have not got his 1 run without me
#Ashes2019 #Ashes #JackLeach 19:39:37, 2019-08-26
Jeremy Cameron, first Coleman Medallist in @GWSGIANTS history. https://t.co/39yvH6jBnx 19:45:11, 2019-08-26
Sri Lanka needs 100 runs to make NZ bat again. That's not going to happen. The question is whether they can hang on… https://t.co/tZJGBifukO 19:53:49, 2019-08-26
RT @legsidelizzy: Forgot to say yesterday. Credit to Andy Fogarty and his team – that was a fantastic Test match pitch. Had everything a T… 19:54:20, 2019-08-26
Sri Lanka 88/7 at tea. in reply to rickeyrecricket 19:56:44, 2019-08-26
RT @SussexCCC: Bermudian boy 💫💫💫
After helping @CricketBermuda reach the T20 World Cup global qualifiers, @delraw09 is back in the Sharks… 20:03:11, 2019-08-26
RT @tmsproducer: Wow. Wow. Wow.
More than 1 million 275 thousand people were listening to @bbctms yesterday online only.

That’s not in… 20:19:04, 2019-08-26
ooh. Only just learned about this https://t.co/UhI3Sslgrq 20:28:03, 2019-08-26
Sri Lanka's into triple figures so that's one Milestone of Shame out of the way. #SLvNZ 20:39:05, 2019-08-26
RT @Benedict_B: If anyone is interested, here's how I saw the afternoon session from the commentary box: https://t.co/hphnLQtEEl 20:51:16, 2019-08-26
Sri Lanka 115/7 and still (in theory) 26 overs remaining. #SLvNZ 20:52:39, 2019-08-26
Sri Lanka 115/8 and still (in theory) 25.3 overs remaining. #SLvNZ https://t.co/1XcIbAVwt5 20:55:03, 2019-08-26
Dickwella brings up his half century but he needs to farm the strike until the light fades. SL 116/8 21:00:30, 2019-08-26
@andrewnixon79 yes definitely in reply to andrewnixon79 21:01:58, 2019-08-26
New Zealand needs two wickets. Doddle? Ask Australia. 21:08:32, 2019-08-26
oh Dickwella what were you thinking? 21:10:53, 2019-08-26
@samidowd one wicket for NZ. Sri Lanka's target is bad light 🙂 in reply to samidowd 21:12:16, 2019-08-26
Patient 51 by Dickwella, more than three hours at the crease, and then he top edges a paddle shot well taken by Latham. #SLvNZ 21:13:23, 2019-08-26
All over Sri Lanka all out 122. New Zealand by 64 runs. The series ends 1-1, 60 #WTC points apiece. #SLvNZ 21:15:01, 2019-08-26
@samidowd done deal in reply to samidowd 21:15:40, 2019-08-26
current #WTC points: India 60, New Zealand 60, Sri Lanka 60, Australia 32, England 32, West Indies 0. 21:16:59, 2019-08-26
New Zealand winners by an innings and 65 runs (and not what I said a few minutes ago). https://t.co/88DwMiSQMK #SLvNZ 21:18:45, 2019-08-26
RT @BLACKCAPS: Shake hands time and some Tim Southee hi-jinx as the guys celebrate a memorable Test victory 🏏 #SLvNZ #WTC21 https://t.co/Eq… 21:27:08, 2019-08-26
and now to finish off a five day feast of Test cricket I'm going to watch the highlights show of day 4 at Antigua.… https://t.co/NWaOnZmLCV 21:39:27, 2019-08-26
RT @BLACKCAPS: Shared Test series with @OfficialSLC ✅
Player of match: Tom Latham 👍🏽
Player of series: BJ Watling 👏🏽

#SLvSL https://t.co… 21:43:41, 2019-08-26
Jadeja 4-0-42-0 in an innings of 100 all out is just bizarre, but Bumrah… wow. #WIvInd in reply to rickeyrecricket 22:26:23, 2019-08-26
One last ironic observation before I get some sleep at a sane hour. People are rightfully talking up Kusal Perera's… https://t.co/rzR5MPtXVR 22:30:33, 2019-08-26
If Somerset was a football club, statements such as this would be accompanied by a stock photo of a corner flag. https://t.co/s0qGPiZLVf 22:32:20, 2019-08-26

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