Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[akhjob]

Edit: New record is 123 hrs and 10 mins. Good luck.

Okay this is very interesting LOL
How do anyone know that I am indeed doing the job :-P

To me it seems a very easy record to break. Once I slept over 80 hours with some little break for eating and going to toilet LOL

Generally, you'll have to inform them that you are planning for a record. Once they approve your application, you can carry on with your plan. I think you'll have to inform the media for recording your attempt. Not sure though. Btw, you really serious about this 😅

[JSRAW]

@Royse777 I know you are not serious but you can do it !

Just lock yourself in the room and start right away Doesn't matter if you are movie buff or not, do it for GLORY!! weird glory but still its something. Book your name in History   http://www.atchuup.com/weirdest-world-records/

[Indymoney]

@Royse777 I know you are not serious but you can do it !

Just lock yourself in the room and start right away Doesn't matter if you are movie buff or not, do it for GLORY!! weird glory but still its something. Book your name in History   http://www.atchuup.com/weirdest-world-records/

@JSRAW Right now no one is serious just Corona is doing his business seriously we all just watching in last few days too much chess and Ludo now head is moving very badly but have no good options its really sucks as no cricket no soccer just Corona.

[Haunebu]

I think I need to start downloading all the movies those I were planning to watch from long time and fill up few terabytes of external hard drives with the downloaded movies.

I suggest binge watching TV shows on Netflix and Prime instead like me in recent times. These are the shows that I have binged recently:

- The Witcher TV show
- Elite
- Sex Education(Twice)
- You
- Umbrella Academy(Currently watching it) etc

Netflix and Prime are enough even during an apocalypse in my opinion.

[JSRAW]

Few suggestions from my side, related to Test Cricket ofcourse....

-Fire in Babylon ( Windies Cricket 1970s) Amazon Prime / Netflix
-The Test: A New Era For Australia's Team - Prime
-The Edge (England Team 2009-2013) - Prime
-Death of a Gentleman - Prime

[Indymoney]

I think I need to start downloading all the movies those I were planning to watch from long time and fill up few terabytes of external hard drives with the downloaded movies.

I suggest binge watching TV shows on Netflix and Prime instead like me in recent times. These are the shows that I have binged recently:

- The Witcher TV show
- Elite
- Sex Education(Twice)
- You
- Umbrella Academy(Currently watching it) etc

Netflix and Prime are enough even during an apocalypse in my opinion.

You have many choices sadly I have to concentrate on very few things for time pass as these are not available here

[onrise]

I think I need to start downloading all the movies those I were planning to watch from long time and fill up few terabytes of external hard drives with the downloaded movies.

I suggest binge watching TV shows on Netflix and Prime instead like me in recent times. These are the shows that I have binged recently:

- The Witcher TV show
- Elite
- Sex Education(Twice)
- You
- Umbrella Academy(Currently watching it) etc

Netflix and Prime are enough even during an apocalypse in my opinion.

You have many choices sadly I have to concentrate on very few things for time pass as these are not available here

People will find it difficult in this phase as many things are shut and all gaming events are being cancelled or moved for a later date. Also many are lock down so finally everything needs to be done at home. This is a good time where one can introspect and spend time on them self to see what they want to do ahead and spend some quality time with family members and children. Can speak to all the friends and family members from whom you may not be in touch on regular basis. Learn some cooking or so if one does not know.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Today there was a statement from Dale Steyn regarding the prevailing situation caused as a result of the COVID 19 epidemic.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28924286/take-sport-away-know-really-have

I agree with whatever he said. I am feeling a bit hollow for the past many days, since there is no live cricket going on in the TV. The PSL got postponed, after one of the players showed COVID symptoms and even the Over-50 world cup was called off. It is really difficult to keep entertained now.

[7788bitcoin]

To me it seems a very easy record to break. Once I slept over 80 hours with some little break for eating and going to toilet LOL

Even i am spending my time watching movies and series as i am afraid to go out because the situation is alarming and sitting at home is the only solution during this phase but to watch movies continuously like this will have a toll on the body.

Hope everyone here is safe and doing well.

I agree with whatever he said. I am feeling a bit hollow for the past many days, since there is no live cricket going on in the TV. The PSL got postponed, after one of the players showed COVID symptoms and even the Over-50 world cup was called off. It is really difficult to keep entertained now.

The fact is it is really weird as there is no sporting events, now we have all the time in the world and sit idle and watch movies and no sporting events which is depressing. No idea how these will proceed.

[Haunebu]

Few suggestions from my side, related to Test Cricket ofcourse....

-Fire in Babylon ( Windies Cricket 1970s) Amazon Prime / Netflix
-The Test: A New Era For Australia's Team - Prime
-The Edge (England Team 2009-2013) - Prime
-Death of a Gentleman - Prime

Interesting list. I am especially interested in "The Edge" and "The Test". Might check them out soon. Also, there is a TV show dedicated to the Mumbai Indians on Netflix and it discusses their day to day stuff in detail. I recommend it.

You have many choices sadly I have to concentrate on very few things for time pass as these are not available here

Which country are you from? I ask because Netflix and Prime are available in almost every country these days. If you don't feel like subscribing, you can always ask your friends to share their subscriptions with you.

[JSRAW]

Few suggestions from my side, related to Test Cricket ofcourse....

-Fire in Babylon ( Windies Cricket 1970s) Amazon Prime / Netflix
-The Test: A New Era For Australia's Team - Prime
-The Edge (England Team 2009-2013) - Prime
-Death of a Gentleman - Prime

Interesting list. I am especially interested in "The Edge" and "The Test". Might check them out soon. Also, there is a TV show dedicated to the Mumbai Indians on Netflix and it discusses their day to day stuff in detail. I recommend it.

Both are good.. but "Fire in Babylon" is best.

But check "Death of a Gentleman" too. its about Future of Test cricket and all  wrongdoing/mis-management of ICC + BIG 3 (Ind+Aus+Eng) or as some call it PIG 3 . Will check it out MI, currently Watching "Roar of the Lion -CSK" 

[Haunebu]

Both are good.. but "Fire in Babylon" is best.

But check "Death of a Gentleman" too. its about Future of Test cricket and all  wrongdoing/mis-management of ICC + BIG 3 (Ind+Aus+Eng) or as some call it PIG 3 . Will check it out MI, currently Watching "Roar of the Lion -CSK" 

Will check them out. Also, Roar of the Lion is epic especially for CSK fans. It focuses on the rise of CSK after they were screwed due to the ban and actually returned to win IPL once again and almost won another title in the next edition(Recent one against MI).

Watching this made me realize why CSK has the best fan following amongst all clubs currently.

[Clement Kaliyar]

I ask because Netflix and Prime are available in almost every country these days. If you don't feel like subscribing, you can always ask your friends to share their subscriptions with you.

You cannot watch Netflix from two devices simultaneously but with prime and hotstar you can share the subscriptions and now a days these are the best option to spend time to watch all the series and without any events in the horizon for the next few months this is how majority will be spending the time and from the mentioned series i only watched Fire in Babylon till now and thanks JSRAW for suggesting Death of a Gentleman, will watch tonight.

[JSRAW]

Life lesson to take from Little Master about Test Cricket and Covid-19, its one reason i am freaking crazy or some call it "fanatic" about Test format. And yeah if we can act together as team then we can beat it.


https://twitter.com/cricketdistrict/status/1240936382643818498

[Vishnu.Reang]

But check "Death of a Gentleman" too. its about Future of Test cricket and all  wrongdoing/mis-management of ICC + BIG 3 (Ind+Aus+Eng) or as some call it PIG 3 . Will check it out MI, currently Watching "Roar of the Lion -CSK" 

You nailed it. I regard Death of a Gentleman as the best documentary I ever watched (I think I saw it sometime in 2017). It's a must watch, if you are a die-hard cricket fan like me. The only negative it that it is a bit long (100 minutes, while I would have preferred a 60 minute version), and therefore there may be some lag. But still, I would rate it 9 out of 10 and give 10/10 stars for Jarrod Kimber and Jon Hotten.

[erikalui]

I came here thinking you all are discussing cricket or may be hope of some cricket matches starting soon but the discussion is something else lol

Checked Espn and they are showing results of old matches between Ind and NZ and now just articles about COVID 19 :(Guess all matches postponed till May now.

I'm currently watching Contagion, The Great Plague and Spanish-flu documentaries and realizing those days were miserable with people believing in superstitions and mass burials.

[Vishnu.Reang]

I came here thinking you all are discussing cricket or may be hope of some cricket matches starting soon but the discussion is something else lol

Checked Espn and they are showing results of old matches between Ind and NZ and now just articles about COVID 19 :(Guess all matches postponed till May now.

I'm currently watching Contagion, The Great Plague and Spanish-flu documentaries and realizing those days were miserable with people believing in superstitions and mass burials.

Die hard cricket fans can watch highlights of the past matches. Most of the two dozen or so sports channels in India are showing these old matches. But I never watch these ones, as I don't get the same level of excitement that I get by watching the live matches. So for now, I have stopped watching cricket and I am currently using the time to watch movies (both Hollywood and Bollywood) as well as for learning new skills.

[Haunebu]

You cannot watch Netflix from two devices simultaneously but with prime and hotstar you can share the subscriptions

Wrong. You can watch Netflix on more than 2 devices simultaneously.

https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/how-many-devices-you-can-use-with-your-netflix-subscription-broken-down-by-each-plan/articleshow/69695911.cms

This is common knowledge and nothing new. Me and my friends have been watching stuff simultaneously for ages now. You can do the same with Prime and Hotstar too as you mentioned.

[erikalui]

Die hard cricket fans can watch highlights of the past matches. Most of the two dozen or so sports channels in India are showing these old matches. But I never watch these ones, as I don't get the same level of excitement that I get by watching the live matches. So for now, I have stopped watching cricket and I am currently using the time to watch movies (both Hollywood and Bollywood) as well as for learning new skills.

I can't watch repeat matches even when India is winning. Live is only fun.

With no IPL, this entire year is getting boring. It was so much fun to see India vs India where any team wins, I still can celebrate

[JSRAW]

Die hard cricket fans can watch highlights of the past matches. Most of the two dozen or so sports channels in India are showing these old matches. But I never watch these ones, as I don't get the same level of excitement that I get by watching the live matches. So for now, I have stopped watching cricket and I am currently using the time to watch movies (both Hollywood and Bollywood) as well as for learning new skills.

I can't watch repeat matches even when India is winning. Live is only fun.

With no IPL, this entire year is getting boring. It was so much fun to see India vs India where any team wins, I still can celebrate

Few Test match and ODI are worth it, list is long but mentioning only 3.

- 2005 Ashes (Best Ashes series)
- 2001 Aus vs India (One of the finest comeback story in World Test Cricket history)
- 3rd match of Ashes 2019 ( Best match in Ashes's history -Ben Stokes-)

Yesterday i watched 1 hour highlights of Aus vs Ind 2001 (KolKata Test)