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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Simon Harmer. 1000 wickets is a brilliant achievement.

Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 11d

Unbelievable tail wagging from SA.
235-8 goes to 404ao. Runs for Maharaj and Rabada, supported by Muthusamy (not someone I know anything about).
Puts a different complexion on the match now.

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Topshelf @topshelfcricket.bsky.social · 17d

What's happened to Alyssa Healy's keeping? She's never been the tidiest, but you don't usually notice her.

She's been really scrappy the last few games.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 18d

Get that rain dance on. 61 is not a lot of runs to protect if it is a 20 I've contest.

Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 18d

Following that session I totally changed the way I did fitness work with the kids I coach.
I remain a massive fan.
This is before we consider all the groundbreaking things Sophie has done.

Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 18d

Just a quick thought.
Sophie Power is a truly extraordinary human being.
Her book will be worth a read.
I note a slight conflict in that I coach her son hockey and have met her a few times.
She once helped out at a training session and helped with some fitness work.

Bloomsbury Sport @bloomsburysport.bsky.social · 18d

@waterstones.bsky.social are currently offering 25% off these upcoming titles when you pre-order!

Just enter code OCTOBER25 to redeem on their website 👉 https://bit.ly/4qctKKg

Offer ends 17th October.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 19d

The Pak Vs SA test in Lahore is going to be an absolute nail biter tomorrow.

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 21d

New post just out:

The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.

In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.

(£/free trial)

open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...

Russia and the rise of the radical right

Marine Le Pen meets with Putin before the 2017 French Presidential election (Photo credit Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP via Getty Images)

open.substack.com

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 25d

Aussies had no right to get that score.
They will likely win by 100 runs now.
Devastating for Pakistan.

Armchair Cricket Podcast @armchair-cricket.bsky.social · 25d

Take a bow King, what a time to hit a maiden ODI 50!

Thanks to her power and Mooney's timing, PAK have taken 56 runs off the last 5ov!

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 25d

Aus have enough runs now. Amazing fight back.

Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 25d

Have suddenly turned into a massive Pakistan fan for the day...
I suspect that 140 might be enough though.

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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 25d

Pakistan may have taken four Australian wickets but they need to take at least fifteen more before they reach the tail. #TheCricket

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 25d

Have suddenly turned into a massive Pakistan fan for the day...
I suspect that 140 might be enough though.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · 26d

Cricket can be a game of small margins.
Could be a bit of a positive sliding door moment for Peake this. He is very talented.

ESPNcricinfo @espncricinfo.com · 26d

After barely surviving a hat-trick ball to begin his stay, 19-year-old Oliver Peake guided Victoria to an impressive four-wicket win over reigning Sheffield Shield champions South Australia

Peake performance: 19-year-old batter shows his talent

Sheffield Shield 2025/26, South Aust vs Victoria Match Report: Fergus O'Neill completed an excellent match with the bat to help seal the chase after Jordan Buckingham had come within a whisker of a hat-trick

www.espncricinfo.com

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alexgunners.bsky.social @alexgunners.bsky.social · Sep 28

Gonna be some random tariffs on Ireland tomorrow

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 27

Totally agree. I absolutely love seeing all the glorious cricket grounds.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 23

The ECB needed to recover their assets after staffing them all up on the 100...
the inability to work out a successful formula for the champo is hopeless.

Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 23

It is only a matter of time for sure.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 23

Totally agree, I firmly believe he will be a brilliant player for England.
As will his brother...

Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 23

The Rehan fan club is in dismay on Instagram I see (no idea about other platforms).
What I would say is he is a brilliant talent. But how often has a spinner if his type been successful in Australia? What if he just needs a bit more time. He is incredibly young still.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 23

This looks a really good squad and I am delighted Potts is getting a go. I think he will do really well.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 23

Two thoughts on the England ashes squad.
1. Bethall will be number 3 and Pope the spare batter as shown be Brook as VC.
2. Jacks as the spare spinner is the right call. He is taller and bowls into the pitch more than Rehan. Plus the pitches in Aus will be pace friendly and the spinners redundant.

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 16

It's going to rain and rain hard.

ESPNcricinfo @espncricinfo.com · Sep 16

Ready for the first-ever men's T20I series between Ireland and England 🏆

Your series predictions?

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 12

To be fair, he failed half the balls so arguably left runs out there. 😲😲😲😂😂😂😂

ESPNcricinfo @espncricinfo.com · Sep 12

Highest T20I score for England 🔝
Fastest century for England 🔥
108 runs in boundaries 💪

A spectacular show from Phil Salt on his home ground tonight 🤩

Phil Salt - 141* off 60 balls
SR 235.00
15 fours
8 sixes

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 12

Solid toss to loose this evening

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Philip Chapman @pgpchappers.bsky.social · Sep 11

Surrey to win. Hampshire to be relegated. Their last two games are the hardest of anyone.
Also Durham are far too good to go down.

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