George Dobell
@GeorgeDobell1
Followers
94,290
Following
2,038
Media
915
Statuses
81,238
All views my own. On threads as @georgedobell
London
Joined January 2012
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
ايران
• 327601 Tweets
FAYEYOKO MACAU FANMEET
• 246511 Tweets
حسن نصر
• 238340 Tweets
PERFECT SCENE x NORAWIT
• 108224 Tweets
भगत सिंह
• 102264 Tweets
#حسن_نصرالله
• 91148 Tweets
mingyu
• 89944 Tweets
24th ANV B2S x CWR
• 82615 Tweets
سوريا
• 78861 Tweets
#MUSICFAIR
• 57549 Tweets
#Nasrallah
• 54732 Tweets
Ostech x Phuwin
• 40750 Tweets
ババコンガ
• 34725 Tweets
PPV x Jabs TT Live
• 29622 Tweets
KINGPOWER x TAYNEW
• 22189 Tweets
SHOPPING WITH DUNK
• 15052 Tweets
#WDWGで新たな世界へJO1
• 15026 Tweets
iLife
• 14124 Tweets
WANARAT X LINEMANLIVE
• 12702 Tweets
横須賀優勝
• 12269 Tweets
Fashion Show Day with Mikey
• 12059 Tweets
ニュース速報
• 11159 Tweets
WADA
• 10682 Tweets
Imagine winning a game after the ball hits the stumps and runs away towards the boundary...
610
3K
22K
'Ahh, Mr Stokes, Mr Root, Mr Pope and Mr Hartley... there appears to be a problem with your visas...'
272
790
9K
Dobell: ECB's double-standards fast losing them friends
470
3K
8K
The day before Gary Ballance was named, Azeem phoned me at 6am asking for help to ensure he - Gary - received the help and support he would need if and when his name came out. He really isn't in the business of revenge. It's about improving things in general.
90
1K
8K
Naseem Shah beat Jos Buttler 5 times in that over. And it still went for 11.
29
431
8K
This is absolutely devastating for the ECB:
2K
3K
15K
227
1K
7K
That Ollie Robinson line about Australia having 'three No. 11s' hasn't aged terrifically well, has it?
171
605
6K
Joe Root, the great crowd pleaser that he is, has secured victory quickly enough that 4th day ticket holders will receive a full refund.
39
201
6K
Rohit Sharma has just called that innings not only Virat's best 'for sure' but one of India's best, too. Hard to disagree, really.
20
410
5K
Credit where it's due, Ashwin was the coolest guy in Melbourne just then. (That's why they don't call him Ashlose).
24
256
5K
This, however... utter ****. In thrall of India and England. Mentions Pakistan (and West Indies, oddly) in passing and in terms of needing sympathy. Cricket deserves better.
History will be written and dreams will be realised at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 🏆
All it takes is just one day ✨
3K
7K
35K
222
877
5K
If England can hold on for a while here, there is rain forecast for mid-June.
45
229
4K
This is nice: Jos Buttler, Joe Root and families play on the outfield at Headingley a few hours after England win the 3rd Test:
34
175
4K
Imagine those poor kids seeing Test cricket for the first time on Channel 4 and thinking watching England is always like this...
57
211
4K
I know we're not at the end of this and I've no right to be, really, but... I'm so damn proud of
@AzeemRafiq30
104
223
3K
Five hours after James Anderson’s international career ended, he’s playing cricket on the outfield at Lord’s:
30
135
3K
I've no idea who will win this game. But of this I'm certain: if this match (and all the others like it) were broadcast free-to-air, cricket would have no popularity issue in England.
119
770
3K
Won a men’s global tournament more recently than India, no?
The cricket concept that is the West Indies needs to be abolished and all those island countries - Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua, Guayana, Trinidad etc - should be given associate memberships. They may then play for pride and who knows one or two may actually bounce back on the
520
333
7K
162
299
3K
I’m trying to think of a time I’ve experienced a better atmosphere on the way to the ground. And I’m struggling.
24
135
3K
That Pujara innings… doesn’t look so terrible now, does it?
54
180
3K
There's a cricket ground with a roof two miles away...
57
56
2K
It’s not an attempt to ‘destroy’ English cricket. It’s an attempt to make it inclusive for everyone. It’s pretty clear it hasn’t been.
Azeem Rafiq is guilty of the worst double standards possible.
Can we please end this attempt to destroy English cricket?
1K
2K
8K
87
167
2K
Poor Australia. They've never had a batter who has scored 1,700 Test runs in a calendar year.
91
82
2K
Matthew Mott has just confirmed that he learned the qualification criteria for the Champions Trophy about 90 minutes ago...
155
130
2K
Yorkshire racism report ruled Azeem Rafiq being call 'P**i' was 'banter'
608
1K
2K
First snowfall of the season overnight here in Dharamsala. Beautiful morning.
21
73
2K
One more time: Moeen is the top wicket-taker in the world in Test cricket over the last year. Nobody took more wickets in the Test series against Sri Lanka or West Indies. He bowled 9 overs yesterday, took 1 wicket and had a drop. Yes, he batted horribly. But easy with the obits.
139
263
2K
Shoaib Bashir returning to the UK amid visa stink is a damning reflection of the state of the game | The Cricketer
325
389
2K
Middlesex in talks with PCB to enter Pakistan Super League | The Cricketer
54
176
2K
Btw... Anderson now (and I mean right now; a boundary could change it) has a lower bowling average in Asia than Kapil Dev. Might not check the replies to this tweet...
120
129
2K
To be clear: it's not cheating. it's just out.
314
166
2K
Australian meteorologists have had a worse tournament than their cricket team.
27
212
2K
Here’s the Leeds surface about 24 hours before the game:
166
77
2K
England counties offer to host remainder of IPL 2021 in September
77
201
2K
Brilliant from Cummins all match. Restrained, smart, patient, low-ego. Hell of a player.
48
115
2K
You can pretty much divide cricket lovers into two camps: those who realise what an incredible player Ben Stokes is. And idiots.
44
183
2K
For those asking… I’m very disappointed with the Azeem revelations. There are no excuses. He’s let himself down. He’s let all of you who supported him down. And, of course, played into a grim anti-Semitic trope. He’s still my friend. I guess it shows how far we have to go.
180
118
2K
Jofra Archer bowling - left-arm - in England training.
87
180
2K
As a sports journalist, I’ve witnessed a fair few displays of outstanding athleticism and stamina. But the couple - oh, how I hope it’s a couple - in the hotel room next to me are something else.
98
125
2K
English attitudes towards turning pitches need to change
128
305
2K
Spurned Moeen Ali begins the long kiss goodnight after 'choosing' to leave India tour
248
328
2K
Adil Rashid corroborates Azeem Rafiq's claims against Michael Vaughan | The Cricketer
121
528
2K
England must quickly learn that entertainment is great but results matter | The Cricketer
283
136
2K
ODI likely to go ahead in England despite bomb threat:
507
771
2K
'Hi, is that BT? I'd like to cancel my subscription...'
37
97
2K
Ben Stokes asked what the problem with England has been at the World Cup: ‘We’ve been crap.’
43
129
2K
It would have been great captaincy even if they hadn't taken that last wicket.
46
57
2K
Disappointed
@stephenfry
would reference “media scum” at the
@MCCOfficial
#SpirtOfCricket
talk. Orwell was a journalist. Dickens and Churchill, too.
@AzeemRafiq30
‘s story isn’t told without the media. Azeem and I have both had physical threats in recent days. Words matter.
95
195
2K
People who thought Jack Leach would be broken mentally from his experiences on day 3 really haven't been paying attention. Have you seen what he's been through? He's a whole lot tougher than he looks.
37
83
2K
Someone just outside the ground is playing Dil Dil Pakistan on what I think is a saxophone.
16
142
2K
Chris Woakes is now averaging more with the bat in this series than Joe Root. Unfortunately, he's also averaging more than him with the ball...
32
103
2K
Imagine the reaction if this pitch was in Taunton...
119
129
2K
Doesn't matter about the format or the venue. England's tactics seem to be: Ben, give us a miracle.
71
137
2K
It's not confirmed yet but I understand Lord Patel has been appointed as the new (or interim) chair at Yorkshire. This seems a good choice as 1: He's not Colin Graves. And 2: He's STILL not Colin Graves.
57
114
2K
In the end, it came down to this or being the new Bond. (Seriously, I'm delighted. Hugely appreciative of
@TheCricketerMag
's support and enthusiasm for my work in recent years. Excited to join their great team and looking forward to the next chapters. See you all in Oz).
The Cricketer is delighted to announce that George Dobell will be joining our team as chief correspondent from mid-November
33
47
611
184
55
2K
The MCC have suspended 3 members pending an investigation after the incident in the Long Room earlier.
160
152
2K
There's a 40 year old seamer bowling England to victory in Pakistan...
15
55
2K
3 in a row. I know it's a strong statement but... I really think he might be the new Ravi Bopara.
23
66
2K
England have changed their world cup squad: Roy is out; Brook is in. Brutal.
188
87
2K
Says loads about Anderson - his hunger, his fitness, the trust he has earned - that, at 41, he has been asked to be the lone seamer in a Test in India. The 3 spinners have 3 caps between them.
48
56
2K
A reminder of the time Moeen turned a ball into a helmet:
14
127
2K
The Ashes is sinking into the mire of its own bullshit
220
549
2K
Imagine losing your sense of humour and a Test in the same day:
43
53
2K
If the only reason for batting on was to annoy Shane Warne, I'm on side.
31
79
2K
Mark Wood has just bowled a delivery at 94.6 mph. Fastest of the series.
52
116
2K
England scored 47 in the session. Australia only 12. Clearly England's morning. Clearly. Basic maths.
55
56
2K
You ok, mate?
He is an absolute shit left arm spinner whose career will likely be ended by Indian batsmen during the course of this series.
52
0
30
50
43
2K
Have to admire Broad. Talks a great game when he's dropped. And nearly always backs it up with performances when recalled. He could be very near the end now. Enjoy him while you can.
36
49
1K
Yorkshire have been suspended from hosting international or major matches ‘until it has demonstrated that it can meet the standards expected…’
75
170
1K
Respect to
@AzeemRafiq30
for doing this. Thanks to
@Taha_Wisden
and
@cricket_badger
too. Immediate reaction of
@ECB_cricket
has been really encouraging. Over to you
@YorkshireCCC
... Azeem Rafiq was 'on brink of suicide' after racism at Yorkshire
119
527
1K
So... the next time someone says Anderson is reliant on English conditions, you make sure to tell them his record in Asia is better than Ishant, Rabada, Mohammad Amir, Philander and Zaheer Khan. He really is quite good, you know:
James Anderson delivers another performance to treasure on day of England toil
11
14
184
58
121
1K
Hands shaken. Ireland win. the loser of Eng v Aus on Friday is (almost certainly) out.
41
58
1K
Here’s the pitch at Wellington about 48 hours before the toss:
118
22
1K
How bad are things? We’ve just been offered beers in the press box.
40
52
1K
Former Yorkshire player Rana Naved-ul-Hasan says he heard Vaughan's comments:
119
422
1K
England players' body did not play a part in Pakistan tour abandonment
44
241
1K
And here’s the Manchester pitch 24 hours before the start:
149
45
1K
If that Test had been on free to air... doesn't matter about formats: cricket is a great game. The Hundred gamble, £200m investment, new team names etc... all completely unnecessary. Just let people see it. The rest will follow.
49
201
1K
Perfection from Bumrah. That ball should be in the Louvre.
6
140
1K
CPL triumph adds to Donovan Miller's CV, but home coaching calling proves elusive
13
36
1K
You wait months. You spend millions on bio-security. You persuade your broadcasters to pay-up despite everything. You put your opposition in lockdown in a travel lodge. You wait hours for the rain to stop. And then you go off for bad light with 2 spinners bowling...
57
221
1K