Australia winning 5-0. Following Glenn McGrath's uncanny ability to predict the outcome of The Ashes.
On a side note, where the hell are Cam White, Callum Ferguson and Stuey Clark (a.k.a Glenn McGrath)?
The selectors are the biggest idiots sometimes.
Dont think we'll see Clark ever again on the international scene. Hes well into his 30s and selctors will be opting for youth.
Hes been a fantastic bowler though for Aus.
Apparently now that Greg Chappell is a full-time selector, he will be opting for youth over experienced campaigners. When he was coach of India, he got a lot a bad press from hard-core Indians (thats all of them by the way) for pushing older players like Ganguly out and bringing in raw talents. Hopefully we'll be seeing the emergence of a new Warne or McGrath this season.Dont think we'll see Clark ever again on the international scene. Hes well into his 30s and selctors will be opting for youth.
Hes been a fantastic bowler though for Aus.
I agree, as shown in the recent ODI matches against Sri Lanka, Australia has some good up-and-coming youth prospects (i.e. Starc, Doherty). Will be interesting to see if they make it into the Ashes squad.
Hopefully we'll be seeing the emergence of a new Warne or McGrath this season.
Hopefully we'll be seeing the emergence of a new Warne or McGrath this season.
I'm hoping so to.
maybe for england.... (swan and broad?)
2 words
KEVIN PIETERSON
England 3-2Seconded. Australia will win the first game, lose the next two, win the next to make it 2-2 and then finally succumb to the pressure whilst England will rise and take out the Ashes.
lol australia...
Whatever happened to the guy who took 12 wicket on debut? :p
Krezja thats his name.
Well thats a shame. At least he knew how to take wickets unlike Hauritz.
He got dropped because the selectors don't understand the concept of long term success
What do people think about the Aussie 17-man squad? Any surprises? Happy to see Ferguson, Doherty and Khawaja make the grade :).Hauritz better not be in the team. Please. As in the team that plays for Australia. I think he's in the squad?
(EDIT: 400th post :D)
What do people think about the Aussie 17-man squad? Any surprises? Happy to see Ferguson, Doherty and Khawaja make the grade :).Hauritz better not be in the team. Please. As in the team that plays for Australia. I think he's in the squad?
(EDIT: 400th post :D)
On a side note, I reckon Gayle and the little man (Tendulkar) are freaks! =P Superstars in their own right.
Nah you guys forgot about Sehwag. Hes had a brilliant year.
Sehwag, has been consistent "Studyinghard", and I don't agree with you.
In fact, his ability to consistently strike at a high rate in First Class/ Test matches
is admirable.
Back on topic...
YESSSSSS! HAURTIZ DROPPED!! :smitten:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2010-11/content/current/story/487990.html
Four men were cut from the inflated 17-man unit chosen in Sydney on Monday. Callum Ferguson and Usman Khawaja failed to impress for Australia A in Hobart this week while Ryan Harris' knee makes him too much of a risk for such an important engagement.
Why cant they just pick Hodge over North?? Bizarre really since Hodge has been consistent for so long and is a far better batsman than North. His bowling is on par with North's as well.
I think Hodge was born a generation too early... I feel a lot of sympathy with him
Why cant they just pick Hodge over North?? Bizarre really since Hodge has been consistent for so long and is a far better batsman than North. His bowling is on par with North's as well.
Why cant they just pick Hodge over North?? Bizarre really since Hodge has been consistent for so long and is a far better batsman than North. His bowling is on par with North's as well.
Hodge retired from test cricket after the selectors ignored him for like two years (despite his double hundred and epic average). Apparently he had a stoush with them and there's been bad blood ever since. I still can't fathom how he is still to play in T20s and One-days. He's WAY better than Clarke.
yup! .. so trueeWhy cant they just pick Hodge over North?? Bizarre really since Hodge has been consistent for so long and is a far better batsman than North. His bowling is on par with North's as well.
Hodge retired from test cricket after the selectors ignored him for like two years (despite his double hundred and epic average). Apparently he had a stoush with them and there's been bad blood ever since. I still can't fathom how he is still to play in T20s and One-days. He's WAY better than Clarke.
atm, way better than all of the current Aussie batsman! Based on performances against India and more recently, SL.
I thought Hodge could have made a decent Aussie batsman given a full proper chance - he was always in and out of the squad. Though it was not to be, shame we couldn't see his full potential in international cricket.
He got dropped because the selectors don't understand the concept of long term success
I hope Australia loses some matches I'm sick of seeing them win. It makes the games boring.+100000000
I have a feeling Dohertys gonna smacked around the ground. The next Bryce Mcgain.
Clarke has been confirmed to be fit. Does anyone think he will have an impact?No. He will fail. Interesting poll can be found below...
Clarke has been confirmed to be fit. Does anyone think he will have an impact?No. He will fail. Interesting poll can be found below...
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/clarke-to-play-bolly-out-of-ashes-opener-20101124-186lf.html
I was feeling the same way, I think he batted better when he had more hair (strange correlation though).
I'm pretty sure Australia is going to get owned in this first test. My prediction of captains: Strauss making a century and Ponting getting caught hooking on a low score.
SIDDLE!
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/siddle-hattrick-puts-australia-on-top-20101125-187zw.html
SIDDLE!
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/siddle-hattrick-puts-australia-on-top-20101125-187zw.html
Sucks to be Bollinger or England right now...
Before stumps on day 1 isn't close enough to say Australia will win. England will probably scramble 250+ which isn't a disaster since the pitch is apparently going to degenerate quickly.
SIDDLE!
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/siddle-hattrick-puts-australia-on-top-20101125-187zw.html
SIDDLE!
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/siddle-hattrick-puts-australia-on-top-20101125-187zw.html
FAAA!! that was a mad as hatrick and dat too on his B'day.. good on him
For once the selectors have shown some sense. I cannot wait for tomorrow! Salvating at the thought of England bowlers getting smashed around :DSIDDLE!
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/siddle-hattrick-puts-australia-on-top-20101125-187zw.html
FAAA!! that was a mad as hatrick and dat too on his B'day.. good on him
not a bad present eh?
good to see Doherty with a couple of wickets too, I much prefer him over Hauritz. Good decision making by the selectors (so far), including Siddle and Doherty!
Salvating at the thought of England bowlers getting smashed around :D
And Hodge scores another century for the Vics...
Another great knock by Marcus North, scoring a solid 1.
Yep, at least the selectors could get the bowlers right this time
Totally agree with you there. Mr Cricket is back!Another great knock by Marcus North, scoring a solid 1.
Yep, at least the selectors could get the bowlers right this time
LOL HAHA. If North doesn't improve on at least his 1 in the second innings, I've got a feeling he may well lose his place for the second test.
Bahahaha what if Australia win by 1 run? North will be like...."cough cough, that was me boys :)"Totally agree with you there. Mr Cricket is back!Another great knock by Marcus North, scoring a solid 1.
Yep, at least the selectors could get the bowlers right this time
LOL HAHA. If North doesn't improve on at least his 1 in the second innings, I've got a feeling he may well lose his place for the second test.
Bahahaha what if Australia win by 1 run? North will be like...."cough cough, that was me boys :)"Totally agree with you there. Mr Cricket is back!Another great knock by Marcus North, scoring a solid 1.
Yep, at least the selectors could get the bowlers right this time
LOL HAHA. If North doesn't improve on at least his 1 in the second innings, I've got a feeling he may well lose his place for the second test.
Bahahaha what if Australia win by 1 run? North will be like...."cough cough, that was me boys :)"
Ah crud. Didn't think about that...LOL :PBahahaha what if Australia win by 1 run? North will be like...."cough cough, that was me boys :)"Totally agree with you there. Mr Cricket is back!Another great knock by Marcus North, scoring a solid 1.
Yep, at least the selectors could get the bowlers right this time
LOL HAHA. If North doesn't improve on at least his 1 in the second innings, I've got a feeling he may well lose his place for the second test.
Is that possible given they batted second ? :P
Well I guess they could win by an innings and a run
north will probs come out and score like 140 or something, and secure his sport. hope he doesnt, but i think its definately a possibility with his ability to either score a single figure or a century.
When do you think a declaration will occur (if at all)?
I doubt Australia is going to be in a position to declare.+1
Can't believe Hussey got out on 195.He has cemented his spot well though. Poor him, 5 runs! :(
Can't believe Hussey got out on 195.
I feel sorry for him, but happy as well, at least his spot is not in contention anymore (back on North!)
Taking those catches probably wouldn't have mattered, England is batting well and the Australian attack is pretty average. Only reason they were restricted to 260 was Siddle fluking his hattrick.LOL. But seriously...Clarke's sitter at first slip there was just painful to watch :(
Oh pssh, a hattrick has a lot of luck in it.I'm sure you could have ::) ...no sarcasm there...I think. Wait, now I'm confused? :P
But Clarke's drop was just horrible, I could have taken that
EDIT: Strauss and Cook saved England today. Well batted
Our best bowler being Marcus North says a lot about how we're going. >.<1 run. 1 wicket. I see a pattern? [Maybe next time 2runs, 2wickets :)]
Our best bowler being Marcus North says a lot about how we're going. >.<1 run. 1 wicket. I see a pattern? [Maybe next time 2runs, 2wickets :)]
...Seriously though, Johnson is just painful to watch. Did you see that around-the-wicket ball/bouncer that just ripped past Haddin for the easiest 4 runs in the history of cricket!?
When do you think a declaration will occur (if at all)?Hopefully as soon as they get back from lunch.
When do you think a declaration will occur (if at all)?Hopefully as soon as they get back from lunch.
I don't think they'll declare over lunch. At this point a draw is probably the most likely unless Australia folds completely. England will probably send us in at some point before tea and then try to take 10.
Does anyone else think that the catch Ponting claimed to catch was a genuine catch? (umpire gave it not-out)looked pretty good to me...
I thought on the replay it was fairly clear (most commentators also agreed), not that it will make much difference to the result anyway...
2nd Test
In: Hughes, Bollinger
OUT: North, Johnson
2nd Test
In: Hughes, Bollinger
OUT: North, Johnson
Wouldn't put Hughes in. I would opt for Callum Ferguson. Hughes still hasn't fixed his tendecy to get caught in the slips. If Anderson swings it, he's a goner.2nd Test
In: Hughes, Bollinger
OUT: North, Johnson
+1. Good and required changes.
They won't drop Doherty after his first game, but I reckon there is little point having a spinner. Would much rather Brad Hodge, although again this would never happen.
If we want mediocre spin bowling then Clarke is more than capable of providing this without taking up another spot in the team.
Johnson has to go for the next 2 tests, bring him back for the boxing day test at the G. Surely running into bowl with a 3 week rest and 85,000+ getting behind you has to get him up!
as for clarke, he needs to go as well, give him a rest...
i dont really like doherty, not that he played badly, but more the fact that he hasnt been playing much longer forms of the game in state cricket, so i dont think he knows how to bowl in a test situation...
dougy bollinger or harris in for johnson and clarke/north out for whoever :)
When are the official changes announced?i just heard on fox sports that clarkey had a nets session with punter
I want to know what White has done wrong. Led Victoria well and is a decent bat. I'm sensing a Hodge-like tiff with the selectors.
I want to know what White has done wrong. Led Victoria well and is a decent bat. I'm sensing a Hodge-like tiff with the selectors.
+David Hussey, must be something against Victorians
as much as i know johnson needs to go, i feel like without him we are worse. No offence harris/bollinger/siddle/watson/doherty just doesnt sound like an attack to take wickets. hopefully il be proven wrong but without JOHNSON i feel the attack lacks that fear factor.
...while Ben Hilfenhaus could be replaced by Ryan Harris when the team is named today.
Quote from: The Age...while Ben Hilfenhaus could be replaced by Ryan Harris when the team is named today.
I don't agree with that move (if it happens)
Quote from: The Age...while Ben Hilfenhaus could be replaced by Ryan Harris when the team is named today.
I don't agree with that move (if it happens)
selectors are favouring harris because he reverse swing and knows adelaides pitch well..they say hilfenhaus didnt do much after the ball lost its shine... :S
seems harsh but i guess there gonna try anything to get the wickets
Quote from: The Age...while Ben Hilfenhaus could be replaced by Ryan Harris when the team is named today.
I don't agree with that move (if it happens)
selectors are favouring harris because he reverse swing and knows adelaides pitch well..they say hilfenhaus didnt do much after the ball lost its shine... :S
seems harsh but i guess there gonna try anything to get the wickets
yet no mention of North... Surely Ferguson (Hodge is a lost cause) could make more than 1 run!
as much as i know johnson needs to go, i feel like without him we are worse. No offence harris/bollinger/siddle/watson/doherty just doesnt sound like an attack to take wickets. hopefully il be proven wrong but without JOHNSON i feel the attack lacks that fear factor.
fair point. but i was more thinking on an internation stage, harris and bollinger dont have the same reputation as johnson has, so the pyschological/mental affect may be lost with him in the line up.Johnson has not been consistent enough over the last few months to be considered the spearhead. Compared to someone like Brett Lee who charged in from the outset, Johnson bowls first change. Besides, no one is afraid of a 150km deliver if it is bowled 1m down the legside.
im sure either bowler will bowl better then him, just something without him in the line up, no real spearhead i feel?
Johnson has not been consistent enough over the last few months to be considered the spearhead. Compared to someone like Brett Lee who charged in from the outset, Johnson bowls first change. Besides, no one is afraid of a 150km deliver if it is bowled 1m down the legside.
Aussie squad: 1 Simon Katich, 2 Shane Watson, 3 Ricky Ponting (capt), 4 Michael Clarke, 5 Michael Hussey, 6 Marcus North, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Xavier Doherty, 9 Peter Siddle, 10 Ben Hilfenhaus, 11 Doug Bollinger.UPDATE: Harris in, Hilfy out.
Johnson was axed, but North remains :idiot2:
Aussie squad: 1 Simon Katich, 2 Shane Watson, 3 Ricky Ponting (capt), 4 Michael Clarke, 5 Michael Hussey, 6 Marcus North, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Xavier Doherty, 9 Peter Siddle, 10 Ben Hilfenhaus, 11 Doug Bollinger.UPDATE: Harris in, Hilfy out.
Johnson was axed, but North remains :idiot2:
Aus win TOSS >>>> Batting
SM Katich, SR Watson, RT Ponting*, MJ Clarke, MEK Hussey, MJ North, BJ Haddin†, XJ Doherty, PM Siddle, RJ Harris, DE Bollinger
HOLY CRAP! Katich gone without facing a ball! What a mix-up!
Bad start for the Aussies, but a dream start for england
LMAO, I love how it was Ponting's 150th Test...:PHOLY CRAP! Katich gone without facing a ball! What a mix-up!
Bad start for the Aussies, but a dream start for england
Now Ponting gone! (good catch though)
Australia's screwed. Lets see if there is a team hat-trick...UPDATE: No hat trick. Its time for Watto and Clarke to perform...100 a piece :P
LOL!!!LMAO, I love how it was Ponting's 150th Test...:PHOLY CRAP! Katich gone without facing a ball! What a mix-up!
Bad start for the Aussies, but a dream start for england
Now Ponting gone! (good catch though)
I feel sorry for Katich though... He doesn't have the arrogance of Ponting+1. Full empathy for him...and holy shit...I cant finish that post...ANOTHER WICKET [Clarke]
How many wickets will fall before Watson scores a run?
How many wickets will fall before Watson scores a run?The almighty Watson shall not fall, even if he makes zero :P
How many wickets will fall before Watson scores a run?The almighty Watson shall not fall, even if he makes zero :P
Rohitpi, don't discount Watson...he shall save us [hopefully] ::)
...you mean 3How many wickets will fall before Watson scores a run?The almighty Watson shall not fall, even if he makes zero :P
Rohitpi, don't discount Watson...he shall save us [hopefully] ::)
WATSON RUN!
^^now a boundaryI think we shall end commentary here or we're going to flood this thread so bad....:P
^ only on wickets then+1.
I feel sorry for Katich though... He doesn't have the arrogance of Ponting+1. Full empathy for him...and holy shit...I cant finish that post...ANOTHER WICKET [Clarke]
I feel sorry for Katich though... He doesn't have the arrogance of Ponting+1. Full empathy for him...and holy shit...I cant finish that post...ANOTHER WICKET [Clarke]
O.o ... shit!!.. wats happening to the aussies..!!!
HAHA!!I feel sorry for Katich though... He doesn't have the arrogance of Ponting+1. Full empathy for him...and holy shit...I cant finish that post...ANOTHER WICKET [Clarke]
O.o ... shit!!.. wats happening to the aussies..!!!
karma for not taking Hodge
As I said ;)How many wickets will fall before Watson scores a run?The almighty Watson shall not fall, even if he makes zero :P
Rohitpi, don't discount Watson...he shall save us [hopefully] ::)
Can North do something?
Can North do something?
Hopefully. Though going off his previous innings, I don't think so. I sincerely hope he proves me wrong.
And North is outFailure.
And North is outFailure.
For what?.. what score was he on?Out for 26. Use this to keep updated.
For what?.. what score was he on?Out for 26. Use this to keep updated.
For what?.. what score was he on?Out for 26. Use this to keep updated.
For what?.. what score was he on?Out for 26. Use this to keep updated.
Cricinfo ftw!
NOOOO! Hussey out for 93!!!!!! :(Oh well, he has silenced the critics and performed when required. I commend his efforts.
NOOOO! Hussey out for 93!!!!!! :(Oh well, he has silenced the critics and performed when required. I commend his efforts.
Well Harris just went...lol 240, 250 max? It all rides on Haddin. If the tailenders face strike...LOL.NOOOO! Hussey out for 93!!!!!! :(Oh well, he has silenced the critics and performed when required. I commend his efforts.
What do you think they will make?
...Haddin must get the 2s and 4s to retain strike ( to get the 250 par IMO )
Hopefully the 6s
Excellent...nearing 250, probably going to go over.
Hopefully the 6s
YAY! (off Anderson too!)
Excellent...nearing 250, probably going to go over.
Hopefully the 6s
YAY! (off Anderson too!)
Man, what is happening to Australian cricket!? The slide from undefeatable to medicore has been so quick... All out on the first day... What a joke...The days of Australia completley dominating tests are sadly over for now :(
just like how the Windies used to be undefeatable.After so many years of seeing australia murder their opposition, seeing them lose consistently is going to take some getting used to.
Australia's dynasty has ended..
Australia's dynasty has ended..
Run out opportunity missed.
...what was Strauss thinking?...I don't get it.
TROTT IS OUT!!!! (by Harris for 78 -damage already done though)hell yeh his on fire!.. already made a century and over 400 runs for the series so far
How much do you people think Cook will make this series in total? He is on fire atm!
pretty depressing to watch.
pretty depressing to watch. I hope they finally bring Hodge in for the boxing day test. lol
pretty depressing to watch. I hope they finally bring Hodge in for the boxing day test. lol
+1000pretty depressing to watch. I hope they finally bring Hodge in for the boxing day test. lol
I wish...
With KP and Trott also on fire (along with Cook and Strauss chipping in with the occasional 100), I don't think Australia has much chance in this match or the rest of the series... (that is unless we see some of Hodge, Clark and Lee!).
Also, in a match where Anderson only got wickets due to swing, poor call to leave out Hilfy.
I think Ponting should roll his arm. He did get Michael Vaghan out in 05. :D
AND COLLINGWOOD IS GONE!!!! (for 42 by Watson)I broke my promise and started watching again. Dad wanted to put $10 on Australia winning because the odds were $85 LOL (this was before Collingwood got out). I told him if a wicket falls, then we will....And then Collingwood was LBW! Coincidence much?
Waste of 10 dollars...no offense but you could buy yourself ~half a Checkpoints book with that :PAND COLLINGWOOD IS GONE!!!! (for 42 by Watson)I broke my promise and started watching again. Dad wanted to put $10 on Australia winning because the odds were $85 LOL (this was before Collingwood got out). I told him if a wicket falls, then we will....And then Collingwood was LBW! Coincidence much?
I didn't end up placing the bet. Just told Dad I would. I'd rather buy 10 Boost Bars to be honest.Waste of 10 dollars...no offense but you could buy yourself ~half a Checkpoints book with that :PAND COLLINGWOOD IS GONE!!!! (for 42 by Watson)I broke my promise and started watching again. Dad wanted to put $10 on Australia winning because the odds were $85 LOL (this was before Collingwood got out). I told him if a wicket falls, then we will....And then Collingwood was LBW! Coincidence much?
Hahaha, my bad, you've finished VCE. Yeah man..go get chocolate :PI didn't end up placing the bet. Just told Dad I would. I'd rather buy 10 Boost Bars to be honest.Waste of 10 dollars...no offense but you could buy yourself ~half a Checkpoints book with that :PAND COLLINGWOOD IS GONE!!!! (for 42 by Watson)I broke my promise and started watching again. Dad wanted to put $10 on Australia winning because the odds were $85 LOL (this was before Collingwood got out). I told him if a wicket falls, then we will....And then Collingwood was LBW! Coincidence much?
Waste of 10 dollars...no offense but you could buy yourself ~half a Checkpoints book with that :PAND COLLINGWOOD IS GONE!!!! (for 42 by Watson)I broke my promise and started watching again. Dad wanted to put $10 on Australia winning because the odds were $85 LOL (this was before Collingwood got out). I told him if a wicket falls, then we will....And then Collingwood was LBW! Coincidence much?
The draw is paying $2.30, that might be worth a bet all things considered
How long is this going to last?.. =='
As England continue to get the runs, the game is slipping from Australia. They've doubled our score for the loss of 4 wickets.
Why can't Australia take 20 wickets in a test these days?+1. I don't believe they'll lose - draw again.
Oh, and Australia still has a strong chance of pulling a draw.
Hopefully the rain saves Australia cause if England win this match i cant see Aus coming back..
You can see us coming back even if we draw? I think a draw is still less likely than an English victory, there'd need to be a hell of a lot of rain to save the match
But, Australia has batted terribly this test and are down on confidence. They were showing highlights from the Ashes four years ago. Brought back memories of Warnie's ridiculous magic. If only he comes out of retirement...I was listening to ABC radio the other day driving home and they were talking about how they think he should coach the Aussie cricket team...they said he knows the players, he is one of the best readers of the game, knows modern tactics, knows the grounds and how they play recently, and they can't be bothered listening to someone tell them how to do it so they might as well give him the job.......
He is considered Australia's greatest captain that never was. But the selectors and the people in power don't like him, so it's hard to see him geating the position.
He is considered Australia's greatest captain that never was. But the selectors and the people in power don't like him, so it's hard to see him geating the position.
i agree with that. But its a shame, yes he was a trouble maker and so on, but Australia need what they can get right now, i reckon he would be a great coach! but a shame he wont get chance because of some people who dont like him (N)
England declares, Australia chokeswe'll know within the next hour or so, if watson can hit a big score australia are a chance of a comeback - but we need ponting to get 50+
England declares, Australia chokeswe'll know within the next hour or so, if watson can hit a big score australia are a chance of a comeback - but we need ponting to get 50+
England declares, Australia chokeswe'll know within the next hour or so, if watson can hit a big score australia are a chance of a comeback - but we need ponting to get 50+
by comeback I hope you mean draw, really cant see them winning this game.
woah.. what an intense over
woah.. what an intense over
i know. catch two of those it is just about game over!
Half the team is injured or are unfit...Katich is hobbling, Clarke has a sore back, apparently Siddle is sick and Harris and Bollinger just came back from injury. loli jst hope australia loses real bad... it feels gud watchin them suffer :)
Expect wholesale changes for the 3rd test.
Half the team is injured or are unfit...Katich is hobbling, Clarke has a sore back, apparently Siddle is sick and Harris and Bollinger just came back from injury. loli jst hope australia loses real bad... it feels gud watchin them suffer :)
Expect wholesale changes for the 3rd test.
O, where is the rain?? :(
Go England ;D+1
Go England ;D+1
lol..y u so shocked..?? ;)Go England ;D+1
I am shocked and appalled. :o
Anyone else reckon Doherty will be dropped next test? And if katich is out who do we bring in??
Anyone else reckon Doherty will be dropped next test? And if katich is out who do we bring in??
HODGE AND LEE!!!!!!!
(too bad it won't happen though...)
Anyone else reckon Doherty will be dropped next test? And if katich is out who do we bring in??
HODGE AND LEE!!!!!!!
(too bad it won't happen though...)
did hodge retire from international cricket..?? and wat happened to lee , is he still injured..??
dat sucks!.. australia is losing all their key experienced players...Anyone else reckon Doherty will be dropped next test? And if katich is out who do we bring in??
HODGE AND LEE!!!!!!!
(too bad it won't happen though...)
did hodge retire from international cricket..?? and wat happened to lee , is he still injured..??
Lee says there is no way he will wear the baggy green again (it was on the cricket show today).
And IIRC, Hodge retired from test cricket.
australian cricket sucks in general atm!i think selectors arent choosing S. calrke because they are looking for youth...
what happened to stuart clarke? he was a good line and length bowler and consistency
i reckon hauritz will be back in, im pretty sure he took a bag of wickets at the WACA which is where the next test will be played...
katich will either be replaced by, that Khawiga? guy, hughges, or jacques all NSW players...
lol..y u so shocked..?? ;)Go England ;D+1
I am shocked and appalled. :o
fair enuff, but this is the ASHES, we dont need to give youth a chance now, save that for games against KENYA or somethingaustralian cricket sucks in general atm!i think selectors arent choosing S. calrke because they are looking for youth...
what happened to stuart clarke? he was a good line and length bowler and consistency
i reckon hauritz will be back in, im pretty sure he took a bag of wickets at the WACA which is where the next test will be played...
katich will either be replaced by, that Khawiga? guy, hughges, or jacques all NSW players...
hauritz coming back in is a possibility and i think that hughes will definitely take katich's spot.
LOL!.. yeh wat he said :)fair enuff, but this is the ASHES, we dont need to give youth a chance now, save that for games against KENYA or somethingaustralian cricket sucks in general atm!i think selectors arent choosing S. calrke because they are looking for youth...
what happened to stuart clarke? he was a good line and length bowler and consistency
i reckon hauritz will be back in, im pretty sure he took a bag of wickets at the WACA which is where the next test will be played...
katich will either be replaced by, that Khawiga? guy, hughges, or jacques all NSW players...
hauritz coming back in is a possibility and i think that hughes will definitely take katich's spot.
dat sucks!.. australia is losing all their key experienced players...Anyone else reckon Doherty will be dropped next test? And if katich is out who do we bring in??
HODGE AND LEE!!!!!!!
(too bad it won't happen though...)
did hodge retire from international cricket..?? and wat happened to lee , is he still injured..??
Lee says there is no way he will wear the baggy green again (it was on the cricket show today).
And IIRC, Hodge retired from test cricket.
australian cricket sucks in general atm!i think selectors arent choosing S. calrke because they are looking for youth...
what happened to stuart clarke? he was a good line and length bowler and consistency
i reckon hauritz will be back in, im pretty sure he took a bag of wickets at the WACA which is where the next test will be played...
katich will either be replaced by, that Khawiga? guy, hughges, or jacques all NSW players...
hauritz coming back in is a possibility and i think that hughes will definitely take katich's spot.
LOL GG AUSTRALIAlmao. bent over and raped. GAME OVER... seriously it has always been trouble when north is in the team
LOL! Innings defeat, England destroyed them! ;Dlol i know huh!.. some intense last few overs.. but watta win by england
LOL! Innings defeat, England destroyed them! ;Dlol i know huh!.. some intense last few overs.. but watta win by england
i loved tony greig saying brett lee shold be in the team, that would be fantastic!
i loved tony greig saying brett lee shold be in the team, that would be fantastic!most of those look alright but do you think they would make that many changes?
but realistically,
hughes for katich, kawaja for north, johnson for bollinger and hilfenhaus back for harris and hauritz for doherty ( who bowled pie)
^^ NOT with Greg Chappell on board :(Yeha his had enough chances, time to move on
North is here to stay, why? I have no idea.
Yeha his had enough chances, time to move on
LOL! Innings defeat, England destroyed them! ;Dlol i know huh!.. some intense last few overs.. but watta win by england
+1, that was a disgrace. A total collapse, at least Bollinger was funny to watch.
Siddle's one was also funny, everyone thought the bails would fall off, but they didn't!things lyk that reminds me of glen mcgrath, one of the worst batsmen.. he wud get applause and cheer for every run he made. Man i miss player like mcgrath, gilchrist, warne, lee and da rest.. it was entertaining watching those games. But now cricket in australia has become a joke
Siddle's one was also funny, everyone thought the bails would fall off, but they didn't!things lyk that reminds me of glen mcgrath, one of the worst batsmen.. he wud get applause and cheer for every run he made. Man i miss player like mcgrath, gilchrist, warne, lee and da rest.. it was entertaining watching those games. But now cricket in australia has become a joke
yeh he shud be.. but i guess his turn is very close aswellSiddle's one was also funny, everyone thought the bails would fall off, but they didn't!things lyk that reminds me of glen mcgrath, one of the worst batsmen.. he wud get applause and cheer for every run he made. Man i miss player like mcgrath, gilchrist, warne, lee and da rest.. it was entertaining watching those games. But now cricket in australia has become a joke
So does Ponting right now...
Our selectors are the worst.
Our selectors are the worst.
Well the selectors arent necessarily selecting the best 12 are they?? There a few players on the team who shouldnt be there, and there are other players who deserve a chance...
Bollinger was a surprise call up, but I disagree with the idea of bringing players in and out of the team based solely on performance in a single match. You also can't just call half a dozen new players into the team and expect them to perform well (cough world XI)+1
Bollinger was a surprise call up, but I disagree with the idea of bringing players in and out of the team based solely on performance in a single match. You also can't just call half a dozen new players into the team and expect them to perform well (cough world XI)Yes i do agree that we cant make that many changes, but we are going to lose katich, i think we all agree taht north should go, you could clearly see that bollinger had a fitness problem :/ doherty might play the next game...
Doherty should be in the side so he get real experience under his belt. With enough experience over the next few years he will become Australia's number one spinner.
Ponting out, get himself sorted/possibly forever.
North out, never any good.
Experience is fine, just don't play your first game in the closest Ashes series on Australian soil in over a decade.
He said closest on Australian soilThat he did. Over the last decade, it's been Australia 5-0 basically every time. For England to go one up l, it definitely indicates a close series.
Doherty should be in the side so he get real experience under his belt. With enough experience over the next few years he will become Australia's number one spinner.
Cameron White deserves a full time spot in the Australian team.
Ponting out, get himself sorted/possibly forever.
North out, never any good.
we need johnson back in. bring him in for the WACA test. i no he hasnt had any form and been shit, but its the WACA, known for pace bowlers....
i feel like our attack lacks something wihtout him.
dougy bollinger goes, johnson in and doherty out and steve smith/hauritz/white...i dont reckon we need a specialty spin bowler at the perth test, so maybe white, he can bat as well
katchi out hughes in.... (btw any remember jacques? what happened to him????)
north stays only because it is his home pitch, home crowd i reckon he can get a big one, he looked alright last innnings, still went out cheaply but so did every other aussie batter
Noooo about North! There's no guarantee he will do any good, although obviously the chances are better at home. BUT if he stays on and scores, that's only going to provide him a spot in the team for the rest of the the Ashes series and he'll do nothing like he always does GOD DAMN HIM. Need him to be gone, and stay gone.
^^^ Well if he scores well at perth it may give him some form, but i doubt it
Does anyone think that Warne is capable of making a come back?? Ive been talking to some mates and we all think he can, and it has been publicised in the media.
Does anyone think that Warne is capable of making a come back?? Ive been talking to some mates and we all think he can, and it has been publicised in the media.
yep agree...i think we need to have a settled line up leading up to the ashes. over the next few years cop the losses get the young guys in there and go to england and take back the ashes (:
i think we are all pissed off australian cricket fans :P yeah i would love him to be the next coachDoes anyone think that Warne is capable of making a come back?? Ive been talking to some mates and we all think he can, and it has been publicised in the media.
nahh, not in the test arena anways... i cant see him making a playing comeback, i do think however he wil make a coaching go at it. HE should be the coach in my opinion but hey im just a p***ed off australian cricket fan so i might be bias :)
yeah fair enough, altho we do miss him so much right now...i think we are all pissed off australian cricket fans :P yeah i would love him to be the next coachDoes anyone think that Warne is capable of making a come back?? Ive been talking to some mates and we all think he can, and it has been publicised in the media.
nahh, not in the test arena anways... i cant see him making a playing comeback, i do think however he wil make a coaching go at it. HE should be the coach in my opinion but hey im just a p***ed off australian cricket fan so i might be bias :)
^^ why not both?? xD
IMO what has already been said is correct. All the criticism is coming in a period in which Australia doesn't need it. It's only when Australia is losing that the media attacks individual players (i.e. Ponting, North etc). When everything was rosy, nothing bad was ever written about the team. In a way the criticism was expected, as it was inevitable that Australia was going to cop some flack - the dominance of Australia in cricket was bound to end with key players moving on and all.
The media had to find someone to blame and IMO are over-reacting - i.e. trying to get Warne to come out of retirement. In any case, when Australia starts winning again and players regain some form, the whole fanfare of this will be forgotten.
Selection should be between the COACHES + maybe consult the captain.I agree.. They wud know more about the players than the selectors
Not consulting the captain, that would show that the captain does not have full faith in each and every member of his team, not good for team spirit, belief, etc. A captain favouring certain players over others would cause separations and divisions in the team.
Not consulting the captain, that would show that the captain does not have full faith in each and every member of his team, not good for team spirit, belief, etc. A captain favouring certain players over others would cause separations and divisions in the team.
Anyone who would have a bias shouldn't be captain in the first place, this isn't under 16's.
The captain should have the teams best interests in mind. Ultimately, R.P knows the tactics he wishes to employ. Not many people notice this but in the Warne/McGrath era R.P played a great role with his tactics in achieving victory.
true, but i dont think it would be so much an issue for the team, but i reckon if ponting made a call and a few people didnt agree with it or something, it would get blown up by you guessed it the media.
Just for what is above, does Ponting need the added pressures of being a selector as well as a captain? Already we can see the pressures of being captain alone on the man are pretty high and I think his struggling form is showing that. If anything, he needs less duties to focus more on his game and be the great batmen he is well known for.
Just for what is above, does Ponting need the added pressures of being a selector as well as a captain? Already we can see the pressures of being captain alone on the man are pretty high and I think his struggling form is showing that. If anything, he needs less duties to focus more on his game and be the great batmen he is well known for.
Should be less pressure. You have the confidence of knowing you got the best 11 to execute your strategy.
When's the next test start, I have to schedule thingsI think next thursday.
Squad Shane Watson, Phillip Hughes, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin (wk), Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris, Peter Siddle, Michael Beer, Ben Hilfenhaus
Thoughts?
I like the changes... England can't use any stock footage against a surprise selection like BeerBut that's about where our advantages with Beer end.
I predict a Jason Krezja like debut :DAnd then a Krezja like fail? Don't think I could handle that. But then it might shut the poms up a bit.
Does anyone think that Hughes will perform??
johnson i reckon is gonna play. i dont think we will play two spinners especially in perth, i reckon steve smith will play and beer will be a 12th man....Why would selectors make a random pick in Beer, only for him to mix the cordial? Does not make sense.
There is now talk of 4 pace bowlers... Any thoughts there?4 pace bowlers!! wat happened to our spinners..?? hauritz.. and jason krejza..??
There is now talk of 4 pace bowlers... Any thoughts there?4 pace bowlers!! wat happened to our spinners..?? hauritz.. and jason krejza..??
As previously mentioned, the selectors need a taste of their own medicine; I.e. Get shot.
If australia loses the ashes again, heads will roll. Hopefully hilditch's head will be among the many that will be rolling down kings street.
I also reckon hauritz deserves a recall. A 4-for and 145 should be a sign he is in form again. But I sense a tiff between him and the selectors. :(
Why would selectors make a random pick in Beer, only for him to mix the cordial? Does not make sense.
You don't need a spinner on the WACA.
when does the next test start?
There is now talk of 4 pace bowlers... Any thoughts there?4 pace bowlers!! wat happened to our spinners..?? hauritz.. and jason krejza..??
You don't need a spinner on the WACA.
Hahaha Brad Hodge is absolutely spewing that Johnson Might play again.
i mean look at it from Hodges view. He makes 200 and gets dropped. \
Johnson, misses one game after a shocker then comes back without proving anything. Unfair to say the least. Selectors obviously have no faith in Victorians.
OMG! Since when! LINK ME!Hahaha Brad Hodge is absolutely spewing that Johnson Might play again.
i mean look at it from Hodges view. He makes 200 and gets dropped. \
Johnson, misses one game after a shocker then comes back without proving anything. Unfair to say the least. Selectors obviously have no faith in Victorians.
And there dropping Peter siddle! WTF!
OMG! Since when! LINK ME!Hahaha Brad Hodge is absolutely spewing that Johnson Might play again.
i mean look at it from Hodges view. He makes 200 and gets dropped. \
Johnson, misses one game after a shocker then comes back without proving anything. Unfair to say the least. Selectors obviously have no faith in Victorians.
And there dropping Peter siddle! WTF!
Hughes to fail.
Can i get some support here?
why on earth, are we playing two spinners at perth!
once we lose this one (kills me to say it)
selectors better go, i dont think all the blame can go onto ponting as the selectors just chop and change the squad everybloody test!
Clarke will not bowl, due to his chronic back injury.
Clarke will not bowl, due to his chronic back injury.
5/69 !!! LMAO!! aussies shud go hide their faces in shame!.. + this game is B-O-R-I-N-G!!
Lucky that the tail made some runs this time.
Let's put it this way. They're doing better than India is doing against South Africa :)
How is Johnson bowling well? What universe are we in currently?
5 for!!!How is Johnson bowling well? What universe are we in currently?
He has come back a different bowler! xD
4 wickets (so far), good effort.
More than them, Ponting better get some runs!Yep agreed. He just needs to settle in and not make any rash decisions...
Yeeeep.... Ponting better make some runs
Sorry, but cricket is the most worthless sport to watch/play, followed by golf (too watch, but not play).I'm one of those *stares daggers at your username*
There are no winners in cricket. (Oh no, I've made 999,999,998 enemies instantly.. :D)
England have screwed up so badly. They have no fucking chance of winning. haha :P
England have screwed up so badly. They have no fucking chance of winning. haha :PAs long as we don't screw up even more... If we can get a lead of +300 i reckon we're safe.
100% agreed. i reckon we should be able to get 300+ lead if we dont lose any early wicketsEngland have screwed up so badly. They have no fucking chance of winning. haha :PAs long as we don't screw up even more... If we can get a lead of +300 i reckon we're safe.
We'll need a lead of at least 400+ to have a good chance of winning. Anyone remember South Africa chasing down 414 a few years back at the WACA? Can't let that happen again.
erm we still have to take 10 wickets on a pitch that is holding together well. only reason we bowled England out for such a low score was because Johnson did a SiddleAgreed. Siddle turned out to be a one-trick pony. My bet is that Johnson is as well. I'm putting down Smith's legspinners to win us the match.
I wouldn't go saying we're home just yet
The decision review system has been good to us today...Good sign...
Sorry, but cricket is the most worthless sport to watch/play, followed by golf (too watch, but not play).Cool Story bro. Next time don't post in a cricket thread. ;)
There are no winners in cricket. (Oh no, I've made 999,999,998 enemies instantly.. :D)
erm we still have to take 10 wickets on a pitch that is holding together well. only reason we bowled England out for such a low score was because Johnson did a SiddleAgreed. Siddle turned out to be a one-trick pony. My bet is that Johnson is as well. I'm putting down Smith's legspinners to win us the match.
I wouldn't go saying we're home just yet
Sorry, but cricket is the most worthless sport to watch/play, followed by golf (too watch, but not play).Cool Story bro. Next time don't post in a cricket thread. ;)
There are no winners in cricket. (Oh no, I've made 999,999,998 enemies instantly.. :D)
The decision review system has been good to us today...how come smith wasn't out wen the review system showed the ball hitting stumps..??
Lets hope we can wrap it up tomorrow morning :)
kinda hopin ponting cant play boxing day.:o well he isnt going to be fielding today.
Lets hope we can wrap it up tomorrow morning :)
+1, then Ponting and Clarke get an extra day of batting in the nets! (much needed atm)
HAHAHAHHAAH umm i dunno ehat exactly happened...Lets hope we can wrap it up tomorrow morning :)
+1, then Ponting and Clarke get an extra day of batting in the nets! (much needed atm)
wait didn't ponting fracture one of his fingers?
hope it fucks up his career and he never plays again, arrogant twat
hope it fucks up his career and he never plays again, arrogant twat
Anyone planning to go? I'm hoping to get tickets for Day 3 or 4.
Nice! I wanted to sign up but the waiting list is like 18 years or something.Anyone planning to go? I'm hoping to get tickets for Day 3 or 4.
I'm MCC member so I might go to all five!
Nice! I wanted to sign up but the waiting list is like 18 years or something.Anyone planning to go? I'm hoping to get tickets for Day 3 or 4.
I'm MCC member so I might go to all five!
Hopefully the Aussies do well because I'm going with a pommy friend who used to be part of the Barmy Army.
Some mates reckon the Siddle will be dropped for sure :/Wouldn't be surprised. I think it'll be either Siddle or Smith to make way for Hauritz, who has been on fire with the bat and ball for NSW. Aussies have enough pace bowlers as it is.
I don't think Hauritz is coming back for this one. Beer is a chance, but I'm going with a four-prong pace attack on a greenish wicket (lots of bounce).
What happened when Clarke last bowled (although it was a while back)... didn't he get a hat-trick against India a few years back... and subsequently win us the match? :P
I really want to see Smith have a ball. Warne has said that he is pretty decent, so it'll be interesting to see how he goes.
I'm more worried about the SCG match where Swann can rip through us....+1
I'm more worried about the SCG match where Swann can rip through us....+1
Still dumbfounded over Beer's inclusion. I'm still adamant that Hauritz deserves another crack after his return to firm.
There are people here in india dancing in the street in response to Australia's performanceahhhahahahaha
Yeah, same here. I was planning on going day 3 or 4, but if this is what will be served up, no thanks.There are people here in india dancing in the street in response to Australia's performanceahhhahahahaha
man, was planning to go one of the later days...
maybe not then
Is pi there atm?? A few of my mates are and they complaing about how bad it is :P
.... :( was it really depressing?? lol
There are people here in india dancing in the street in response to Australia's performance
Any hope of a draw?? Imma check the weather in a min
Go rain dance. :)?
Headline news tomorrow morning: Ponting rain dancing to salvage the ashes
Aussies have played piss-poor in this match thus far and they can't blame this on losing the toss. The batsmen this series (apart from Hussey and Watson) just aren't at an international standard yet with their cricket, and they're making it enormously difficult for their bowlers to back up this kind of meagre total. I say a radical change should be put into place. Bring in Khawaja, maybe even Hodge, and dispose of Clarke and/or Hughes. If a player is consistently performing poorly then they should have no place in the team. Marcus North learned his lesson and so should a couple of the other batsman currently in the side.
Oh well, at least if Australia loses, Ponting goes
Yep. They'd never drop him as a player unless he performed badly consistently (wait a minute...He's been playing terribly for the last year!?). But that raises the question, can Pup be captain? Considering the crap Vodafone ads, I think not. The Ashes postmortem shall be interesting. What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall of that meeting. A fly with a shotgun.QuoteOh well, at least if Australia loses, Ponting goes
Only as captain, I doubt they'd drop him entirely
Shot gun wouldnt be very damaging if you're a fly :P It would be very small ;)Yep. They'd never drop him as a player unless he performed badly consistently (wait a minute...He's been playing terribly for the last year!?). But that raises the question, can Pup be captain? Considering the crap Vodafone ads, I think not. The Ashes postmortem shall be interesting. What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall of that meeting. A fly with a shotgun.QuoteOh well, at least if Australia loses, Ponting goes
Only as captain, I doubt they'd drop him entirely
QuoteOh well, at least if Australia loses, Ponting goes
Only as captain, I doubt they'd drop him entirely
Ponting won't lose the captaincy in his mid-30's now. They will let him retire and probably hand over the reins to Michael Clarke. In the meantime, they both need to find some form with the bat, and quick.
EDIT: This Ashes thread now exceeds Australia's first innings total by over five-fold. Post #500 ;)
Yesterday was probably the worst day of test cricket I've ever seen from Australia.lol sums up the aussies ashes campaign pretty well :)
1-1 Ashes series, everything on the line, and they serve up absolute pig shit. From here, the match and series are gone, so if there is one positive that can come out of this it will be a complete shake-up of an old and complacent team.
Phil Huges - blindingly obvious he does not have the technique to play international test cricket, at least at the moment. Jumps around, doesn't look settled, and seriously has only one shot he can score from (cut/square drive)
Ricky Ponting - shocking form with the bat, if he wasn't the skipper his place would be in question. Ideally I think after this series is the time to move on, but there is no logical replacement (not a fan of Michael Clarke).
Michael Clarke - also playing like a pile of shit at the moment, has a dodgy back too. I'd have Hodge in the team any day of the week over this bloke, but then the selectors refuse to do this.
Pace attack - overall pretty inconsistent. Seems that Johnson needs a gale force breeze over his shoulder to swing the bloody thing, and when that isn't there it's just fling and hope. Harris has bowled well. Unconvinced with Hilfy and Siddle though.
Steve Smith - similar to Huhges, don't think he's ready to play at the top level as of yet. Am pretty confident he will play a role in Australia's team in the future, but his time is not now. Doesn't look equipped to do so. Replacement...? Don't know who.
If this series is what it takes to sort out some major problems then I guess at least that will be a positive, because the garbage served up yesterday will not be tolerated.
/rant
Yea siddle is doing well. May just be a tense end to this test.
:'( i hate watching the cricket now...+1 Not only are we not getting any enjoyment, we are being bombarded by images of jubilant poms. :( :(
+1
+1 Not only are we not getting any enjoyment, we are being bombarded by images of jubilant poms. :( :(
England all out. Siddle takes a well deserved 6-for.Siddle has had a very good game so far.
Now that the Ashes has been lost, hopefully we can see a completely new side for the next test!
do you think khawaja will bat at 3rd?
2 people replaced due to injury does not equate to a completely new side.
Will Swanton...you tool!
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/the-ashes/reasons-why-australia-will-win-ashes/story-fn67w6pa-1225974669778
Khawaja definately looked good today.
Showed good temperment and just made a rookie mistake.
Will be interesting to see how this test pans out.
Khawaja definately looked good today.
Showed good temperment and just made a rookie mistake.
Will be interesting to see how this test pans out.
He looked technically sound. Very solid in defense. And showed a bit of spirit with some of his pulls and cuts. I immensely enjoyed watching him bat. WAY better than Hughes.
Khawaja definately looked good today.
Showed good temperment and just made a rookie mistake.
Will be interesting to see how this test pans out.
He looked technically sound. Very solid in defense. And showed a bit of spirit with some of his pulls and cuts. I immensely enjoyed watching him bat. WAY better than Hughes.
agreed !
khawaja brings hope to the future of aussie cricket.
gOo Khawaja!! :D
Cook had an awesome series and Prior was scoring quite well too. We need some top order batsmen to perform consistently...
The only negative out of that win is M.Husseys hamstring tear :(
Close match that showed Watson is our barmometer in a game.
Watson use to get injured so much...
WOOOO! AUSTRALIA WON SECOND ODI!!!How does this fit under the Ashes?
Hope this is a trend!
How bad are their injuries????
Apparently Hauritz is doubtful for the world cup :/
Not a big worry, seeing as though he is pretty ineffective over there, but the Aussies may miss his batting (looking at the Aussie top order atm)
At least they are 3-0 up so far, Brett Lee's form has been awesome!
How does this fit under the Ashes?
Michael Clarke is a useless batsmen.
I wanted to say that :PMichael Clarke is a useless batsmen.
Yeh, I agree!
Our top order batsmen need to lift their game.
I loved the crowd booing Clarke :P They shuold do that every game, maybe he'll get decent scores xD
What a great run-chase by the Aussies! Maybe Clarke is back in form!+1 I reckon White needs to start hitting some bigger innings.
What a great run-chase by the Aussies! Maybe Clarke is back in form!+1 I reckon White needs to start hitting some bigger innings.
Hmm i heard about the Smith injury just then on the news.... We're getting picked off like flies :s
Did Prior have to face the match officials after the match after what happened?
Why rest Clarke now??? His finally getting some form, why not let him continue?
Good win last night and series :)
We can't get it right, can we?
Does anyone else think that our win against Zimbabwe might just be the only one we have for this entire tournament?
man these matches had to be at night! its ruining all my sleep :/
Does anyone else think that our win against Zimbabwe might just be the only one we have for this entire tournament?Time to eat your words :P
Does anyone else think that our win against Zimbabwe might just be the only one we have for this entire tournament?Time to eat your words :P
Win against NZ coming up!
$20 on Aus to retain the trophy at $6.00
Pakistan beat the Sri Lankans overnight but Pakistan are a team that will either win well or lose badly.
Haha India are in with a good chance,
especially in their own backyard ;D
lol, Ireland beat England ;DI LOLd pretty hard when i saw that :P
lol, Ireland beat England ;Dhaha wat luck! .. does that mean england is kicked out? or are they still in?
Anyone can make it in their group.lol, Ireland beat England ;Dhaha wat luck! .. does that mean england is kicked out? or are they still in?
Anyone can make it in their group.lol, Ireland beat England ;Dhaha wat luck! .. does that mean england is kicked out? or are they still in?
Best news I've heard all week. Made my day. That'll teach them for winning the Ashes. :)
How come Afridi is getting so many wickets!?! WTF
How come Afridi is getting so many wickets!?! WTF
heyy afridi is awesome ( leading wicket taker ) , leave him alone :p
lol i cant believe he let those catches go!.. especially the first miss, he didnt even make an effort . I reckon the match was fixed :/
Bangladesh is actually a half decent team, as opposed to IrelandThats true, but still its funny
This is turning out to be one of the closest World Cups in recent times. Going to get real interesting in a couple of weeks.
NZ was a real match.
And it was targeted at a teammate not the other team or an umpire so there's not much "serious" to report on.
That's because it's H Singh and he deserves everything he gets though.
Tonights match will be interesting to see how we go against a team that can play unbeatable cricket on their good days.
Good game, especially from Punter!!
I hope Pakistan win so that the loss against India is justified well at least for me. lol and so i can start baggin out some of my mates :P
I hope Pakistan win so that the loss against India is justified well at least for me. lol and so i can start baggin out some of my mates :P+1..
SAF choke like pros, what do you expect?
If India win I'm going to be so upset (and poor...)+1 except i wont be poor :P Ill just have all my indian friends goooo crazy and give me shit. lol
About time Ponting... Should he have retired?
There's nothing wrong with him as a player, he's still better than half the rest of the team.I'd agree if you meant this:
There's nothing wrong with him as a player, he's still better than half the rest of the team.
India with the win.... I dont think i will be able to get through tomorrow :S
If India win I will cry.I cried.
I'm neutral on a SL victory, I don't really care about their team one way or another
:2funny:If India win I will cry.I cried.
I'm neutral on a SL victory, I don't really care about their team one way or another
Now it is the start of the Australia VS Bangladesh series.
Seems to see that Clarke is already making changes and saying that White must now bowl if he is to stay in the side.
Havent seen any highlights or anything yet, but from reading reports and stuff sounds absolutely awesome!!!
15 sixes! What a knock, not to mention a wicket and 2 catches! Legend.
Who's everyone supporting in the IPL?
I'm going for Rajasthan Royals (family is from Rajasthan).
Katich dropped? Smith retained?
What a load of bullsh*t! I'm happy Katich had a go at the selectors in his press conference, really disappointing.
Any thoughts?
Katich dropped? Smith retained?
What a load of bullsh*t! I'm happy Katich had a go at the selectors in his press conference, really disappointing.
Any thoughts?
Yeah man agreed. The opening partnership for the Aussies have pretty much the been the only bright spot over the past 12-18 months and to break it up seems almost utter lunacy. And whats happened to players being picked on form rather than age these days? It seems selectors have forgotten the most basic rule that you pick a team on their performance regardless of age. Andrew Hilditch and his whole bunch of looneys should be sacked.
Wanna hear a good joke? Sri Lankan cricket. :P
LOL, did you get the "same position" thing from cricinfo?
Anyone following the T20 Champions League?Yeah, that RCB vs NSW game was awesome. Mumbai Indians vs. Somerset should be a good game as well.
How good was David Warner? Back-to-back centuries! (although they still lost to Gayle and Kohli :( )
This pattinson kid can play
This pattinson kid can play
Good knock by Clarke. Ponting and Haddin also seem to have improved a bit :)I really want Ponting to bat well in the coming tests and silence the critics. I reckon he's still got a few left in him, but if he makes any small mistakes he'll be giving the critics 'artillery' and they'll pressure the selector's into dropping him.
Seems to have a fair bit of potential, nearly had that hat-trick too!This pattinson kid can play
3 wickets in one over! Great debut!
Sehwag made 219 last night in an ODI against the W.I, breaking sachins record in the process!!
LOL love Chris Martin's Batting
Sehwag's knock was amazing
Sehwag's knock was amazingHoping he goes into and early retirement before they come over here...
Sehwag's knock was amazing
He's the most under-rated player ever, I have a feeling he's going to destroy the Aussies single handedly. (not to mention Tendulkar's input). Just imagine if he went through for the whole 50 overs, 250 would have been on the cards!
On the topic of Tendulkar, I so hope he does get to the 100 international centuries, definitely deserves the milestone.
On the topic of Tendulkar, I so hope he does get to the 100 international centuries, definitely deserves the milestone.
Totally, although (being Indian), I hoped it would have been against Pakistan, just to make it so much better ;)
They're looking alright at the moment, but maybe that's because nz sucks?!
Starc done alright last week, maybe the tail can wag.
What an amazing stumping by Haddin.
This game is disappointing. Australia should have done so much better in their 1st innings but with any team in that sort of position I guess they got cocky and went in to bat with the wrong attitude.
Chris Martin hits the ball!!!
WHAAAAAAT
As if they didn't go to the 3rd ump with that one... Lucky
Chris Martin hits the ball!!!I thought Martin hit a cover drive for 4 and I nearly shat bricks (please excuse the use of a slang past tense for a swear word :p)
WHAAAAAAT
I doubt it, the state that our batting line-up is at the moment we need his experience.
Do you guys think this is ponting last test?
hughes, really how can be you be constiently crap :P
khawaja, seriously needs to make a better total, if he couldn't against NZ it will be a struggle against india's ballers.
Warner, a new hope for the Australian top order :D
Do you guys think this is ponting last test?
Personally i hope not, i think having a test, with Punter, Tendulkar and Dravid on the same field will be OMGGG legendary!
Really want Ishant to play in Australia, he performed really well last time and maybe Harbhajan, i miss the passion and atmosphere he brings to game :D
Do you think guys think Bhaji/ Harbhajan will come down under?
Although I don't like to say it, Australia are in some deep trouble come boxing day, that on the other hand, might not be so enjoyable to watch.
Although I don't like to say it, Australia are in some deep trouble come boxing day, that on the other hand, might not be so enjoyable to watch.
Same, I'm dreading seeing Australia all out for 200, then for India to come in and make 600 odd
He scored 123, his first test century, he played out a near successful innings with a tailender, thus nearly winning the match for Australia and personally showed he was a top class test batsman:D
What more did he need to win M.o.M:D
Will it be televised ?
Anyone heading to the big bash game at the MCG on Saturday? Am keen as for it.
Anyone heading to the big bash game at the MCG on Saturday? Am keen as for it.
Should be, I love seeing Dave Hussey. Hope Warnie plays, that hand looked terrible!
Yup. you going?
Has his hand recovered ?
Yup. you going?
Probably, a group of mhs kids will be there (7-ish), should be fun :) Another opportunity to see Warne in action :D
Whose going boxing day/ family day (tuesday) ?!?
i think, the 1st, 3rd and 5th will be the best to attend! for the atmosphere and suspense ? what do you think rohit??
Anyone going to the Big Bash today?
Whose going boxing day/ family day (tuesday) ?!?
i think, the 1st, 3rd and 5th will be the best to attend! for the atmosphere and suspense ? what do you think rohit??It's unpredictable. 1st and 2nd day will most likely allow you to see india bat. Regardless of who wins the toss.
:( Parents won't let me take the Werribee line home after 10pm :( No cricket for me today
The atmosphere was poor if you didn't know the right bays to be in haha.
This league is doomed. They needed 40k for this game to break even.
Unfortunately he's not in the Boxing Day line up man :(
He's form hasn't been the best of late.
"their bowling seems weaker than normal" - why is everyone saying this? LOL!
Prediction: whoever bats first will lose
Prediction: whoever bats first will lose
Seems unlikely from the way Ponting and Cowan are playing ATM......they might just pull it off :)
^ thisQuote"their bowling seems weaker than normal" - why is everyone saying this? LOL!
Because India's bowlers are either injured or have never played in Australia before
Prediction: whoever bats first will loseQuote"their bowling seems weaker than normal" - why is everyone saying this? LOL!
Because India's bowlers are either injured or have never played in Australia before
Again why is everyone blatantly criticizing the Indian bowlers for their "lack" of experience? Rather I think it should be more like this - perhaps consider being more encouraging . Who knows maybe the likes of Umesh Yadav can be one of the greatest bowlers of all time in the making. After all all bowlers started off "inexperienced".Yes maybe they will be some of the greatest bowlers ever, in the future, but they aren't at that stage now...
Indian cricket board's habit of being absolute rubbish claims another victim
good god sachin was in mint form.
he copped a ripper of a ball though.
Also, for those who missed the Segway fall yesterday, it was hilarious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDXMZdZG3Bc
Australia are trying to prevent Tendulkar from scoring his hundredth hundred by setting a chase of less than 100
Wow Should have gone in today, 11 wickets already.
Agreed. I've watched it and laughed hundreds of times. It never stops being hilarious.Anyway see heals (Ian Healy) stack when trying to show how easy it was to operate?
This one shows it more funnier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUl39-p4PSo
Agreed. I've watched it and laughed hundreds of times. It never stops being hilarious.Anyway see heals (Ian Healy) stack when trying to show how easy it was to operate?
This one shows it more funnier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUl39-p4PSo
Agreed. I've watched it and laughed hundreds of times. It never stops being hilarious.Anyway see heals (Ian Healy) stack when trying to show how easy it was to operate?
This one shows it more funnier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUl39-p4PSo
i lol at the people falling for the MRF genius con. THey are shit sticks that sell because sachin used to use mrf.
i lol at the people falling for the MRF genius con. THey are shit sticks that sell because sachin used to use mrf.
if anyone thinks they are getting the bat the pros use just because it has got the same stickers they are kdding themselves.i lol at the people falling for the MRF genius con. THey are shit sticks that sell because sachin used to use mrf.
The MRFs are not shit, and were also used by Brian Lara and Steve Waugh. Compare an MRF with a Puma Ballistic (a real "shit stick") and you will see a world of difference.
Gambhir you are trash, what was that stroke
its his second test in australia, after playing your whole career on flat decks I expected such disgusting shots.
Pattinson is on song.
Who's backing Hilfenhaus for the hat-trick ?
its his second test in australia, after playing your whole career on flat decks I expected such disgusting shots.
The entire indian cricket team are flat track bullies, but I'd expect them to have something to back up all their talk
I'm still sketchy on having Warner open the batting
A team that averages half what they do at home when they play internationally are flat track bullies. Tendulkar's the only one who isn't. Look at Dravid and Laxman, who have scored 87 combined in 3 innings so far
I hate how in both of the test matches it's the bowlers winning the matches and not the batsman......there is only glimpses of good batting.
Omnomnom Sehwag...
Still, anything can happen.
Sehwag is just a fat, bald lard, that plays with reckless abandon.I have to agree with that :P altho when he gets into the zone he does play some nice shots.
the mindset, apart from sehwag, that the indians have adopted this innings is very refreshing.
I'm looking forward to seeing James Hopes again (assuming he replaces Pattinson) if India win the next Test, it'll make things very interesting.James Hopes?
BTW when do they play the next test ?
I still wish Ponting was actually run out on 99 :P
Haha ! imagine the look on his wife's face.
Also I'd go Haddin out and Wade in, but it won't happen.Haddin is lucky, I reckon the only reason he's still in the team is because Paine is injured (given Paine didn't make low scores if he was playing)
my team for india would be: sehwag, gambhir, dravid, tendulkar, rohit sharma, virat kohli, vinay kumar, ishant sharma, umesh yadav, zaheer khan.
no spinner, and replace VVS with rohit.
cause seriously, the WACA. if anyone saw the big bash game last night, that outfield is fast as. i think vvs should be swapped, only cause i think rohit is more aggressive and the waca will be in his favour. and take aswhin out cause i doubt the wicket there will offer much for spinners. but saying that, the best bowlers the other night for the big bash were spinners!!! haha.. so maybe keep aswhin and not bring in vinay, but yeah. or they could try Ojha out instead of aswhin.
you cant drop kohli,
the big 3 will retire soon and then you will have to resort to kohli, who whill be underdone, not confident and jaded.
shuffle the batting order
give dravid a hit at opening and bring sehwag down.
you cant drop kohli,
the big 3 will retire soon and then you will have to resort to kohli, who whill be underdone, not confident and jaded.
shuffle the batting order
give dravid a hit at opening and bring sehwag down.
Lol ^^
i think Sehwag should go down too. He's too costly, and doesnt make the runs he should....but then again, he probably wants to retire on a high note...which is not the type of runs he is getting
Sri Lanka had a bad day, all out for 43 :o
I think its a bit more even with Australia's bowling line-up being weakened. Having said that, Australia has got Huss, Ponting and Clarke in good form (Warner looks in good touch too), so I'm going for a Sachin 100 but an Aussie win :)
Joke that Ashwin was dropped. so what if he is a spinner, still looked like one of India's best batsman. Should have dropped Virat the specialist fielder instead.
Joke that Ashwin was dropped. so what if he is a spinner, still looked like one of India's best batsman. Should have dropped Virat the specialist fielder instead.
FLAT TRACK BULLIES
Struggling when they can't play on their dustbowl pitches against bangladesh and zimbabwe.Joke that Ashwin was dropped. so what if he is a spinner, still looked like one of India's best batsman. Should have dropped Virat the specialist fielder instead.
Drop Kholi...he's their second best bat, 8 ODI centuries, they need a youngster in the team.
Ashwin is in the team as a bowler. He bowled crap the last two tests and is not required in Perth if your seamers pitched the ball UP.
FLAT TRACK BULLIES
Struggling when they can't play on their dustbowl pitches against bangladesh and zimbabwe.Joke that Ashwin was dropped. so what if he is a spinner, still looked like one of India's best batsman. Should have dropped Virat the specialist fielder instead.
Drop Kholi...he's their second best bat, 8 ODI centuries, they need a youngster in the team.
Ashwin is in the team as a bowler. He bowled crap the last two tests and is not required in Perth if your seamers pitched the ball UP.
Ashwin is India's second highest runscorer this series, I'm just saying they should pick their best 11. And India's bowling attack is rubbish. Kohli has done nothing but throw away his wicket when India most need it (So has the rest of the team.) 8 ODI centuries doesnt count for much when you've done next to nothing this series.
Needless to say It obviously doesn't matter who India drops and who they keep in the team, the Indian team has obviously not come here very seriously since they feel it's more important to go sightseeing than training.
Not taking anything away from the Australian team either though, they have been very impressive and I am happy that they are back on their way up :)
FLAT TRACK BULLIES
Struggling when they can't play on their dustbowl pitches against bangladesh and zimbabwe.Joke that Ashwin was dropped. so what if he is a spinner, still looked like one of India's best batsman. Should have dropped Virat the specialist fielder instead.
Drop Kholi...he's their second best bat, 8 ODI centuries, they need a youngster in the team.
Ashwin is in the team as a bowler. He bowled crap the last two tests and is not required in Perth if your seamers pitched the ball UP.
Ashwin is India's second highest runscorer this series, I'm just saying they should pick their best 11. And India's bowling attack is rubbish. Kohli has done nothing but throw away his wicket when India most need it (So has the rest of the team.) 8 ODI centuries doesnt count for much when you've done next to nothing this series.
Needless to say It obviously doesn't matter who India drops and who they keep in the team, the Indian team has obviously not come here very seriously since they feel it's more important to go sightseeing than training.
Not taking anything away from the Australian team either though, they have been very impressive and I am happy that they are back on their way up :)
The top 7 are responsible for making the bulk of the runs. It's their job to bat and Ashwin's to take wickets-he hasn't done so.
As for Kohli, he has shown plenty, and by no means gotten out to rash shots. His last two dismissals have been a ball that jagged in half a meter and trapped him in front and today's dismissal wasn't a particularly poor stroke. The bloke throwing away their wicket have been SEHWAG(one of the most selfish players i have ever seen), Laxman and Khan.
FLAT TRACK BULLIES
Struggling when they can't play on their dustbowl pitches against bangladesh and zimbabwe.Joke that Ashwin was dropped. so what if he is a spinner, still looked like one of India's best batsman. Should have dropped Virat the specialist fielder instead.
Drop Kholi...he's their second best bat, 8 ODI centuries, they need a youngster in the team.
Ashwin is in the team as a bowler. He bowled crap the last two tests and is not required in Perth if your seamers pitched the ball UP.
Ashwin is India's second highest runscorer this series, I'm just saying they should pick their best 11. And India's bowling attack is rubbish. Kohli has done nothing but throw away his wicket when India most need it (So has the rest of the team.) 8 ODI centuries doesnt count for much when you've done next to nothing this series.
Needless to say It obviously doesn't matter who India drops and who they keep in the team, the Indian team has obviously not come here very seriously since they feel it's more important to go sightseeing than training.
Not taking anything away from the Australian team either though, they have been very impressive and I am happy that they are back on their way up :)
The top 7 are responsible for making the bulk of the runs. It's their job to bat and Ashwin's to take wickets-he hasn't done so.
As for Kohli, he has shown plenty, and by no means gotten out to rash shots. His last two dismissals have been a ball that jagged in half a meter and trapped him in front and today's dismissal wasn't a particularly poor stroke. The bloke throwing away their wicket have been SEHWAG(one of the most selfish players i have ever seen), Laxman and Khan.
Yeah I totally agree with you there. But just saying that Ashwin is obviously in better form than most those top 7 atm, why not use him?
(as a batsman). Like i said, before this test he's the second highest run scorer behhind Sachin for this series.
Kohlis fine..
And rohit should definitely be given a chance. Hopefully Adelaide
Indias bowling is pathetic, maybe vinay wasn't the best choice. They need some pattinson / starc type bowlers.
I hear Kohli is quite the specialist fielder
I hear Kohli is quite the specialist fielder
solid effort by the fellas today.
glenwaverley under 12's could take them IMO
What an absolute flogging ;D
Atleast when they get back to India, they'll be in for some traditional verbal spanking by their media.
Thats the only hope to improving.
Atleast when they get back to India, they'll be in for some traditional verbal spanking by their media.
Thats the only hope to improving.
You mean they'll be burning effigies of Sehwag, Laxman and Dhoni :P
FIX edit: see Ravit's below post
Atleast when they get back to India, they'll be in for some traditional verbal spanking by their media.
Thats the only hope to improving.
You mean they'll be burning effigies of Sehwag, Laxman and Dhoni :P
FIX edit: see Ravit's below post
I don't quite understand why everyone is talking it out on these 3..
Sehwag made 219 literally a few weeks ago, dhoni got india to number 1 status as captain, got us t20 world cup, odi world cup, laxman scored a brilliant ton against the west indies not long ago either. We lose some games, that too with a big margin ( not denying india played badly), and oye oye bam bam, let's take it out on some of the players who might not have contributed!
BTW sehwag didn't play all the games in England, maybe 1. I think 0 though.
Australia went to south Africa and got their butts wooped. Australia got belted in the ashes too. Hussey, ponting came under criticism. Australia hasn't played well on tour recently either. They even lost to nz at home.
Point is, there'll always be a rough patch, and all the critics need to understand that. Give em a break ffs!!!
I like dhoni. He is criticised for his keeping, but he's better than haddin, hes also a good batsman. Captaincy wise, he's got what it takes. His achievements as captain reflect that.
/end rant
( wasn't directed at anyone, just venting my spleen)
dhoni is a silly shunt. He hasn't got the balls to captain tests. The team has carried him through all of his achievment. He only avergages 35 with the bat in tests and his glovework is techinically quite poor.He's better than Haddin, haddin cant hold onto half of the catches!
Uhh....ok?
Point is, in the end India have lost the series. They won the world cup, yea, but they also lost 4-0 in England.
But you have to remember the amount of money that is being lost as well.
I'll put it into perspective. Micheal Clarke, earns maybe 1-2 mil a year? Compared to Dhoni, who earns close to 42 mil( ads, ipl, test cricket). If Australia loose, they havent got much to loose; while Dhoni and his team have not just the hopes of their entire country, but a big portion of wealth too. Ratings that show the test criket match in India have stooped so low, that the television company are loosing millions of dollars as each day of test cricket goes on.
Yes Dhoni, Laxman and Sehwag are going to be under criticism unless they dont perform. Why? because its not just about cricket, its the money behind it as well. India's board system pretty much control the ICC (see their decision on the drs system this test series) and so will be less willing to offer their team to playing other countries.
Yes, I do agree that all cricket teams have their rough patches, but in the case with India, there is much more at stake than wickets.
When the BCCI comes out and says that they don't care about losing because they can always win at home, that should tell you everything you need to know about the quality of the Indian cricket team
the decision on DRS was not because BCCI has full control. it was because ICC gives the two playing nations a decision , and if one team backs out, both have to. BCCI said no. Cricket australia said yes, that means it cant be used.
When the BCCI comes out and says that they don't care about losing because they can always win at home, that should tell you everything you need to know about the quality of the Indian cricket team
BCCI does not reflect indian cricket at ALL. think of bcci has your school board. do they participate at all? no. they just fund, govern and yeah, they don't build up anything of what makes up a cricket team.
Indian cricket team, do care that they're losing. reports and interviews suggest that, evidently. bcci mightn't, but thats okay, cause bcci have nothing to do with the real cricket side of things. '
I think that ICC gives the decision to the playing nations' boards. if one disagrees, then so be it. im not sure if it was the case of, icc wanted it, aussies wanted it, bcci said no, so they dont use it at all.. i have a feeling it was 1 against 1, so to be fair, they didnt use it... :s
and im saying(, in response to you saying that the bcci said they dont care about losing overseas etc etc, reflects the Indian cricket team), that the bcci doesnt reflect the actual cricket team. the cricket team is not bcci.
Michael Clarke has called for consistency on the ICC's Decision Review System (DRS) after the BCCI refused to allow its use in the upcoming Test series in Australia. Earlier this year, the ICC made the use of the DRS mandatory in Tests and ODIs, but three months later reversed its decision and went back to the rule that the boards of both countries must agree for it to be used in a series
I think that ICC gives the decision to the playing nations' boards. if one disagrees, then so be it. im not sure if it was the case of, icc wanted it, aussies wanted it, bcci said no, so they dont use it at all.. i have a feeling it was 1 against 1, so to be fair, they didnt use it... :s
You can think this all you want, but it doesn't make it true...
You realise the DRS was originally mandatory and then the ICC backflipped after the BCCI put pressure on them...Quote
Of course they're not literally the team, but their comments are a pretty great representation here...
but indian players have not said that. so you can't just say that whatever bcci says is what comes out of the dressing room.
does that do much justice? it wasn't originally mandatory. it was a rule that icc changed, and then went back to.
They'll win this test.Maybe I think its 2/31 right now:)
*oooo controversial*
I think I'll go watch Chak De India, since thats where they win these days
Anyone going to the T20 this Friday?
Anyone going to the T20 this Friday?
yep, should be good
hoping different India team means different results
Will be going on Friday.
Anyone else gonna try sneak into Swami Army? Was a bit late for tix unfortunately
Will be going on Friday.
Anyone else gonna try sneak into Swami Army? Was a bit late for tix unfortunately
School starts on Friday for me:(
So....I shall be going later on, if I can. I west to the Boxing Day Test Match....worst day to go...
I love the Swami Army's Dhol! It really pumps everyone up when you hear it. Makes you feel like your in India, with all that spirit and passion.
Will be going on Friday.
Anyone else gonna try sneak into Swami Army? Was a bit late for tix unfortunately
School starts on Friday for me:(
So....I shall be going later on, if I can. I west to the Boxing Day Test Match....worst day to go...
I love the Swami Army's Dhol! It really pumps everyone up when you hear it. Makes you feel like your in India, with all that spirit and passion.
hell yeah! might see you there :p
i know the dholi... infact, if you were at boxing day and happened to see some crazy kid going off whilst doing bhangra, you mightve just seen good ol' bhootnike!
hopefully we win..
Not a lot of support for Australia here, I notice
Not a lot of support for Australia here, I notice
sooooooo.... who's heading to the g tommorow to sit amongst the swami army ?????
Lol. Win 1 T20 and you guys feel like champions... Congratulations....Give them a break, they're entitled to celebrate something. I'm sure no self-respecting Indian supporter would be thinking "oh well, that T20 win makes up for getting hammered in the Test series".
We had to lose the first T20 I decided to attend xD
I'm particularly interested in anyone's opinions about Xavier Doherty's 2-24 from 10 overs on the WACA pitch. (So much for a fast bowler pitch :P)
best cricket game since world cup final.
Dhoni!!! so close so close.
hopefully tommorow will be something like two birds with one stone!
1. Sachin's Hundred.
I wonder if ANYONE, ANYTIME could possibly somehow manage to get 300 in an ODI...
Two white balls. I love that idea. I like low scoring matches!
India needs a really good showing tomorrow.
Dhoni is so out of it.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/commonwealth-bank-series-2012/content/current/story/555370.html
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:D
KOHLI! :D
I missed the last 6 overs :(
Who's going tomorrow? Will I bump into anyone?
catching a flight to Brisbane Sam? :PI wish I had. What a game!
I'm bored as these days. No cricket:(
Really? Oh yea, wait I'm in year 12, so I wouldnt know thatlol what is being in yr 12 got to do with knowing that;p
Really? Oh yea, wait I'm in year 12, so I wouldnt know thatlol what is being in yr 12 got to do with knowing that;p
TENDULKAR! THAT IS ALL.Does not count. Bangladesh is not a cricket team.
Bangladesh has some world class players. There aren't too many that bowl better offies than Al Hassan.I can't tell if you're being sarcastic...
Bangladesh has some world class players. There aren't too many that bowl better offies than Al Hassan.I can't tell if you're being sarcastic...
Anyone following the IPL atm?Rajasthan!
Anyone following Australia in the WI?
The Aussie tail is doing pretty well. Starc, Harris, Hilfy, Lyon can all bat.Anyone following Australia in the WI?
Yep, I thought the Aussies would be walking all over this tour, but they don't seem to be going so well with the bat :O
Such a bad way for Boucher to go out :'(
Apparently he's definitely lost 30 - 40% of his eyesight, will only be able to see in black and white, and may have to have the eye removed all together.
311 * yeh?! freak indeed..!
"Some say he was clean shaven when he started his innings"311 * yeh?! freak indeed..!
This made me lol.
(http://bowlphilosophy.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/hashim-amla-the-dictator.jpg)
Thoughts on who is going to win today? I reckon India have the advantage with Zaheer back.
Australia fucking suck at Twenty20.We're ranked below Ireland -.-
Australia fucking suck at Twenty20.We're ranked below Ireland -.-
George Bailey sucks.
Wat(son) a beast!
FOUR man-of-the-match awards in a row. Imagine if he gets injured... (jinx)
Wat(son) a beast!
FOUR man-of-the-match awards in a row. Imagine if he gets injured... (jinx)
I was clearly wrong. Leading run-scorer and wicket-taker. o.O
cant believe India got dogged.
They're (WI) hitting so many sixes atm! :D Exciting cricket!
They're (WI) hitting so many sixes atm! :D Exciting cricket!
WI 2-90, Australia gunna lose :'(
Don't forget we won against them chasing 191 :P there's still hope!!
lol Warner
Aaaaaaaaand, Aussies are now gone.
Tipping Aussies all out by 2.30am
Tipping Aussies all out by 2.30am+1
Trust Bailey to bat his only good game in the one where they're screwed (Y)
Trust Bailey to bat his only good game in the one where they're screwed (Y)
25 off one over!
Tipping Aussies all out by 2.30am
FINAL LIVE ON CHANNEL NINE RIGHT NOW, GET ON IT WOOOOOOOOO!
FINAL LIVE ON CHANNEL NINE RIGHT NOW, GET ON IT WOOOOOOOOO!
Well.
Samuels saved the windies' ass!
sickkk game
loved it
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152216518165179
LOLOLOL
OMG that was hilarious.
I needed a laugh during SWOTVAC
CLT20 Final tonight. Sixers will win.
South Africa are going to thrash Australia.We live in hope.
South Africa are going to thrash Australia.We live in hope.
Quiney in for Watson - selectors finally doing their jobs.
SA's batting lineup is just too good... :(
SA's lineup is just too good... :(
I will be completely unsurprised by 3-0, but if I was betting I'd probably hedge at 2-0
I just can't see Australia taking 20 wickets (or, tbh, making a big total)
Embarrassing that we could still lose from here..
I'm tipping a 100 for cowan! :) Cricket starts tomorrow straight after my exam finishes at 10:45 :D
I'm tipping a 100 for cowan! :) Cricket starts tomorrow straight after my exam finishes at 10:45 :DNice!
I'm tipping a 100 for cowan! :) Cricket starts tomorrow straight after my exam finishes at 10:45 :DJust a warning, it starts at 10:30 AEDT with the early start because of rain!
Yeh definitely a draw... can't see how we can get a result. Slightly disappointed with that, then again, would've taken a draw after the disaster on day 1..
I'm actually really happy for Cowan.. I like his sheer determination and and mental strength :) nothing better than to prove those critics wrong! Clarke is just a freak lol.. maybe another 300 is on the cards :D
What a great day! A couple of hundreds, some great attacking play by Hussey towards the end.Yeah I just read this article about him when browsing Google News :P
Apparently Cowan is extremely intelligent (he had an offer to work for an Investment Bank back in the day). Great to see him making the most of his opportunities - especially against one of the better pace attacks.
I reckon Clarke and Hussey will come out all guns blazing. Try and smash another 100 or so during the morning session and then send SA in and see if they fall over. Really looking forward to the fireworks tomorrow morning.
warner is a beast :D
warner is a beast :D
Too bad he went out though haha, he was going great :D
Not related to the Aus vs. RSA match but did you guys hear about the Bangladesh cricketer who scored a century in his first match when batting at No. 10? Pretty amazing stuff considering the last person to do this was 135 years ago ;O
Not related to the Aus vs. RSA match but did you guys hear about the Bangladesh cricketer who scored a century in his first match when batting at No. 10? Pretty amazing stuff considering the last person to do this was 135 years ago ;OShould probably make him No.3 in the Australia test team
WOOOOOOOO CLARKE :D
WWhos coming to Boxing Day test match:
So far Me, Bhootnike and Ravit
I wonder what's the record for the highest score after the first day of play in a test match, 482 has gotta be up there
WWhos coming to Boxing Day test match:
So far Me, Bhootnike and Ravit
50 in englang? pfft..
Bhootnike, Ravit and I.
Actually, I think Thushan is correct here... :PEveryone is wrong. It should be 'Bhootnike, Ravit and me' ;)
I'll be going every day :)
I'll be going every day :)
Don't matter, pi is loaded. :p
Too soon?
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YES. SOUTH AFRICA!Friendship over.
YES. SOUTH AFRICA!Friendship over.
LOL. You're a superficial friend anyway. :PYES. SOUTH AFRICA!Friendship over.
Hahaha true, true :PLOL. You're a superficial friend anyway. :PYES. SOUTH AFRICA!Friendship over.
The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel has named a 14-man squad to take on South Africa in Perth on Friday.
Clarke (c)
Watson (vc)
Cowan
Hazlewood
Hilfenhaus
Hastings
M Hussey
Johnson
Lyon
Ponting
Siddle
Starc
Wade
Warner
Thoughts? I didn't really expect Johnson, although he is better in Perth I guess.
:(
Starting XI according to me (though I would have switched Ponting for Khawaja):
Clarke (c)
Watson (vc)
Cowan
Hilfenhaus
M Hussey
Lyon
Ponting
Siddle
Starc
Wade
Warner
Sorry boys:
Johnson
Hazlewood
Hastings
Channel 9 is going to show the Ashes live next year (in July, when we're in England).SBS probably would have aired it anyway, they did so in 2005 and 2009.
THANK GOD. I WILL NOT HAVE TO STREAM AND WATCH IT IN CRAPPY QUALITY.
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/nine-shifts-footy-show-to-face-off-with-ten-20121128-2acvk.html
im gunna cry :'(
I wanted to see him at the boxing day test :(
Wouldn't want to see them lose the Boxing Day test because he makes <50 runs for the match though :PWe're playing Sri Lanka, a loss is incredibly unlikely :P
Wouldn't want to see them lose the Boxing Day test because he makes <50 runs for the match though :PWe're playing Sri Lanka, a loss is incredibly unlikely :P
*bird*
Wouldn't want to see them lose the Boxing Day test because he makes <50 runs for the match though :PWe're playing Sri Lanka, a loss is incredibly unlikely :P
Faf Du Plessis -> batting average of 266 and he's been out once in 677 balls... Not a bad start to Test cricket xDJust for comparison Ricky Ponting has faced roughly 22766 deliveries (given 13,366 scored and a SR of approx 60 IIRC) in 167 games. Du Plessis has already faced a 33rd of that in just his second game. Not bad at all haha.
Hope Aussies can bat well :)
http://www.facebook.com/events/198833430242003/
This Sunday at Monash :)
Ponting double century 2nd innings :D
Ponting double century 2nd innings :D
LOL, if the Aussies make 200 that'll be something :P
Katut?I just thought of that RACV ad...
Same..Katut?I just thought of that RACV add...
You guys suck, it's AAMI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri-Pl-njZM8Same..Katut?I just thought of that RACV add...
What a great catch, far out!
But yeah, this can't be topped. Ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E59-EvsTn2E
What a great catch, far out!
But yeah, this can't be topped. Ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E59-EvsTn2E
Ponting has caught quite a few similar to that. Lyon's was definitely better :D
What a great catch, far out!The background music ahhahaha!
But yeah, this can't be topped. Ever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E59-EvsTn2E
Lawry: "Catch of the century!!!"Yeah my first thought.
Reminded me of Pigeon's effort back in the day.
Lawry: "Catch of the century!!!"Yeah my first thought.
Reminded me of Pigeon's effort back in the day.
Very surprised by Lyon's catch tbh. He isn't the best fieldsman, but in saying that he's not the worst either. Very impressed :D
Is it weird that im 100% curry and am male, yet was never interested in cricket. i probably should, before i become an abomination to the curry community :D
Bowling has improved since that wicket.
The scene is set for Ponting to bow out with a triple hundred and lead Australia to regaining the No.1 ranking :D
The scene is set for Ponting to bow out with a triple hundred and lead Australia to regaining the No.1 ranking :D
You are a serious optimist haha
The scene is set for Ponting to bow out with a triple hundred and lead Australia to regaining the No.1 ranking :D
You are a serious optimist haha
:P I doubt it would happen tho.. I would probs cry if it did
FUARK AB de villiers, reverse sweeping to a ton!
Also, Johnson is having a great catching test haha
Anyway, set target of 632 runs for the Australians to chase in approx 195 overs hmmmmmmmm
This is what I'm tipping:
Cowan 70
Warner 120
Watson 40
Ponting 250 n.o.
Clarke 152 n.o.
AUS 3/632 win by 7 wickets :D
This is what I'm tipping:Hahaha if only!
Cowan 70
Warner 120
Watson 40
Ponting 250 n.o.
Clarke 152 n.o.
AUS 3/632 win by 7 wickets :D
I feel bad for wishing he was injured - anything for an Aussie victory :P
This, will be interesting.Very much so.
BBL on Friday - anyone going?
Just ordered mine :D How long do I have to wait?
Just ordered mine :D How long do I have to wait?
Mine took about 2 weeks :)
At Etihad to watch the master at work. Man I'm excited.
Warnie? Murali?
Both hahaEpic fail by Warnie. 41 runs off 2 overs. Worst economy rate in T20 history for a 2 over spell.
Epic lol.
Perth Scorchers all out for 69. Malinga got 7 wickets for only 6 runs (second best I think)
Melbourne went out to bat. Started to rain, total revised to 6 to win. :D
Epic lol.It was 6 wickets for 7 runs, dem yorkers
Perth Scorchers all out for 69. Malinga got 7 wickets for only 6 runs (second best I think)
Melbourne went out to bat. Started to rain, total revised to 6 to win. :D
It was 6 wickets for 7 runs, dem yorkers
It was the best T20 bowling in australia, & 2nd overall (I refuse to believe there is a better bowling figure than 6/7 lol)
Dammit. MS Dhoni run out for 99. :(
Anyone like watching test matches or is it just me ?
Sri Lanka 4/195 (62.5 overs)
Australia 5/450 (131.0) (dec)
Fingers crossed Sri Lanka , although highly unlikely!
Stfu... Test matches are fun to watch..
Went to India Australia this year. India was so fail :(
First win of the summer! GG Sri Lanka!
lol was Siddle caught Ball Tampering??I think the ICC is looking at the claim made by Lankan media. Apparently Cowan was also part of it
I think the ICC is looking at the claim made by Lankan media. Apparently Cowan was also part of it
Nevermind, australians have been cleared of tampering
Loved this http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/matthew-wade-becomes-first-australian-wicketkeeper-to-bowl-in-a-test-since-rod-marsh-29-years-ago/story-fn2mcu3x-1226539841900#.UNBJZG_CaSp
That's awesome, maiden over as well!
He was rolling them over faster than Kulasekara too hahaha, a solid 132 kph
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Wade-1-Test-Bowler/439691992752945?fref=tck
Instant "like" :D
Also, I rekon they should get Wade to open on Boxing Day with the ball. He'll bring the house down.
Anyone know how to watch the BBL online?
Anyone know how to watch the BBL online?
Tendulkar has retired from ODIs!
Anyone going to the Boxing Day match ? Or are you hitting the shops?
Mines about learning the dance of love... fml
Mines about learning the dance of love... fml
Hope Lanka puts up a better show next game, they were dreadful (and hilarious).
:D
But seriously, Clark... Freak..
Yeah Stuart Clark was alright back in the day ;)lol, I didn't think of that...!
Hehe, but yeah, Clarke is doing pretty damn awesome :Dthat he is. that he is :D
Hope Lanka puts up a better show next game, they were dreadful (and hilarious).
:D
New Zealand all out for 45 in a test. Awks...
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-new-zealand-2012/engine/match/567356.html
When's the next test? Aus vs Lanka.Tomorrow.
Clark will get some hate for that!Yes but it wasn't really a disaster of a call, it was pretty close in the end.
Yes but it wasn't really a disaster of a call, it was pretty close in the end.
And to be fair to Clarke, Hussey was pretty slow to start running, he was still waiting & watching when clarke was running.
Yea I do agree it was a bad call, but it'll be blown out of proportion coz the victim was Hussey.
Btw do you know if tendulkar is gonna play in the aussie-indian series?
Shocking performance for Lanka
Shocking performance for Lanka
Nisha didn't sound surprised to me LOL?haha. I generally always support the team other than Australia. Makes it more interesting IMO.
Farewell Mr Cricket :(
Nice loss by Lanka, very consistent in the whole series from them :P
Aussie's one day squad... wtf
When i started watching ...India was failing :( Dhoni did well compared to the others ( 36 ...from memory?)
Wow, India won!! :DIs it just me, or did that match looked fixed?
Is it just me, or did that match looked fixed?
Is it just me, or did that match looked fixed?
I was going to go with some mates but decided against it since its going to reach 39 degrees today. Settling on watching Channel 9 in the comfort of air-con ;)
Yeah, wayy to hot for even spectating!!! Players are going to suffer in this heat.Yay for day-night matches I guess...even though the heat will last into the evening.
Yay for day-night matches I guess...even though the heat will last into the evening.
The cool change is expected late in the afternoon! Sucks to be them!Bat first I reckon. On a side note, I may have felt more inclined to brave the heat if Mr Cricket was playing but... :'(
Bat first I reckon. On a side note, I may have felt more inclined to brave the heat if Mr Cricket was playing but... :'(
If India was playing, I'd most definitely be there :)
Same!
Would have joined some of my mates who are there if it weren't for a direct clash with my VCESS spesh class :(
Well batted Hughes :) Very solid effort on debut :D
And Lanka is being walloped again.
Did anyone seriously expect SL to not get walloped?
F**k you.
Direct that comment at the crappy Sri Lankan selectors and politicians that are ruining the team :P
They are batting so well atm. They really looks like they're going to get close to Aussie A's target.
We were being highly sarcastic :P
Lankans are great at running between wickets (Y)
Plessis averaging a casual 147 right nowNever heard of du Plessis before he came to play us at Adelaide but was a stand out there. He strikes me as a player very similar to M. Hussey.
Never heard of du Plessis before he came to play us at Adelaide but was a stand out there. He strikes me as a player very similar to M. Hussey.There's this flair about him that reminds me of Kevin Pieterson, weird
I can still see Lanka losing this one, even though the Aussies they are playing against are even weaker than before LOL
Can't believe Khawaja was dropped after one game. We needed someone to anchor the innings yesterday.Couldn't agree more. You can't just kick someone out based on a run out.
I'm getting a little tired of Mickey Arthur and his rotation policy.
Couldn't agree more. You can't just kick someone out based on a run out.
I think warner's resting, which I don't mind, because I agree that they do need to test out the debutants sooner or later. When clarkey comes back into the side, finch should leave imo, he's really having trouble adjusting to odi's
Not sure, but I just wanna see hughesy keep for a whole game :P
What about Wade + Haddin with one of them operating solely as a specialist batsman? Or... Haddin as wicket keeper and Wade playing the all-rounder ;D He managed a solid 130 klicks in that over in the 1st Test ahahahaha
Lol would he be able to? i have never seen him keepYea he kept for 20+ overs yesterday & he took some tough catches behind the stumps as well, not bad for no practice.
I think we would be a much better side if we had warner, finch (playing well), clarke, hughes and wade in the team. And have wade come in at 5.
MATCH FIXING!!!!
lol
Match fixing ...for sure!
LOL
Aussies have a got a dodgy player rotation policy.LOL, so they are planning to appoint a new Test captain that hasn't even played a game of International Test cricket...seems legit
SL seem to have a dodgy captain rotation policy -> http://www.islandcricket.lk/news/srilankacricket/231940119/mahela-to-be-dropped-from-sri-lanka-test-side
Aussies have a got a dodgy player rotation policy.
SL seem to have a dodgy captain rotation policy -> http://www.islandcricket.lk/news/srilankacricket/231940119/mahela-to-be-dropped-from-sri-lanka-test-side
Was it Dilshan who got a lovely knock on the head. And it was the helmet that hurt him LOL
Aus losing on Straya Day. Typical.
He didn't really start an argument, I think he just asked them to get a move on... Which was fair enough I guess. You don't need 5 people to bowl one ball.
West Indies batting well (Y)
Extras is the highest scorer for them, good work! (Y)
Some of these aussie bowlers have no respect at all.. Johnson hits one of the windies in the chest, doesn't even ask if he's okay. Moron.
Then I think it was dwane? He gets bowled and the bowlers tells him to f**k off..
Great knocks from Watson, Hughs and the Bravo's! Exciting game :D
The first one: I can't see why he's a moron... Sure, maybe he's a bit unsympathetic, but he's not a moron lol
The second one: I hope Faulkner gets reprimanded for that, it's just not on.
Windies always have a crack. Love them.
Aussie squad was announced:
David Warner, Ed Cowan, Phillip Hughes, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke (capt), Matthew Wade (wk), Moises Henriques, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, James Pattinson, Nathan Lyon.
Only one spinner, wonder how they'll fare... Although given how bad the spinners did against India A it's not totally surprising.
Aussies screwed, they need Clarke to do a Dhoni and pull of a massive score.
India miles in front.
Yeah, gg.:'(
What an awesome ODD cup final. Unlucky Vics, so close! Good to see Ryan Harris is hitting some form, anyone reckon he is a sniff for an ashes call up?
Bit of a sidebar but does anyone play on here play Battrick or From The Pavillion?
Anyone following the IPL?
lmfaoHmmmmmmmm, lets just blame the pitch :-X
http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/engine/match/634966.html
Hmmmmmmmm, lets just blame the pitch :-X
Anyone watching Ind vs SL?
Personally liking how India's going atm, hope SL gets a thrashing :P
That would've been awesome if it wasn't an inside edge! :(
Yeah haha
Also, I love how the aussie and indian keepers are actually faster than lankan seamers...
Are you streaming it?
Yeah I was, but I have to head to bed because of VCE. Shattered :'(
Aww :'(
Hope you wake up to an Indian victory ;)
What a win. 100% record this series, and we're off to the final, to take on England. This will be good. :D
Where are all the loud cockys lankans at shit trucks even that blonde monkeys of yours couldnt save you
Calm down.
I wonder who's gonna win the finals :P
Ashes should be a whitewash unless the dreaded weather saves Australia!
hate test matches prefer on dayers unless it India playing ;)Test matches are usually one dayers when India are playing.
Damn, Swann and Broad ruining a fairy-tale :( Either way, well batted Hughes and Agar!
Regards.
@Stick, pretty easy to work out what school Ashton Agar went to lol, you might want to remove that if you want to remain anonymous.
Right, I'm collectively declaring the English cricket side Public Enemies #1-11.+1
Especially Stuart Broad.
+1
Although I'd have to say... the umpire that didn't give him out has to get his stuff sorted out though considering it wasn't once but twice (though England reviewed it to which Haddin was out :P) If only Australia didn't challenge those LBW decisions :-X
Well done to the aussies for making it a tighter match (and hopefully series) than we expected!
Everyone going on about how if Broad was out we would have won is casually ignoring the other decisions that were in Australia's favour.Agreed, and even if we'd won the game we'll still lose the Ashes unless we fix our batting problems before 6 wickets down. I just like whinging about it.
The match loss had nothing to do with the DRS and everything to do with Australia's chronically bad top order.
Everyone going on about how if Broad was out we would have won is casually ignoring the other decisions that were in Australia's favour.
The match loss had nothing to do with the DRS and everything to do with Australia's chronically bad top order.
Billy Brownless politely disagrees
https://soundcloud.com/triple-m-melbourne/billy-bakes-stuart-broad
Who's going out and who's coming in?Cowan in for Usman I would suggest. Cowan's not playing the role he's in the team for...should be rock solid and not playing rash shots. He might get one more test to prove his case. Saying that, I reckon Boof would have a sweet spot for Usman having coached him for Queensland. I'd like to see Usman, he has a good technique.
I think Cowan will go, not sure about any bowlers. Maybe Usman to make a return
Solid start for Aussies (Y)
English will win this test comfortably. They are just far too strong.hmm they're defs stronger, but there's not that much of a difference between the two sides imo
Australia copped it!That last partnership screwed them. 4 after 4, had to turn it off.
Australia copped it!
Umpires at it again...Match changing decision. Clearly hit his own pad. You could hear the clunk, then a few moments later see that it missed the bat without a sound. Rogers very good so far.
Just wondering if someone can explain to me, WHY every viewer of this test-match was able to use the same technology as the 3rd Umpire to determine that its clearly NOT OUT, but the guy being paid to do it, couldn't?
Because he was also paid to fix the match?
Haha, thats the theory every Indian Dad has on incorrect decisions :P
Harris, you BEAUTY!
Starting to think the Ashes series down here will be interesting. Who's planning on going to the Boxing Day test at the G?
Starting to think the Ashes series down here will be interesting. Who's planning on going to the Boxing Day test at the G?
Zimbabwe won a Test O.O
Said no one ever.
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I remember the days when we had an epic squad.
Gillie , hussey , pointing , hayden , warne ,symonds , lee etc
But now all our good players have retired and our squad is really young . It''ll take a couple of years but one day australia will be on top again
However, all those people were talented from day 1.Well ashton agar was talented on day 1 lol :)
Talent is questionable in our present squad.
However, all those people were talented from day 1.
Well ashton agar was talented on day 1 lol :)
Luck played its part in that, I would say.true
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/678485.html
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/current/story/678485.html:'(
Faulkner. Beast.
+1
Also Kohli is too good.
Faulkner. Beast.
Why have the pitches been so flat throughout the India vs Aus. series, matches have mostly been meaningless slogging -.-
Entire series was a waste. The bowlers were spanked every game. Time for the ICC to stop India from doctoring pitches.
Nah I think it's cos of the recent rule changes to field restrictions that are favouring batsmen :P
The batsmen seemed to have no trouble going OVER the fielders in this game :PHolly crap that's not cool at all. Ahh that explains why Watto was so fired up and laughing at the Indian bowlers
Also this was poor form http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkFGzv0o_aU
The batsmen seemed to have no trouble going OVER the fielders in this game :PGreat form... Terrible acting makes watching more enjoyable! ::)
Also this was poor form http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkFGzv0o_aU
Definitely. Now that my exams are finished, I can watch with no regrets :D
[WE WANT SACHIN WE WANT SACHIN WE WANT SACHIN WE WANT SACHIN] x 100
Gotta love the Mumbai Crowd
Great bowling from Pragyan Ojha too
i want sachin to get to 120, so you can cross 16k runs in test match cricket #legend #bestever
#TheAshes
My last exam is today at 2:30 :'(
I miss the tea session :( :( :(
Don't know why they've played Nathan Lyon is this game.
australia should be declaring at around the end of the the day , that way they'll two good days to try bowl England out .I think they'll try and boost the lead to around 500 (Bailey's time to shine) and then declare to get a few overs at the Brits before stumps. The 'Gabba can be a bit of a road in the last few days so Clarke needs to make sure there's a) enough time to bowl them out and b) enough runs on the board to avoid Cook and Trott scoring double centuries and chasing us down! Nathan Lyon did look good in England's first innings but I'm not sure this pitch is going to turn much more and Strauss has really struggled. Can see Clarke batting out the day and then maybe 10 overs in the morning before declaring. I'd like to see a declaration tonight though, reckon we've got Cook's measure in the first few overs!
Summer of Mitch.
I like cricket again.You'll love it even more when it's a 5-nil whitewash.
Stokes obtains his first century.
England - 6/309
Australia leads by 194 runs
Is anyone excited for big bash ?
I was expecting 2-2 but I'll take this I guessNothing pleases me more than the pain of British and Indian cricketers.
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Battlefield 4 advertised on Luke Wright's bat... Lol...
Well Swann retired.. :'(
Kallis announcing his retirement is sad, he was the best player of his generation
Kallis announcing his retirement is sad, he was the best player of his generation
Looks like were not going to get much play today :)
Wow http://www.bigbash.com.au/news-and-videos/2014/01/02/silks-catch-of-the-summer
I love cricket.
And Haddin.
You could probably make an interesting sentence out of the English players last names (e.g. Cook, Bell, Swann, Root (lol), Prior, Ballance, Stokes, Broad).
I like to Cook Swann meat , with carrots which i grow in a root in my garden . Whilst cooking i like listening to the Bell in the distance ring , whilst i Ballance on my Broad staircase which is five stokes wide . Before i begin to it is Priorfor me to wash my hands .
Rogers also made the most runs, let's not forget him hahaUpon reading some stats this does not seem to be the case, he was third after Warner and Haddin apparently
But yeah, looks like it went to Johnson!
anyway else excited for the ODi series
I"m just sick of maidens , that's why i"m asking . Has anyone been watching big bash recently ?
I"m just sick of maidens , that's why i"m asking . Has anyone been watching big bash recently ?
oh dear that 5-nil chant haha
http://i.imgur.com/j7V660P.jpg
Stay classy australia
And the pain continues...
Australia to win ODIs 5-0 too :D
At some point before the end of this tour Cook is going to actually break down in the post match interview. Jesus.
I can't believe I actually feel sorry for a pom :'(
They should bring Ed Cowan back in to the squad, he had some promise. Other than him, I dislike the majority of the Australian lineup. Clarke is a funny bunny, who is a decent batsmen but terrible at captaining. Watson is not stable enough as a batsmen to be in the team if he can no longer bowl, and players like Warner, Smith and Maxwell are all sloggers with no technique at all.
From a former Australian supporter (Until Clarke became captain - LOL)
wut.Mmm... Maybe I'm still upset about Ponting being kicked out :(.
You "dislike the majority of the Australian lineup" who just fairly convincingly beat the top test side in the world, and completely demolished England? I also strongly disagree with all the other points you've made, except possibly barring the one about Watson:
- Ed Cowan is a good batsman on his day, but he's too inconsistent and I don't think the test side is looking for an accumulator right now
- Clarke's captaincy has been consistently good. I applaud his decisions, declarations and team listing choices. Good stuff all round, and his play is great too
- Warner, Smith and Maxwell have superb technique. Just because they mark up runs fast, doesn't mean they're just slogging. It's all got to do with their evaluation of the bowling they face.
LOL
Still, Clarke will never last to be amongst greats like Ponting and Cook. Hopefully he gets kicked out as well, a taste of his own medicine ;).
They should bring Ed Cowan back in to the squad, he had some promise. Other than him, I dislike the majority of the Australian lineup. Clarke is a funny bunny, who is a decent batsmen but terrible at captaining. Watson is not stable enough as a batsmen to be in the team if he can no longer bowl, and players like Warner, Smith and Maxwell are all sloggers with no technique at all.
From a former Australian supporter (Until Clarke became captain - LOL)
- Warner, Smith and Maxwell have superb technique. Just because they mark up runs fast, doesn't mean they're just slogging. It's all got to do with their evaluation of the bowling they face.
Anyone been following England whopping India's ass in the tests?
Also some of the other cricket been going around?
So this happened.Haha yeah, that is so unfortunate! Anyone else excited for ICC Cricket World Cup next year? Anyone going? Thoughts on how it will end up?
I reckon it will be semi finals:Definitely :P.
Pool A: Sri-Lanka vs Australia
Pool B: South Africa vs India
Then Grand Final: Sri-Lanka vs India!
What do you guys think? ???
Definitely :P.
I reckon it will be semi finals:
Pool A: Sri-Lanka vs Australia
Pool B: South Africa vs India
Then Grand Final: Sri-Lanka vs India!
What do you guys think? ???
Hmm, I think India have yet to adapt to conditions away from home. I wouldn't vouch for their spot in the final. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have adapted well to conditions abroad; take the recent tour of England for example.yeah thats true. South africa also have the advantage of playing in aus this summer and currently.
Australia are quite a reliable team at home, so maybe we'll be seeing an Aus vs SL or Aus vs SA match.
Dat 264 by Rohit Sharma. What a beast.
Dat 264 by Rohit Sharma. What a beast.
How on earth was that even possible IN AN ODI?!ikr? Poor performance by sri lanka but great for india. Wow, rohit sharma is in great form
I know VCE results and whatnot are on the way, but more important things are happening, who is watching Aus vs India?Haha even more intense now LOL (could still swing both ways) :P
Getting intense.
Watching India vs. PakistanI was in India at that moment and the wild screams of joy were eardrum-bursting! Yet no one seemed to care when they killed SA...
GO INDIA!! ;D ;D ;D
Edit: India wins!!
I hope New Zealand destroy Australia.
I hope New Zealand destroys Australia.
Edit: forgot the important s.
Does Daniel Vittori still play for New Zealand (he plays 20/20 I know that)? He used to be like their only good player.
Ashes, anyone?Hope they don't change the team, and definitely hope they don't bring Watson back in :P. Maybe Shaun March for Rogers if he is still sick ...
Hope they don't bring Hadz back, he's had his time haha
Anyone watching this? Reminds me of cricket 07 bowling haha
RIPI'm currently in an office with a bunch of English people.
Australian cricket
Anyone watching this? Reminds me of cricket 07 bowling haha
I'm currently in an office with a bunch of English people.I'm loving it! :)
Holy shit the banter.
oh the embarrassment :( Anyone think Michael Clarke will be kicked out ?Yeah I reckon he is finished...
Yeah I reckon he is finished...
Anyone watching or following the t20 WC? An insane last over India vs Bangladesh last night haha, intense af.
Anyone watching or following the t20 WC? An insane last over India vs Bangladesh last night haha, intense af.I can't believe we lost that. Probably the the most sad and disappointing loss I have ever experienced. We had that, I can't believe it slipped away.
Anyone watching or following the t20 WC? An insane last over India vs Bangladesh last night haha, intense af.
i have a strange feeling that match was fixed...and that we'd never get to know of it coz *cough* the richest cricket teamIf you look at the game - 2 runs needed off 3 balls.
If you look at the game - 2 runs needed off 3 balls.
3rd last ball - Mushfiq hit's it up in the air
2nd last ball - Riyad hits a FULL TOSS up in the air
When you need 2 runs of 3 balls YOU DON'T HIT THE BALL IN THE AIR. These two batsmen are very EXPERIENCED batsmen and I wonder how you can do two massive mistakes in a row. It just doesn't make sense.
Is cricket turning into a game of politics? The more India win - the better for the game. The more money ICC makes.
But I really don't know I really hope these matches aren't scripted. What is the point of sport then? Cricket/sport used to be a game where teams would compete to represent their nations and bring pride back to their respective countries. To find out that these games are being played for money and are being scripted would be really shit.
Didn't look fixed to me... but then again, this is India vs Bangladesh so anything could be possible. I'd be disappointed if it was because Bangladesh are building a great reputation in the short form, and this would be a huge step backwards for them.
Keen for Aus vs India, hoping for some fireworks on the field ;)
Didn't look fixed to me... but then again, this is India vs Bangladesh so anything could be possible. I'd be disappointed if it was because Bangladesh are building a great reputation in the short form, and this would be a huge step backwards for them.
Keen for Aus vs India, hoping for some fireworks on the field ;)
Goood bye :). The whole world except for India is now at ease xD.
Virat can only carry the team so far.
yeh that's true... but nonetheless he deserves a massive applause.. his effort this time round was absolutely tremendous! #kohli4life <3
Hoping WIndies win, not a fan of English cricket hahaha
it was only because of the two no-balls (else I think India had the game)
it was only because of the two no-balls (else I think India had the game)
How good is Meg Lanning, though?
Damn Samuel is such a d*ick, talking about our greatest spinner Shane WarneWell Warnie has been speaking a lot of crap about him for the last two years, non-stop bullying. Now that Samuels has ''spoken with the bat'' I think he deserves to give Warne some stuff back as well.
Damn Samuel is such a d*ick, talking about our greatest spinner Shane Warne
I didn't mind it tbh. Didn't like the arrogance of the interview (feet on the table, etc etc.), but taking shots at Warne is perfectly ok because Warne has done the same to him on multiple occasions. Aussies are traditionally the loudest mouths out there, don't dish it out if you can't take it. They couldn't handle Kohli's verbal jousts when he was down here flogging them all over the park, and now they can't handle this one. Fair play in my mind.
On the side, what an amazing last over, 19 to win and Brathwaite tonks 4 sixes to win it with a couple of balls to spare, thrilling! :D
I didn't mind it tbh. Didn't like the arrogance of the interview (feet on the table, etc etc.), but taking shots at Warne is perfectly ok because Warne has done the same to him on multiple occasions. Aussies are traditionally the loudest mouths out there, don't dish it out if you can't take it. They couldn't handle Kohli's verbal jousts when he was down here flogging them all over the park, and now they can't handle this one. Fair play in my mind.
On the side, what an amazing last over, 19 to win and Brathwaite tonks 4 sixes to win it with a couple of balls to spare, thrilling! :D
Rain sucks.
Let's be honest, though: how good is Test cricket?The best 8)
The best 8)
Have you been watching?nah (just keeping up to date) ironically I don't have the time for it.
nah (just keeping up to date) ironically I don't have the time for it.
but i'd go Test>T20>ODI
Yeah, seems to be a popular opinion. I hope the ODI doesn't fizzle out, though; I prefer them to T20s, I think. The more cricket the better, hahaha.Enjoy Steve Smith while he is still in his prime. We may not see a player like him ever in years, he is going to be a great - will be up there with the Pontings, Waughs etc.
Steve Smith is amazing. How he's gone from primarily a bowler throwing down some leggies to this is, well, incredible.
Enjoy Steve Smith while he is still in his prime. We may not see a player like him ever in years, he is going to be a great - will be up there with the Pontings, Waughs etc.
Can't argue with that, Rod. I like that he has his own style and is running with it. Total respect.I definitely did! Enjoyed Smith's batting, the way he batted in Pune was amazing. It was like watching a warrior leading from the front. IMO that series showed why he is the best batsman in the world. Unlike Williamson, Root and Kohli he can adapt his game ANYWHERE, whether it be sub-continent pitches, english pitches or at the Caribbean. Thought the result was good in Australia's perspective considering they were predicting a 4-0 win India's way. I still think Australia and South Africa are the two best Test nations, I really don't get how you can rank a team that only plays and wins home first.
Did you follow the India v. Australia series? ;D
I definitely did! Enjoyed Smith's batting, the way he batted in Pune was amazing. It was like watching a warrior leading from the front. IMO that series showed why he is the best batsman in the world. Unlike Williamson, Root and Kohli he can adapt his game ANYWHERE, whether it be sub-continent pitches, english pitches or at the Caribbean. Thought the result was good in Australia's perspective considering they were predicting a 4-0 win India's way. I still think Australia and South Africa are the two best Test nations, I really don't get how you can rank a team that only plays and wins home first.
How about you?!
Yeah, I watched a lot of it. Really great series. I was expecting 4-0 or 3-0, so I reckon Australia did pretty bloody well in the end.Did India play well in this match?
Smith truly is amazing. If this were the schoolyard and I had to pick those four players one-by-one (specifically for Tests), I'd probably go Smith >> Williamson > Root >> Kohli.
Williamson/Root was the toughest call, and would probably change on a day-by-day basis haha. Smith is some next level shit.
EDIT: Just checked - surprised Williamson only ("only") averages 51.
Yeah, I watched a lot of it. Really great series. I was expecting 4-0 or 3-0, so I reckon Australia did pretty bloody well in the end.You know cricket isn't doing too well when those 4 names are in the conversation for the best test batsmen smh
Smith truly is amazing. If this were the schoolyard and I had to pick those four players one-by-one (specifically for Tests), I'd probably go Smith >> Williamson > Root >> Kohli.
Williamson/Root was the toughest call, and would probably change on a day-by-day basis haha. Smith is some next level shit.
EDIT: Just checked - surprised Williamson only ("only") averages 51.
^Gee, that's a big call on Smith. Where do you rate him in relation to Williamson, Root and Kohli?Smith is the best!
You know cricket isn't doing too well when those 4 names are in the conversation for the best test batsmen smh
smith averages 43 in england so doesn't do too well when the pitch isn't dead flat and averages 160 against the west indies LOL. So basically a stat sheet stuffer.
also he averages like 33 in the 4th innings so unable to close any games
Smith averages 41+ against all seven Test opponents he's faced (England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies). Of those, his lowest are against England (43.19) and Sri Lanka (41.17). His last Test against England was ~18 months ago (and in that series, he averaged 56.44); he's played a total of three Tests against Sri Lanka. Against all other nations, he averages 53+.sorry for the delayed response - had an MST :)
He averages 68.66 in Australia (from 23 Tests) and 55.84 overseas (from 30 Tests).
You've correctly identified that he averages 33.33 in fourth innings. For context, Sachin Tendulkar averaged 36.93; Brian Lara averaged 35.12; Steve Waugh averaged 25.54.
Probably a stretch to call him a stat sheet stuffer lol.
Source for all of the above: http://www.howstat.com/cricket/home.asp
EDIT: And his calendar years:
2014: 81.86 (England, South Africa, Pakistan, India)
2015: 73.70 (England, South Africa, India, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan)
2016: 71.93 (West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan)
2017 thus far: 64.67 (Pakistan, India)
ehh it's more the media etc Aus does badly oversease - never gets spoken about in aus etc. I'd rather someone score 90 in a game where no one can really get in than score a hundred when 3+ other players do the same.A bunch of statistics in cricket aren't powerful when you have some batsmen who get to play in flat pitches throughout most of their career. For example Indian batsmen, IMO, an Australian/South-African-English average of 40 is equivalent to an Indian average of 50. Unlike in India those teams play in fast, bouncy and greener pitches where it's harder to score runs. Whereas in India its a run fest.
A bunch of statistics in cricket aren't powerful when you have some batsmen who get to play in flat pitches throughout most of their career. For example Indian batsmen, IMO, an Australian/South-African-English average of 40 is equivalent to an Indian average of 50. Unlike in India those teams play in fast, bouncy and greener pitches where it's harder to score runs. Whereas in India its a run fest.pretty sure i said that I don't rate batsmen by stats and never once said any batsmen was better than the other LOL
So you just can't use statistics to compare batsmen. In MY opinion Smith is the best because of his ability to adapt to different game styles depending on the pitch. He is like a different batsman depending on where he plays, that's something really, really, really difficult to do. It's something Kohli and Williamson can't do, Root can kind of do but Smith is clearly the best.
Enjoy him while he lasts!
Yes I do Joseph,
I played hatch last season for Plenty Valley and will be playing for their senior sub-district side this upcoming season.
We... sound similar hahaha.Wow seniors before Hatch. I am a batting all rounder. I was once a bowling all rounder and then I came to my senses lol. Hbu?
I also played Hatch, and also played subbies (although I think I played seniors before Hatch somehow hahaha)! What type of player are you? :)
P.S. Let's have a net! ;D
Wow seniors before Hatch. I am a batting all rounder. I was once a bowling all rounder and then I came to my senses lol. Hbu?
Yeh let's get down to the nets one day. Would be lit!
Just asking, whereabouts are you from? Around the northern suburbs or southern...? (sounds creepy??? I agree...) I myself am from the northern region. ;D
Nice! What do you bowl? What's your preferred batting position?Injuries are the worst. Had a back issue this season but luckily only missed out on 2 games. I usually bat at 3 in U16s and in seniors I open. I open the bowling in both teams. I bowl pace although I am not the quickest bowler. I am more known for my swing and accuracy. Tbh I probs open the bowling so I don't get smashed around haha.
I was a batsman/keeper. Had a lot of injuries, so had to give it up. :-\ Played my last year or so as a pure batsman. Preferred opening. I've played three games in the last ~five years lol. :(
I'm not from the northern suburbs, but I'm sure we can tee something up haha.
Injuries are the worst. Had a back issue this season but luckily only missed out on 2 games. I usually bat at 3 in U16s and in seniors I open. I open the bowling in both teams. I bowl pace although I am not the quickest bowler. I am more known for my swing and accuracy. Tbh I probs open the bowling so I don't get smashed around haha.
I had a pretty good run with the bat last season. Made 500 and something runs. Something along those lines. When was the last time you played cricket competitively?
Wow I love this! So many cricketers on AN haha.
We should organise an AN next session one day aha ;D ;D ;D
Definitely keen for this!
A bit far fetched but how good would a VIC AtarNotes vs NSW AtarNotes be lol?Omg, amazing.
Omg, amazing.
Obviously VIC would win though because like, y'know. Not like Melbourne is the sporting capital of the world or anything.
Wow I love this! So many cricketers on AN haha.Seriously keen for this!!!
We should organise an AN next session one day aha ;D ;D ;D
A bit far fetched but how good would a VIC AtarNotes vs NSW AtarNotes be lol?Sounds great! I am a wicket-keeper, but can also bowl pace or off-cutters. Go VIC!
Stuart MacGill was a more dangerous bowler than Shane Warne.
More dangerous? Maybe. Better? Definitely not.
Stuart MacGill was a more dangerous bowler than Shane Warne.About to be the new bowling/spin coaching of Bangladesh. Really happy!
These thumping losses to India, and recent losses to Zimbabwe and Bangladesh (AT HOME!) has unfortunately marked Sri-Lanka's downfall in cricket. They are unfortunately a bottom tier team now like Zimbabwe and West-Indies which is a shame. I honestly think Sangakarra (who has been retired for two years) is still currently their best batsman - his county record shows it.Completely agree. I feel that there's no one in teams like Sri Lanka and West Indies who is the stand-out. They're all really average and they don't have players like the Kohli's, the Smith's or even the Warner's. None of their players really take on the game as if it's theirs.
Sucks but on the bright side I think Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan are really emerging to become really exciting teams for the future.
These thumping losses to India, and recent losses to Zimbabwe and Bangladesh (AT HOME!) has unfortunately marked Sri-Lanka's downfall in cricket. They are unfortunately a bottom tier team now like Zimbabwe and West-Indies which is a shame. I honestly think Sangakarra (who has been retired for two years) is still currently their best batsman - his county record shows it.
Sucks but on the bright side I think Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan are really emerging to become really exciting teams for the future.
Sangakkara is possibly the best batsman I've ever seen play the game.
Get around Nathan Lyon! Warnie and Macgill are talks of the past haha.Nathan Lyon I think is past his shelf life :(
Nathan Lyon I think is past his shelf life :(Haha possibly true but I just said it coz ya know, it's Nathan Lyon. :P
He is like a cannon with a wire that can work or not. His average speaks for itself.
Better than Tendulkar, you think? I don't have a strong opinion, just curious.
IMO Sangakkara > Tendulkar.
Interesting to see Sangakarra's Test average is 57.4, while Tendulkar's is 53.8. Must admit I didn't realise there was so much of a difference, or that Tendulkar's dropped that much at the end of his career.
I can't believe India have scheduled another series with Sri-Lanka this year. That was the most boring series I have ever experienced, Sri-Lanka never looked in it.aren't series sheduled years in advance though? (correct me if I'm wrong)
aren't series sheduled years in advance though? (correct me if I'm wrong)Yeah you're right about that.
I don't think anyone was expecting this much disparity between the teams when it was sheduled and Sri Lankan cricket has had a pretty steep fall.
I can't believe India have scheduled another series with Sri-Lanka this year. That was the most boring series I have ever experienced, Sri-Lanka never looked in it.Yay! Get to sit through another two innings defeats.
Gee whiz. Need Agar and Cummins to bat for a fair while here.No thanks to useless warner :P
aus playing 3 specialist spinners
Reckon it'll have an impact?I think aus' mentality is what is gonna have the biggest impact. You'd think most players went in thinking these tests would be easy wins and now are gonna give some respect. They certainly don't want to be embarrassed again.
yesterdays IND vs SL match... ;D ;DKohli is an absolute GOD! Equals Ricky Ponting with the second most ODI hundreds, and he did in 190 odd matches. India for 2019 WC? :D
Kohli is an absolute GOD! Equals Ricky Ponting with the second most ODI hundreds, and he did in 190 odd matches. India for 2019 WC? :D
Haha thats true but I feel like Kohli is best as a player, like he is still really good but i think as a captain, I think Dhoni is the best:)Completely agree. You can't out-captain MS. In my eyes, truly the best captain India has ever seen. Remember 2011, WC final, when he carried the hopes and dreams of over a billion people? Additionally, off the field he's so humble and chilled, you just can't hate him. :D
Completely agree. You can't out-captain MS. In my eyes, truly the best captain India has ever seen. Remember 2011, WC final, when he carried the hopes and dreams of over a billion people? Additionally, off the field he's so humble and chilled, you just can't hate him. :D
#MSfor2019WC
Yassss....u actually get me...Dhoni is just someone you cannot hate coz of his exceptional talent as well as personality...looking forward to IND vs AUS match coming up:)))Haha yeh should be an entertaining series. Get excited!
That would be more of a competition for India rather than Sri Lanka..HAHH
Just had a thought. Which way do you all wear (or have worn) your pads? Straps on the outside or inside? I usually have it on the outside, so that the straps don't undo each other, but on the inside just seems more logical. Don't want to be given out because the ball flicked the strap haha.not 100% what you are asking ahah but from what I think you are saying I go straps on the inside that is if the straps are poking out :)
not 100% what you are asking ahah but from what I think you are saying I go straps on the inside that is if the straps are poking out :)When I say straps on the outside, I mean the buckle goes on the inside and the end of the strap is on the outside of the leg. I can't explain for shit haha.
100% outside.Any reasons for that?
Any reasons for that?
so they don't get caught on each otherFair enough. Have you ever been given out where the ball hits your straps, but the umpire has given it out?
Fair enough. Have you ever been given out where the ball hits your straps, but the umpire has given it out?
Same reason as Willba. Never had an issue with the above; you can sort of fold them in on themselves to avoid any issues.Are you planning on playing this summer?
I miss batting.
Are you planning on playing this summer?
Nah - "retired" several years ago haha. :-\ We've mentioned it before, but keen for a net at some point. 8)Yeah definitely. I reckon the fans want you to come out of retirement. ;D
Are you planning on playing this summer?
I'll probably play the second half of the season (after exams and schoolies)Nice! Do you bat or bowl?
I'm playing this season! We've already completed one month of pre-season. Feeling pretty good.Me tooooo! I began pre-season a couple of weeks before the end of the term 2 - so it's been ages! 11 years is a really long time! If you don't mind saying, what club do you play for?
I've played cricket consistently for the last eleven years! Only took a small break during year twelve.
Keen to hear about everyone's batting position/bowling position? What they bowl? Righty or left? What's their best memory in their career so far? :) :) :)
Is it acceptable to bowl in batting shoes?
I've done that many times, don't really see an issue being a spin bowler.What about pace bowling?
Is it acceptable to bowl in batting shoes?Depends on what you play in - synthetic or turf? And also how your rhythm is when you bowl, are you quick or a medium pacer?
suuuuurely cameron bancroft is close to being selected
What would be your starting XI for The Ashes, Willba?Interesting. Either;
I'm not sure if that does fix the keeping issue, though. For mine, Nevill should definitely be playing.
I'm not sure if that does fix the keeping issue, though. For mine, Nevill should definitely be playing.What's your full side, J41?
What's your full side, J41?
11. J BirdAny specific reasons for choosing Bird over Cummins?
But I think Cummins will play over Bird, and quite possibly Cartwright over Nevill.
I like Tim Paine, but that's a freakin' staggering decision.David Warner = Good
^I'm not sure I'd be playing Renshaw in an unfamiliar position considering his form. I still would have backed him opening, though.True. But that's Australia's dilemma. We don't have any good keepers that can bat (that aren't too old).
Re: Paine, he's been one of my favourite players for like a decade, and I honestly think he would have had a long and successful career if not for injuries. But like, he averages 29.12 at First Class level, and has scored a single First Class century (pretty sure he wasn't keeping then, either).
Nevill, comparatively, averages 39.85, has scored nine First Class centuries, and is IMO a better keeper than Paine (considering the latter post-injuries).
Weird from my perspective.
EDIT: Not to say that Paine hasn't been successful, but I had him pencilled in for a long Test career at one stage.
Haven't read through the previous few pages, but what's everyone's thoughts on the Ben Stokes situation?I certainly want him to play, but I'm pretty sure that's highly unlikely now. His inclusion I think would sorta spice things up, and he does get pretty fired up at times.
I'm praying that he plays :D
True. But that's Australia's dilemma. We don't have any good keepers that can bat (that aren't too old).I think if you want to only play 4 bowlers (no genuine allrounder) you need 4 good ones including 1-2 "great ones" Aus really only have 3-3.5 good and another option is always good just to change things up.
Renshaw may be a little cooked and might need a break.
Your thoughts on our no.6?All rounder vs specialist batter? We 4 bowlers should be enough for ODI's or test cricket, ... so maybe specialist batter?
Gee up for the Ashes fellas!i'll wait till the toss and when I see the conditions for this ;D
Predictions for day 1?
Where's Maxi???
This would be my team:
Warner, Bancroft, Khawaja, Smith (c), Handscomb, Maxwell, Nevill, Starc, Cummins, Lyon, Hazlewood.
If we want a batsman at 6 rather than an allrounder, don't forget that Maxi has a first class average of 40+, but my other option would be Jake Lehmann. Definitely not very happy with the Paine and Marsh selections.
[EDIT: Also it cannot be forgotten that Maxi is (a) the incumbent no. 6, and (b) the best fielder in Australia.]
pumped pumped pumped pumped pumped pumped
There's something sort of romantic about listening to the cricket.
Series prediction?England to win, 3-1.
I haven't been able to watch a single minute. Summary?I watched all of the morning session and a bit of the afternoon session but nothing after that unfortunately, but I'll summarise what I saw.
I watched all of the morning session and a bit of the afternoon session but nothing after that unfortunately, but I'll summarise what I saw.After the rain, the Brits continued to build their lead... until....
The pitch was quite soft at the start, and so the ball wasn't carrying through to the keeper. Cook nicked off early to Starc, but Stoneman and Vince built a nice partnership that layed a strong foundation for the English. Through the first session, Hazlewood was pretty average, spraying the ball all over. Cummins was very nice with the ball though. The run rate was quite slow throughout the day, but I guess you could say that the bowling was pretty good, and the outfield wasn't the fastest either. Not to mention the slight slowness of the pitch. Rain began during lunch, and play didn't resume until iirc 2:15 Brisbane time. I didn't watch much after that.
Haha, gotta love how the only state it seemed to rain in yesterday was Queensland :( Don’t really have much insight to add, but I’d say if Aussies are batting a few hours after lunch (or possibly even after lunch, maybe?) and keep them to <350 they’d be doing okahhh it rained/lightly hailed around my house :P
Double ton up for Maxi as he's batted 6+ hours for Victoria. Surely he'll be in for the third Test. But, knowing the selectors, probably not. Also Mitch Marsh returns to the calculations with a big ton, but he probably won't be considered until he returns to bowling.
AUstralia’s lost this (test)?
Based on?The Line up and the flatness of the pitch. ... also the slow scoring rate.
Ali got dogged, he is out only because the groundsmen can't paint straight linesI don't know if it was just me, but the lines seemed to be thicker than usual.
I don't know if it was just me, but the lines seemed to be thicker than usual.yeah noticed that, apparently the lines were repeainted during drinks before he got out LOL
AUstralia’s lost this (test)?
Never in doubt. ;)I take that statement back ;)
I take that statement back ;)Of course it was never in doubt :-P . I'm predicting either 4-1 or 5-0 Australia, with Smith as top runscorer, and Aus bowlers fairly evenly sharing the wickets.
You win this time :P.
Of course it was never in doubt :-P . I'm predicting either 4-1 or 5-0 Australia, with Smith as top runscorer, and Aus bowlers fairly evenly sharing the wickets.Bowlers, I am pretty happy with...=).... batting is another story....
Any predictions for the upcoming Ashes Test? I'm predicting another ton for Smith, in a low-scoring game, with Australia's pacers cleaning up England, with Starc and Hazlewood sharing the wickets, while England's pacers clean up Australia, with Woakes and Anderson sharing the wickets.
I reckon Cook'll go big.I don't think so, don't forget that he is out of form, and that it is a D/N Test, so there is unlikely to be many, if any, big scores.
RIP smith, getting beaten for pace after calling Overton slow
I missed this. What did Smith say?probably happened onfield I think but Overton revealed it during a press conference yesterday "he was saying I was slow" ahah.
I cannot believe that Australia have gone for Mitch Marsh over Glenn Maxwell. The numbers so obviously support Maxi's inclusion, and if Australia want and extra bowler, why would you pick up a guy who's only bowled in one match and has just come back from shoulder surgery???? Maxi is coming off the back of 4 scores of >45 and a 278 this season. He's the highest runscorer for the season so far, with 590 runs @ 73.75. Why can't he get a game? Because he's Victorian...?
I'd imagine they're concerned about the workload on Starc/Hazlewood/Cummins.I get that, but maybe it would be good to bring in Bird as a cover, the top Shield wicket-taker, with 25 wickets in 5 games! But in the batting department, Maxi should be the obvious choice!
I'd imagine they're concerned about the workload on Starc/Hazlewood/Cummins.Mitch marsh has a bad average with the ball and bat.
I thought Shaun Marsh's 100 was so overrated. He was sooooo slow at the start and struggled. England were looking so flat back then, any decent bowling attack would have finished him off easily. Got lucky with the LBWs as well. Now Mitch Marsh is about to get the same opportunities? So frustrating!
We were 4-161 when Marsh came to the crease. He scored an unbeaten 126 in a game where the second highest score across all four innings was Root's 67, and in a game won by a total of 120 runs.In the context of the match, he did save our ass.. but he is no Chris Rogers (He started late, but his career was ended due to injuries.
I didn't want him in the team at the start of the series, but I don't think this particular innings in isolation was overrated. I'd much rather 126* off 231 than an extremely elegant 50 off 40.
In the context of the match, he did save our ass.. but he is no Chris Rogers (He started late, but his career was ended due to injuries.
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Seems an odd comparison. Why the Rogers reference?Chris Rogers was old (like Shaun Marsh) and was a very decent cricketer (hence the comparison).
He achieved more than what Shaun Marsh did, in less innings.'Fewer' innings, please! ;P I am personally a big fan of Chris Rogers, but I can see that Shaun Marsh has had some rough treatment by Cricket Australia, likewise Glenn Maxwell and Pete Handscomb, who should have been on the Test stage ages ago. Mitch Marsh I respect as a cricketer, but he just doesn't have the numbers to be an obvious selection now, while Maxi, with his recent numbers, should have been the obvious selection.
Chris Rogers was old (like Shaun Marsh) and was a very decent cricketer (hence the comparison).
He achieved more than what Shaun Marsh did, in less innings.
superb effort from England to make Mitch Marsh look like an international-level batsman;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;DI don't think that even that is holding him back. I would say that he would already be fitting into my all-time great XI. His numbers are not only great, but phenomenal. That century against India in Pune earlier this year was one of the greatest knocks of all time, imo.
probably the only thing holding smith back from being an all time great is the quality of bowlers and the abundance of flat pitches in this era.
okay what's everyones all time XI should be v.interestingHobbs (Eng), Gavaskar (Ind), Bradman (c) (Aus), S Smith (Aus), Tendulkar (Ind), Sobers (WI), Gilchrist (wk) (Aus), Ian Botham (Eng), Warne (Aus), Lillee (Aus), McGrath (Aus)
superb effort from England to make Mitch Marsh look like an international-level batsmanSmith made a double ton on the same wicket, against the same bowlers, but obviously his batting was a lot better and will get a lot more praise just because it's Smith right?
Hobbs (Eng), Gavaskar (Ind), Bradman (c) (Aus), S Smith (Aus), Tendulkar (Ind), Sobers (WI), Gilchrist (wk) (Aus), Ian Botham (Eng), Warne (Aus), Lillee (Aus), McGrath (Aus)looks good I'd have something similar tbh off the top of my head (probably forgotten a few)
looks good I'd have something similar tbh off the top of my head (probably forgotten a few)How can you leave out McGrath??? I forgot Sanga, but really couldn't have fit him into my line-up, with Smith one of my picks.
1.Hobbs (Eng)
2.Hutton (Eng)
3.Bradman (Aus)
4.Sangakarra (SL)
5.Richards (WI) (c)
6.Sobers (WI)
7.Gilchrist (Aus) (wk)
8.Warne/Muralitharan (Aus/SL)
9.Marshall (WI)
10.Lillee (Aus)
11.Barnes (Eng)
who's going to boxing day?
How can you leave out McGrath??? I forgot Sanga, but really couldn't have fit him into my line-up, with Smith one of my picks.12th man ;)
I'm not going, I'm going to India instead... ;P
okay what's everyones all time XI should be v.interesting
Arguably Bradman is the best ever but given he played in a complete different era I'd go with this line upAs a matter of fact, he played in an era where batting was much harder than it is now, so his stats are worth even more because of his different era. I would say that for a post-2000 XI that isn't bad, though I personally would include Smith, but it wouldn't have a hope of standing up against an All-Time XI with Bradman, Hobbs, O'Reilly/Grimmet, Lilee, etc.
As a matter of fact, he played in an era where batting was much harder than it is now, so his stats are worth even more because of his different era. I would say that for a post-2000 XI that isn't bad, though I personally would include Smith, but it wouldn't have a hope of standing up against an All-Time XI with Bradman, Hobbs, O'Reilly/Grimmet, Lilee, etc.I think his XI is from players he has actually watched
As a matter of fact, he played in an era where batting was much harder than it is now, so his stats are worth even more because of his different era. I would say that for a post-2000 XI that isn't bad, though I personally would include Smith, but it wouldn't have a hope of standing up against an All-Time XI with Bradman, Hobbs, O'Reilly/Grimmet, Lilee, etc.
After 151 tests:
Alistair Cook*: 11956 runs
Sachin Tendulkar 11939 runs
It's a great time of year for cricket at the moment.So true! What a great year 2017 was for Smith the batsman! Insane batting, despite the fact that Australia lost more games than they won! Just shows how reliant they are on their superstar batsman. Just a bit upset that he couldn't equal Ponting in that last innings with his 7th ton of the year. :( Still, he only failed to pass 40 once in the Ashes, and only failed to pass 50 twice, so a really brilliant series for him! Love the way M Marsh has matured as a batsman, though I still would have picked Maxi over him. I can't believe we've dropped him from the ODI side now, so anti-Victorian! >:(
So true! What a great year 2017 was for Smith the batsman! Insane batting, despite the fact that Australia lost more games than they won! Just shows how reliant they are on their superstar batsman. Just a bit upset that he couldn't equal Ponting in that last innings with his 7th ton of the year. :( Still, he only failed to pass 40 once in the Ashes, and only failed to pass 50 twice, so a really brilliant series for him! Love the way M Marsh has matured as a batsman, though I still would have picked Maxi over him. I can't believe we've dropped him from the ODI side now, so anti-Victorian! >:(
Hasn't Maxwell averaged like 20 in his last 20 ODIs?And just to prove everybody wrong he makes 60 and takes a wicket in the BBL!
And just to prove everybody wrong he makes 60 and takes a wicket in the BBL!
How King Kohli took out the player of the year award ahead of Smith is beyond meBecause of his ODI and T20 batting. How he got the captaincy of the ICC Test team of the year is beyond me though! Smith's captaincy has probably been better than his this year, despite India's better winning record. And as for the batting, there was no way Smith wasn't getting Test Player of the Year award!
Because of his ODI and T20 batting. How he got the captaincy of the ICC Test team of the year is beyond me though! Smith's captaincy has probably been better than his this year, despite India's better winning record. And as for the batting, there was no way Smith wasn't getting Test Player of the Year award!Agree with ya. But he is the biggest flat track bully and NEVER performs when his team needs him most (recall 2015 WC, recall 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, recall TWO days ago). Scored a 150 last test because the pitch was flat (have you ever noticed that whenever India tour outside, the nation that they are touring always make their pitches a tad flatter than usual and at least one game fully flat like india?). It's ridiculous, IMO Kohli is extremely overrated.
Agree with ya. But he is the biggest flat track bully and NEVER performs when his team needs him most (recall 2015 WC, recall 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, recall TWO days ago). Scored a 150 last test because the pitch was flat (have you ever noticed that whenever India tour outside, the nation that they are touring always make their pitches a tad flatter than usual and at least one game fully flat like india?). It's ridiculous, IMO Kohli is extremely overrated.I think that you are right to some extent. He is somewhat of a flat track bully, but he is good at times. I believe that in Tests his stats have been blown up by many home Tests and games against weak sides, e.g WI last year and two SL series, so he does have inflated stats in Tests, however in short form cricket (on largely flat tracks) he can bat very well and does have good captaincy skills. However he has deserved his ICC sanction for a long time, he has 2-year-old tantrums at times.
Smith is the world's best player and he's the kind of player you'll only have once ever in the history of the game (e.g. Bradman, Sanga, Tendulkar). Kohli is a hot headed little boy. Smith should have won the player of the year award because he carries Australia, performs outside of Aus, has great captaincy and is just a JET. Oh and also because runs and good performance in test >>>>>>>>>>>>>> runs and good performance in ODI and 2020 ''cricket''
Even Steve Smith wouldn't be too bad a replacement (for Hauritz), he can also bat a bit.Just found this quote from 2010 in this thread. Lol :P
Maxi!!!
I've seen worse performances!What a game that was, one of the best ways for Maxi to remind the selectors that he is a massive matchwinner. He picked up the best bowling analysis for the game, the highest score (an unbeaten ton), and took a good catch.
What a game that was, one of the best ways for Maxi to remind the selectors that he is a massive matchwinner. He picked up the best bowling analysis for the game, the highest score (an unbeaten ton), and took a good catch.Great ton! Was really, really lucky though!
Great win for the Strikers, brilliant batting by Jake Weatherald, sensational knock.
what do you all reckon can south Africa come back and chase >400 or nah
i'm going with noMe too, but they're not doing too badly right at this moment... Starc losing his radar.
Me too, but they're not doing too badly right at this moment... Starc losing his radar.Starc is getting impatient (as he usually does when he doesnt get his wicket)
So as soon as the ball actually starts moving and the pitch is not a flat road smith cant score and has to resort to cheating. Says a lot about his mental weakness and obviously not the type to be captain.
Youd think it would be a long ban but given its aus he'll probs get away with it tbh.
I'm not surprised about this though - I don't think the culture of the Australian cricket team is particularly great. To stand up against the leadership group and senior players wouldn't be an easy thing for any player.
And how sad, other team members didn't stop him!!
I don't think he should resign but take a little break after this series but he's right to claim responsibility
I don't think he should resign but take a little break after this series but he's right to claim responsibilityhmmm don't you think that it's suspicious that everytime that it is his "first time cheating" he gets caught LOL
If he doesn't resign, he should be suspended indefinitely.
What’s the difference :p? (Nothing )
He should definitely resign for having a part!
steve Steve and Warner resign from the captaincy !
Nice to see Tim Paine getting the captaincy for the rest of the test (hopefully that means he wasn't involved) should be getting smith going fine leg to fine leg
Big Bash League star Chris Lynn admitted ball-tampering wasn’t the “Australian way”, but said it was more prevalent in cricket at all levels than horrified supporters might think.
His comments come as South African cricketing great Fanie de Villers put the sword to Australia, claiming the tourists were tampering with the ball in matches leading up to the third Test where the Australian side was caught out.
Addressing media on Monday, Lynn refused to condemn banned Test skipper Steve Smith or any of the current players, saying “every cricketer” had engaged in the dark art at some point to differing degrees.
Uh oh. uh oh. Uh oh.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/counter-claims-as-key-smith-declaration-challenged-by-south-africa/news-story/fae9d3b071eb2d569327732eeaa364f0
THE INTEGRITY OF THE GAME (IF IT HAD ANY IS FULLY IN DOUBT NOW)......
JESUS...what a trainwreck...
there is now a video of bancroft putting sugar in his pockets during the ashes so the whole apology and "first time" defence is gone. EDIT: and obviously they had been doing it previously - just not caught.What's that sound? Oh, it's me, smacking those jerks upside the head.
thoughts on possible punishments from CA?What people don't seem to realise is that it is hard to get away with ball-tampering. The umps and the camera is basically always watching the ball, so I think it is unlikely that Aus has done this in the past, since they haven't been caught doing it yet. I think that Warner will get a 1-2 year ban, Smith a 6 month ban and loss of the captaincy, and probably Lehmann will get sacked. Warner should have gone ages ago, but I think that there need to be some added punishment for SA, for all the sledging that happened.
the fact that it took this long and these events to be the tipping point for everyone to realise that Warner has no right to be in any positon of leadership is probably one of the funniest (and saddest) part of it.
Also first test of the series starc took 9 wickets with reverse swing hmmm :(
What people don't seem to realise is that it is hard to get away with ball-tampering. The umps and the camera is basically always watching the ball, so I think it is unlikely that Aus has done this in the past, since they haven't been caught doing it yet. I think that Warner will get a 1-2 year ban, Smith a 6 month ban and loss of the captaincy, and probably Lehmann will get sacked. Warner should have gone ages ago, but I think that there need to be some added punishment for SA, for all the sledging that happened.
I also think that the last Test should be cancelled, this has gone beyond the cricket and needs to be fixed up ASAP.
Added punishment for SA from whom? The ICC?Yep. That Rabada bump was not too much of a problem in itself, but the underlying issue is that he has no control, and he is not being controlled by his team-mates. Similarly, de Kock got off really easily for his comments about Warner's wife while everyone was calling for Warner's head. Again, everyone bagged Aus for the sledging they do, when the main people doing sledging this series was SA. Something needs to be done about this, imo.
What people don't seem to realise is that it is hard to get away with ball-tampering. The umps and the camera is basically always watching the ball, so I think it is unlikely that Aus has done this in the past, since they haven't been caught doing it yet. I think that Warner will get a 1-2 year ban, Smith a 6 month ban and loss of the captaincy, and probably Lehmann will get sacked. Warner should have gone ages ago, but I think that there need to be some added punishment for SA, for all the sledging that happened.sugar in bancrofts pockets? So we know for sure they have done it through the SA series + ashes. Like many I feel you fail to miss the point that it isn't just about the ball tampering (which is officially a minor offence) but the systematic way in which they developed a plan to cheat and also the toxic culture (and individuals) in the australian team along with the social impact an event like this has.
I also think that the last Test should be cancelled, this has gone beyond the cricket and needs to be fixed up ASAP.
Yep. That Rabada bump was not too much of a problem in itself, but the underlying issue is that he has no control, and he is not being controlled by his team-mates. Similarly, de Kock got off really easily for his comments about Warner's wife while everyone was calling for Warner's head. Again, everyone bagged Aus for the sledging they do, when the main people doing sledging this series was SA. Something needs to be done about this, imo.how does rabada have no control which specific examples are you referring to?
I find it ironic that the Australians are whinging about sledging getting too personal. Australia were the first to introduce sledging in cricket. I've read that in the 80s era there being A LOT of racism towards West Indians, Pakistanis and Indians touring Australia - players being called ''curry munchers'', ''niggas'' etc. Even in the last ten years; Waugh, Ponting, Clarke have all gotten involved into many incidences like this (e.g. Clarke telling Anderson that he'll ''break his fucking arm'' and what he said to Dale Steyn).
What do you guys think? De Cock doesn't look like a guy that would randomly abuse anyone, let alone Warner. I'm sure something was said to him which led to the Candice comment. What goes around comes around. If you can't handle being on the receiving end, then why be the one to start it?
Smith - 12 months
Warner - 12 months
Bancroft - 9 months
I feel that's appropriate. I don't think Warner will play for Australia again. Gut feeling.
Appropriate. Warner does have the most "adventurous" history.
Who do you think will replace them?
- Renshaw is definitely in!
- Handscomb.. maybe?
I'd imagine something like:Good list.
1 Renshaw
2 Burns
3 Khawaja
4 Handscomb
5 S Marsh
6 M Marsh
7 Paine*
8 Cummins
9 Starc
10 Lyon
11 Hazlewood
12 Maxwell
Bancroft's interview and Smith's interview. Almost impossible to watch.What about warner tho? Appealing the cheating consequences?
What about warner tho? Appealing the cheating consequences?
thought's on warner's press conference?
I guess from it we can deduce that: the coach and other players we involved and it has happened before.
tbh haven't given aus too much of a chance in this test given the external factors. Lyon got destroyed - conceded 180+Tbh, I think that Marsh would have gone for more runs if they let him on.
bad luck for Bavuma to get stranded on 95*
Tbh, I think that Marsh would have gone for more runs if they let him on.of course he would go for me he's an allrounder and lyon primary bowler
Do you reckon Candice put on some crocodile tears like Warner 🤔Look I think Warner was a genuine human being then and he meant what he was crying about! So those weren't fake at all in my opinion, but then this is subjective.
Thoughts on all of cricket moving to channel 7? I think it's a bad move especially how channel 7 is known to show excessive amounts of ads and miss some live content. Since tennis and cricket air at the same time, channel 7 will be bias and show more tennis than cricket during the summer time.
Doesn't 9 now have the tennis?
Thoughts on all of cricket moving to channel 7? I think it's a bad move especially how channel 7 is known to show excessive amounts of ads and miss some live content. Since tennis and cricket air at the same time, channel 7 will be bias and show more tennis than cricket during the summer time.intrerested to know what the commentary team will be?
idk about Langer I was only able to watch the last few years of his career, a great player but from all accounts a slimy person with poor sportsmanship (cheating/attempting to cheat during his career). Also just recently said he would've ball tampered if asked by a senior player ::)
Sources?Hmm thought it was common knowledge, probably the most prominent was him intentionally lifting the bails whilst fielding.
Thoughts on Warner being let back into the Aus cricket team? He seems to have been the main instigator of things ^^.is he actually going to be playing though?
He also does have a reputation of being the hot head of the team.
Hmm thought it was common knowledge, probably the most prominent was him intentionally lifting the bails whilst fielding.
Not technically "cheating" (although the aus public has a huge problem with it if it isn't one of our players e.g. Stuart broad) I would put this under ethically quesitonable - numerous amount of times getting thick edges (even to first slip once) and not walking - although you'd think the umpires were in on it too haha.
You should be able to youtube all of this :)
is he actually going to be playing though?
South Africa Vs Sri LankaCan't exactly say that we did much better tbh. At least the Saffers had de Bruyn, and we had Stevie Smith. Great bowling by Maharaj and Herath, though, Herath an all time great!
Not sure what's worse: Being clueless against playing spin or picking only 1 spinner for a Test at the SSC.
SA lost their first 30 wickets of the series for 323 runs
Not sure what's worse: Being clueless against playing spin or picking only 1 spinner for a Test at the SSC.
South Africa are not a strong spin nation, and have a history of spinners failing badly in the sub-continent (even sub-continent raised Tahir). I think they should be relieved that they had one spinner succeed. Sometimes you've got to play to your strengths.I mean clearly these strengths havent worked.
Just to compare Australia, who similarly focus on pace: Last time Australia was at the SSC Starc and Lyon took 7 each, while the second spinner took 3 wickets (oh, and Australia lost). In 2011 they drew at the ground (Lyon as the only Australian spinner went wicketless), and in 2004 it was Lehmann who took the role of second spinner and took 6 wickets to add to his century.
South Africa Vs Sri LankaI think it was more to do with the fact that they thought they could get some reverse going for their pacers due to the hard and dry pitch, but clearly it didn't work so yeah an opportunity missed for the Saffers there I reckon.
Not sure what's worse: Being clueless against playing spin or picking only 1 spinner for a Test at the SSC.
SA lost their first 30 wickets of the series for 323 runs
I mean clearly these strengths havent worked.
I guess Its worth a shot since they have much better bowlers than australia.
If you can't make decent scores first innings you will probably struggle on the sub-continent, no matter how good your bowlers are.hmmm ok
And just last week Cricinfo were talking up Steyn as one of the greatest fast bowlers ever on the sub-continent (here)
Easy to say play a second spinner - I'm just not sure they have one that could earn their keep in any conditions.
Yay, the Foxtel stream is free on the Cricket Aus site :) Hopefully we bat decently today...
Bit dodgy by Ashwin (although technically within the rules). I don't agree with mankading and don't think anyone should do it but if you are going to you should at least warn them once.
Buttler was barely even backing up, too?!Ashwin seemed to have made his mind up to run him out even before he had got to the crease - it's likely that if he had continued his bowling action without pausing for a second buttler would've still been in the crease. On the other hand, buttler has been known to normally back up a long way and been out like this before even after being warned.
I would have to say that, despite the comments of the MCC and Ashwin himself, having looked at the footage I can say without a doubt that the ball should have been ruled dead by the third umpire, as Ashwin had pulled out of his bowling stride before taking the bails off. Had he continued in his run-up, Buttler would not have been out of the crease by the time the ball was released. That said, I do accept that a batsman should be liable for attempting to take an unfair advantage, but in this case I do not think that Ashwin did the right thing.MCC switched and said it was against the "spirit of the game"
What are other peoples' thoughts on the idea of 3rd umpire over-ruling on-field calls for things like overstepping? I feel like there have been many cases lately of outcry over an incorrect decision of this sort, and I wonder if it would be better to have the 3rd umpire ensuring that all of these decisions are correctly made on the field.
Start to the summer has felt super weird and quiet. Think it's the lack of free-to-air matches.
The Seven deal was a prime example of CA’s general air of disregard for those they deal with. They were obsessed with topping a billion dollars to stand alongside the AFL and NRL. How to get there wasn’t important. Nine was the stale old-school partner. Network Ten had done the game a service, growing the Big Bash from a joke fluorescent league that no one could watch on pay TV to a summer staple in a world that accepted ‘the Brisbane Heat’ as a reasonable concept. People found a new presentation refreshing, it was free to air, and the viewer average jumped from 236,000 a night to nearly a million on Ten. Now the BBL was successful, CA wanted every dollar back.
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Ten went all in: $960 million for the lot. Their secondary channels would broadcast men’s and women’s Big Bash, domestic one-dayers, even the white elephant Sheffield Shield. It could have been an amazing coup for cricket. But you may have noticed that 960 million is less than a billion. So CA signed all the valuable games to Foxtel, as long as a free-to-air partner would simulcast Tests and some BBL.
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A tax-exempt body would now privatise its output, making the people who subsidised it pay to watch teams that bore their name. It clearly circumvented anti-siphoning laws that keep national teams on free channels, because technically Seven bought the rights to games it would choose not to screen. The federal government shrugged, because who is the government to stop people making money doing whatever they like? The billion was banked. A month later, news emerged that CA had told Bangladesh not to bother coming for a scheduled Test tour because it would cost too much.
Thoughts on The Hundred?It sounds relatively interesting with all those new rules but I dont see how it is much different to any other franchise t20 league. I dont really watch those t20 leagues so definitely not the target audience.
Thoughts on India making a stadium bigger than the MCG?Where is that stadium going to be and what will the capacity be? :)
It sounds relatively interesting with all those new rules but I dont see how it is much different to any other franchise t20 league. I dont really watch those t20 leagues so definitely not the target audience.My thoughts exactly. It feels like ECB is frustrated that they couldn't exploit the T20 franchise boom that Australia and India profited off and are trying to do something to attract attention away from the successful IPL and BBL.
Anyone following the current sets of test matches? I didnt really see too much of the 1st AUS/PAK test apart from Babar Azam's 100 (probably the best batsmen to watch in this series). Hopefully this second test is much closer.Babar Azam is a really talented player, he's had a lot of success in international limited overs cricket, hope he continues this trend further into his test cricket career.
My thoughts exactly. It feels like ECB is frustrated that they couldn't exploit the T20 franchise boom that Australia and India profited off and are trying to do something to attract attention away from the successful IPL and BBL.Yeah definitely Babar Azam is already the second-best ODI player in the world and has a phenomenal T20I record but just hasn't done that well in Tests so far but still has plenty of time.
Babar Azam is a really talented player, he's had a lot of success in international limited overs cricket, hope he continues this trend further into his test cricket career.
Is there any news if the T20 world cup will be going ahead this year?Postponed to next year mate I think.
Who's keen for Aus vs Ind? Some of the hype will undoubtedly be gone, but (I'm hoping) it will be a great series!YES. I'm always keen for a good old Aus vs Ind match. If India keeps their game up, they're on the way to winning. Australia definitely has the potential to turn it around, I'm excited about the outcome.
I'm actually keen for an Aus Vs England. If England keep their form and Australia play as well as they did last Ashes, man the 2021 Ashes will be as thrilling as the last.I would hope AUS and ENG would win but interesting comments given the last time AUS played IND in Australia they lost quite easily with that exact same bowling lineup in Australia.
I reckon Aus and England are the two best test teams in the world atm. India will do great at home in their flat tracks but don't think they are good enough to face Hazlewood/Starc/Cummins/Lyons nor Anderson/Broad/Archer/Stokes anywhere outside India.
I would hope AUS and ENG would win but interesting comments given the last time AUS played IND in Australia they lost quite easily with that exact same bowling lineup in Australia.They beat a side that was morally and physically broken after what had happened with the ball tampering scandal. Batting order was really weak and unsettled as well, I remember Finch opening lmao. It's funny how much better your bowlers bowl when they have a batting order to rely upon. I'd like to see how they go against Australia now.
I'd say all three teams are pretty comparable with no standout team. Although historically speaking a weak era.
Well I would say the test series was thrilling especially during the pandemic, I really went for the underdogs (Windies), but all credit to England to pulling it back. but the question remains, will Broad beat Anderson's record of getting the most wickets and being crowned greats fast bowler of all time? Only time will tell, unless COVID has a say.The series was definitely quite thrilling! England seemed to have found their groove by the end of it though. They'll be a really good team if they can get it right.
But I am a Dhoni fan, disappointed the T20 WC didn't get hosted (Thanks Victoria), but interested to see how Dhoni performs in the IPL at the UAE, hopefully getting another crack for glory in the blue jersey
They beat a side that was morally and physically broken after what had happened with the ball tampering scandal. Batting order was really weak and unsettled as well, I remember Finch opening lmao. It's funny how much better your bowlers bowl when they have a batting order to rely upon. I'd like to see how they go against Australia now.Fair enough. I would say Australia would win at home now too tbh, they have the Gabba test which IND avoided last time.
Fair enough. I would say Australia would win at home now too tbh, they have the Gabba test which IND avoided last time.No WACA this summer against India either! Frustrating!!
I would hope AUS and ENG would win but interesting comments given the last time AUS played IND in Australia they lost quite easily with that exact same bowling lineup in Australia.
I'd say all three teams are pretty comparable with no standout team. Although historically speaking a weak era.
I don't know if it's a weak era. It's hard to judge something when we are living through it. We have Kohli, probably the best limited overs player to ever play, we have Smith, probably the best Test batsman ever after Bradman. Pat Cummins, Rabada, Bumrah. Spin bowling is pretty weak though, although has it ever been good apart from the era of Warne and Murali?I disagree with the statements about the batsmen. Kohli's got the stats in random series which have little significance but won't do anything when it matters e.g. champions trophy 2017 final, 2019WC semi, etc (average in ODI world cup knockouts is something like 12). As for tests regardless of how good/bad you think Smith is having one decent bat doesn't make an era strong imo and I certainly would have a handful of batsmen between Bradman and him.
Hard to tell. I'm not saying it's a quality era or that it isn't, but I think it's difficult to discern now.
But I am a Dhoni fan, disappointed the T20 WC didn't get hosted (Thanks Victoria), but interested to see how Dhoni performs in the IPL at the UAE, hopefully getting another crack for glory in the blue jersey
With the exception of quarantine hotel failings, I don't think Victoria carries any blame for the current situation in Australia. The way Covid-19 established itself in the state that at the time had the strictest restrictions shows the dangerousness of the disease, not the failings of individual Victorians when compared with individuals from other states.Yes I agree, although I haven't heard the full story of how the individuals handled it (in Victoria) , though ICC were looking to postponed the T20 WC for next year, but it was unlikely to host it due to have 16 teams playing in a singular city (or one/two stadiums), really bilateral series is the only way to keep cricket alive during this pandemic, but I would like to see how the BCCI coordinate and manage the IPL format in the UAE.
Regardless, though, back in June, before this second wave, the T20 Men's World Cup was unlikely to be held in Australia. As I understand it, Australia was even concerned about what would be required to get bi-lateral series working - ones with many teams are much harder (for that reason I still have question marks over the wisdom of running the IPL and the tennis US Open in the worst hit country, though they will probably go ahead).
Don't see how AUS can continue with Wade in the top 6. It's great they realised he wasn't a test quality opener. The only way he will survive is if AUS continues to win.I really question the depth of batting we really have if we have to go back to a 33-year old Wade. Really concerning! Pucovski looked really good though, so did Green. Hopefully we can build around them!
I really question the depth of batting we really have if we have to go back to a 33-year old Wade. Really concerning! Pucovski looked really good though, so did Green. Hopefully we can build around them!
Gabba will be exciting, I still can't believe we only 5 wickets on the final day. The SCG has never ever been that flat, so frustrating. Usually deteriorates by day 4ish. Credit again due to India though, I think Rahane is a much better captain than Kohli. Pujara is amazing, has always been.
What are your changes for the last test? I'd drop Wade and maybe even Starc. Thought Starc was so off in that last test, his spells were so frustrating to watch esp in day 5.
I really question the depth of batting we really have if we have to go back to a 33-year old Wade. Really concerning! Pucovski looked really good though, so did Green. Hopefully we can build around them!Yeah really impressed by Green, especially his concentration, patience and defense. The slogging at the end was a bonus.
Gabba will be exciting, I still can't believe we only 5 wickets on the final day. The SCG has never ever been that flat, so frustrating. Usually deteriorates by day 4ish. Credit again due to India though, I think Rahane is a much better captain than Kohli. Pujara is amazing, has always been.
What are your changes for the last test? I'd drop Wade and maybe even Starc. Thought Starc was so off in that last test, his spells were so frustrating to watch esp in day 5.
Having Starc gives that option of having a left-handed bowler, which can be quite handy, and also with the series on the line his experience will be invaluable, wade on the other hand, he will probably go but it would be quite interesting to see who they bring in(probably Henriques or Head). Who would you want to see play?Yeah, would be quite difficult for you guys. They've done well to have it at 1-1 after 3 games given it is basically your B team playing a full-strength AUS team.
Being an Indian fan myself, I was quite proud of the boys on day 5, stuck through it and fought hard but really really concerned for the next match, our whole bowling attack is inexperienced which is extremely concerning considering the form Marnus and Smith are in :-\. Pant should also go up the order, amazing innings he played! Really deserved the 100 :P.
Should be an interesting one but it doesn't look too good for India :(
To be honest I don't see Travis head coming back after his first performances so I think they will bring in someone new and give them a shot. I also believe that Starc will stay as he is the only left-hand Pace bowler and he is experienced. he is missing a lot of his famous yorkers though.Yeah, I wouldn't want T.Head back personally tbh but I think the selectors like him (he was VC iirc).
What do you all think about India's injures especially Bumrah? Who can replace him?
Real shame for Puc. Hasn't had an easy run.Yeah, I totally agree with you, he has not had an easy career. After his 9th concussion, debate has started about how many concussions are too many.
As for Smith, definitely not surprised with what happened there given everyone already knows who he is and has been caught multiple times before.Personally, I believe that Steve Smith did that out of habit. I am sure that most of you know that Steve Smith loves his shadow batting and he always comes onto the crease to shadow bat and have a look at the pitch. I feel like this incident was out of habit. Also, as most players have said the pitch was so worn that doing what he did would not have affected the marks. Anyway, the people who came onto the pitch to clean it used their hard bristle broom went over the marks which would have also ruined them if the pitch was newer. Though I do believe that Steve Smith needs to be careful from now on because of his history.
Personally, I believe that Steve Smith did that out of habit. I am sure that most of you know that Steve Smith loves his shadow batting and he always comes onto the crease to shadow bat and have a look at the pitch. I feel like this incident was out of habit. Also, as most players have said the pitch was so worn that doing what he did would not have affected the marks. Anyway, the people who came onto the pitch to clean it used their hard bristle broom went over the marks which would have also ruined them if the pitch was newer. Though I do believe that Steve Smith needs to be careful from now on because of his history.Yeah, I wouldn't know if he does that every game but will be interesting to see if he continues to do it this game.
I agree that it wouldn't have messed the marks up on a test quality pitch at day 5 but there are still the laws of cricket to follow and he's not really someone the public would give the benefit of the doubt to.
That was embarrassing :( Obviously well played by IND was good to see them go for the win - Pujara tends to get a lot of hate but was a huge reason for the win this time and the draw last time.
The worst part is probably AUS playing pretty well and to their limit for most of the series but still losing against a B/C team - gonna be interesting to see who gets dropped. Any predictions?
yikes at Lyon. Both as a person (throwing at the head of the debutant and not apologising as one would do if it had been on accident and it slipped out of his hand - reminds me of the AB De Villiers incident so definitely a trend with him) and also having a bunch of day 5 chances to win a test for AUS and not closing.
Are you talking about the 2018 series? Because India won that.
Are you talking about the 2018 series? Because India won that.
Can't be too surprised with Gill, was averaging about 68-69 in First Class Cricket before this series.
Absolutely - has a ridiculous FC record. This series is the first time I've seen him bat, though, and he just looks so solid.First time for me as well. Definitely passes the eye test.
Gee whiz, Gill looks a player.
AUS tour of SA is cancelled/postponed
Whilst I understand/agree with that this should happen if there are health concerns I am sure if AUS was going to IND they would basically do anything to make sure that series goes ahead.
Joe Root in his purple patch ;D
Anderson's reverse swing though! oh my god! It was ridiculous. He got Gill and Rahane both out in one over. Apparently, it is one of the best overs of the century.
All I am going to say." Aus vs NZ.
Discuss
Cummins new Captain with Smith as the Vice-Captain
Cummins is the obvious choice and probably the only viable but for VC will CA ever learn? At this rate seems like AUS just need a specialist captain to be an ok person.
What do you think about the whole bowler-as-captain thing?I don't mind having the bowler as the captain. Probably will be fine as long as it is captain only for tests and not every format.
Also, thoughts on Australia's best test XI at the moment? My preference would probably be like:
I don't mind having the bowler as the captain. Probably will be fine as long as it is captain only for tests and not every format.
Assuming everyone fit my preference would be something like:
1. Street
2. Hunt
3. Khawaja
4. Labuschange
5. Pucovski
6. Green
7. Carey
8. Cummins (c)
9. Richardson
10. Hazlewood
11. Swepson
Interesting line-up! What's the rationale for dropping Warner/Smith/Head/Lyon?Warner/Smith - cheating/sandpaper/"brain-fades", etc - probably other things that were never caught