Poll
Question:
Score?
Option 1: Australia 3-0
votes: 2
Option 2: Australia 2-0
votes: 2
Option 3: Australia 2-1
votes: 6
Option 4: Australia 1-0
votes: 1
Option 5: Draw 1-1
votes: 0
Option 6: Draw 0-0
votes: 1
Option 7: Pakistan 3-0
votes: 2
Option 8: Pakistan 2-0
votes: 0
Option 9: Pakistan 2-1
votes: 2
Option 10: Pakistan 1-0
votes: 0
Test series against Pakistan starting in just over a week from now.
Pakistan against the CA XI starts tomorrow in my neck of the woods, I'm keen to see a decent level of cricket come my way. Not exactly a squad to get excited about, but there are some okayish names.
CA XI squad: Will Bosisto (captain) WA, Jake Carder WA, Alex Gregory SA, Josh Inglis WA, Ryan Lees TAS, Arjun Nair NSW, Jimmy Peirson QLD, Matthew Short VIC, Mark Steketee QLD, Cameron Valente SA, Cameron Wheatley TAS, Jake Winter SA
Don't think of the old Pakistan, lots has changed since then. This Pakistan team is very very good. A question mark over their batting but Australia won't last a day if Riaz, Khan, Ali get the ball ot move. Oh and they also have a leggie named Yasir Shah who goes alright :)
Pakistan 2-1, Australia win the Melbourne test.
**Note: Will be Australia 3-0 if they pick Chadd Sayers in Brisbane because he'll take 10fer on debut if he does play.
Straya 2-1. Reckon it'll be 1-1 then a very tight finish to the final test. Should be a good series actually, another great chance to look at the next gen!
So Pakistan all out for 208. Nem minnit Australia 2/0 after the first over. 208 now looking like a respectable total.
Just checked the score of the CA xi vs Paki on the cricket us website. Pak all out for 208 I thought flower yeah CA XI done well there, in reply they're 2/0... yep thats 2 wickets for 0 runs.
Golden ducks for Jimmy Pierson and Will Bosisto.
3/0
Oh yeah I forgot about Mohammed Amir ;) He goes alright after having his 7 years off or whatever it was (feels like only yesterday his sentence started far out)
Quote from: nrich102 on December 08, 2016, 10:09:23 PM
3/0
Lets be honest, the Cricket Australia XI is always a pretty trash team. But Australia's top order needs to sit up and take notice, if we bat well we win this series no probs imo.
4/3 at end of play. Should have heard the cheers when the first runs were scored haha
Quote from: elephants on December 08, 2016, 10:12:17 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 08, 2016, 10:09:23 PM
3/0
Lets be honest, the Cricket Australia XI is always a pretty trash team. But Australia's top order needs to sit up and take notice, if we bat well we win this series no probs imo.
Aren't the Pakistanis Number one in the world?
Quote from: elephants on December 08, 2016, 10:12:17 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on December 08, 2016, 10:09:23 PM
3/0
Lets be honest, the Cricket Australia XI is always a pretty trash team. But Australia's top order needs to sit up and take notice, if we bat well we win this series no probs imo.
It is Pakistans openers which are the weak point. Not sure how to think of that. On one hand early wickets is the last thing a visiting team needs. But on the other hand Australia always take early wickets at home so if these wickets are Pakistans worst bats then it's alright!
But errr yeah Amir and Riaz with a swinging Pinky at night, watch out!
Number 2 India took it off them after they beat NZ.
Australia wins toss and will bat. Same team as last test with Lyon playing. Quite warm in Brisbane as well.
alright let's do this
they absolutely smashed us in our last series over there, let's get some revenge
4 overs, 4 boundaries, 20 dot balls
5 overs, 5 boundaries, 25 dot balls
ahhh Warner flowered it with a single :(
I've got a ticket for day 4, hopefully it last that long :)
I like the way Renshaw goes about it
aggressive umpiring
Uzzie :(
Congratulations to Pakistan 30 overs in the session. Been a while since we have seen 30 o0vers in the first session of play.
great stuff Renshaw!
ah damn :( still a good innings Matty
played really well, we'll be seeing plenty more of him i would think
Not bad for a 20 y/o so agree will be around for a while
anada fiddy for Smiddy. double up skip
3-0. pending treacherous rain that wipes out 2 days of play in a match...
Amir might have done some damage there. not good to see :-\
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 15, 2016, 08:37:24 PM
Amir might have done some damage there. not good to see :-\
Think you may be right mate, ouch.
Australia on top of the first test of a 3 match series at home with everyone calling 3-0, and the oppositions best bowler goes off injured. Sound familiar?
Quote from: PowerBug on December 15, 2016, 08:42:15 PM
Australia on top of the first test of a 3 match series at home with everyone calling 3-0, and the oppositions best bowler goes off injured. Sound familiar?
who's everyone, that was one bloke :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 15, 2016, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 15, 2016, 08:42:15 PM
Australia on top of the first test of a 3 match series at home with everyone calling 3-0, and the oppositions best bowler goes off injured. Sound familiar?
who's everyone, that was one bloke :P
You're all thinking it then ;)
The bogan supporters who all have short memories would be thinking 3-0 :O
Quote from: PowerBug on December 15, 2016, 08:46:55 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 15, 2016, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 15, 2016, 08:42:15 PM
Australia on top of the first test of a 3 match series at home with everyone calling 3-0, and the oppositions best bowler goes off injured. Sound familiar?
who's everyone, that was one bloke :P
You're all thinking it then ;)
The bogan supporters who all have short memories would be thinking 3-0 :O
Hahaha pinging the bogans, pretty uncalled for really. If we're gonna start the name calling, you'll do well to keep outta the Aus-Pak thread you poxy pom supporting prick ;) <3
Awesome that Amir is back out there!
hahaha :P
Amir is back! that was quick, honestly feared the worst for him
HAHA HOLY shower
Ripping over!
I'll say Howzat because nobody else did 8)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 15, 2016, 09:11:31 PM
hahaha :P
Amir is back! that was quick, honestly feared the worst for him
Same, thought it was worse. Happy he's back.
beautiful Smiddy 8)
Handscomb averaging more than Bradman #GOAT
Quote from: Nige on December 15, 2016, 10:09:35 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 15, 2016, 10:00:23 PM
Handscomb averaging more than Bradman #GOAT
My man.
And mine, ;)
Just had to see my DP for the last two weeks.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2016/12/16/handscombs-back-foot-reliance-will-tested/
Quote
The Victorian reminds me of English batsman Gary Ballance in the way he seeks to play off the back foot constantly, sometimes even to very full deliveries. It was this same tendency which eventually undid Ballance after his generous success early in his Test career.
I should become a sports journalist if I'm going to mention things weeks before an actual journalist does. :P I definitely said this during the Adelaide test to people :P
So because of the way he plays, all of you can get effed as he's clearly my man ;) (unless you all now like Mr Ballance)
Quote from: elephants on December 15, 2016, 08:57:40 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 15, 2016, 08:46:55 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 15, 2016, 08:43:23 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 15, 2016, 08:42:15 PM
Australia on top of the first test of a 3 match series at home with everyone calling 3-0, and the oppositions best bowler goes off injured. Sound familiar?
who's everyone, that was one bloke :P
You're all thinking it then ;)
The bogan supporters who all have short memories would be thinking 3-0 :O
Hahaha pinging the bogans, pretty uncalled for really. If we're gonna start the name calling, you'll do well to keep outta the Aus-Pak thread you poxy pom supporting prick ;) <3
Ahahha its funny- We have 1 pom at our work and all the guy does is whinge, whinge, whinge. I have never seen anything like it. Its embarassing!
should've taken that
wasn't too costly for em. the first one was
Please get out of our team Maddo!
Quote from: Jay on December 16, 2016, 03:57:02 PM
Please get out of our team Maddo!
Patterson for Maddinson and I reckon we're pretty close to finishing our team
at least get to 400
Get M.Marsh in for Maddinson. Marsh deserves a chance
feels like Handscomb has been stuck in the 80s forever
into the 90s!
Yes nice one Aussie Gary Ballance! :D
Beautiful ton, well batted ;D
mag-freakin-nificent!
Quote from: Jay on December 16, 2016, 03:57:02 PM
Please get out of our team Maddo!
He's so bad yet Clarkey defends him on the commentary after every dismissal :'(
NSW bias.
Bird making a few runs.......who would've thought it :P
Yo why is there 0 talk here about Smith not walking yet there was 50 pages of it when Broad didn't?
Hypocrites BTFO
Kurtis Pastterson MUST gte a game for maddinson. Maddo should of never got a game to begin with...
Quote from: Jukes on December 16, 2016, 05:53:52 PM
Yo why is there 0 talk here about Smith not walking yet there was 50 pages of it when Broad didn't?
Hypocrites BTFO
at least we appealed ;D
this partnership's got a bit of a McGrath-Gillespie feel to it...
Did the ball tracking on that Lyon review go from where it hit him on the arm? Didn't look like it but couldn't quite tell.
Anyone got a spare $8000?
For a split second I thought that was Libba ahaha
Quote from: GoLions on December 16, 2016, 06:14:06 PM
For a split second I thought that was Libba ahaha
lmao I was thinking the same thing
Quote from: GoLions on December 16, 2016, 06:14:06 PM
For a split second I thought that was Libba ahaha
Haha I did too! When he was lying on the ground and you could just see the curly Libba-like hair ;D
well that was a waste of time, shoulda just declared at the drinks break haha
Quote from: GoLions on December 16, 2016, 06:14:06 PM
For a split second I thought that was Libba ahaha
Hahah thought the same thing
Pretty sad that our numbers 10 and 11 looked like far better batsman than our 6 and 7 today :-[
great catch Ussie!
Joshyyyy
bye bye Babar
I'M FEELING A HAT TRICK JOSHY
stop turning your head Sami...
there's nothing protecting the back of his neck
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2016, 08:51:34 PM
stop turning your head Sami...
there's nothing protecting the back of his neck
I noticed Smith and Hazlewood didn't have the honeycomb bits on yesterday.
Birdy! the 2 guys that destroyed us last time are gone cheaply
Quote from: PowerBug on December 16, 2016, 09:03:51 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2016, 08:51:34 PM
stop turning your head Sami...
there's nothing protecting the back of his neck
I noticed Smith and Hazlewood didn't have the honeycomb bits on yesterday.
it's weird cos I never paid much attention to it but the Hughes incident proves anything can happen. should really protect themselves better
oh Starcy
Pakis in some dead set shower
Quote from: Gigantor on December 15, 2016, 03:16:52 PM
I've got a ticket for day 4, hopefully it last that long :)
:o :o :o
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 15, 2016, 03:16:52 PM
I've got a ticket for day 4, hopefully it last that long :)
:o :o :o
hahaha maybe look to sell it :P
it should make it to the 4th day but not sure how much play there'll be
I haven't been to the cricket for flowerin years...
as I'm writing this there's another for Joshy
uhh..
they'll be batting again tonight fo sho
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2016, 09:43:23 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 15, 2016, 03:16:52 PM
I've got a ticket for day 4, hopefully it last that long :)
:o :o :o
hahaha maybe look to sell it :P
it should make it to the 4th day but not sure how much play there'll be
Do you get your money back if the match finishes early?
crowd loves Gazza ;D
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 09:54:51 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2016, 09:43:23 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 15, 2016, 03:16:52 PM
I've got a ticket for day 4, hopefully it last that long :)
:o :o :o
hahaha maybe look to sell it :P
it should make it to the 4th day but not sure how much play there'll be
Do you get your money back if the match finishes early?
not sure mate, wouldn't surprise me if you don't, but really you should
bring him on Smiddy. the crowd will go flowerin nuts if he gets a wicket
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 09:54:51 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2016, 09:43:23 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 15, 2016, 03:16:52 PM
I've got a ticket for day 4, hopefully it last that long :)
:o :o :o
hahaha maybe look to sell it :P
it should make it to the 4th day but not sure how much play there'll be
Do you get your money back if the match finishes early?
Found the CA refund policy
This bit sounds promising
QuoteIf you purchased a Ticket to see one (1) day’s play of a Test match, you may be eligible for a
refund of 100% of the Ticket Value for the relevant day if:
(a) less than ten (10) overs are completed during that day; and
(b) neither side won the match on that day and the match did not end in a tie
But then further down it says this, which doesn't sound so good haha
Quote20. A Ticket will not be refunded and you will not be entitled to any refund and/or compensation
from Cricket Australia:
(c) if a Match is completed early in the normal course of play (i.e. completed in accordance
with the rules for the match, as determined by Cricket Australia);
I think you only get a refund if a day is lost to rain :'( :'( :'(
freakin nazi jews! just rock up anyway with a few mates and play your own game
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 16, 2016, 10:05:14 PM
freakin nazi jews! just rock up anyway with a few mates and play your own game
Jump in that pool I reckon! ;D
Edit: Oops, Ringo already suggested the same thing
100% agree with master captain Clarkey
literally bring everyone up. invite the shot. dare them. if Lyno gets a wicket it'll be ecstacy for the crowd
If Smith doesn't enforce the follow on and Pakistan show a bit more fight in the second innings I might see some extended action on day 4 ;D ;D ;D
flowerIN WADEY WHAT THE flower
THAT WAS IT!!!! GOD flowerIN DAMMIT
Nice Wadey... :-[
Come someone remind me why Wade is in this team?
Please come back Nev.
man how deflating is that
flowering robbing Gaz of wickets
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 16, 2016, 10:25:46 PM
flowering robbing Gaz of wickets
and robbing him that reaction of the crowd. he would've felt like a flowerin king
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 16, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Come someone remind me why Wade is in this team?
Because he says "Nice Garrryyy". That's about it I think :-\
Nevill is a better batsman and keeper at test level.
(http://i66.tinypic.com/a2eyw3.png)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on December 16, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Come someone remind me why Wade is in this team?
NIIIIIIIIIIIICE GARY!
Does today add further to the discussion that the Gabba wicket is at its quickest on day 2.
Australia lost 7/141 and Pakis 8/97 so 15 wickets for 238 for the day. Pakistans collapse wallpapered over the fact that our middle order is still very brittle. If it was not for the last wicket stand of 49 our collapse would have been very dire. Some of the shots played to get out should not have been played when you had a very set batsmen in Handscomb at the other end.
Feel for Pakistan as they had to start their innings in the twilight and under lights which again proves how difficult starting an innings with the pink ball at night is not easy. Australia was lucky last night that Smith and Renshaw were set when they entered this period.
I'd be pretty happy to never see Wade or Maddinson in the national squad again, or the test side at the very least.
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2016, 10:41:15 AM
I'd be pretty happy to never see Wade or Maddinson in the national squad again, or the test side at the very least.
Ashton Turner should get a crack this series, currently the best number 6 in the Sheffield Sheild, great fielder and a handy part time spinner as well.
Absolutely no WA bias involved at all ;)
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 10:18:19 PM
If Smith doesn't enforce the follow on and Pakistan show a bit more fight in the second innings I might see some extended action on day 4 ;D ;D ;D
Mark Nicholas just said something about thunderstorms tomorrow so might get that refund after all!
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2016, 02:18:05 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 10:18:19 PM
If Smith doesn't enforce the follow on and Pakistan show a bit more fight in the second innings I might see some extended action on day 4 ;D ;D ;D
Mark Nicholas just said something about thunderstorms tomorrow so might get that refund after all!
If the match lasts past today haha
Quote from: Gigantor on December 17, 2016, 02:21:22 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 17, 2016, 02:18:05 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 16, 2016, 10:18:19 PM
If Smith doesn't enforce the follow on and Pakistan show a bit more fight in the second innings I might see some extended action on day 4 ;D ;D ;D
Mark Nicholas just said something about thunderstorms tomorrow so might get that refund after all!
If the match lasts past today haha
reckon the perfect scenario would be for us to make them follow on and have em 9 down for bugger all at stumps so it goes to day 4, but it gets rained out so you get that refund
...well the perfect scenario would be for the Pakis to show some fight and the rain to stay away so you can spend all day getting hammered in that pool watching some cricket but you know what I mean :P
Quote from: Gigantor on December 17, 2016, 02:16:33 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2016, 10:41:15 AM
I'd be pretty happy to never see Wade or Maddinson in the national squad again, or the test side at the very least.
Ashton Turner should get a crack this series, currently the best number 6 in the Sheffield Sheild, great fielder and a handy part time spinner as well.
Absolutely no WA bias involved at all ;)
Huge Ashton Turner fan, so I'm right on board with this.
tiiiiny tiny edge
he genuinely thought he didn't hit it
that ain't gonna get people on your side Maddo
Gee Video Reviews have taken away all the benefit of doubt to batsmen these days. Lighting up of bails proves to be the difference here as there was definitely no way without it you could have given that out,
Bat Maddo at 3. Can score quickly, and gives him one more chance to prove himself at this level. He won't get to do shower at 6.
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2016, 03:54:07 PM
Gee Video Reviews have taken away all the benefit of doubt to batsmen these days. Lighting up of bails proves to be the difference here as there was definitely no way without it you could have given that out,
and I think they light up before they are completely dislodged. that would be given not out if not for the zing bails, no doubt
Why won't the Aussies enforce the follow on anymore ?
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:15:47 PM
Why won't the Aussies enforce the follow on anymore ?
They seem to like grinding teams into the dirt and ensuring there's literally no way back.
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:15:47 PM
Why won't the Aussies enforce the follow on anymore ?
Sport's scientists forcing the bowlers to get a rest
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2016, 04:17:10 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:15:47 PM
Why won't the Aussies enforce the follow on anymore ?
They seem to like grinding teams into the dirt and ensuring there's literally no way back.
We had them on the ropes nearly 300 up the bowlers are fresh and bowling well just seems that aspect of test cricket is gone well for the Aussies anyway they need to grow some coconuts and go for the kill
I think Healy has lost it...
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:22:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2016, 04:17:10 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:15:47 PM
Why won't the Aussies enforce the follow on anymore ?
They seem to like grinding teams into the dirt and ensuring there's literally no way back.
We had them on the ropes nearly 300 up the bowlers are fresh and bowling well just seems that aspect of test cricket is gone well for the Aussies anyway they need to grow some coconuts and go for the kill
Probably didn't want to be bowling all day in this heat. I'd imagine we'll be bowling in the final session tonight with a 450+ lead.
Quote from: GoLions on December 17, 2016, 04:23:20 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:22:11 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 17, 2016, 04:17:10 PM
Quote from: shaker on December 17, 2016, 04:15:47 PM
Why won't the Aussies enforce the follow on anymore ?
They seem to like grinding teams into the dirt and ensuring there's literally no way back.
We had them on the ropes nearly 300 up the bowlers are fresh and bowling well just seems that aspect of test cricket is gone well for the Aussies anyway they need to grow some coconuts and go for the kill
Probably didn't want to be bowling all day in this heat. I'd imagine we'll be bowling in the final session tonight with a 450+ lead.
All has it done has handed Pakistan back the momentum as you can see it is a very good bowling track , that's why players are paid huge salaries to do it a bit hard work in the heat if that is the best option
Smiddy <3
Surprised Smith didn't try to cheat his way out of that one too
Quote from: GoLions on December 17, 2016, 03:58:41 PM
Bat Maddo at 3. Can score quickly, and gives him one more chance to prove himself at this level. He won't get to do shower at 6.
Slater literally just said this.
Dave = Slater.
Just landed in Brisbane, looks like I'll be getting some play tomorrow :) though knowing my luck it will probably rain most of the day!
We've declared boyz.
Quote from: Gigantor on December 17, 2016, 07:37:15 PM
Just landed in Brisbane, looks like I'll be getting some play tomorrow :) though knowing my luck it will probably rain most of the day!
As long as we don't knock em over tonight ;)
Quote from: GoLions on December 17, 2016, 07:45:12 PM
We've declared boyz.
Quote from: Gigantor on December 17, 2016, 07:37:15 PM
Just landed in Brisbane, looks like I'll be getting some play tomorrow :) though knowing my luck it will probably rain most of the day!
As long as we don't knock em over tonight ;)
Enjoy Gigantor _ Weather forecast is for Rain and storms and early afternoon so although play may be interrupted you will get a fair bit of the day especially night session. Gabba is a good draining ground as well
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2016, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 17, 2016, 07:45:12 PM
We've declared boyz.
Quote from: Gigantor on December 17, 2016, 07:37:15 PM
Just landed in Brisbane, looks like I'll be getting some play tomorrow :) though knowing my luck it will probably rain most of the day!
As long as we don't knock em over tonight ;)
Enjoy Gigantor _ Weather forecast is for Rain and storms and early afternoon so although play may be interrupted you will get a fair bit of the day especially night session. Gabba is a good draining ground as well
that's good news, the night session is what ya wanna see 8)
bang, Starcy gets Sami as I write this. another catch in the slips
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2016, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: GoLions on December 17, 2016, 07:45:12 PM
We've declared boyz.
Quote from: Gigantor on December 17, 2016, 07:37:15 PM
Just landed in Brisbane, looks like I'll be getting some play tomorrow :) though knowing my luck it will probably rain most of the day!
As long as we don't knock em over tonight ;)
Enjoy Gigantor _ Weather forecast is for Rain and storms and early afternoon so although play may be interrupted you will get a fair bit of the day especially night session. Gabba is a good draining ground as well
Thanks Ringo, good to hear the forecast is only early afternoon.
My training course on Monday doesn't start until 11am so I can fill any rain delays with booze :)
LYNOOOO BABYYYYY
Ayy finally got a wicket this test, that should let him keep his spot for another few games
I want Agar!
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-17/australia-v-pakistan-live-blog-day-three/8129340?pfmredir=sm§ion=sport
:D
In all seriousness though, if I hear that when I'm out umpiring again, I'm gonna knock that person out. It's so annoying!
As an aside to this test there has been a suggestion we keep the beach and pool for AFL games. Would be interesting though as it could be a bit cool. Also would have to relocate possibly as the AFL configuration places the pool and beach behind the goals.
Quote from: Ringo on December 17, 2016, 11:15:46 PM
As an aside to this test there has been a suggestion we keep the beach and pool for AFL games. Would be interesting though as it could be a bit cool. Also would have to relocate possibly as the AFL configuration places the pool and beach behind the goals.
I wonder whether a footy or a cricket ball will be first to enter the pool? The race is on.
Ground looks good, weather looks to be sidling to the south, let's do this Aussies!
Crowd is almost non existent, wouldn't be 2000 people, hopefully it picks up in the next hour
get over to that pool mate and give us a wave!
Make that pool brown
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 03:16:55 PM
Make that pool brown
that would be in clear violation of Rule 1 a. No showerting in the pool
right on his neck... stop turning away
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 03:16:55 PM
Make that pool brown
Maybe red if the kids are in the way when I do a back flip off the top deck :)
what's the bet Maddo gets the break through haha
Thought Wade dropped a first-test-delivery-wicket for Maddinson there :-X
That was some gripping television...
Quote from: fanTCfool on December 18, 2016, 04:55:25 PM
That was some gripping television...
haha the bloke running around the ground?
Ironically not raining at our place which is only 10k from Gabba - Plenty of wind though. Looks like once again we are on the edge.
time for a wickeeeet
tiiiiimmeeee for aaaa wickeeeeet
tiiimee foooooorrr aaaaaaaaa wicket
tiiiiiIIIIIIIyum foooooooorr aaaaaa wickeeeeeeeet
flower yeaaah much needed
are ya getting involved in the Garry love Gigantor
the Bird is the word baby!
LYNOOOOOO
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 18, 2016, 07:06:20 PM
are ya getting involved in the Garry love Gigantor
Yeah I've thrown out a few "Niiiice Garrrrys" throughout the day :)
great ball Starcy
Why was no one saying that Steyn/Abbott, Philander and Rabada were a lack of variation but Rahat, Wahab and Amir are a lack of variation? I am honestly do not know?
So apparently there's still 90 minutes of play left today :o And another 30 minutes possible if a result could possibly be achieved today. Looks like Gignator gets his full days play after all! :D Also, the beauty of Day/Night test cricket may I add, can't go off for bad light ;)
Quote from: PowerBug on December 18, 2016, 09:41:07 PM
Why was no one saying that Steyn/Abbott, Philander and Rabada were a lack of variation but Rahat, Wahab and Amir are a lack of variation? I am honestly do not know?
Because South Africa were getting wickets and Pakistan aren't ;)
Amir really deserves a 50. hope he gets it
then gets out
Quote from: Rusty00 on December 18, 2016, 10:28:21 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 18, 2016, 09:41:07 PM
Why was no one saying that Steyn/Abbott, Philander and Rabada were a lack of variation but Rahat, Wahab and Amir are a lack of variation? I am honestly do not know?
Because South Africa were getting wickets and Pakistan aren't ;)
My internet cut out as I was editing that post to say is it because South Africa were winning. ;) I feel like you're right and that's probably the case.
It's a shame that the Pakis don't have as deep of a batting line-up like England do, then they could really make a crack at these last ~190 runs. Riaz, Shah, and Ali combine for a test average of 27 and FC average of 32, they most likely ain't getting it done unless they each play their innings of a lifetime.
These two would need to get the job done and I can't see them lasting that long tbh
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 10:39:17 PM
It's a shame that the Pakis don't have as deep of a batting line-up like England do, then they could really make a crack at these last ~190 runs. Riaz, Shah, and Ali combine for a test average of 27 and FC average of 32, they most likely ain't getting it done unless they each play their innings of a lifetime.
These two would need to get the job done and I can't see them lasting that long tbh
yeah I reckon they can see out the night but starting again tomorrow will be hard. then the 3rd new ball if they make it that far (if they haven't got the runs by then)
ahhh kinda spewin. deserved a 50
Hopefully Shafiq can bring up triple digits without running out of partners, definitely deserves it.
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 10:39:17 PM
It's a shame that the Pakis don't have as deep of a batting line-up like England do, then they could really make a crack at these last ~190 runs. Riaz, Shah, and Ali combine for a test average of 27 and FC average of 32, they most likely ain't getting it done unless they each play their innings of a lifetime.
These two would need to get the job done and I can't see them lasting that long tbh
History says 490 is impossible, but Younus really threw his wicket away which hurts. Many positives from this test for Pakistan they've been competitive :)
dolly dolly dolly
2nd for the day Smiddy
just set the field abd everything. worked perfectly. dropped the catch
What a ridiculous call, that should be stumps ::)
Not going to complain about an extra 8 overs of cricket to watch tbh
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 11:32:15 PM
Not going to complain about an extra 8 overs of cricket to watch tbh
You'll get it tomorrow. Stupid call for a team that's taken 2 wickets in the final session to date.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 18, 2016, 11:34:53 PM
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 11:32:15 PM
Not going to complain about an extra 8 overs of cricket to watch tbh
You'll get it tomorrow. Stupid call for a team that's taken 2 wickets in the final session to date.
But I won't be able to watch it tomorrow so ;)
Pakistan really got screwed by that call, three wickets to go against a side that has been resilient all day and they call an extra 8 overs in difficult night conditions. Night batting is a lot different to day batting, and this is getting towards the very late night batting category so it's pretty harsh to make them face out another eight overs in these conditions. Hopefully they give the Aussies a scare and come within say 40-50 runs of the target.
Completely screwed. They better last it out otherwise they'll be fuming at the umpires in the Palistan rooms
The extra overs have let them gain 30 runs already on the total, just gotta hope for no wickets from the next few overs
The point when they believe they can genuinely win the test match will be the point when the 3 wickets fall.
almost under 100...
Quote from: PowerBug on December 18, 2016, 11:55:06 PM
The point when they believe they can genuinely win the test match will be the point when the 3 wickets fall.
that's the danger for them. happened maaany times before
well done Shafiq. seriously well done. great hundred
Well done Shafiq. ;)
flower yes! finally Smiddy holds on to one ;D
Quote from: Jukes on December 18, 2016, 11:50:21 PM
The extra overs have let them gain 30 runs already on the total, just gotta hope for no wickets from the next few overs
And there it is...
flower you umpires (not something I say often that's for sure)
Not the first time Smith has cheated this test aha
Very long day but definitely got my money's worth haha
Quote from: Gigantor on December 19, 2016, 12:22:22 AM
Very long day but definitely got my money's worth haha
good to see the Pakis fight back so you could enjoy the day! any chance of going tomorrow as well?
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Quote from: Gigantor on December 19, 2016, 12:22:22 AM
Very long day but definitely got my money's worth haha
good to see the Pakis fight back so you could enjoy the day! any chance of going tomorrow as well?
Might go in myself - Free admission :D :D
The Pakistan cheer squad the only people in the world that like Ian Healy?
alright we need a wicket
Imma go take a crap. usually works
79 to go! ;D
god dammit
58. I'm still on history's side here.
I reckon they'll get there
hopefully not though
This is test match cricket at its best, if they get up here I think we will all remember this match for some time.
Just remember everything has gone against Pakistan this test: not appeal and drop catch of Smith, lost the toss and have had to bat through 8 Hours in the night session.
No shot offered, watch this be umpires call and he'll have to go.
YES
flower I'm relieved at that.
Fair enough giving it though no shot looked like it could've hit the stumps fair enough but thankyou DRS
And well over the top it goes, he was a very long way down the pitch.
he hit that. drop catch
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2016, 03:57:20 PM
he hit that. drop catch
Yep I would say the 3rd umpire would uphold that decision as out. Wade drop catch.
42.... Now they get to what South Africa made when they almost beat India, if it wasn't for an injured Morkel they'd probably have won it.
I'm still on Australia's side because of Ali
And there it is.
flowerin beautiful Starcy COME ON
As soon as I th l to myself "shower they might actually do it" the wicket falls. :( Always the case
What a bland way to end this test if this is out :P
Quote from: PowerBug on December 19, 2016, 04:05:22 PM
42.... Now they get to what South Africa made when they almost beat India, if it wasn't for an injured Morkel they'd probably have won it.
I'm still on Australia's side because of Ali
Saf still could have got there. Steyn told the other batsmen to play for the draw. vividly remember it
SMIDDY flower YEUHHHHHHHHH
well done Pakistan though. an unbelievable effort
One thing for certain if Pakistan can continue this form on it will be a real test series
Pakistan have certainly got my respect after that innings.
Well done Pakistan great effort to get that close, I was starting to stress a little. :-\
This series is well and truly alive, looking forward to the next 2 tests. :)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 19, 2016, 04:12:05 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 19, 2016, 04:05:22 PM
42.... Now they get to what South Africa made when they almost beat India, if it wasn't for an injured Morkel they'd probably have won it.
I'm still on Australia's side because of Ali
Saf still could have got there. Steyn told the other batsmen to play for the draw. vividly remember it
SMIDDY flower YEUHHHHHHHHH
well done Pakistan though. an unbelievable effort
Yeah if they had Morkel available to bat they'd have gone for it I believe it was. It was
7 down with no set bat at the crease and Tahir to go so they blocked out 3 overs and ended like 10 runs short.
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Quote from: PowerBug on December 19, 2016, 04:05:22 PM
42.... Now they get to what South Africa made when they almost beat India, if it wasn't for an injured Morkel they'd probably have won it.
I'm still on Australia's side because of Ali
Saf still could have got there. Steyn told the other batsmen to play for the draw. vividly remember it
SMIDDY flower YEUHHHHHHHHH
well done Pakistan though. an unbelievable effort
Yeah if they had Morkel available to bat they'd have gone for it I believe it was. It was
7 down with no set bat at the crease and Tahir to go so they blocked out 3 overs and ended like 10 runs short.
yep and Steyn smashed a 6 last ball to say 'see we could've done it but played it safe'. and pretty sure they killed em in the next test
Sitting near some cricket royalty at the airport, Flemmo, James Sherry all the big names haha
Just heard on the news Aussies to rest there overworked bowlers for Boxing Day Test ..... please this is becoming a joke we nearly lost the first test because we did not enforce the follow on because our little bowlers might have got tired boo hoo :'( , maybe we should get some of our female test bowlers to play for them so they can have a little sook about how tough they are doing it ::)
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2016, 12:52:39 PM
Just heard on the news Aussies to rest there overworked bowlers for Boxing Day Test ..... please this is becoming a joke we nearly lost the first test because we did not enforce the follow on because our little bowlers might have got tired boo hoo :'( , maybe we should get some of our female test bowlers to play for them so they can have a little sook about how tough they are doing it ::)
Squad is unchanged mate...
Better get my hearing checked they were the words that came out of Tony Jones's mouth on the midday news :P
Quote from: shaker on December 20, 2016, 01:05:35 PM
Better get my hearing checked they were the words that came out of Tony Jones's mouth on the midday news :P
Haha, yeah I just heard like 5 mins ago that they weren't changing it, so assume that was correct :p
Have to wait and see unless one of them is injured I think a week is ample time to get up to play especially for Boxing Day but I'm not a big fan of the powers that be that are running the show
The squad is unchanged just like it was from the Perth to the Hobart test where they made 2 unforced changes from outside the squad ;D
They've already said that an All Rounder could be coming in for the next test, depends on how players pull up etc... And obviously whoever plays well in the BBL will probably get a call up to the test team because logic
I heard they would be monitoring fast bowlers who bowled 113 overs between them in the second innings. FFS these are supposed to be professional sportsmen with finely tuned bodies. When I was playing cricket on weekends we would think nothing of bowling 25/30 overs each weekend.
Heard an interesting interview on why fast bowlers are suffering the injuries they are. The person concerned put it down to changing the no ball rule from the back foot to front foot. He used physiology to explain how the changed actions to ensure front foot was planted on the crease twisted the body more and it did make some sense.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 20, 2016, 01:41:23 PM
The squad is unchanged just like it was from the Perth to the Hobart test where they made 2 unforced changes from outside the squad ;D
They've already said that an All Rounder could be coming in for the next test, depends on how players pull up etc... And obviously whoever plays well in the BBL will probably get a call up to the test team because logic
Didn't take long, Hilton Cartwright added to the squad for the Boxing Day test
Quote from: PowerBug on December 20, 2016, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 20, 2016, 01:41:23 PM
The squad is unchanged just like it was from the Perth to the Hobart test where they made 2 unforced changes from outside the squad ;D
They've already said that an All Rounder could be coming in for the next test, depends on how players pull up etc... And obviously whoever plays well in the BBL will probably get a call up to the test team because logic
Didn't take long, Hilton Cartwright added to the squad for the Boxing Day test
Another change to make to the BBL side... :'(
Should @HiltonC149 debut Boxing Day; it will be first time since 1881-82 @CricketAus will field an XI with 3 players born overseas #AUSvPAK - Corbin Middlemas
Overseas XI. It's happening! :P
Quote from: PowerBug on December 21, 2016, 12:16:58 PM
Should @HiltonC149 debut Boxing Day; it will be first time since 1881-82 @CricketAus will field an XI with 3 players born overseas #AUSvPAK - Corbin Middlemas
Overseas XI. It's happening! :P
Shh you can't talk about that, it's only a cause of issue when England do it #hypocrites
Quote from: Jukes on December 21, 2016, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 21, 2016, 12:16:58 PM
Should @HiltonC149 debut Boxing Day; it will be first time since 1881-82 @CricketAus will field an XI with 3 players born overseas #AUSvPAK - Corbin Middlemas
Overseas XI. It's happening! :P
Shh you can't talk about that, it's only a cause of issue when England do it #hypocrites
Why would we talk about it as an Australian issue before when it hasn't been? Hardly hypocritical
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Quote from: Jukes on December 21, 2016, 12:55:20 PM
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Should @HiltonC149 debut Boxing Day; it will be first time since 1881-82 @CricketAus will field an XI with 3 players born overseas #AUSvPAK - Corbin Middlemas
Overseas XI. It's happening! :P
Shh you can't talk about that, it's only a cause of issue when England do it #hypocrites
Why would we talk about it as an Australian issue before when it hasn't been? Hardly hypocritical
Well you do hear next to nothing about Ussie and co. being foreign-born, especially not negative stuff, but as soon as an England player is found out as foreign-born they are hounded here by media and supporters alike - that's hypocrisy.
Not as bad as the Aussie hypocrisy on batsmen walking tho ;)
LYNOOOOOOOO
good captaincy Smiddy bringing him on early
NIIIIIIIIICE GAAAAAARRYYYYYY
Joshyyyy
great catch Maddo!
Quote from: GoLions on December 26, 2016, 12:22:46 PM
NIIIIIIIIICE GAAAAAARRYYYYYY
Nathan Lyon folks. So shower he wrecks the world record attempt in his honor
Quote from: Jukes on December 22, 2016, 05:20:05 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 21, 2016, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Jukes on December 21, 2016, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 21, 2016, 12:16:58 PM
Should @HiltonC149 debut Boxing Day; it will be first time since 1881-82 @CricketAus will field an XI with 3 players born overseas #AUSvPAK - Corbin Middlemas
Overseas XI. It's happening! :P
Shh you can't talk about that, it's only a cause of issue when England do it #hypocrites
Why would we talk about it as an Australian issue before when it hasn't been? Hardly hypocritical
Well you do hear next to nothing about Ussie and co. being foreign-born, especially not negative stuff, but as soon as an England player is found out as foreign-born they are hounded here by media and supporters alike - that's hypocrisy.
Not as bad as the Aussie hypocrisy on batsmen walking tho ;)
You do realise that you are living in Australia ???
Of course the media and especially the supporters are going to take Australia's side in any debate ::) I'm sure it would be the same in the UK.
Quote from: Rusty00 on December 26, 2016, 07:49:40 PM
Quote from: Jukes on December 22, 2016, 05:20:05 PM
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Quote from: PowerBug on December 21, 2016, 12:16:58 PM
Should @HiltonC149 debut Boxing Day; it will be first time since 1881-82 @CricketAus will field an XI with 3 players born overseas #AUSvPAK - Corbin Middlemas
Overseas XI. It's happening! :P
Shh you can't talk about that, it's only a cause of issue when England do it #hypocrites
Why would we talk about it as an Australian issue before when it hasn't been? Hardly hypocritical
Well you do hear next to nothing about Ussie and co. being foreign-born, especially not negative stuff, but as soon as an England player is found out as foreign-born they are hounded here by media and supporters alike - that's hypocrisy.
Not as bad as the Aussie hypocrisy on batsmen walking tho ;)
You do realise that you are living in Australia ???
Of course the media and especially the supporters are going to take Australia's side in any debate ::) I'm sure it would be the same in the UK.
Agree Rusty anyway who cares about England they are shower this is Australia GO AUSSIES :P
3rd umpire's still pissed from Christmas
flower...off...rain...
flower you Melb and your showerty ass weather
Smiddy! do this!
...
get a roof on the G. we can put men on the moon but we can't sort out a problem like rain at the cricket. good stuff humans
Just get some tarps to cover the ground :P The Power have a few not in use :(
get one massive huge tarp and unroll it to cover it
finally. bowling Birdy!
Slower Ball! Healy calls to a 130kph Jackson Bird ball ::)
this raaaain is such a priiiick
and iiiiit can suck my diiiick
I doooo not like this shtiiiiick
I miiiiiight give it the fliiiiiick
Should've just switched play over to Etihad, stuff all the logistical stuff.
Or just play somewhere that doesn't rain in the middle of summer, I heard Perth's pretty good for that
Quote from: Jukes on December 27, 2016, 09:26:47 PM
Should've just switched play over to Etihad, stuff all the logistical stuff.
Or just play somewhere that doesn't rain in the middle of summer, I heard Perth's pretty good for that
I read yesterday that Melbourne might not have the Boxing Day test some time in the future (Say in the next 10 years) if the crowds don't rock up for non-blockbuster tests (Like Sri Lanka, West Indies etc) Replace it with blockbuster BBL matches (Stars vs Renegades) on the 26th instead and move the test elsewhere.
Looks like start of play will be delayed yet again due to rain.
Not too often an opener in the first innings is still batting on day three :P
I was thinking 375 then declare for Pakistan at the start of the day. Now I think see if Azhar can get to 200, take the score over 400, and then declare :) Still plenty of time to get a result in Pakistan's favour.
they should seriously just call it off. it's gonna be like this every day, with thunderstorms tomorrow
This has been an amazing innings by Azhar. Probably would've declared at that rain delay though.
Keep batting. Don't declare. Make it impossible for Australia and see what happens. Get 500 and it you won't need to bat again. Why stop at lunch if they keep batting so well and so quickly?
he can hit a long ball
Who cares what you do, the entire test is flowered. May as well see how many runs old mate can make before he gets out
Quote from: PowerBug on December 28, 2016, 01:18:00 PM
Keep batting. Don't declare. Make it impossible for Australia and see what happens. Get 500 and it you won't need to bat again. Why stop at lunch if they keep batting so well and so quickly?
yeah I think that'll be Pakistan's best chance of winning the game. there will be more time lost due to rain so it might be too hard already that'll give em their best chance
Quote from: elephants on December 28, 2016, 01:26:26 PM
Who cares what you do, the entire test is flowered. May as well see how many runs old mate can make before he gets out
How is it flowered? We see tests end inside 3 days all the time. Barring anymore major interruptions we will still get about 4 days play (360 overs) in.
Still plenty of time for Pakistan to win and if they do it'll be brilliant :D
Sohail is only 35 from a ton, they have to keep batting after the break now :D And tbh no point going out for 5 minutes just for Azhar's 200. 433 isn't enough to roll Australia twice, 500 might be enough. If it rains then it rains it'll be a draw, can't declare early because it might rain tomorrow. Bat for an hour after the break score 100 more, there's still a potential 240 overs left in the game, plenty of time!
I'm pretty sure there'll be bugger all play tomorrow, that's their problem
well batted bloke
what a terrible review ;D
Quote from: PowerBug on December 28, 2016, 01:28:38 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 28, 2016, 01:26:26 PM
Who cares what you do, the entire test is flowered. May as well see how many runs old mate can make before he gets out
How is it flowered? We see tests end inside 3 days all the time. Barring anymore major interruptions we will still get about 4 days play (360 overs) in.
You're assuming the weather forecast is wrong and we get full days play for the remainder of the test?
Quote from: elephants on December 28, 2016, 03:04:23 PM
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Quote from: elephants on December 28, 2016, 01:26:26 PM
Who cares what you do, the entire test is flowered. May as well see how many runs old mate can make before he gets out
How is it flowered? We see tests end inside 3 days all the time. Barring anymore major interruptions we will still get about 4 days play (360 overs) in.
You're assuming the weather forecast is wrong and we get full days play for the remainder of the test?
Wouldn't be the first time the weather forecast would be wrong ;)
If it's gonna rain lots then it'll be a draw anyway, so they may as well play as if it's not going to rain.
no-ball to the rescue ;D
HAHAHAHA
And Davey makes Wahab pay 8)
Uzzie going along nicely as well ;D
Destined for no result but good on Davey. Hopefully he can go on for a triple hunj
You srs Pakistan? Why bowling so shower?
I couldn't see anything there :-X
I reckon there was something there. happy enough with that decision
Classic Warner, averages 35 all year then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
Hopefully we can have the rain stay away for two days, but I doubt it
Fair to say I was surprised when the news did not even report the fantastic knock of 200 not out made today. Aus bias. :'(
Quote from: Jukes on December 28, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Classic Warner, averages 35 all year then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
Hopefully we can have the rain stay away for two days, but I doubt it
If he didn't make that hundred, Pakistan would have still been a chance at winning.
Quote from: GoLions on December 28, 2016, 10:25:19 PM
Quote from: Jukes on December 28, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Classic Warner, averages 35 all year then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
Hopefully we can have the rain stay away for two days, but I doubt it
If he didn't make that hundred, Pakistan would have still been a chance at winning.
With 2 days left on this pitch and storms forecast for tomorrow? No chance. Only would have been with an Aus collapse, and I didn't see another 47/60/85 happening on this pitch - as seen by nobody but Spudshaw doing badly
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Quote from: Jukes on December 28, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Classic Warner, averages 35 all year then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
Hopefully we can have the rain stay away for two days, but I doubt it
If he didn't make that hundred, Pakistan would have still been a chance at winning.
With 2 days left on this pitch and storms forecast for tomorrow? No chance. Only would have been with an Aus collapse, and I didn't see another 47/60/85 happening on this pitch - as seen by nobody but Spudshaw doing badly
You have a lot more confidence in our batting than I do :P
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Quote from: Jukes on December 29, 2016, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: GoLions on December 28, 2016, 10:25:19 PM
Quote from: Jukes on December 28, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Classic Warner, averages 35 all year then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
Hopefully we can have the rain stay away for two days, but I doubt it
If he didn't make that hundred, Pakistan would have still been a chance at winning.
With 2 days left on this pitch and storms forecast for tomorrow? No chance. Only would have been with an Aus collapse, and I didn't see another 47/60/85 happening on this pitch - as seen by nobody but Spudshaw doing badly
You have a lot more confidence in our batting than I do :P
Its because he knows England is shower. Blatant closet Australia supporter right here
flower! Ussie :(
anyone else reckon Handscomb looks taller than 183cm?
well we've already had more play than I thought we would
So with Handscombe not going anywhere Voges is going to finish his career second on the list of highest average behind Bradman :)
We certainly need to bring Nevill back in for Wade.
Quote from: Jay on December 29, 2016, 04:05:40 PM
We certainly need to bring Nevill back in for Wade.
I'm ok with that not a Wade fan as long as they don't bring Marsh back in as an opener I'll be happy
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Quote from: Jay on December 29, 2016, 04:05:40 PM
We certainly need to bring Nevill back in for Wade.
I'm ok with that not a Wade fan as long as they don't bring Marsh back in as an opener I'll be happy
I think our top 5 in the batting order is set in stone, for a while anyway... until we get destroyed in India. but I think once the Ashes starts up we'll have the same top 5 as we do now
Bring in Sam Whiteman! Marsh to number 6 I think. He will be alright in India.
Tim Paine.
Quote from: fanTCfool on December 29, 2016, 08:17:20 PM
Tim Paine.
Didn't play shield first half of the year. Would be pretty lucky if he got the call up (Would be a better choice than Wade though). He's 32 but only looks 26 so the old age bit doesn't count for him ;D
Handscomb used to keep didn't he? I dunno how good he is behind the stumps but that would solve a problem!
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/quiz/index.html?edition=2016
Some tough questions in here, and there's a time limit. I managed to get 13. The last two are very obscure and about Indians so I had no clue :P
haha. I got 2 :P
Who was finally dismissed in a Test in Wellington in February, after amassing a record 614 runs since he was last out?
and Virat Kohli's 235 in the fourth Test against England, in Mumbai in December, was the highest score by an Indian captain. Who held the record before? ...which was a complete guess
I dunno how I didn't get the English born Aussie test debut
my memory is ass :P
I got 9. New about 3 of them and made an educated guess on the rest of them
Quote from: Jukes on December 28, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Classic Warner Smith, averages 35 all year scores flower all against good teams and/or in pressure situations then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/cricket/steve-okeefe-to-be-named-in-australian-squad-for-scg-test/news-story/56613d7cc9733f318790967107344a6b
"STEVE O’Keefe has not flown with the Sydney Sixers to Adelaide and is set to be named in Australia’s third Test squad later today."
just keep batting and get yourself a ton Starcy
haha oops
Yasir Shah looking to join Azhar as a double centurion ;D
big fella's down ;D
ahh spewin
Why no declarations?
Quote from: Jukes on December 29, 2016, 11:18:11 PM
Quote from: Jukes on December 28, 2016, 10:04:19 PM
Classic Warner Smith Starc, averages 35 all year scores flower all against good teams and/or in pressure situations never does shower then pulls out the big guns on a great batting pitch in a game with 0.01% chance of a result :P
(Not really good going Starc but still can't change his top score from 99 iirc, but Smith still a flat track bully)
Quote from: Gigantor on December 30, 2016, 12:52:55 PM
Why no declarations?
Smith wanting to pad his stats I assume
Well batted Garry!
Quote from: Jukes on December 30, 2016, 12:54:09 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 30, 2016, 12:52:55 PM
Why no declarations?
Smith wanting to pad his stats I assume
that makes no sense Jukesy :P if he wanted to pad his stats he
would've declared to ensure he got the not out, instead of batting on with the risk of getting out
he got the not out in the end but he wasn't sitting at an end defending everything
Yeah Joshy! 1 down 9 to go
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Quote from: Jukes on December 30, 2016, 12:54:09 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on December 30, 2016, 12:52:55 PM
Why no declarations?
Smith wanting to pad his stats I assume
that makes no sense Jukesy :P if he wanted to pad his stats he would've declared to ensure he got the not out, instead of batting on with the risk of getting out
he got the not out in the end but he wasn't sitting at an end defending everything
If you get out on this pitch you're not a very good batsman tbh, Cooky could pile on 402* (from 1500 balls) on this pitch with one arm tied behind his back
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Quote from: Gigantor on December 30, 2016, 12:52:55 PM
Why no declarations?
Smith wanting to pad his stats I assume
that makes no sense Jukesy :P if he wanted to pad his stats he would've declared to ensure he got the not out, instead of batting on with the risk of getting out
he got the not out in the end but he wasn't sitting at an end defending everything
If you get out on this pitch you're not a very good batsman tbh, Cooky could pile on 402* (from 1500 balls) on this pitch with one arm tied behind his back
Cook does not play for Australia nor Pakistan. Please keep on topic.
Bit more than 0.01% chance of a result now. :-\
If only they decided to can the whole test on Day 3 eyyy ele ;)
2 wickets to Lyon probably saves his bacon.
Misbah is either way past it or just not very good. That was a garbage dismissal from a captain trying to save the game for his country.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Garry!!
That is shocking batting. He deserved to get out playing like that.
This is the partnership we need broken though. But just how mentally strong is Azhar if not for hit on helmet and off with concussion would have been on the field for every ball?
Quote from: PowerBug on December 30, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
If only they decided to can the whole test on Day 3 eyyy ele ;)
Never said they'd call it, never said they should. Of course, they never ever would.
But I stand by my comment, rain did flower this test match up a fair bit.
Paki's are useless if they collapse on this road/batsmans paradise.
Awwwww yissssss
Quote from: elephants on December 30, 2016, 03:53:53 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 30, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
If only they decided to can the whole test on Day 3 eyyy ele ;)
Never said they'd call it, never said they should. Of course, they never ever would.
But I stand by my comment, rain did flower this test match up a fair bit.
Paki's are useless if they collapse on this road/batsmans paradise.
Unfortunately Pakis have history of collapses. Agree with yon though ele is how different would the test have been played if rain did not intervene.
Hoping for something entertaining such as Australia need 30 off 3 overs to get the win not the draw, bring on Warner and Khawaja for some flat track no risk slogging 8)
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAZLEWOOOOOOOOD!
Oh booooy reviewing
Into the tail boom!
That ump is a trigger finger but I'm not complaining ;D
Cmon boys, end this series!
GOT IMMMM. 3 MORE
SAFRAZ GONE
2 more boys wrap it up.
Gotta admit, I never saw this coming. Would have loved to have dropped a tenner on the Aus after Paki declared.
one to go
Carn Starcy wrap it up son
what a flowerin win. seriously that's nuts
Scorchers last night and now this! It's been a good 24hrs ;D
Wow.... :o
Agar didn't fly back to Perth btw, probably in the squad for the next test.
Azhar 250 runs this test match and still not enough for MOTM :o robbed!
NOOOOOOOO AUSTRALIA LOST MY FAVOURITE UNIQUE RECORD IN THAT TEST MATCH :'(
Team declares in their first innings and loses by an innings
I'll have to be content with: Australia are the only team to declare in the first innings, THEN make the opposition follow on, and lose the match :P [1981 test in Leeds with Botham made 149 and Willis 8/43]
Australia's Third Test squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), Ashton Agar, Jackson Bird, Hilton Cartwright, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Steve O'Keefe, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade
Agar or Cartwright at 6 for the next test.
Don't like either SOK or Agar additions to the squad. SOK is 32, and yeah he keeps it tight but he's not a wicket-taker at all. We need to pick a spinner with a better strike rate considering Lyon, Hazelwood and Bird aren't exactly strike bowlers. We also need to work out how we're going to take 20 wickets a match in India - SOK isn't the answer.
Agar averaged 78 with the ball in Shield last year (granted, this year he's doing better), and is going at 19 with the bat this year. He's still got a lot of work to do. But I'd prefer him to SOK for the Sydney test just because it's better for him to play in a test match than T20 and he still has some potential, SOK is the old, safe, boring option. Problem with Agar is that he's not good enough to be our AR batting at 6/7 yet though, so if we bring him in we'd probably have to play Cartwright too and bat him at 6 so he can spell the quicks as well.
My guess is the changes for Sydney will be Agar and Cartwright in for Bird and Maddinson - which would certainly be better than bringing SOK in. I'd prefer to just drop Maddinson for Head and use his offies as the other spin option though. Although Cartwright getting a game would be good because we might need him in India if the selectors insist on needing a 3rd seam option when we're playing 2 spinners.
Personally, my XI for India would be:
Renshaw
Warner
Khawaja
Smith
Handscomb
Head
Wade (Clarke thinks he's a good player of spin - would be his last chance though)
Starc
Hazelwood
Lyon
Holland
I'm pretty confident in saying that Holland is the 2nd best spin option we've got so it sucks that he's injured at the moment, but he should play in India if fit. That just leaves the no.6 spot as a bit of a tricky position to fill, but I think Head makes sense as he's in the top few batsmen in the Shield and can chip in with offies. Selectors might decide that it should be an AR that bowls meds which in that case Cartwright probably gets the nod. The number 6 has got to be able to bat well though, I know Head can and it'll be good to get a look at Cartwright next test hopefully :)
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
Quote from: Jay on December 30, 2016, 07:32:09 PM
Personally, my XI for India would be:
Renshaw
Warner
Khawaja
Smith
Handscomb
Head
Wade (Clarke thinks he's a good player of spin - would be his last chance though)
Starc
Hazelwood
Lyon
Holland
I'm pretty confident in saying that Holland is the 2nd best spin option we've got so it sucks that he's injured at the moment, but he should play in India if fit. That just leaves the no.6 spot as a bit of a tricky position to fill, but I think Head makes sense as he's in the top few batsmen in the Shield and can chip in with offies. Selectors might decide that it should be an AR that bowls meds which in that case Cartwright probably gets the nod. The number 6 has got to be able to bat well though, I know Head can and it'll be good to get a look at Cartwright next test hopefully :)
What about Turner, is batting better than Head atm, is an actual number six and has shown he can dig in when the top order fails then counter attack when needed. He is a brilliant fielder and bowls more than handy offies. He would have bowled more but has spent the majority of first class career in the same team as other all rounders like Marsh, Cartwright and Agar.
Marsh, Renshaw, Khawaja, Smith, Handscomb (wk), Turner, Agar, Bird, Starc, Hazlewood, SOK for India
Too many big calls? They won't win a test there anyway
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/pakistan-fined-for-slow-over-rate-misbah-ul-haq-wahab-riaz-boxing-day-test-mcg-icc/2016-12-30
It's amazing how Australia manage to avoid fines all the time but other teams don't :P
Quote from: PowerBug on December 30, 2016, 11:19:09 PM
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/pakistan-fined-for-slow-over-rate-misbah-ul-haq-wahab-riaz-boxing-day-test-mcg-icc/2016-12-30
It's amazing how Australia manage to avoid fines all the time but other teams don't :P
Agree PB Somehow we must manage to catch up in the eyes of the match referee.
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2016, 11:25:14 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 30, 2016, 11:19:09 PM
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/pakistan-fined-for-slow-over-rate-misbah-ul-haq-wahab-riaz-boxing-day-test-mcg-icc/2016-12-30
It's amazing how Australia manage to avoid fines all the time but other teams don't :P
Agree PB Somehow we must manage to catch up in the eyes of the match referee.
This is what bugs me with the over rate stuff. You're given 6 hours to bowl 90 overs, and then they let you have 30mins on top of that if you're slow, but with no penalty. So Australia are 6/7 overs down on the rate, but bowl them in the last 30mins so they are fine. That's dodgy to me.
It didn't say which day they were short on, I'd assume Day 4.
Quote from: PowerBug on December 30, 2016, 11:30:01 PM
Quote from: Ringo on December 30, 2016, 11:25:14 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on December 30, 2016, 11:19:09 PM
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/pakistan-fined-for-slow-over-rate-misbah-ul-haq-wahab-riaz-boxing-day-test-mcg-icc/2016-12-30
It's amazing how Australia manage to avoid fines all the time but other teams don't :P
Agree PB Somehow we must manage to catch up in the eyes of the match referee.
This is what bugs me with the over rate stuff. You're given 6 hours to bowl 90 overs, and then they let you have 30mins on top of that if you're slow, but with no penalty. So Australia are 6/7 overs down on the rate, but bowl them in the last 30mins so they are fine. That's dodgy to me.
It didn't say which day they were short on, I'd assume Day 4.
you'd think there'd be some leniency on that, day 4 was the really humid one yeah? plus it rained the second half of the day
Quote from: Nige on December 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
lel why do you dislike him so much?
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
lel why do you dislike him so much?
Hahah, I don't even dislike him that much tbh, more that I reckon he gets pretty over-hyped/overrated.
Also because he's not Victorian and my #vicbias is strong. :P
Quote from: Nige on December 31, 2016, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
lel why do you dislike him so much?
Hahah, I don't even dislike him that much tbh, more that I reckon he gets pretty over-hyped/overrated.
Also because he's not Victorian and my #vicbias is strong. :P
haha I don't even think he's that highly rated tbh. And he was born in Melb so you Vic barbies should be all over him ;)
Let's just hope he can improve his bowling average down from 124 (making Xavier Doherty look good). Definitely has my support to take #6 (him or our other Ashton)
Gotta go for the test record for the most Ashton's in a team surely
Quote from: Jukes on December 31, 2016, 07:19:48 PM
Let's just hope he can improve his bowling average down from 124 (making Xavier Doherty look good). Definitely has my support to take #6 (him or our other Ashton)
Gotta go for the test record for the most Ashton's in a team surely
Might as well get all four WA all-rounders in there plus Whiteman while your at it :)
Warner
Khawaja
Smith
Handscombe
Cartwright
Turner
Agar
Whiteman
Starc
M.Marsh
Hazelwood
Thats a good looking IX ;D ;D ;D (Marsh is batting like a #10 at the moment :P )
Quote from: Gigantor on December 31, 2016, 07:34:17 PM
(Marsh is batting like a #10 at the moment :P )
Been pretty flowering important in the BBL though! :P
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 06:52:35 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 31, 2016, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
lel why do you dislike him so much?
Hahah, I don't even dislike him that much tbh, more that I reckon he gets pretty over-hyped/overrated.
Also because he's not Victorian and my #vicbias is strong. :P
haha I don't even think he's that highly rated tbh. And he was born in Melb so you Vic barbies should be all over him ;)
I only like making exceptions for good blokes like Maxy Klinger. :P
Quote from: Nige on December 31, 2016, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 06:52:35 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 31, 2016, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
lel why do you dislike him so much?
Hahah, I don't even dislike him that much tbh, more that I reckon he gets pretty over-hyped/overrated.
Also because he's not Victorian and my #vicbias is strong. :P
haha I don't even think he's that highly rated tbh. And he was born in Melb so you Vic barbies should be all over him ;)
I only like making exceptions for good blokes like Maxy Klinger. :P
"I dont even dislike Ashton that much"
Infers Ashton is a bad bloke. #AGARHATER
You're excluded from all celebrations when Agar takes 10-fa and scores an unbeaten double-century in Sydney ;)
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 09:33:32 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 31, 2016, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 06:52:35 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 31, 2016, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: elephants on December 31, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Nige on December 30, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
Boof hinted that they'd play two spinners and backed Agar as a capable no.6 so the one hit wonder will probably be coming in for Maddo.
lel why do you dislike him so much?
Hahah, I don't even dislike him that much tbh, more that I reckon he gets pretty over-hyped/overrated.
Also because he's not Victorian and my #vicbias is strong. :P
haha I don't even think he's that highly rated tbh. And he was born in Melb so you Vic barbies should be all over him ;)
I only like making exceptions for good blokes like Maxy Klinger. :P
"I dont even dislike Ashton that much"
Infers Ashton is a bad bloke. #AGARHATER
You're excluded from all celebrations when Agar takes 10-fa and scores an unbeaten double-century in Sydney ;)
Only a double century? You pessimist!
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-xi-test-pakistan-sydney-scg-agar-cartwright-okeefe-bird/2017-01-02
Cartwright and SOK into the XI, Maddison and Bird out
Quote from: Gigantor on January 02, 2017, 12:56:05 PM
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-xi-test-pakistan-sydney-scg-agar-cartwright-okeefe-bird/2017-01-02
Cartwright and SOK into the XI, Maddison and Bird out
Yawn. ::)
Goooood Hilton
Going to be a lot of rain delays in this match
Chappelli just said no one has ever scored a century in the first session on the first day of a test match in Australia
Warner 77* atm
Geez trust Warner to keep turning it on in a meaningless test, where was this against SL or SA (or away from home period)
Bring in Carty already tbh (still reckon they should've dropped Wade, play Handscomb at keeper, and have an extra Marsh in the team)
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 12:56:50 PM
Geez trust Warner to keep turning it on in a meaningless test, where was this against SL or SA (or away from home period)
Bring in Carty already tbh (still reckon they should've dropped Wade, play Handscomb at keeper, and have an extra Marsh in the team)
They were probably worried that keeping would overwork Handscombe :P
brilliant Davey! great theatre ;D
I love how Bill is calling Renshaws dot balls like it's a T20 game haha
Quote from: Gigantor on January 03, 2017, 01:23:37 PM
I love how Bill is calling Renshaws dot balls like it's a T20 game haha
At the other end of the pitch it is a T20 game though :o ;D
That's some innings :)
good controlled fiddy Renshaw. double up son!
These empty eastern states stadiums tho
Should play three tests in Perth
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 03:36:52 PM
These empty eastern states stadiums tho
Should play three tests in Perth
Should play every game of cricket ever in the new Perth Stadium. Only 60,000 seats, gonna be full and zero chance of rain
Quote from: elephants on January 03, 2017, 04:04:21 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 03:36:52 PM
These empty eastern states stadiums tho
Should play three tests in Perth
Should play every game of cricket ever in the new Perth Stadium. Only 60,000 seats, gonna be full and zero chance of rain
You guys couldn't even fill out the WACA... The Basketball and Soccer outnumbered the cricket while the test was on.
I'd be happy for every game to be played in Perth, purely cos of the time zone
good bouncer that. got him right on the grill. looked nasty but Renshaw's alright
Quote from: PowerBug on January 03, 2017, 04:22:51 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 03, 2017, 04:04:21 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 03:36:52 PM
These empty eastern states stadiums tho
Should play three tests in Perth
Should play every game of cricket ever in the new Perth Stadium. Only 60,000 seats, gonna be full and zero chance of rain
You guys couldn't even fill out the WACA... The Basketball and Soccer outnumbered the cricket while the test was on.
Its because the WACA is a shower venue. Dunno if you've ever been, but I'd almost rather go to Adelaide than go to a WACA sporting event and thats saying something!
flower yeah Matty well batted!
Matty! :D
first of many hopefully!
Quote from: elephants on January 03, 2017, 04:51:51 PM
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Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 03:36:52 PM
These empty eastern states stadiums tho
Should play three tests in Perth
Should play every game of cricket ever in the new Perth Stadium. Only 60,000 seats, gonna be full and zero chance of rain
You guys couldn't even fill out the WACA... The Basketball and Soccer outnumbered the cricket while the test was on.
Its because the WACA is a shower venue. Dunno if you've ever been, but I'd almost rather go to Adelaide than go to a WACA sporting event and thats saying something!
Nah haven't been to the WACA but it looks really nice! I suppose people want seats though and there is only like 1 main stand there? Perth Stadium will give 60,000 seated people which should attract.
What made the Adelaide crowds rise was the change of location from whoop whoop West Lakes to the city, and from memory the WACA isn't that far away from the city centre. (One of the CATs goes right by it correct?)
QLD, NSW, VIC can have all the players, but WA and SA can host all the games :P
massive inside edge. almost middled the cow. poor decision
Did smith really miss the opportunity to further pad the stats in a meaningless test on a great pitch? Amazing
Carn Renshaw tho, another great English opener. Him and Carty at the crease soon pls
and Renshaw bats the whole day. magnificent innings, keep it going tomorrow and get a biggie
Hopefully this means Shauny Marsh gets to keep playing for the scorchers :3
Unless Lehmann makes a smart move and drops Warner for India like I think he should
Amazing day of cricket
Warner was WOW
and Renshaw looks like a player who will make many big scores in his carear , He needs to go to India, it might be tough for him but he has the composure and pateince to grind out a good innings anywhere, clearly puts a high value on his wicket
Quote from: Hawka on January 03, 2017, 07:40:56 PM
Amazing day of cricket
Warner was WOW
and Renshaw looks like a player who will make many big scores in his carear , He needs to go to India, it might be tough for him but he has the composure and pateince to grind out a good innings anywhere, clearly puts a high value on his wicket
Absolutely. I don't care if he averages 5 in India, let him play the series, it'll be a great experience for him. He's proven he's good enough at this level :)
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 07:18:31 PM
Hopefully this means Shauny Marsh gets to keep playing for the scorchers :3
Marsh will prob play ODIs vs PAK
Quote from: elephants on January 04, 2017, 12:55:09 AM
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 07:18:31 PM
Hopefully this means Shauny Marsh gets to keep playing for the scorchers :3
Marsh will prob play ODIs vs PAK
Where would he bat?
Quote from: GoLions on January 04, 2017, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: elephants on January 04, 2017, 12:55:09 AM
Quote from: Jukes on January 03, 2017, 07:18:31 PM
Hopefully this means Shauny Marsh gets to keep playing for the scorchers :3
Marsh will prob play ODIs vs PAK
Where would he bat?
Could be anywhere in the top 6 imo. Not sure he'll start the 1dt ODI though, forms been shower
Renshaw got a free run there! shoulda been leg byes but ump gave him the run
not complaining, 25 away. do this
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.....
doing my best impression of that dude crackin the showers after Warney went out for 99
flowerin spewin!
not a bad maiden ton though. brilliant
and not a bad first ball for Cartwright ;D
That should have cemented Renshaws spot for India. Let him go and gain the experience against spin. He has the temperament to hold up an end while others attack.
Cartwright looks better than Mitch Marsh did in any of his test innings already! :-X
Quote from: Jay on January 04, 2017, 01:00:16 PM
Cartwright looks better than Mitch Marsh did in any of his test innings already! :-X
Agree He has stated he wants to be the recognised all rounder so lets hope hope his bowling is sound as well.
Carty >> Smith tbh
Also, these terrible eastern states pitches suck (seeing teams get done for 85 is a billion times better than 450/4) - another reason to play more tests in Perth
Look forward to getting my 25-day pass next summer when CA wakes up to this
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 01:30:31 PM
Also, these terrible eastern states pitches suck (seeing teams get done for 85 is a billion times better than 450/4) - another reason to play more tests in Perth
Look forward to getting my 25-day pass next summer when CA wakes up to this
Well we bowled Pakistan out for 160ish at the MCG, and 140ish at the Gabba. Might just be that Pakistan aren't that good as opposed to the pitches being terrible ;)
Brisbane is a fair pitch jukes so maybe share them between Perth and Brisbane.
Quote from: Ringo on January 04, 2017, 02:01:22 PM
Brisbane is a fair pitch jukes so maybe share them between Perth and Brisbane.
Maybe you guys can keep your one, well have the other 5/6 ;) Hobart seems pretty decent too when it's sunny
Quote from: GoLions on January 04, 2017, 02:00:58 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 01:30:31 PM
Also, these terrible eastern states pitches suck (seeing teams get done for 85 is a billion times better than 450/4) - another reason to play more tests in Perth
Look forward to getting my 25-day pass next summer when CA wakes up to this
Well we bowled Pakistan out for 160ish at the MCG, and 140ish at the Gabba. Might just be that Pakistan aren't that good as opposed to the pitches being terrible ;)
It's both
The Pakis are barely better away from home than the 15/16 West Indies, but these pitches don't help. Nor the rain. Nor the crowds.
wtf is this fielding by Pakistan this morning :o
1/167
Shah with his best Nathan Lyon impersonation
This career for Handscomb has got Gary Ballance repeat all over it.
Nathan Brown this morning said you could get $8 for a Handscomb 100/Cartwright 50 combination. hope someone got on that!
and apologies if you did and I've just jinxed the flower out of it :P
flower
Now you've done it Bill
Quote from: PowerBug on January 04, 2017, 02:25:07 PM
This career for Handscomb has got Gary Ballance repeat all over it.
Do you reckon his back foot deep in the crease style will be found out?
flower yeah!
Quote from: PowerBug on January 04, 2017, 02:25:07 PM
This career for Handscomb has got Gary Ballance repeat all over it.
it won't happen.
Because Handscomb is so much better than Ballance it's not funny.
He needs 151 to maintain his 100 ave if he gets out ;D
haha flower what a shower way to go out
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 04, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 04, 2017, 02:25:07 PM
This career for Handscomb has got Gary Ballance repeat all over it.
it won't happen.
Because Handscomb is so much better than Ballance it's not funny.
They bat the same way and Gary's career started just as well :)
Quote from: Gigantor on January 04, 2017, 02:42:47 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 04, 2017, 02:25:07 PM
This career for Handscomb has got Gary Ballance repeat all over it.
Do you reckon his back foot deep in the crease style will be found out?
Like that hahaha
Time for some Starc fireworks!
Quote from: Gigantor on January 04, 2017, 03:10:22 PM
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Quote from: PowerBug on January 04, 2017, 02:25:07 PM
This career for Handscomb has got Gary Ballance repeat all over it.
Do you reckon his back foot deep in the crease style will be found out?
Like that hahaha
Time for some Starc fireworks!
Swinging ball outside off
should have him in trouble. I thought the strategy would do well against spin, but Ballance couldn't buy a run over in Bangladesh. I hope Handscomb makes the technique work in India because I really like it and find it very effective.
good catch that. that coulda been bad!
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Hazelwood - Would have been a wasted review could not get much plumber than that,
Joshyyyy
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Disaster! Bring back Fergo, Maddo and Nev #kneejerk
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Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Disaster! Bring back Fergo, Maddo and Nev #kneejerk
Do it please
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Haha I know its tongue in cheek but you're even more baity than normal these days.
haha why didn't he just throw it to Starc
brain fart. big old brain fart
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Quote from: Gigantor on January 04, 2017, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Disaster! Bring back Fergo, Maddo and Nev #kneejerk
Do it please
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Haha I know its tongue in cheek but you're even more baity than normal these days.
It's not even bait it's just a flat out joke lad :3 wasn't meant or going to rule anybody up
Speaking of keeping, having Handscomb keep and play an extra AR/batsman > Nev > Graham Manou > Wade
that'd be the ideal situation Jukesy but I dunno if Handscomb wants to keep or if he'd be a test quality keeper
I kinda dont wanna change too much woth Handscomb because hes doing that well haha
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Quote from: Gigantor on January 04, 2017, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Disaster! Bring back Fergo, Maddo and Nev #kneejerk
Do it please
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Haha I know its tongue in cheek but you're even more baity than normal these days.
It's not even bait it's just a flat out joke lad :3 wasn't meant or going to rule anybody up
Speaking of keeping, having Handscomb keep and play an extra AR/batsman > Nev > Graham Manou > Wade
I read a stat that Handscombs first class average increased by 18 when he stopped keeping
Davey's having a shocker in the field today. that was a tough chance but one you'd back him to take
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Quote from: Gigantor on January 04, 2017, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Disaster! Bring back Fergo, Maddo and Nev #kneejerk
Do it please
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 03:47:20 PM
5/516 to 8/538
What a collapse! Pathetic batting
Haha I know its tongue in cheek but you're even more baity than normal these days.
It's not even bait it's just a flat out joke lad :3 wasn't meant or going to rule anybody up
Speaking of keeping, having Handscomb keep and play an extra AR/batsman > Nev > Graham Manou > Wade
I read a stat that Handscombs first class average increased by 18 when he stopped keeping
You can twist stats to do anything. He's not a gun so don't know too much about him, but would hazard a guess that his talent has grown coincedentally when not required to keep (so more recent matches), if that makes sense. He has keeping ability, it's not hard to keep so why not have him do that, drop the spud Wade, and get a guy who can bat at an average of 35 and bowl at an average of 30 - Mitch Marsh perhaps? :P
Quote from: Jukes on January 04, 2017, 10:55:53 PM
You can twist stats to do anything. He's not a gun so don't know too much about him, but would hazard a guess that his talent has grown coincedentally when not required to keep (so more recent matches), if that makes sense. He has keeping ability, it's not hard to keep so why not have him do that, drop the spud Wade, and get a guy who can bat at an average of 35 and bowl at an average of 30 - Mitch Marsh perhaps? :P
If Mitch Marsh batted at 35 and bowled at 30 I think Australia would be pretty happy. Trouble is he doesn't even bat at 30 in First Class cricket and only 22 in Tests, then bowls at 37 (which to be honest is fine for a 5th bowler) :P
Waugh (the good one) says Fawad should go to India. Surely Australia wouldn't tour Renshaw (England), Khawaja (Pakistan), Cartwright (Zimbabwe), Steve O'Keefe (Malaysia) and Ahmed (Pakistan) at the same time? ;)
Yeah Marsh is a failure (for now) at the longer formats, but still a spot for a batsman (not Maddinson) or AR (not Marsh) to have a go, maybe Turner or SMarsh or Head or Faulkner or Patterson or somebody, all an upgrade on Wade
Aus could play 5 overseas born guys in a team and still nobody would talk about it out of shame and hypocrisy ;)
At least these players came here as kids. ;) and had to make a choice whether to play for Australia or Country of birth.
Quote from: Ringo on January 04, 2017, 11:48:51 PM
At least these players came here as kids. ;) and had to make a choice whether to play for Australia or Country of birth.
Touché mate ;) although having rich English heritage/blood doesn't stand up for an argument with you lot aha
Hopefully tomorrow isn't another batsman's paradise but we'll see eh, getting sick of them - got a bit spoiled by that Hobart test and the 85 tho :P
juuuust about had enough of this fricken rain the last 2 tests
a wicket's coming, I can feel it in my booooooones
...right after this waste of time from Younus
Chappell said Smith might be less likely to bowl spin because Wade isn't out there and Handscomb is. Isn't that the exact reason you would bring on spin? The good keeper has the gloves now!
good throw Starcy!
that's a gift though. but we'll gladly take it
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 04:29:50 PM
good throw Starcy!
that's a gift though. but we'll gladly take it
The throw was actually poor, way above the stumps, at Handscomb's head and made him work to run Azhar out.
However that was Younus' call, so not his fault Azhar wasn't paying attention.
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 05, 2017, 04:31:12 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 04:29:50 PM
good throw Starcy!
that's a gift though. but we'll gladly take it
The throw was actually poor, way above the stumps, at Handscomb's head and made him work to run Azhar out.
However that was Younus' call, so not his fault Azhar wasn't paying attention.
I dunno if we saw the same throw :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 04:35:51 PM
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 05, 2017, 04:31:12 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 04:29:50 PM
good throw Starcy!
that's a gift though. but we'll gladly take it
The throw was actually poor, way above the stumps, at Handscomb's head and made him work to run Azhar out.
However that was Younus' call, so not his fault Azhar wasn't paying attention.
I dunno if we saw the same throw :P
Not quite head high but up there :D
Quote from: Ringo on January 05, 2017, 04:38:15 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 04:35:51 PM
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 05, 2017, 04:31:12 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 04:29:50 PM
good throw Starcy!
that's a gift though. but we'll gladly take it
The throw was actually poor, way above the stumps, at Handscomb's head and made him work to run Azhar out.
However that was Younus' call, so not his fault Azhar wasn't paying attention.
I dunno if we saw the same throw :P
Not quite head high but up there :D
he had to give it a bit of height so not to hit the batsman. textbook bit of fielding
SOK should teach Lyno how to bowl at a better pace. he's going at about 81ish and Lyno like 88-89
bit quicker that over. like 85ish
Been out of touch til now, Wade crook and Handscomb is keeping!
Seems suspicious, Jukes I hope you have an alibi mate :)
Almost falling asleep during this SOK spell.. So glad they didn't give a young leggie a go this match ::)
Quote from: Jay on January 05, 2017, 05:04:34 PM
Almost falling asleep during this SOK spell.. So glad they didn't give a young leggie a go this match ::)
I am a big fan of Swepson but think he needs another year or two to work on consistency. Like most leggies which are one of the hardest to control he sends a few 4 balls down. Has been showing a bit though in BBL.
Misbah... does he not want to bat or what
flower yeah SOKy! what a catch that is too. great reflexes
Quote from: Gigantor on January 05, 2017, 04:57:05 PM
Been out of touch til now, Wade crook and Handscomb is keeping!
Seems suspicious, Jukes I hope you have an alibi mate :)
Why would I do it, it would actually help Aus cricket ;)
innit funny. sometimes (a lot of times) teams review things that are in no way close to being out... then that sorta stuff happpens ;D
wasn't costly, got him a couple balls later
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 07:03:33 PM
innit funny. sometimes (a lot of times) teams review things that are in no way close to being out... then that sorta stuff happpens ;D
wasn't costly, got him a couple balls later
To be fair initially the thought may have been bat jammed ball on pad. So easy in hindsight with all these reviews.
Quote from: Ringo on January 05, 2017, 07:06:41 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 05, 2017, 07:03:33 PM
innit funny. sometimes (a lot of times) teams review things that are in no way close to being out... then that sorta stuff happpens ;D
wasn't costly, got him a couple balls later
To be fair initially the thought may have been bat jammed ball on pad. So easy in hindsight with all these reviews.
yeah I didn't think it hit his pad at all live. was surprised when I saw the replay
beautifully bowled Lyno!
Noice Gary
Who came onto the ground when Renshaw went off?
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 05, 2017, 08:03:59 PM
Who came onto the ground when Renshaw went off?
Was a local grade player did not catch his name. Traditionally 13th man is a local grade or shield player who comes in as protection.
Quote from: Ringo on January 05, 2017, 08:42:42 PM
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 05, 2017, 08:03:59 PM
Who came onto the ground when Renshaw went off?
Was a local grade player did not catch his name. Traditionally 13th man is a local grade or shield player who comes in as protection.
Yep, it just clicked when Agar was named for Perth tonight that, with Wade already off, Australia needed another fielder.
Thanks for the info Ringo.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 05, 2017, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 05, 2017, 08:42:42 PM
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 05, 2017, 08:03:59 PM
Who came onto the ground when Renshaw went off?
Was a local grade player did not catch his name. Traditionally 13th man is a local grade or shield player who comes in as protection.
Yep, it just clicked when Agar was named for Perth tonight that, with Wade already off, Australia needed another fielder.
Thanks for the info Ringo.
Jackson Bird and Nic Bills/Mills (Something like that) came on the field.
Washed out Test days since 1877:
Perth 0
Hobart 2
Adelaide 2
MCG 6 (not including 1971 washout => ODI)
Brisbane 8
Sydney 24
awesome MCG isn't that bad :P compared to Sydney anyway
also just read this on cricinfo:
QuoteMelinda Farrell brings this update on the two Matthews from team doctor Peter Brukner: "Matthew Wade suffered nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea on Thursday and returned to the hotel to rest. We administered medication and after a night's rest he is feeling much better and will take part in play on Friday.
"Matthew Renshaw was struck on the helmet fielding close-in on Thursday afternoon and came off complaining of a headache.
"He rested in the dressing room and then, when we returned to the hotel, we performed concussion tests and his cognitive, balance, co-ordination and reaction times were all within normal limits.
"However, on Friday morning he was still symptomatic and so we have taken the decision to withdraw him from the match as he is suffering from concussion.
"We will continue to monitor him over the coming days and work with him to produce a gradual return to play."
give the gloves back to Handscomb
Younus' innings >>>>>>>> Warner's
Day four and still in the first innings? Call the game over, no chance of a result here.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 11:16:11 AM
Washed out Test days since 1877:
Perth 0
Hobart 2
Adelaide 2
MCG 6 (not including 1971 washout => ODI)
Brisbane 8
Sydney 24
Interesting...Perth-Adelaide-Perth-Brisbane-Perth-Hobart summers coming up?
Would be interesting to see amount of hours/overs of cricket lost at each ground total, too lazy to research it though :P
Quote from: Jukes on January 06, 2017, 02:45:42 PM
Day four and still in the first innings? Call the game over, no chance of a result here.
what do you think we can't do it 2 tests in a row? :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 06, 2017, 02:52:21 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 06, 2017, 02:45:42 PM
Day four and still in the first innings? Call the game over, no chance of a result here.
what do you think we can't do it 2 tests in a row? :P
That kinda was the joke mate ;)
Quote from: Jukes on January 06, 2017, 02:58:25 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 06, 2017, 02:52:21 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 06, 2017, 02:45:42 PM
Day four and still in the first innings? Call the game over, no chance of a result here.
what do you think we can't do it 2 tests in a row? :P
That kinda was the joke mate ;)
dammit. I'm old leave me alone :P
and wooh finally got a wicket
bang bang finish it off
we're coming out to bat
flower off Warney! Warner's nickname is not The Package!
Quote from: Rusty00 on January 06, 2017, 03:35:43 PM
flower off Warney! Warner's nickname is not The Package!
David "Cannot bat away from home and/or against good opposition" Warner
Nice ring to it tbh
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 11:16:11 AM
Washed out Test days since 1877:
Perth 0
Hobart 2
Adelaide 2
MCG 6 (not including 1971 washout => ODI)
Brisbane 8
Sydney 24
5 test series all in WA's new stadium in 2018. Lock it in lads
I want more than 420. their last chase scares me
Quote from: elephants on January 06, 2017, 04:12:01 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 11:16:11 AM
Washed out Test days since 1877:
Perth 0
Hobart 2
Adelaide 2
MCG 6 (not including 1971 washout => ODI)
Brisbane 8
Sydney 24
5 test series all in WA's new stadium in 2018. Lock it in lads
Would have had some interruptions if playing in last few weeks though.
So when do Australia declare? Get the lead to 450 then send them in?
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 04:57:36 PM
So when do Australia declare? Get the lead to 450 then send them in?
Depends how quickly we score from here. 400+ for sure, 450 if we score very quickly. I reckon we'd wanna bowl 6-10 overs tonight.
Yep reckon we need 400+ and to get 10 overs at Pakis tonight.
cricinfo says there are min 30 overs left today. This partnership is going at 5.33 and the last 10 overs have been going at 6.1. Say they go at 6 from now on, it'll take ~15 overs to get the 450 lead. Which will leave about 10 left in the day (factor in Pakistan will slow the over rate right down).
Didn't look conclusive to me...
I don't reckon there was enough evidence to overturn that decision
Quote from: Jay on January 06, 2017, 05:34:51 PM
Didn't look conclusive to me...
certainly not enough to overturn it. if it was given out onfield then I'd understand it
these cameramen are shower. if it's a lofted ball they lose it just about every time
team first, good captaincy
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Is the entire squad named tomorrow?
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2017, 12:35:49 AM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Is the entire squad named tomorrow?
Nope, just those two.
Quote from: GoLions on January 07, 2017, 02:32:39 AM
Quote from: elephants on January 07, 2017, 12:35:49 AM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Is the entire squad named tomorrow?
Nope, just those two.
Mark Waugh said the squad will meet up early next week, hopefully Finch still plays BBL on Monday (If he is named in the squad!)
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Is it too soon to talk shower about Sean Abbott for you-know-what or is that still bad taste? Because I have a (KFC®) Zinger (Burger)...
Hopefully can finally get some good cricket tomorrow, Aus will be wanting to win this badly because they have some big series losses coming up in India, Bangladesh, South Africa, and the Ashes over the next ~15 months.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Who do we think misses from the squad from the NZ series? Maxwell and Cartwright?
Quote from: Jukes on January 07, 2017, 03:44:07 AM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 06, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
So Sean Abbott and Chris Lynn are set to be named in the ODI squad tomorrow.
Is it too soon to talk shower about Sean Abbott for you-know-what or is that still bad taste? Because I have a (KFC®) Zinger (Burger)...
Hopefully can finally get some good cricket tomorrow, Aus will be wanting to win this badly because they have some big series losses coming up in India, Bangladesh, South Africa, and the Ashes over the next ~15 months.
That's only you who thinks and hopes that is going to happen to the Aussies our team is looking much more settled with the new players in and our bowling attack is looking better and better each match your still smarting from the whitewash and thrashing the Poms just copped but I don't live in the past with stats like you , teams are only as good as there last matches and the Poms are shower ..... BURN haha ;)
go home Slater you joke of a commentator. He fits in perfectly in the stands with all the other fans that don't follow the cricket besides the home tests and the BigBash.
flower yeah needed that breakthrough
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2017, 02:27:47 PM
flower yeah needed that breakthrough
x2
Misbah, Misbah, Misbah...
consistency means that HAS to be given. it's the EXACT same as the one against us
but I don't think either were out
I don't think that's conclusive either. Think we need to change how the 3rd umpire interprets DRS.
That could've easily just been his boot scraping on the ground.
Quote from: Jay on January 07, 2017, 03:35:51 PM
I don't think that's conclusive either. Think we need to change how the 3rd umpire interprets DRS.
That could've easily just been his boot scraping on the ground.
agreed, something has to be done. I hope we don't get to a point where the keeper scrapes his foot along the ground when the ball passes the bat *goes straight to WCS*
THERE IT IS!
Finally, now they can get on with telling me how many BBL stars they are pinching for some ODIs.
Domestic T20 > International ODI :P
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 07, 2017, 04:13:58 PM
Finally, now they can get on with telling me how many BBL stars they are pinching for some ODIs.
Domestic T20 > International ODI :P
Haha I feel ya man, early next week they seem to reckon
Jackson Bird with 4 catches as a sub is the equal highest in a match :)
Quote from: Gigantor on January 07, 2017, 04:41:43 PM
Jackson Bird with 4 catches as a sub is the equal highest in a match :)
What is the record for the number of catches taken by a bowler in an innings?
Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), Pat Cummins, James Faulkner, Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Chris Lynn, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa
Stanlake :-\
No Finch either.....Well on the plus side at least I can still use him in D6's :P
Quote from: BratPack on January 07, 2017, 06:26:41 PM
Stanlake :-\
No Finch either.....Well on the plus side at least I can still use him in D6's :P
Id feel like ??? Is the appropriate emoji for Stanlakes selection. They only did it to stop any chance of Adelaide being a chance in the BBL...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/nsw-bid-for-second-daynight-test-to-be-held-at-scg/news-story/d1a38c320ead9373635ae2ecb8ef6629
flowering great ::) they have 80% of the players didn't that good enough?? They don't even draw excessively huge crowds to warrant a 2nd test. If the SCG was filling up and people couldn't get to the game then they'd have a point to schedule a 2nd.
Couple of interesting facts emerging today.
1. Josh Hazelwood will be rested for Fridays ODI
2. Renshaw not guaranteed to tour India - Shaun marsh still being considered given his last innings in Sri Lanka.
Quote from: Ringo on January 08, 2017, 06:22:53 PM
Couple of interesting facts emerging today.
1. Josh Hazelwood will be rested for Fridays ODI
2. Renshaw not guaranteed to tour India - Shaun marsh still being considered given his last innings in Sri Lanka.
If anything I'd book Renshaw for India and reconsider Warner going (who averages 25 in India at a SR of 50 and 38 overall away from home). Renshaw's ability looks like it would stand up in India, while Marshy averages 46 away (vs 34 at home) and yes as you said he was great in SL.
The team I would go with would be
1-5: SMarsh, Renshaw, Ussie, Smith, Handscomb (wk)
6-7: two of Agar, Patterson, Turner, Cartwright, MMarsh, etc - decent lower order batsman who can bowl, or a solid #6 - I'd go with Agar and Turner, but bias
OR
6-7: Agar, Wade (wk) if they don't want to chance Handscomb
8-11: Starc, Hazlewood, Bird, SOK/Zampa/Swepson
Seeing as Warner and Lyon are the #2 and #3 faces of Aus cricket I doubt it would happen, but it would be smart to do so.
if they don't take Renshaw I riot
Thanks Bill Manspeaker was going to say the same thing but thought might be Queensland Bias. :)
Here is the extract from article I was referring too quoting Boof.
Coach Darren Lehmann said nothing was being taken for granted and he had an intense boot camp planned for his players in Dubai next month. He has already flagged changes are possible.
Renshaw made 184 in Sydney, but proven subcontinental specialist Marsh is back in the mix and selectors are keeping an open mind about the side that will take the field for the first Test in Pune from February 23.
“It’s hard to leave a bloke who made 180 out of the side, but we’ve done it before with Shaun Marsh,†Lehmann said, in reference to when Marsh was dropped for last year’s Boxing Day Test after making a big hundred against the West Indies.
“That’s going to be a really difficult call. He’s a good young kid and you’re trying to give (Renshaw) as much experience as you can.
“The only way to get better is by playing so that’s the challenge with weighing up the balance to the side in India.
“(Marsh) was exceptional the last Test in Sri Lanka so he’s a real chance.â€
You pick bowlers based on conditions, why not batters? Imo Shaun Marsh has to play, who for I'm not certain on. Khawaja has sucked in the sub continent in the past...
Marsh has had so many chances and he has never grabbed the spot he always seems to fail badly just when you think he has turned the corner plus watching him in the big bash he seems devoid of any touch ATM so he would need to show something soon , Renshaw will go and I hope they stick with him instead of bringing back old has beens they should pick a younger batsman I don't who but injecting youth into the team has done wonders keep it going I say ;)
Renshaw
Warner
Khawaja
Smith
Handscomb (wk)
SMarsh
Cartwright
Agar
Starc
Hazlewood
Lyon
6 genuine bats and Handscomb can keep. SMarsh > Wade in sub continent.
2 fast bowlers plus batting all rounder Cartwright to help out the quicks. Two genuine spinning options, Lyon offie, Agar left arm offie (right arm leg) giving us good variation and a really deep batting list all the way to 9.
I think it's the perfect mix and we HAVE to play two spinners on their dustbowls. Plus we're gonna need a strong batting order in case of a batting collapse.
Fox Sports have put out their team selector for India, http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/team-selector
Here's my XII
(http://i.imgur.com/g1xp8re.png)
I'm crazy so I would go with
SMarsh, Renshaw, Warner, Smith, Handscomb (wk), Faulkner, Agar, Starc, Hazlewood, Bird, Zampa
Lot of options to play with and decisions to make. Drop Ussie? Drop Warner (Jukes special)? Play three openers? Handscomb or Wade keep? How many and which all rounders? What spinner or spinners to play? Should Starc play (I reckon Starc's technique will go like shower in India but he can bat and maybe he'll bowl alright).
The team that they will use (scrubs): Renshaw, Warner, Khawaja, Smith, Handscomb, AR, Wade, Starc, Hazlewood, SOK, Lyon
My All-Rounder rankings
1. Agar and Faulkner
3. Turner
4. Cartwright
5. SMarsh
6. Head
7. Memeswell
My Spinner rankings
1. Zampa - would turn great over there I reckon, nice variations and accuracy too. Worth a shot.
2. SOK
3. Swepson
4. Ahmed
5. Hauritz
6. McGain
7. Lyon
Hang on. James Faulkner has TWO First Class hundreds to his name, and you want him at 6 in the Test team? That's almost a Mitch Marsh like selection :o
Quote from: PowerBug on January 11, 2017, 08:03:19 PM
Hang on. James Faulkner has TWO First Class hundreds to his name, and you want him at 6 in the Test team? That's almost a Mitch Marsh like selection :o
I'm picking him mostly for his bowling ability, I reckon it would really suit Indian conditions and he'd have a great tour - very accurate, solid speed, nice variation and can get it to move off the pitch, plus has batting ability.
Think a good Shane Watson
What I can't believe is that the media are still talking about Maxwell.
Quote from: Jukes on January 11, 2017, 08:34:53 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 11, 2017, 08:03:19 PM
Hang on. James Faulkner has TWO First Class hundreds to his name, and you want him at 6 in the Test team? That's almost a Mitch Marsh like selection :o
I'm picking him mostly for his bowling ability, I reckon it would really suit Indian conditions and he'd have a great tour - very accurate, solid speed, nice variation and can get it to move off the pitch, plus has batting ability.
Think a good Shane Watson
Fair enough reasons actually. But still better off picking someone who's batting comes first (and has some good FC/Test numbers to show they deserve selection)
First we had Clarke and Katich, now it's Lehmann and Geeves. I'm on Geeves side of course, I like the article which fueled the comment from Lehmann:
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/domestic-cricket/big-bash/the-scheduling-farce-which-leaves-australia-vulnerable-ahead-of-india/news-story/b4a7b98443eabca77df5412b2a188911
There's a few good points in there. Oh then he said take Maxwell to India so credibility lost.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 11, 2017, 11:49:38 PM
What I can't believe is that the media are still talking about Maxwell.
I don't tend to support much of what Jukes ever says, but can we officially refer to him as Memeswell from now on? flowering love that haha ;D
Quote from: elephants on January 12, 2017, 04:33:20 AM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 11, 2017, 11:49:38 PM
What I can't believe is that the media are still talking about Maxwell.
I don't tend to support much of what Jukes ever says, but can we officially refer to him as Memeswell from now on? flowering love that haha ;D
I say we get HP to change it in the swear filter ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/1C19Zpf.jpg)
Gone with an extra specialist batsman there, and going by our recent times in Asia where we've struggled to even get to 300, I think that's the right call. Lyon and Ahmed can bowl bulk overs and will probably be the key as to whether we can be competitive or not. I'd rather have put Swepson in there instead of Ahmed but unfortunately the selectors wasted the opportunity to give him a taste of international cricket before throwing him into the deep end with Kohli smashing him to all parts. Marsh at 5 or 6 can hopefully help stop some of our usual collapses.
My 12 for India: Renshaw, Warner, SMarsh, Smith, Handscomb, Head, Nevill, Agar, Starc, Hazlewood, Ahmed. SOK, Khawaja the reserves.
Australia XI for first ODI v Pakistan: Warner, Head, Smith, Lynn, M Marsh, Maxwell, Wade, Faulkner, Cummins, Starc, Stanlake #AUSvPAK
Head to open the batting, Lynn, Stanlake debut. Maxwell to play as well.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 12, 2017, 12:57:57 PM
My 12 for India: Renshaw, Warner, SMarsh, Smith, Handscomb, Head, Nevill, Agar, Starc, Hazlewood, Ahmed. SOK, Khawaja the reserves.
Similar to mine :) but I think if we're playing two spinners then they should be spinning the ball different ways to each other, just for some variety.
Quote from: Jay on January 12, 2017, 01:13:00 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 12, 2017, 12:57:57 PM
My 12 for India: Renshaw, Warner, SMarsh, Smith, Handscomb, Head, Nevill, Agar, Starc, Hazlewood, Ahmed. SOK, Khawaja the reserves.
Similar to mine :) but I think if we're playing two spinners then they should be spinning the ball different ways to each other, just for some variety.
Oh shower, I just picked Agar and Ahmed thinking they were spinning the ball different ways :-[ Agar for Lyon in that case, if only Head bowled left arm offies instead :(
You also put Glenn Maxwell near the test squad, what's gotten into you?
Quote from: PowerBug on January 12, 2017, 01:15:23 PM
Quote from: Jay on January 12, 2017, 01:13:00 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 12, 2017, 12:57:57 PM
My 12 for India: Renshaw, Warner, SMarsh, Smith, Handscomb, Head, Nevill, Agar, Starc, Hazlewood, Ahmed. SOK, Khawaja the reserves.
Similar to mine :) but I think if we're playing two spinners then they should be spinning the ball different ways to each other, just for some variety.
Oh shower, I just picked Agar and Ahmed thinking they were spinning the ball different ways :-[ Agar for Lyon in that case, if only Head bowled left arm offies instead :(
You also put Glenn Maxwell near the test squad, what's gotten into you?
Yeah that didn't sit well with me either :P But out of all the players who can provide that 5th bowling option (maybe 6th depending on how you rate Smith's leggies or if he'll even bowl himself) I think he's the best batsman. Average of 40 in FC cricket is better than the likes of MMarsh, Faulkner, Head, Henriques etc. And he's a decent player of spin so should be suited to the conditions.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 12, 2017, 01:15:23 PM
You also put Glenn Maxwell near the test squad, what's gotten into you?
I wouldn't mind seeing Maxy getting another go, particularly in India.
Aussies won the toss and are batting
Warner
Head
Smith
Lynn
Marsh
Maxwell
Wade
Faulkner
Cummins
Starc
Stanlake
What a team of memes tbh, including the ultimate fivesome of Warner Head Marsh Memeswell Cummins (who?)
Go Stanlake
Quote from: Jukes on January 13, 2017, 02:56:35 PM
What a team of memes tbh, including the ultimate fivesome of Warner Head Marsh Memeswell Cummins (who?)
Go Stanlake
You're smarter than that, find a better name please :P
Marsh to ton up
What a crap scoreboard, doesn't even have balls faced. They have balls faced for the test match but not an ODI? Stupid.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 13, 2017, 03:25:37 PM
What a crap scoreboard, doesn't even have balls faced. They have balls faced for the test match but not an ODI? Stupid.
strange innit. I'm guessing their graphics ain't working properly atm
flower
flower... Amir goes bang bang and Lynn comes in on a hattrick
If you were listening to the commentators before the game Pakistan had really no chance of winning this according to them ::)
Quote from: shaker on January 13, 2017, 03:44:27 PM
If you were listening to the commentators before the game Pakistan had really no chance of winning this according to them ::)
Probably because these phoneys haven't sene Pakistan play ODI cricket since 2009 when they were last here :-\ But still early days, and Australia do have a pretty good side :)
sheeeet
Travy looking good though! hopefully they keep bowling wide to him ;D
Is it possible that with good performances with bat and not bowling complete tripe with the ball, Travis Head could book a plane ticket to India off the back of this ODI series?
Carn Marshy
Quote from: PowerBug on January 13, 2017, 04:06:03 PM
Is it possible that with good performances with bat and not bowling complete tripe with the ball, Travis Head could book a plane ticket to India off the back of this ODI series?
hope so! I really like Head. never seen him bat in the longer format though. but still. be awesome if we pick him for India
Quote from: PowerBug on January 13, 2017, 04:06:03 PM
Is it possible that with good performances with bat and not bowling complete tripe with the ball, Travis Head could book a plane ticket to India off the back of this ODI series?
I reckon the better performer of Head and Maxwell will go to India
Thanks flower we bat super deep!
flower :(
Think they forgot to tell Pakistan that they had little hope :P
that was close to a free 5 runs!
alright we in some shower
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 13, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
alright we in some shower
Nah it's alright, I've heard these two batting now are best mates and everything will be fine 8)
4 from 17
Inspiring Marsh
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 13, 2017, 04:34:46 PM
4 from 17
Inspiring Marsh
Yeah seems as soon as he puts the green and gold on he goes shower ........ or does it have something to do with FRIDAY THE 13TH
Sportsbet.com.au â€@sportsbetcomau 3m3 minutes ago
Wasim seems to be from the Dan Vittori but-what-if-THIS-TIME-it-turns school of spin bowling. Effective, but how? #AUSvPAK
Hahaha brilliant 8)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 13, 2017, 03:28:43 PM
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 13, 2017, 03:25:37 PM
What a crap scoreboard, doesn't even have balls faced. They have balls faced for the test match but not an ODI? Stupid.
strange innit. I'm guessing their graphics ain't working properly atm
they've finally fixed it
nice Maxy! double up, we need you stay in
Oh boy does Wade need these runs
soft dismissal
Gee some spin there - Aggressive Captaincy with a slip reaping rewards.
Some soft dismissals though.
I change my mind about the India team again. Take the only bloke which can bat like a number 6, bowl well enough to be an AR, and is young enough to improve. My man Jack Wildermuth.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 13, 2017, 05:56:28 PM
I change my mind about the India team again. Take the only bloke which can bat like a number 6, bowl well enough to be an AR, and is young enough to improve. My man Jack Wildermuth.
Ive been hyping this guy all year.
My man, literally started him in BBL SC and he didn't let me down until I traded him. :P
nice Wadey
If Pakistan get 1 more wicket they'll be into the tail :-\
Quote from: GoLions on January 13, 2017, 06:31:51 PM
If Pakistan get 1 more wicket they'll be into the tail :-\
hahaha good show Davos... good show
so Stanlake can't bat?
We will find out now haha
that's one of the best one day hundreds you'll ever see
Another performance by a shower test player who is really good at short form cricket. If only people were able to differentiate between Test and ODIs :P
14 off 12 the last two overs, selfish cow wanting to get the ton tbh
Quote from: Jukes on January 13, 2017, 07:08:07 PM
14 off 12 the last two overs, selfish cow wanting to get the ton tbh
Said that to my mate when he worked the last ball for a single ahaha. To be fair though, he was trying to hit the rest out of the ground :p
dropping like flies
got iiiiiiim
reckon that's Azhar's wicket. cheer brew
Quote from: Jukes on January 13, 2017, 07:08:07 PM
14 off 12 the last two overs, selfish cow wanting to get the ton tbh
If you have any concept of how hard it is for Wade to get runs you wouldnt be saying that smh.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... the no runners rule is ridiculous. in this sorta situation anyway
nice bowling Travy. good 10
At least they're better than the West Indies were last summer #PakiPride
Ahmed to India?
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2017, 07:51:57 PM
Ahmed to India?
Came here to say the same thing, now has 4 wickets, definitely worth a look.
Zampa tbh
Zamps fo sho
Zamps averages 50 in FC cricket.
Ahmed is the man until Swepson is ready.
Why everyone saying it after BBL performances? :o BBL =/= test on any way shape or form. As you can tell from scrolling up though it has to be Ahmed that goes AND PLAYS in India.
As was said above until Swepson shows he's the man to lead Australia forward.
Quote from: Jay on January 14, 2017, 08:36:05 PM
Zamps averages 50 in FC cricket.
Ahmed is the man until Swepson is ready.
I am 100% sure Zampa's technique will transfer great to Indian wickets and conditions. Great variation, accuracy, and X-factor, plus will be able to turn it far more. I'd pick him no doubts about it
Plus, wouldn't Aus media go into meltdown with another foreign born test player? They sure are good at it when other countries do it
They said O'keefe took 9 for today wherever he played so it will be interesting to see Ahmed for me
Quote from: PowerBug on January 14, 2017, 08:57:53 PM
Why everyone saying it after BBL performances? :o BBL =/= test on any way shape or form. As you can tell from scrolling up though it has to be Ahmed that goes AND PLAYS in India.
As was said above until Swepson shows he's the man to lead Australia forward.
Never stated he should be selected based solely off a BBL performance? ???
Quote from: elephants on January 14, 2017, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 14, 2017, 08:57:53 PM
Why everyone saying it after BBL performances? :o BBL =/= test on any way shape or form. As you can tell from scrolling up though it has to be Ahmed that goes AND PLAYS in India.
As was said above until Swepson shows he's the man to lead Australia forward.
Never stated he should be selected based solely off a BBL performance? ???
ele you're a smart man, I would never accuse you of doing such a thing :)
Also variation is only useful if you know how to use it. Being able to use your variations in short form cricket is completely different to long form. Just need to look at Imran Tahir for that.
Quote from: shaker on January 14, 2017, 09:07:33 PM
They said O'keefe took 9 for today wherever he played so it will be interesting to see Ahmed for me
I think you'll see Australia stick to Lyon and SOK. Should be seeing Agar and Ahmed tour though.
It's all well and good saying we need to play more and/or new spinners in India because of the conditions, but the Indians eat average/inexperienced spinners for breakfast over there. Guys like Swepson, Agar, Zampa would be absolutely destroyed by Kohli and co.
Joshy back in for Billy, Lynn dropped for Koala
Quote from: GoLions on January 15, 2017, 02:57:14 PM
Joshy back in for Billy, Lynn dropped for Koala
Apparently Lynn has a neck injury actually.
Early wickets again
If only the pakis could finish off an innings and/or bat competently
Marsh is a disaster playing for Australia
Ironic that Warner, Khawaja and Marsh all in the India squad get out early, and now turn to Head to get them out of trouble along with Smiddy.
This innings could be a big wake up call for the selectors if Head can produce something special.
Quote from: Torpedo10 on January 15, 2017, 04:10:06 PM
Ironic that Warner, Khawaja and Marsh all in the India squad get out early, and now turn to Head to get them out of trouble along with Smiddy.
This innings could be a big wake up call for the selectors if Head can produce something special.
You really think they are going to change the squad ? no chance we are going to India with not the best spinners a wicket keeper that is not that good keeping to spin and players like M Marsh who there is really no spot for if we are playing 2 spinners which we will have to do with the pitches over there , I can't see any problems with that ::)
ahhh Travy :(
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Think he needs a few more to fall out of favour so 10 I would say. :D
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2017, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Think he needs a few more to fall out of favour so 10 I would say. :D
If he's given enough chances I'm sure he will eventually start playing somewhat decent. So much batting and bowling potential it's a shame he can never follow through on it
At least he's only 25, plenty of time to turn it around
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 05:45:47 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2017, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Think he needs a few more to fall out of favour so 10 I would say. :D
If he's given enough chances I'm sure he will eventually start playing somewhat decent. So much batting and bowling potential it's a shame he can never follow through on it
At least he's only 25, plenty of time to turn it around
They should stick with him in 20/20 and one day but do not think he is made for tests and they will get sick of these constant failures pretty quick so he needs to start performing pronto
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 05:45:47 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2017, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Think he needs a few more to fall out of favour so 10 I would say. :D
If he's given enough chances I'm sure he will eventually start playing somewhat decent. So much batting and bowling potential it's a shame he can never follow through on it
At least he's only 25, plenty of time to turn it around
But Patto is 26 and washed up ???
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 15, 2017, 06:03:14 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 05:45:47 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2017, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Think he needs a few more to fall out of favour so 10 I would say. :D
If he's given enough chances I'm sure he will eventually start playing somewhat decent. So much batting and bowling potential it's a shame he can never follow through on it
At least he's only 25, plenty of time to turn it around
But Patto is 26 and washed up ???
Marsh has played 2 more tests, 32 more ODIs, 26 more first class matches, and 44 more lost A matches - he's not an injury wreck who has lost all remnants of talent like Pattinson (match losing 0/37 and 0/43 the last two BBL matches as part of his 3 cricket matches in 11 months)
Quote from: shaker on January 15, 2017, 06:02:50 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 05:45:47 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2017, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on January 15, 2017, 04:40:01 PM
Cant recall a bigger choker than Marsh in recent memory
How many chances does he need?
Just one more mate
Think he needs a few more to fall out of favour so 10 I would say. :D
If he's given enough chances I'm sure he will eventually start playing somewhat decent. So much batting and bowling potential it's a shame he can never follow through on it
At least he's only 25, plenty of time to turn it around
They should stick with him in 20/20 and one day but do not think he is made for tests and they will get sick of these constant failures pretty quick so he needs to start performing pronto
Probably for the best, even though his bowling would suit Indian conditions his confidence and form are probably just not up to scratch atm - could use some first class cricket to get him back on track for sure
60 off 101 in an ODI, what a selfish and self-orientated innings - walk off in shame tbh
4/97 of 24 overs of spin - still we can not play spin. Not a good sign for India.
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 06:18:49 PM
60 off 101 in an ODI, what a selfish and self-orientated innings - walk off in shame tbh
Just like Wade in Game 1. What a spud that clearly cost us, so much better for him to play a stupid shot and expose our tail. What a strategist you are!
geez Smiddy where do ya want em...
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 15, 2017, 07:32:26 PM
geez Smiddy where do ya want em...
He probably wants them slower ;D ;D Not much easier than that though,
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2017, 07:35:08 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 15, 2017, 07:32:26 PM
geez Smiddy where do ya want em...
He probably wants them slower ;D ;D Not much easier than that though,
it's been a weird summer for him in the field. he's taken some absolute screamers, couple of the best catches you'll ever see, but he's also dropped a few really easy chances (by international standard)
finally come on
Didn't see his wicket, but are people criticising Mitch Marshs spot in the ODI side? I criticise why he's at number 4 considering there's a few gun batsmen in the country not playing, but he's a great limited overs All Rounder!
Aaaaaa that bowlers scorecard order still triggers me
Love this 3rd Umpire's "Rock and Rolls" ;D
good decision that. looked close live
Should we play the "how will Pakistan lose this one?" game?
My money's on a double hattrick consisting of 2 runouts, 2 players timed out, and 2 guys out obstructing the field.
That's not a double hat-trick though, that's 6 wickets :P
Ssssh lad, it's a double hatty coming up
My money's on someone streaking and stealing the ball and the game having to be called a draw (but Australia win because of some fine print about matches being played in Melbourne with balls being stolen in the rule book).
On another note, more Pakis in Melbourne than Aussies?
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 10:34:04 PM
Should we play the "how will Pakistan lose this one?" game?
My money's on a double hattrick consisting of 2 runouts, 2 players timed out, and 2 guys out obstructing the field.
All the Pakistan players will be about $10,000,000 richer if that does occur. ;D
alright here comes the hattrick
Slow ass over rate? I remember when the Pakis were 5+ overs ahead of England in the other match at one stage, but now the England-India match is ahead by a few balls.
Ban Smith tbh
Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 11:01:24 PM
Slow ass over rate? I remember when the Pakis were 5+ overs ahead of England in the other match at one stage, but now the England-India match is ahead by a few balls.
Ban Smith tbh
Hopefully it happens again in the 5th ODI so that he's suspended for the first test in India! ;D
well played Pakis. too good
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Quote from: Jukes on January 15, 2017, 10:34:04 PM
Should we play the "how will Pakistan lose this one?" game?
My money's on a double hattrick consisting of 2 runouts, 2 players timed out, and 2 guys out obstructing the field.
This needs correction.
A double Hattrick is four wickets, not six. :P
Stanlake back in and Handscomb in for his debut, Starc and Marsh out
I saw my house in that Perth sweep
Quote from: Jukes on January 19, 2017, 03:10:58 PM
I saw my house in that Perth sweep
Under the Causeway?
Welcome to real cricket Billy Stanlake
Joshy my mannnn
Good recovery from Stanlake after going 20 in one over
Travyyyy
bout flowerin time one of those went on to the stumps!
THE DESTROYER
how many french cuts has there been. and only one goes on to the stumps. seriously
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 19, 2017, 04:47:06 PM
how many french cuts has there been. and only one goes on to the stumps. seriously
Wait till Australia Bats and all will probably go to stumps :D :D
Gee Australian fielding has been shocking - How many overthrow runs have we given away my count at the moment is 18 which could be the difference later.
Quote from: Ringo on January 19, 2017, 04:56:07 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 19, 2017, 04:47:06 PM
how many french cuts has there been. and only one goes on to the stumps. seriously
Wait till Australia Bats and all will probably go to stumps :D :D
I have no doubt about that mate!
Billy's on the board!
are you flowerin serious Wade... come on
flowering atrocious
Quote from: GoLions on January 19, 2017, 05:32:48 PM
flowering atrocious
+1 even GL would have made that stumping :D :D
tough tough chance. they either stick or they don't. can't expect bowlers to take them
woulda been nice though :(
what a great flowerin catch that is!
another great catch
and another great catch
ah god dammit what happened. what's this 2 fa bullshower
geez Handscomb's had a lucky start to his ODI career
lift your game umps
literally robbing us of runs and free hits
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 19, 2017, 05:21:17 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 19, 2017, 04:56:07 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 19, 2017, 04:47:06 PM
how many french cuts has there been. and only one goes on to the stumps. seriously
Wait till Australia Bats and all will probably go to stumps :D :D
I have no doubt about that mate!
must be said we've definitely had our share of luck this innings
Edit there's 3 in a row ;D
ahh damn
well batted Handscomb. fair bit of luck along the way, especially at the start and end of your innings. still got us in to a winning position 8)
beautiful Smiddy 8)
Everybody gotten sick of the Pakis and their uncompetitiveness by now I guess?
Im hoping for Warner 200 :P
Quote from: Hawka on January 22, 2017, 05:46:25 PM
Im hoping for Warner 200 :P
he looks pretty intent on staying out there and if the Pakis keep dropping him he'll get the double fo sho
one or two boundaries an over and keep tickin over the singles and twos.
and bang he goes out. you know what. I know I shouldn't have said anything. flower me. I'm leaving that first bit there :P
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 22, 2017, 05:51:05 PM
Quote from: Hawka on January 22, 2017, 05:46:25 PM
Im hoping for Warner 200 :P
he looks pretty intent on staying out there and if the Pakis keep dropping him he'll get the double fo sho
one or two boundaries an over and keep tickin over the singles and twos.
and you know what. I know I shouldn't have said anything. flower me. I'm leaving that first bit there :P
Noooooo
Maxwell to smack it now hopefully
FFS guys :P
feck
beautiful Travy!
but damn Pakistan actually held a catch :(
Zamps 8)
good tight bowling from Cummins too
Not a bad catch there Davey
great catch Davey
drop catch first ball
in fairness to him it was a toughy
dropped on 0, now dropped on 130 as well
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 26, 2017, 05:42:37 PM
dropped on 0, now dropped on 130 as well
As you said the first one was difficult but this one was easy. Pakis catching has been deplorable this series.
Fixin' Pakistanis :P
flower yeah Travy!
well shoot
the late wickets are flowing but we should have enough anyway
catch Smiddy