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2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 11-07-2013 15:19

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It's great to be in Europe and able to watch the whole match. Been a great match so far, mostly dominated by bowlers until Agar came out - breaking all kinds of records.It's great to be in Europe and able to watch the whole match.

Been a great match so far, mostly dominated by bowlers until Agar came out - breaking all kinds of records.

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Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 05-08-2013 14:30

except for the drop catchexcept for the drop catch

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 05-08-2013 18:10

[AUSNZ]

Why have the Ashes in England if it rains every time?Why have the Ashes in England if it rains every time?

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 05-08-2013 18:19

[AUSNZ]

Only time they win isn't it? Odd exceptions excepted.

damo11 wrote:

Why have the Ashes in England if it rains every time?

Only time they win isn't it? Odd exceptions excepted.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 05-08-2013 18:53

[ENG]

Maybe in your lifetime perhaps. Thank you to Michael Clarke. 2 awful declarations.

tosspot wrote:

Only time they win isn't it? Odd exceptions excepted.

Maybe in your lifetime perhaps.

Thank you to Michael Clarke. 2 awful declarations.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 07-08-2013 17:55

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Don't know if he could've done much more...

mosmosmos wrote:

Maybe in your lifetime perhaps.

Thank you to Michael Clarke. 2 awful declarations.

Don't know if he could've done much more...

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 08-08-2013 00:31

[ENG]

Think he declared far too early first time around. Plenty of time left in the game, they were never really going to be able to enforce the follow on with just 327 to defend. There was an easy 600+ on offer before the end of day 2 and England would really have had their work cut out toget there. The 2nd one was really a result of the 1st. Australia should never have put themselves in the position where it was likely they needed to bad again. Far too early on the first one though was the killer.

damo11 wrote:

Don't know if he could've done much more...

Think he declared far too early first time around. Plenty of time left in the game, they were never really going to be able to enforce the follow on with just 327 to defend.

There was an easy 600+ on offer before the end of day 2 and England would really have had their work cut out toget there.

The 2nd one was really a result of the 1st. Australia should never have put themselves in the position where it was likely they needed to bad again.

Far too early on the first one though was the killer.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 08-08-2013 00:44

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At 7 down there was no guarantee of getting more runs. Starc and Haddin might have got out next ball. It was a declaration of timing in the day and the match knowing that there was rain coming. No team could have won that test... pitch was too good and weather was too poor. Also, Panesar takes over from Warner.

mosmosmos wrote:

Think he declared far too early first time around. Plenty of time left in the game, they were never really going to be able to enforce the follow on with just 327 to defend.

There was an easy 600+ on offer before the end of day 2 and England would really have had their work cut out toget there.

The 2nd one was really a result of the 1st. Australia should never have put themselves in the position where it was likely they needed to bad again.

Far too early on the first one though was the killer.

At 7 down there was no guarantee of getting more runs. Starc and Haddin might have got out next ball. It was a declaration of timing in the day and the match knowing that there was rain coming. No team could have won that test... pitch was too good and weather was too poor.


Also, Panesar takes over from Warner.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 09-08-2013 08:49

It is time for some BIRD Ryan Harris needs to rest, if he breaks down, it will be a massive loss. and I reckon the massive is an understatement. Also, Bird needs experience for the return series here. Imagine a the bowling attack of Bird, Watson, Siddle, Harris The run-rate would be close to 2 p.o.. If only they could bat like starc [which is why he keeps getting a spot]It is time for some BIRD
Ryan Harris needs to rest, if he breaks down, it will be a massive loss.
and I reckon the massive is an understatement.

Also, Bird needs experience for the return series here.
Imagine a the bowling attack of Bird, Watson, Siddle, Harris
The run-rate would be close to 2 p.o..

If only they could bat like starc [which is why he keeps getting a spot]

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 09-08-2013 10:06

[AUSNZ]

Don't know if anyone else has seen these - Cricket Australia has a Ball of the Century - http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Ball-of-the-Century Botham Resurrects England - http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Botham-resurrects-England Massie's Masterclass: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Massies-masterclass Bothams Bullring: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Bothams-Bullring Spririt of Cricket: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Spirit-of-Cricket Taylor and Marsh Bat Through: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Taylor-and-Marsh-bat-through There are more parts to come - but they are great to watch.Don't know if anyone else has seen these - Cricket Australia has a

Ball of the Century - http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Ball-of-the-Century
Botham Resurrects England - http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Botham-resurrects-England
Massie's Masterclass: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Massies-masterclass
Bothams Bullring: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Bothams-Bullring
Spririt of Cricket: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Spirit-of-Cricket
Taylor and Marsh Bat Through: http://www.cricket.com.au/video/Taylor-and-Marsh-bat-through

There are more parts to come - but they are great to watch.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 09-08-2013 10:07

[AUSNZ]

... Don't know if anyone else has seen these - Cricket Australia has a really good series of videos called The Rivalry that Unites Us....

Don't know if anyone else has seen these - Cricket Australia has a really good series of videos called The Rivalry that Unites Us.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 09-08-2013 16:40

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I'm glad Cook is out. That wicket was karma for batting the most boring innings in living memory. Left one too many. Actually, he left about 120 too many.I'm glad Cook is out.

That wicket was karma for batting the most boring innings in living memory. Left one too many.

Actually, he left about 120 too many.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 11-08-2013 05:43

brilliant batting from both watson and rogers. not so much khawaja, warner or clarke khawaja clearly not ready for test cricket - hughes should come in @ 3, averaging 62 this year in FC.brilliant batting from both watson and rogers.

not so much khawaja, warner or clarke

khawaja clearly not ready for test cricket - hughes should come in @ 3, averaging 62 this year in FC.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 11-08-2013 05:44

compared with khawajas average this season of just 25 in first class cricketcompared with khawajas average this season of just 25 in first class cricket

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 11-08-2013 15:26

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It's nice to be in control of a test for a change. Knowing us we won't follow through.It's nice to be in control of a test for a change. Knowing us we won't follow through.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 11-08-2013 16:52

[AUSNZ]

Bell and Pietersen putting on a good partnership unfortunately. Once one falls the rest will follow quickly I imagine.Bell and Pietersen putting on a good partnership unfortunately. Once one falls the rest will follow quickly I imagine.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 12-08-2013 01:09

[ENG]

Away on holiday so missed most of it. Saw our disasterous first innings as I was getting on the plane. Was postive at lunch yesterday and then dissapointed by the end of day score. Just seen day 3 score now and very pleased. Looks like Bell will win another test for us. Should be able to put on another 150 with what we have left and then win the test. Wish we would stop going 3 down before we bother playing mind youAway on holiday so missed most of it. Saw our disasterous first innings as I was getting on the plane. Was postive at lunch yesterday and then dissapointed by the end of day score.

Just seen day 3 score now and very pleased. Looks like Bell will win another test for us. Should be able to put on another 150 with what we have left and then win the test.

Wish we would stop going 3 down before we bother playing mind you

Re: 2013 Ashes

By scruttino - 12-08-2013 04:49

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Glad to see your 'feeling' positive at least, though I think it is still to close to call maybe Australia will take 5 quick wickets in the first session like England did. If Bell and prior go in the first half hour, like Haddin and Rogers anything is still possibleGlad to see your 'feeling' positive at least, though I think it is still to close to call maybe Australia will take 5 quick wickets in the first session like England did. If Bell and prior go in the first half hour, like Haddin and Rogers anything is still possible

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 12-08-2013 07:25

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Poms will hold out until after lunch at least. Will set a total of about 300 to chase. Still anyone's game.Poms will hold out until after lunch at least. Will set a total of about 300 to chase. Still anyone's game.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 12-08-2013 08:28

Considering Cook as captain, he'll wait until they are 450 up and declare .. :D if they stay that long.. I don't see Australia knocking them all over if Bell is still there. This is Bell's ashes, not England's.Considering Cook as captain, he'll wait until they are 450 up and declare ..
:D if they stay that long..

I don't see Australia knocking them all over if Bell is still there.

This is Bell's ashes, not England's.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 12-08-2013 08:32

[AUSNZ]

Bell is the only capable batsmen left. I reckon they can get the other 5 quickly and maybe Bell if he tries to up his scoring rate.

brendanzh wrote:

Considering Cook as captain, he'll wait until they are 450 up and declare ..
:D if they stay that long..

I don't see Australia knocking them all over if Bell is still there.

This is Bell's ashes, not England's.

Bell is the only capable batsmen left. I reckon they can get the other 5 quickly and maybe Bell if he tries to up his scoring rate.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 12-08-2013 10:38

Broad swann prior bresnan all capable.. Bell can easily keep strike if he wished.. but hopefully 5 quick wickets :)

tosspot wrote:

Bell is the only capable batsmen left. I reckon they can get the other 5 quickly and maybe Bell if he tries to up his scoring rate.

Broad swann prior bresnan all capable.. Bell can easily keep strike if he wished.. but hopefully 5 quick wickets :)

Re: 2013 Ashes

By jla29587 - 12-08-2013 15:01

[ENG]

Eurgh.... CRICKET!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzEurgh.... CRICKET!!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 12-08-2013 15:08

[AUSNZ]

You're a West Ham fan and you're calling cricket boring? Seems a little ironic.You're a West Ham fan and you're calling cricket boring? Seems a little ironic.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By jla29587 - 12-08-2013 15:49

[ENG]

West Ham are not actually boring... But cricket... You play a game or whatever, it lasts 5 days and then it rains and its a draw! Its the stupidest thing ever!! 20/20 Cricket, I can stomach that...West Ham are not actually boring...

But cricket... You play a game or whatever, it lasts 5 days and then it rains and its a draw! Its the stupidest thing ever!!

20/20 Cricket, I can stomach that...

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 12-08-2013 16:18

[AUSNZ]

If most football = 20/20 Cricket Stoke = ODI West Ham = Test CricketIf most football = 20/20 Cricket
Stoke = ODI
West Ham = Test Cricket

Re: 2013 Ashes

By jla29587 - 12-08-2013 16:31

[ENG]

When was the last time you watched West Ham play????When was the last time you watched West Ham play????

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 12-08-2013 16:40

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Why enter the thread if you post shit like that? You're a Pom and you don't even like your national Summer sport...you invented the game. Calling it now. Troll.

jla29587 wrote:

Eurgh.... CRICKET!!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Why enter the thread if you post shit like that? You're a Pom and you don't even like your national Summer sport...you invented the game.

jla29587 wrote:

20/20 Cricket, I can stomach that...

Calling it now. Troll.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 12-08-2013 16:46

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Last time was against Liverpool at the end of the season. Many times before that.

jla29587 wrote:

When was the last time you watched West Ham play????

Last time was against Liverpool at the end of the season. Many times before that.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By jla29587 - 12-08-2013 16:51

[ENG]

I entered a thread about cricket to voice my opinion, and if I stated my true opinion id be banned from the forum indefinitely!! Most of the people who play it for England are South African anyway! Stupid game, stupid tournament, stupid trophy! These are my opinions and I am entitled to voice them... no matter how "shit" they are in your mind!I entered a thread about cricket to voice my opinion, and if I stated my true opinion id be banned from the forum indefinitely!!

Most of the people who play it for England are South African anyway! Stupid game, stupid tournament, stupid trophy!

These are my opinions and I am entitled to voice them... no matter how "shit" they are in your mind!

Re: 2013 Ashes

By jla29587 - 12-08-2013 16:52

[ENG]

They're nowhere near as bad as Stoke!

tosspot wrote:

Last time was against Liverpool at the end of the season. Many times before that.

They're nowhere near as bad as Stoke!

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 12-08-2013 22:30

[ENG]

Nice to well and and truly lose the bottlers tag now. Well on the other side now. When it comes down to it, England step up. Brilliant. Shame I missed the game.Nice to well and and truly lose the bottlers tag now. Well on the other side now.

When it comes down to it, England step up. Brilliant. Shame I missed the game.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By deleted_5669342 - 16-08-2013 08:41

There is speculation that Khawaja will be dropped for Phil Hughes? Thoughts? I am a fan of Hughes but he always seems to crack under the pressure of test cricket, very consistent in FC Cricket though.There is speculation that Khawaja will be dropped for Phil Hughes?
Thoughts?
I am a fan of Hughes but he always seems to crack under the pressure of test cricket, very consistent in FC Cricket though.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 16-08-2013 09:27

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I think it has to be done... Khawaja hasn't done well. A 50 and no other score over 25. I am a fan of Khawaja - but he just seems to have no idea against England.

brendanzh wrote:

There is speculation that Khawaja will be dropped for Phil Hughes?
Thoughts?
I am a fan of Hughes but he always seems to crack under the pressure of test cricket, very consistent in FC Cricket though.

I think it has to be done... Khawaja hasn't done well. A 50 and no other score over 25. I am a fan of Khawaja - but he just seems to have no idea against England.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By madmonk - 16-08-2013 19:32

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Some speculation that they will pick Agar to bat at six - can believe that only Warner, Rogers and Clarke are sure picks. Everyone else in contention including Wade as just a batsman. On the plus side that is one or two more confirmed batting places than the start of the seriesSome speculation that they will pick Agar to bat at six - can believe that only Warner, Rogers and Clarke are sure picks. Everyone else in contention including Wade as just a batsman.

On the plus side that is one or two more confirmed batting places than the start of the series

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 18-08-2013 17:15

[ENG]

That would be hilarious, brought in as a number 11 and spinner and turns out to be a middle order batsman (and not much of a spinner) The only person who can really come out with asny credit from a batting point of view of the whole series is probably Rogers (excluding Warner since he missed the first 2) Hard to tell if the rest lack the ability or just the bottle, though there is certainly a bit of both in there based on last test.

madmonk wrote:

Some speculation that they will pick Agar to bat at six - can believe that only Warner, Rogers and Clarke are sure picks. Everyone else in contention including Wade as just a batsman.

On the plus side that is one or two more confirmed batting places than the start of the series

That would be hilarious, brought in as a number 11 and spinner and turns out to be a middle order batsman (and not much of a spinner)

The only person who can really come out with asny credit from a batting point of view of the whole series is probably Rogers (excluding Warner since he missed the first 2)

Hard to tell if the rest lack the ability or just the bottle, though there is certainly a bit of both in there based on last test.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 18-08-2013 22:33

[AUSNZ]

Lineup will be the same as last test batting wise with the exception of Khawaja out and Hughes in. That is of course if Watson is fit. The fact that England aren't winning these matches convincingly would worry me if I was an English supporter. Sure, there was 1 clear victory, but it could very easily be 3-1 to Australia with good weather and just 1 more decent innings.Lineup will be the same as last test batting wise with the exception of Khawaja out and Hughes in. That is of course if Watson is fit.

The fact that England aren't winning these matches convincingly would worry me if I was an English supporter. Sure, there was 1 clear victory, but it could very easily be 3-1 to Australia with good weather and just 1 more decent innings.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By madmonk - 19-08-2013 01:21

[BotP]

Concern - yes Surprise - no We've long had a problem with compacency in the side, hopefully having a closer series than might have been expected, several senior players underperforming (Cook, Trott, Prior) and youngsters yet to establish themselves (Bairstow, Root) means there is room for improvement. For all the fuss over the pitches favouring the England bowlers compared to Australia, I don't think they suit our batsmen who may enjoy the pitches more in the reverse series (certainly Cook and Trott did last time). There's also a fairly clear line of succession in most places: Compton/Carberry top of the order (longer term probably Lees) Taylor/Ballance middle order; Onions, Tremlett, Finn pace bowling Kerrigan spin Woakes bowling all-rounder Jury's out on some of them (I don't rate Woakes as a Test level bowler, think we're hoping Stokes develops there) but most have had some experience with the Lions or under a degree of pressure/expectation (as per Taylor in the tour match when Pieterson's fitness was in doubt). We're probably also relying on you not finding 2-3 Test level batsmen within the next 5 monthsConcern - yes
Surprise - no

We've long had a problem with compacency in the side, hopefully having a closer series than might have been expected, several senior players underperforming (Cook, Trott, Prior) and youngsters yet to establish themselves (Bairstow, Root) means there is room for improvement. For all the fuss over the pitches favouring the England bowlers compared to Australia, I don't think they suit our batsmen who may enjoy the pitches more in the reverse series (certainly Cook and Trott did last time).

There's also a fairly clear line of succession in most places:
Compton/Carberry top of the order (longer term probably Lees)
Taylor/Ballance middle order;
Onions, Tremlett, Finn pace bowling
Kerrigan spin
Woakes bowling all-rounder

Jury's out on some of them (I don't rate Woakes as a Test level bowler, think we're hoping Stokes develops there) but most have had some experience with the Lions or under a degree of pressure/expectation (as per Taylor in the tour match when Pieterson's fitness was in doubt).

We're probably also relying on you not finding 2-3 Test level batsmen within the next 5 months

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 19-08-2013 08:44

[AUSNZ]

[quote=madmonk]Concern - yes Surprise - no We've long had a problem with compacency in the side, hopefully having a closer series than might have been expected, several senior players underperforming (Cook, Trott, Prior) and youngsters yet to establish themselves (Bairstow, Root) means there is room for improvement. For all the fuss over the pitches favouring the England bowlers compared to Australia, I don't think they suit our batsmen who may enjoy the pitches more in the reverse series (certainly Cook and Trott did last time). There's also a fairly clear line of succession in most places: Compton/Carberry top of the order (longer term probably Lees) Taylor/Ballance middle order; Onions, Tremlett, Finn pace bowling Kerrigan spin Woakes bowling all-rounder

madmonk wrote:

Concern - yes
Surprise - no

We've long had a problem with compacency in the side, hopefully having a closer series than might have been expected, several senior players underperforming (Cook, Trott, Prior) and youngsters yet to establish themselves (Bairstow, Root) means there is room for improvement. For all the fuss over the pitches favouring the England bowlers compared to Australia, I don't think they suit our batsmen who may enjoy the pitches more in the reverse series (certainly Cook and Trott did last time).

There's also a fairly clear line of succession in most places:
Compton/Carberry top of the order (longer term probably Lees)
Taylor/Ballance middle order;
Onions, Tremlett, Finn pace bowling
Kerrigan spin
Woakes bowling all-rounder

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 19-08-2013 08:49

[AUSNZ]

Stupid ipad... The batsmen we have in the team all have plenty of FC runs in Australia at good averages. In theory they are test level batsmen that have had a series similar to Cook and Trott. The problem is, we had no Bell this series.Stupid ipad...

The batsmen we have in the team all have plenty of FC runs in Australia at good averages. In theory they are test level batsmen that have had a series similar to Cook and Trott. The problem is, we had no Bell this series.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By scruttino - 19-08-2013 10:17

[AUSNZ]

Bell has score 3 centuries, 2 (I think) of them in an innings without another batsmen scoring a century. Given his past record this has been a break through series, before this he had over 30 ashes innings before he registered his first century. So from an Aussie perspective just because a batsmen can seem hopelessly out sorts for a long time, does not mean he should be discarded. Persistence can pay long term dividendsBell has score 3 centuries, 2 (I think) of them in an innings without another batsmen scoring a century. Given his past record this has been a break through series, before this he had over 30 ashes innings before he registered his first century.

So from an Aussie perspective just because a batsmen can seem hopelessly out sorts for a long time, does not mean he should be discarded. Persistence can pay long term dividends

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 19-08-2013 16:00

[ENG]

Quite the opposite actually. Our top order have all proved (Root excepted) themselves as top class players over number of years. The fact they have all had a slump and we have still won a series relatively comfortably despite being less than 70-3 on numerous occasions. They are proven world class players and will bounce back, hopefully in the winter.

tosspot wrote:

The fact that England aren't winning these matches convincingly would worry me if I was an English supporter. Sure, there was 1 clear victory, but it could very easily be 3-1 to Australia with good weather and just 1 more decent innings.

Quite the opposite actually. Our top order have all proved (Root excepted) themselves as top class players over number of years.

The fact they have all had a slump and we have still won a series relatively comfortably despite being less than 70-3 on numerous occasions.

They are proven world class players and will bounce back, hopefully in the winter.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 21-08-2013 18:36

[AUSNZ]

Watson finally got one right!Watson finally got one right!

Re: 2013 Ashes

By madmonk - 22-08-2013 01:10

[BotP]

Horrible selection from the ECB though, I can understand wanting to give Kerrigan a try to see if he's ready, but Woakes as part of a 3-man pace attack? I get that they're hoping he'll be the next Bresnan as a 3rd/4th pace bowler who can bat at 7, but don't think there's a chance they made these picks if it was a live game. Also don't understand the experimenting with bowlers but lack of variation in the batting Still suppose sometimes we have to go through this before the selection geniuses work it out (see Dernbach)Horrible selection from the ECB though, I can understand wanting to give Kerrigan a try to see if he's ready, but Woakes as part of a 3-man pace attack? I get that they're hoping he'll be the next Bresnan as a 3rd/4th pace bowler who can bat at 7, but don't think there's a chance they made these picks if it was a live game. Also don't understand the experimenting with bowlers but lack of variation in the batting

Still suppose sometimes we have to go through this before the selection geniuses work it out (see Dernbach)

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 22-08-2013 07:09

[AUSNZ]

Can Kerrigan bat? He's not a bowler.Can Kerrigan bat? He's not a bowler.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By mosmosmos - 22-08-2013 10:06

[ENG]

Maybe he is our Agar

tosspot wrote:

Can Kerrigan bat? He's not a bowler.

Maybe he is our Agar

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 22-08-2013 18:30

[AUSNZ]

If he ever wants to play again, he's gonna need more than 98. He's much worse than Agar as a bowler.If he ever wants to play again, he's gonna need more than 98. He's much worse than Agar as a bowler.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 23-08-2013 18:03

[AUSNZ]

The most exciting that could happen at the moment would be for 3 days of rain.The most exciting that could happen at the moment would be for 3 days of rain.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By damo11 - 23-08-2013 18:34

[AUSNZ]

I don't think it's fair that if the DRS shows that the ball is going to hit the stumps that it isn't out. I understand the ball was pitched outside the stumps, but it sorta defeats the purpose of it being LBW if he's protecting a wicket like that.I don't think it's fair that if the DRS shows that the ball is going to hit the stumps that it isn't out. I understand the ball was pitched outside the stumps, but it sorta defeats the purpose of it being LBW if he's protecting a wicket like that.

Re: 2013 Ashes

By scruttino - 25-08-2013 04:30

[AUSNZ]

Almost the perfect call their toss About 5 session of play now lost, since we are in the 5th day and England are still their 1st innings, no result possible. Australia wins the toss twice, on both occasions pile on the runs in good time, then England erect a stone wall and it rains when they have the upper hand. That's cricket though

tosspot wrote:

The most exciting that could happen at the moment would be for 3 days of rain.

Almost the perfect call their toss

About 5 session of play now lost, since we are in the 5th day and England are still their 1st innings, no result possible. Australia wins the toss twice, on both occasions pile on the runs in good time, then England erect a stone wall and it rains when they have the upper hand. That's cricket though

Re: 2013 Ashes

By tosspot - 25-08-2013 22:31

[AUSNZ]

Again, Australia make the game exciting and it's ruined by England's shit weather. Quote of the day has to be this one: Never heard something so ridiculous.Again, Australia make the game exciting and it's ruined by England's shit weather.

Quote of the day has to be this one:

KP wrote:

We have to give it a go today, we'd lost a day to rain. That's the brand of cricket this team plays.

Never heard something so ridiculous.

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