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 the ashes...so, after test 1 day 2, the scores are 1st innings... aus 609-9 dec eng 53-3 play to resume shortly... for those who don't really understand cricket scores, i'll put that in plain english... australia are kicking our arses... it's still early, there's three days left and australia have to get us all out twice if they are to win, but it's already beyond england for the win... i think it's going to come down to dirty tactics in the second innings... england should not go for runs, but play the boring and unentertaining test game, where they defend the stumps instead of whack the ball... crap to watch, but sometimes effective... that's when they bring in the spin kings like warne... any thoughts...? come on mozz, come out of hiding and tell us how great you are and how crap we are... |
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ok, the truth is, i only like cricket when it's the ashes, as it's the only time we get a decent bit of competition with the aussies, although we've improved (and got crap again) at rugby, and they seem to getting near the "alright" tag at football... but the ashes will never lose its appeal, since the english and the aussies have, as far as cricket is concerned, found the balance between genuine competition and will to win with gentlemanship and mutual respect... and the cricket supporters are great too... i never thought i'd see the day england fans were chanting shane warne's name, but it happened at the last ashes, as an ackowledgement of a legend, all be it one we love to hate... it's more than just twatting a ball with a bat a running... now, come on england, start to show some desire... beat those exiled convicts... |
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Tugger.... b.t.w. does the Ashes coverage you get over there come with the Aussie commentators.....?? Unbelievably biased comments.... when that little jerk Brett Lee manages to lay bat on ball they carry on as though he was the greatest batsman in the history of cricket rather than an average bowler who fantasises about being an all-rounder.... In saying that Glen McGrath really is a great bowler.... p.s. Sorry Mozz, Australian cricket is a bit of a sensitive issue with us Kiwi's what with the under-arm incident and Dyer the Liar e.t.c. p.p.s Apologies for Billy Bowden.... |
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Suffice it to say though that we will stop Glen McGrath from treading on balls so he will be dangerously fit for the entire series. England only go 155 in the first innings, Australia at stumps on day three are 1/181 with England not even really looking like taking a wicket. Why are we not forcing the follow on? Simple, the powers that be want the game to go into the fifth day to maximise revenue. Given a choice, Ricky Ponting would have battefd again for 10-15 overs to give the bolwers a rest and then bowl them out before the end of day 4. |
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Mozz.... I must say I feel for Freddy Flintoff. He is a rare individual in modern day cricket. A gentleman who plays the game the way it should be played, no cockiness, no sledging and total respect towards his opponents.... Unfortunately this does not win games and it has to be said the English side appear to be totally outclassed in this encounter.... |
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I think having the captaincy may be a bit too much for freddy. It would be a shame to see such a good cricketer brought down by too much responsibility. Unfortunately I'm not sure that they have anyone else able to carry the load. Today's commentary team summed things up well I think. They commented on the fact that Australia has the problem of deciding who to put in, they have a number of players clammouring for selection whereas England is looking for options, they have no one beating down the door for a spot. |
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leo_london 25-Nov-06, 03:17 |
That sounds spot on to me. Plus of course the opportunity to rub salt into the English wound for a few more hours. The bookies odds for a whitewash ( 5-0 ) are down to 3-1, with 4-0 coming in second favourite at 100-30. It could be an embarrassing couple of months for us Brits...I vote we delete this thread and talk about something else. |
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mozz... i can't believe you guys didn't make us follow on... i'd like to think you'll end up regretting it, but i can't see how we can hold on for two whole days... how likely is it you'll get rain in brisbaine at this time of year...? leo... i don't think it'll be a 5-0 whitewash... i'd like to think we're capable of winning at least one... we're not a bad cricket side at the moment, just playing bad... |
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leo_london 25-Nov-06, 05:46 |
No chance, but you could try the kidderminster rain dance, or call in Uri Geller. The commentators last night were Atherton, Holding ( I think ) and " bumble "...David Lloyd. No, I dont think it will be a whitewash either. Harmison cannot bowl as badly as that again...can he ? Plus, this Brisbane wicket was made for McGrath, he wont find others quite so inviting...extra bounce, cracking up etc. |
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but the kidderminster raindance (aka walking) seems to work a treat... australia 2nd innings... 181-1... for crying out loud... when did we turn this crap...? and to think i thought we were evenly matched... |
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Dont want to labour the point...... His style of play is too one dimensional for the 5 day form of the game.... bowling short-pitched deliveries serves some purpose in a one-dayer in that it can slow the run rate but in a test, especially the one in progress now, it is nonsense..... I am sure the English batsmen would be happy for Lee to bowl bouncers until the cows come home.... Mind you it is entertaining.... every time the batsman connects with one of his short-pitched deliveries his eyes light up..... and then when the ball cracks into the fence he looks like he is about to burst into tears. |
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Howzat?? Lee, understandably has been taken out of the attack.... but now Warne is getting a caning and even McGrath is looking a bit bedazzled..... hey, it probably wont last but by it is entertaining as hell!!!! Pietersen's half century contained 10 4's and at the moment Collingwood is on 92 with a ton looking a certainty..... |
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Well, the poms have a two day nothing game to get ready for Adelaide on Thursday. Mybe ponting will miss it with a dud back and maybe Glenn McGrath will miss it with a bruised heel. Either way it won't matter if the english batsmen do not improve their shot selection. |
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Mozz.... |
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English . . . |
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qiwi, do feel free to put the boot in. Instead of getting upset, I'll just go look at the international ratings. |
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Mozz..... I am hoping to come over for a visit early next year.... |
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i hope ponting and mcgrath are fit, it's no good us winning and australia having an exuse... we want an full strength series so we can gloat with pride when we win...! |
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jaymar 27-Nov-06, 12:23 |
Don't.. Having said that we look to be in for a long hard summer in oz. Freddie can't do it all on his own and the selectors have already shown how confident they are (not) by dropping Monty for the first test. It's going to be an uphill struggle all the way. Now how are Mcgraths celebrations going? |
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soulcrates 27-Nov-06, 13:46 |
Not to sound too American, but |
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why do they call it Cricket....??? |
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Mozz... |
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and not to sound too english, but why do you americans call your game of throwball football...? are you even allowed to kick the ball in that game...? |
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