Crabbycanary3 994 Posted July 9, 2015 and Mitchell Johnson''s bowling figures are the worst , by an Aussie, in England for 30 years. Didn''t see that coming!Perhaps this new coach of ours, has taken a leaf out of AN''s book!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted July 9, 2015 Been enjoying the test but keep flicking over to watch the ICC T20 qualifiers on the same time. Watched part of the Afghanistan-Netherlands game. Great game and the Afghans won. Suprised me how good they were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 10, 2015 [quote user="lappinitup"][quote user="ROBFLECK"]We''re gonna get a bashing here I fear...Aussies look to be set to get a mamoth score of 600+...pacers not getting much out of the pitch...and we don''t have Swanny to help us out.[/quote] Teams that are 200-3 often finish up at around 350 all out.Don''t give up yet! [:S][/quote][quote user="lappinitup"]Close of play 264-5. Bowlers will be fresh in the morning, a couple of quick wickets and Australia will do well to get that 350 I forecast. Get in there.....[/quote]Australia 308 all out. [Y]All that panicking for nothing RF. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,825 Posted July 10, 2015 I was enjoying this mornings cricket, shame about Cook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted July 10, 2015 I''m impressed with our scoring rate at about 4 an over. That''s good for Test matches, over that sort of period (both innings) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted July 10, 2015 Shoot, looks like we''re going to give them a fighters chance whereas we should be putting this game to bed! I thought it was meant to be a flat, dull wicket with limited chances for the bowlers! Having said that effectively 362/7 isn''t that bad, Aussies would have to be amazing to get close to 400 in their second innings although there will be still 2 days to go! Great test, this is what Test Cricket is all about!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,825 Posted July 10, 2015 Agree with that Ron, especially the last sentence. I was hoping for at least a 450 lead but it seems as our batsmen think they have enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,825 Posted July 10, 2015 412 needed by the Aussies. Not bad, it''s going to be a close but exciting 2 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted July 10, 2015 World record run chase is 404-3 so if they do it then it will be amazing batting.Pitch is up and down, should swing and turn. Should be England 1 up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,206 Posted July 11, 2015 I do not see it as cut and dried as most do.The major thing the Aussies have on their side is time, lots and lots of it.M. Ali is not the finished article in terms of International cricket and his performance will be fundamental on a wearing pitch.Our chances will be further enhanced if we get Warner out on the cheap. Little old "Slumdog" can crash and bash with the best of them and he could easily destroy Ali''s control of length and pace. He can also dig in when necessary.I select him, from amongst the others, as his role was somewhat symbolic of the Australian resolve and attitude during the last series.England win 85%Aussie win 15%Draw 0% (unless it rains a lot in Welsh Wales .... and some is forecast for tomorrow.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted July 11, 2015 Agree Broadstairs, never say never, and as you say we are in a very strong position. History will have to be made for the Aussies to take us, and they have the capability, but it is the 4th innings and as long as Root catches the next one, we''ll be ok! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,206 Posted July 11, 2015 Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!28-1 Rogers (won''t be riding tonight.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted July 11, 2015 [quote user="SwindonCanary"]Predict, this first test will end in a draw [/quote]Changed my mind here, the pitch has been playing up the further the match has gone on, just hope it continues for the Ozzy innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,229 Posted July 11, 2015 a 50 for Warner and they''re up to 90-1, need another wicket soon please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,206 Posted July 11, 2015 Your wish is Ali''s command.Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Slumdog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,582 Posted July 11, 2015 If only we had held our noses and picked K*vin P**tersen we might have had a chance of winning this test...[;)]Still I gather Joaquin Larrivey is a decent left-arm orthodox spinner and handy lower-order bat who qualifies for England by virtue of a Welsh great-grandmother who emigrated to Patagonia in the 1870s, so he can bolster the squad if he turns out not to be very good at football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,243 Posted July 11, 2015 Canarino Purpurea,Such caustic cynicism and battle-weary realpolitik ill behoves a respected resident of the BVI, bound by the manacled fiduciary strictures of the financial services profession and its welter of moral arbiters.Parma 😇💵💷🏦🌴 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,678 Posted July 11, 2015 Couple of quick wickets, game on here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,582 Posted July 11, 2015 [quote user="Parma Hams gone mouldy"]Canarino Purpurea,Such caustic cynicism and battle-weary realpolitik ill behoves a respected resident of the BVI, bound by the manacled fiduciary strictures of the financial services profession and its welter of moral arbiters.Parma 😇💵💷🏦🌴[/quote]Actually Parma I get quite good vibes about Larrivey - as a footballer, that is! But in general surely someone has to provide an antidote to the puppyish Panglossian optimism purveyed by 99 per cent of the posters here...[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,678 Posted July 11, 2015 If there is one thing the PinkUn is known for, it''s overflowing optimism and positivity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,229 Posted July 11, 2015 England working through the Aussies nicely, 3 wickets to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,797 Posted July 11, 2015 The shackle draggers are now 223-8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted July 11, 2015 Awesome result, well played England! Test cricket at it finest!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,703 Posted July 11, 2015 Apart from the first hour, we thoroughly outplayed them in every department. A brilliant performance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,825 Posted July 11, 2015 Fantastic result, well done England. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,571 Posted July 11, 2015 A few people on here are probably feeling a bit stupid now after their early comments about England looking likely to lose. Just like some comments on NCFC match day.Leave the cricket analysis to Broadstairs and Herman, they seem to know what they''re talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 11, 2015 This would have been a good match for Lakey to have cut his teeth on. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,825 Posted July 11, 2015 [quote user="Mr Angry"]A few people on here are probably feeling a bit stupid now after their early comments about England looking likely to lose. Just like some comments on NCFC match day.Leave the cricket analysis to Broadstairs and Herman, they seem to know what they''re talking about.[/quote]So long as you don''t want expert analyisis then I''m ok. Broadstairs is a full on fan by the looks of it.It''s a shame Mr Chops doesn''t post anymore([;)]), he knew what he was talking about. Got a bit of an education from him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
