Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 7, 2021 There seems to be sod all of interest right now on here, so thought I’d see what people reckon about the Ashes - it looks like it could be an interesting series. Keeping it partly NCFC related, I always wonder who it is that takes those flags to games - I’m pretty sure I saw some NCFC supporters out in Oz last time we were there….due to Covid I don’t suppose there will be many travelling out this time, but there’s bound to be plenty of ex-pats so I’ll be keeping an eye out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthebordercanary 142 Posted December 7, 2021 We always struggle in Australia so can't see England winning a test yet alone the series to regain the ashes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 7, 2021 Tbh I don’t think we’ll get enough runs, a common problem in recent years - the players are surely undercooked having had no match time due to the weather, whereas the Aussies are fresh from winning the T20 World Cup and/or in the middle of their season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthebordercanary 142 Posted December 7, 2021 Just now, Branston Pickle said: Tbh I don’t think we’ll get enough runs, a common problem in recent years - the players are surely undercooked having had no match time due to the weather, whereas the Aussies are fresh from winning the T20 World Cup and/or in the middle of their season. Depends how burns,hameed and malan get before root gets in. Basically root bails out England like pukki does for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted December 7, 2021 BT is about the only thing I don't subscribe to. Any ideas on how to watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Oddly, BT was always the one thing we had as a free thing with our broadband - have never had sky. The usual stream sites aren’t hot on cricket so not sure if they’d be any help. Edited December 7, 2021 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Beefy is a legend said: BT is about the only thing I don't subscribe to. Any ideas on how to watch? Who watches the cricket !? TMS is simply the only way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,827 Posted December 7, 2021 I have to be up for work in the morning, but you just have to stay up for the start of the first Test of an Ashes series. I still remember that first ball from Steve Harmison in the 2006-07 series which set the tone. Speaking of which, he's in the studio for BT and he hasn't half put on some timber! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,024 Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Can’t wait and will watch for as long as possible tonight. Anyone tried Smartcric for very decent visuals 😉? Edited December 7, 2021 by Midlands Yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,024 Posted December 7, 2021 Appetiser for tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Demeanor 67 Posted December 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Beefy is a legend said: BT is about the only thing I don't subscribe to. Any ideas on how to watch? Here you go, it's Aussie comms, but don't really care. https://buffstreams.tv/live-the-ashes-australia-vs-england Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Demeanor 67 Posted December 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Branston Pickle said: Keeping it partly NCFC related, I always wonder who it is that takes those flags to games - I’m pretty sure I saw some NCFC supporters out in Oz last time we were there….due to Covid I don’t suppose there will be many travelling out this time, but there’s bound to be plenty of ex-pats so I’ll be keeping an eye out. I remember a couple of away series ago, two I think, I was watching the close of play interviews and I remember seeing the unmistakeable figure of the late Paul Rudd, R. I. P. mate, waving from across the whole of the cricket ground. I spoke to his close mate at the time and he asked me if I'd seen him too. Don't think he took a flag with him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Demeanor 67 Posted December 7, 2021 England to bat then. Won't see a Harmison moment then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Demeanor 67 Posted December 8, 2021 Well, that went well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, Miss Demeanor said: England to bat then. Won't see a Harmison moment then. Well, it’s probably the batting equivalent… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 8, 2021 Well at least I’ll get to catch England’s first innings before bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,827 Posted December 8, 2021 At this stage, I'd be very surprised if Australia didn't have a lead at the close of play with most of their wickets in hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) Embarrassing. And why have BT Sport changed the wicket and run order for the score, what’s that about? It’s 11-3 not 3-11. Admittedly that still doesn’t sound much better. Edited December 8, 2021 by Hank shoots Skyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,827 Posted December 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: Embarrassing. And why have BT Sport changed the wicket and run order for the score, what’s that about? It’s 11-3 not 3-11. Admittedly that still doesn’t sound much better. It's how the Aussies do it, so I presume the graphics are part of the Australian coverage, as is the commentary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: It's how the Aussies do it, so I presume the graphics are part of the Australian coverage, as is the commentary. Never knew that. Assumed it was part of the BT coverage, that is quite odd that they show it the opposite way round! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 939 Posted December 8, 2021 When working for the BBC TV, Richie Benaud always used the Australian way of communicating the score so it's nothing new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 8, 2021 That does seem a strange stick to beat BT Sport with, Aussies have always read the score ‘wrong’. (Though tbh it has always felt it makes sense as it’s how you read bowling figures, ie 2 for 21). I imagine whoever was doing the coverage this year it would be pretty much the same due to covid restrictions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 517 Posted December 8, 2021 Shame Tymal Mils and Ollie Stone aren't playing! Proper Norwich link. 😉💛💚 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 8, 2021 29 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: That does seem a strange stick to beat BT Sport with, Aussies have always read the score ‘wrong’. (Though tbh it has always felt it makes sense as it’s how you read bowling figures, ie 2 for 21). I imagine whoever was doing the coverage this year it would be pretty much the same due to covid restrictions. Haven't seen it before and haven't had sky long enough to have watched any cricket in Australia prior to yesterday. It seemed a more natural conclusion than assuming the Australians record the score differently but we live and learn hey! I much prefer the normal way to be honest. The batting side are going for runs so its runs over wickets, and the bowler figures are backwards as they are going for wickets and want to do it as effectively as possible i.e. wickets over runs. Sort it out BT 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 8, 2021 It’s one of those oddities about cricket, part of the mystery of the game! I find fixture lists a bit odd too - the world over they are usually home team v away team, but for some reason ‘American’ sports seem to show fixtures as away team at home team. I occasionally go to ice hockey and it does confuse people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 8, 2021 Decent start, we needed an early wicket and it’s still doing a fair bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,847 Posted December 9, 2021 Conditions are so much better for batting today. It was an awful toss to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,309 Posted December 9, 2021 How unlucky, no ball and just short for Root! Just need that bit of Aussie luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,447 Posted December 9, 2021 Supporting NCFC and the England cricket team has quite a lot in common. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,673 Posted December 9, 2021 Didn’t get any luck at all in that first session and it looks like they made us pay. Where’s that dodgy weather gone that washed out our warmup matches…?! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites