scrubbedexpat098

Cricket knowledge 101 = Call it a deck, not a wicket. Repeat (ad infinitum) bowlers win matches, and repeat what the commentators say, but in shorter words because the long ones confuse you.

Anyone who rises to the bait that De Kock, and Smithy were laying has only got themselves to blame. It's designed to put you off your game, and every one of them gets personal, crying innocent once someone bites is just silly.

Alfresco

Interesting read guys, but hey, come on. It's only cricket (or not).

Rabada gone is a shame, but his own fault. Too bad.

Hopefully it will be a great contest to the end of the series.

Beoz

I don't think it warranted a suspension. All part of the fun.

Did you see his interview after the game? Very level head chap, understands what he need to get right. He could potentially be one of the greatest bowlers ever by the time he finishes.

This is a big call but greatest wicket taker ever.

Beoz

..... and England thought the Ashes went badly.

scrubbedexpat098

They're nothing special, we lose every week

Alfresco

Miraculously he is playing in this test. I believe it is the first time ever an appeal has been upheld.

I watched the demolition of England's first innings on Foxtel this morning. That was fun.

scrubbedexpat098

The 15 min highlights were actually the full innings plus adverts.

Alfresco

True indeed.

On another note, Australia not feeling too great about themselves at the moment. We shall see what transpires.

Beoz

Absolute disgrace. What were they thinking?

Jelly beans work much better.

scrubbedexpat098

, hilarious. Aussie team takes another sportsmanship down turn, winning isn't always the priority.

The good thing is that he was man enough not to throw Bancroft under the bus, but the flip side is that it's a 'they can't sack us all' ploy.

Smithy has a moral obligation to take responsibility and fall on his sword.

Saying everyone's at it isn't an excuse.

scrubbedexpat098

Are we talking about Bancroft or Gary Glitter here?

Charismatic

Come on 'strayan cricket board, your have enough great players that you don't have to tolerate cheats playing the game. Establish a very simple and clear precedent.

DeadVim

An endlessly amusing sport, Cricket, and long may it continue ...

What, indeed, were they thinking? English batters and Australian tamperers I mean.

I really like Smith’s constant “Sorry, we did wrong but let’s move on” stance ... not up to you buddy.

As I just texted my Australian mate who ribbed me about being skittled for next to nothing, at least we aren’t cheating our way to defeat ..

Beoz

I have it on good authority this is a set up by Marsh-Gate.

Watch this space.

Gordon Barlow

The Eleventh Commandment... Stupid, stupid, stupid!