The Cricket Thread
Jan 4th 2019 | 8:00 am
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That's an odd statement. It's the same bowlers who were the best attack in the world mere months ago. Same conditions, same grounds. By multiple measures (wickets, average, economy rate), they're doing as well as the opposition is.
It's fine to claim one person or two is off the boil - Starc does appear to be. But it's rather bizarre to claim the entire lot suddenly went from arguably the best, to useless, within months.
There's no basis for that claim other than the circular argument "we're not winning so we must necessarily be playing badly" . You can be playing extremely well and still coming up short - the binary result of sport doesn't take away credit for legitimate effort.
It's fine to claim one person or two is off the boil - Starc does appear to be. But it's rather bizarre to claim the entire lot suddenly went from arguably the best, to useless, within months.
There's no basis for that claim other than the circular argument "we're not winning so we must necessarily be playing badly" . You can be playing extremely well and still coming up short - the binary result of sport doesn't take away credit for legitimate effort.
It's fine to claim one person or two is off the boil ........ thanks. I will
Binary Result? Yep "binary result" of poor bowling and bowling on day 1 and 2 flat tracks is test losses. It's not rocket science.
Jan 4th 2019 | 12:03 pm
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Jan 4th 2019 | 12:31 pm
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Sorry, what did you same your name was? I have forgotten already, again
Jan 5th 2019 | 8:28 am
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The pitch is turning now as it was always going to do come day 3. Should be all over by stumps.
Jan 6th 2019 | 8:50 pm
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I am nice. Just helping those scratching their heads over batsmen when toss winning and better bowling should be the focus. Also helping those know where the reply with quote button is
The pitch is turning now as it was always going to do come day 3. Should be all over by stumps.
The pitch is turning now as it was always going to do come day 3. Should be all over by stumps.
Tossers win games?
If you're a better tosser you'll win more test matches?
Jan 6th 2019 | 9:03 pm
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Ponting however had exceptional bowlers at his disposal for the first part of his captaincy which helps a toss loss.
Mark Taylor was the best tosser. His record at 2 up is excellent.
Virat has never lost a test as captain when winning the toss.
Jan 23rd 2019 | 12:29 pm
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Re: The Cricket Thread
En route to Gabba in Sri Lanka shirt.
i’m getting looks.
i’m getting looks.
It's good to give people something to look at.
Jan 23rd 2019 | 1:13 pm
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Jan 23rd 2019 | 1:45 pm
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Have a great time!
Jan 23rd 2019 | 10:24 pm
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Ta, it was a good day, the game is delicately balanced after day one ... 8 quick wickets for SL tomorrow and it’s game on.
Jan 24th 2019 | 9:33 am
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Jan 24th 2019 | 11:03 am
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I was going to get into a srilankan geezer at work, but I've decided to keep my gob shut 😂😂
Jan 24th 2019 | 11:22 am
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Jan 24th 2019 | 5:00 pm
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