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England bowling like they don't want to win the Ashes. Making Australia look better than they really are - yet again. Their great White hope, Archer (the best new test bowling talent on the planet - apparently), wicketless. Poorly led too
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Yeh, not impressed by the bowling intensity when they were two down for next to zip with the series on the line ... Looks like a rearguard action to try and save it is in order. Going to hammer down though, right? .... |
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Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 12732291)
Yeh, not impressed by the bowling intensity when they were two down for next to zip with the series on the line ... Looks like a rearguard action to try and save it is in order. Going to hammer down though, right? .... Some rain due this morning over there but Saturday and Sunday look clear. https://www.bbc.com/weather/2643123 |
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well done the baggy greens, they may be a one man side but they have made the mist of it
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Originally Posted by mikemike
(Post 12733300)
well done the baggy greens, they may be a one man side but they have made the mist of it
As usual, England under-performed - a very, very overrated side - legends in their own lunchtime with a terrible captain |
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Originally Posted by mikemike
(Post 12733300)
well done the baggy greens, they may be a one man side but they have made the mist of it
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Originally Posted by mikemike
(Post 12733300)
well done the baggy greens, they may be a one man side but they have made the mist of it
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Anyone seeing this debacle as being the difference of one man is seriously mistaken. Seriously dodgy batting (on both sides, admittedly), an opener that should never have been there, lack of attacking spin, the failure to exert pressure when Aus were two down for next to squat, etc ... |
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Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 12733694)
Anyone seeing this debacle as being the difference of one man is seriously mistaken. Seriously dodgy batting (on both sides, admittedly), an opener that should never have been there, lack of attacking spin, the failure to exert pressure when Aus were two down for next to squat, etc ... It was always going to come down to the team who could bowl when it counted. Australia should have won at Headingly but bowled like crap in the final innings. PS. Not that it matters but Warner should have been dropped after the last test. He's a walking wicket. If the selectors pick him for the Oval some serious questions must be asked. No doubt they will replace him with a Marsh. The selectors can't resist a Marsh. |
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Originally Posted by Beoz
(Post 12733726)
Yep. Batting poor all round. But it's always like that in England Ashes series. Perhaps the public here expect better because of that flat tracks they roll out in Australia.
It was always going to come down to the team who could bowl when it counted. Australia should have won at Headingly but bowled like crap in the final innings. PS. Not that it matters but Warner should have been dropped after the last test. He's a walking wicket. If the selectors pick him for the Oval some serious questions must be asked. No doubt they will replace him with a Marsh. The selectors can't resist a Marsh. I’ve clearly been here a while ... I don’t think they’ll drop Warner, he’ll survive to murder Pakistan, etc this summer in more favourable conditions. I hope not though because I’d like to see a competitive day or two at The Gabba for once ... |
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Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 12733755)
You may be right about the batting expectations, I hadn’t thought of it that way. I’ve clearly been here a while ... I don’t think they’ll drop Warner, he’ll survive to murder Pakistan, etc this summer in more favourable conditions. I hope not though because I’d like to see a competitive day or two at The Gabba for once ... |
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After all the Tom Hanks Disease palaver it’s bloody raining ...
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Originally Posted by DeadVim
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After all the Tom Hanks Disease palaver it’s bloody raining ...
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5 days of sitting in my apartment on my own watching test cricket starting tomorrow. Personally I thought the 3rd test was sensational India showed great character. I'm looking forward to this immensely.
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Originally Posted by stevenglish1
(Post 12958535)
5 days of sitting in my apartment on my own watching test cricket starting tomorrow. Personally I thought the 3rd test was sensational India showed great character. I'm looking forward to this immensely.
India have done particularly well to rally after injuries. Did day 1 at the Gabba, still have burnt knees ... Hope England can limp over the line against SL ... |
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