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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by Alfresco
(Post 11696172)
Yeah, guys. No need for the Tit for tat stuff.
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Just watching Johnson bowl for the first time - been on odd shifts so this is the first chance I've had to see him. Could still be dangerous, couldn't he....
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 11696287)
Just watching Johnson bowl for the first time - been on odd shifts so this is the first chance I've had to see him. Could still be dangerous, couldn't he....
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by Beoz
(Post 11696291)
He could be....... but he needs to bowl to English conditions. To be fair he's actually bowled well without much luck. In contrast to Starc who probably got the worlds worst 5 for.
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by Beoz
(Post 11696291)
He could be....... but he needs to bowl to English conditions. To be fair he's actually bowled well without much luck. In contrast to Starc who probably got the worlds worst 5 for.
Originally Posted by OzTennis
(Post 11696322)
Memo: Cardiff is in Wales. :rofl:
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by Beoz
(Post 11696263)
I can't tat any further because I have no idea what the tit is.
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by TravellerMan
(Post 11696351)
I thought Wales was just a county of England.
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by TravellerMan
(Post 11696351)
I thought Wales was just a county of England.
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 11696405)
:blink::blink: Wash yer mouth out!
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by TravellerMan
(Post 11696364)
Perhaps ask Mrs Beoz?
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Re: The Cricket Thread
As a neutral and it surprises me to say this but I think that overall, England look like the better side (granted it is very early in the series)
Broad and Anderson are definitely bowling better than in recent times and in Ali England have a genuine all-rounder who is also an athletic fielder (something that Panesar never was). England have some excellent young players Australia look a bit rusty to me. HTF is Watson still getting a gig? And although Haddin is still a good wickie, his batting looks average. Johnson has looked ordinary and Starc and Lyon are carrying the bowling If England don't win this one (rain not included) then they don't deserve to win anything |
Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 11696936)
As a neutral and it surprises me to say this but I think that overall, England look like the better side (granted it is very early in the series)
Broad and Anderson are definitely bowling better than in recent times and in Ali England have a genuine all-rounder who is also an athletic fielder (something that Panesar never was). England have some excellent young players Australia look a bit rusty to me. HTF is Watson still getting a gig? And although Haddin is still a good wickie, his batting looks average. Johnson has looked ordinary and Starc and Lyon are carrying the bowling If England don't win this one (rain not included) then they don't deserve to win anything |
Re: The Cricket Thread
I agree with Zulu's assessment; tests vs Windies and arriving a few weeks before not the best preparation but that's modern cricket and scheduling. I also agree that this is England's best chance but I bet they wanted more of a lead which they looked like getting when Root and Bell were in - good comeback by Australian bowlers from there. It will be an interesting day. Not quite so sure on Broad - was wicketless for a long time and only really bowled well in the morning to the tail. Cook - damaged goods; that's 12 consecutive failures against Australia.
I'd also add that Sophia Gardens (or Swalec Stadium if you prefer) is not up to scratch as a venue for an Ashes test - both low capacity and dodgy wicket. I have been there a few times on playing and coaching duties for 4 nations tennis and it is a wonderful setting by the river and all that. We had a few fantastic civic receptions in Cardiff Castle and stayed down by the new waterfront but test cricket venue, like Durham, no. |
Re: The Cricket Thread
Enjoying this. :thumbsup:
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 11697110)
Enjoying this. :thumbsup:
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Re: The Cricket Thread
Originally Posted by DeadVim
(Post 11697162)
Still enjoying it :thumbsup:
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