Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 11506159)

India 311/4 (83.0 ov)

Predictions?

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 11506184)

A competitive 5 day test at The Gabba for once, please? :fingerscrossed:

And Steve Smith being a 1 test captain. :lol:

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 11506184)

A competitive 5 day test at The Gabba for once, please? :fingerscrossed:

And Steve Smith being a 1 test captain. :lol:

Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11504882)

Waaarnniieeee

SHANE Warne hasn’t held back when discussing Mitchell Starc this morning, slamming the Aussie paceman for his lack of presence.
“His body language has to be tougher. He just looks a bit nonchalant. A bit hunched shoulders. He just looks a bit soft,” said Warne during Channel 9’s commentary.
“He has to really stick his chest out and really follow through and give good strong body language.
“... in his follow through, he’s just like, ‘Oh yeah, I’ve bowled a ball I’ll just go back and bowl again.’
“There’s no real presence with Starc. He needs to let the batsmen know he’s here.
“I’d like to see him really own the batsmen and let them know he’s around. He doesn’t have to say anything, it’s just in his presence and his body language.”

Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 11506208)

Rain forecast....

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11506293)

The lad had a tough first day didn't he!

Why are Australia's young fast bowlers always breaking down? This has been a theme for them over the last few years and has not affected other teams as much

Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 11505652)

Since when are actual batting averages rankings the same sense as subjective test rankings? :confused: (teaching granny how to suck eggs mode) They take the number of runs scored and divide by the number of times out and that gives the actual average for a batsman. I gave you the top 10 batsmen in order of averages. Interestingly the guy who is #1 recently made his debut and has played 12 tests; as said, Smith in his last 14 tests has a similar average.

As I've pointed out before, SA are #1 and they play barely more than half the test matches Australia, England and India do. You also seem to have a greater propensity for avoiding the top test nations but then again playing SA isn't a cash cow like playing other nations so it's understandable.

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11506306)

:confused:

I don't care how the rankings are calculated. I was referring to the fact that you accept the test batsmen rankings as totally accurate but not those for test teams

Bizarre

SA have played all those teams in recent years so I don't know where you're coming from on this. Who plays who was decided many years ago under the FTP. You can download a copy from cricinfo

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11506306)

:confused:

I don't care how the rankings are calculated. I was referring to the fact that you accept the test batsmen rankings as totally accurate but not those for test teams

Bizarre

SA have played all those teams in recent years so I don't know where you're coming from on this. Who plays who was decided many years ago under the FTP. You can download a copy from cricinfo

Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 11506564)

Your 1 ranking is based on 27 tests; Australia's on 35 and England 39. Q.E.D.

Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 11506559)

I notice you are not saying you were wrong - that Smith isn't a journeyman and hasn't just hit a little bit of form. Is that nearly 300 not out in 3 innings?

Oh ye of little faith - Test almost turned around in a day as well. See posts above - Smith this, Smith that, Smith one test captain, India set for huge total ......

Batting averages ARE accurate; until SA play Australia, England and Sri Lanka a sufficient number of times I don't think the current rankings system is accurate whereas batting stats are.

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 11506729)

Pretty even I'd say ... Going to be an interesting Day 3 ...

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11506579)

All teams play in the same system

It is a 4 year cycle

SA have played England and Australia according to the FTP

Under the system that they all play to, SA are No.1 and deservedly so

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