The Cricket Thread
#1246
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And some of the lower order thinking they can blast their way out of trouble completely failing to take into account the conditions.
Smith a bit naughty for his repeated attempts at the Dressingroom Review System too.
True character is always shown when under the pump not compiling another century at The Gabba bullying whoever is visiting.
Smith a bit naughty for his repeated attempts at the Dressingroom Review System too.
True character is always shown when under the pump not compiling another century at The Gabba bullying whoever is visiting.
#1247
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Yep, probably goes with the job description. For Smith to say he wasn't asking the sheds if he was out ... nah, he knew what he was doing and got found out under pressure and has lost a bit of respect in the process.
All good fun, makes the rest of the series an event.
Thoroughly enjoyed the ebb and flow of this one.
All good fun, makes the rest of the series an event.
Thoroughly enjoyed the ebb and flow of this one.
#1248
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Top series from a neutral point of view
Close cricket with good and bad being shown by both teams
1st test was a superb win for Australia - one of the best I've seen by them in a long time
Great win for India in the 2nd given the 1st innings deficit on a deteriorating pitch on which Australia bowled well
Close cricket with good and bad being shown by both teams
1st test was a superb win for Australia - one of the best I've seen by them in a long time
Great win for India in the 2nd given the 1st innings deficit on a deteriorating pitch on which Australia bowled well
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Top series from a neutral point of view
Close cricket with good and bad being shown by both teams
1st test was a superb win for Australia - one of the best I've seen by them in a long time
Great win for India in the 2nd given the 1st innings deficit on a deteriorating pitch on which Australia bowled well
Close cricket with good and bad being shown by both teams
1st test was a superb win for Australia - one of the best I've seen by them in a long time
Great win for India in the 2nd given the 1st innings deficit on a deteriorating pitch on which Australia bowled well
As an Australian supporter I am quite pleased with the second test. As you say good bowling in the 1st innings on a good deck. The last innings would have been special if they had got the runs. That pitch was virtually unplayable. In Sharma's first over 2 skidded along the ground. In the second over Ashwin bowled one that hit a crack and bounced over the head of both batter and keeper. Crazy stuff.
#1253
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That and the colonials are obviously genetically inferior to their natural betters.
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Personally I would like to see the pitch first, then see who wins the toss, before making any bold predictions.
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Looks like the Indians have rolled a Day 9 pitch. No bounce to kill off Cummins and Lyon.
One thing is for certain, if the Aussies stand a chance, they need to win the toss.
Better make plans for Sunday as there won't be any cricket to watch.
One thing is for certain, if the Aussies stand a chance, they need to win the toss.
Better make plans for Sunday as there won't be any cricket to watch.
#1257
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#1258
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They use a UK Sky Sports stream
I watched a lot of the NZ v SA test last week. Quality was not great but acceptable
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I just paid for Fox Sports for a month or 2. Super Rugby is on too so I thought why not.
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