Pakistan in Australia
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Of course, I just got used to having Langer, Hayden, Ponting, Hussey, Clarke, Symonds, Lee, Johnson and even McGrath - all fielding whizzes. I was proud that Australia had become the best fielding side in the world by far and for a while I couldn't remember the last time I saw a catch being put down. Just living in hope that Siddle, Bollinger and the rest of the new players are all going to work hard to make sure that upwards of 50 runs are saved in a Test match.
Just from the start of Australia's second innings in that last session I have counted 13 runs that Australia in the field would have saved that the Pakistani's let through.
As for the follow-on, I think it was the right choice to not enforce it. If Pakistan continued like their 9th wicket partnership did they could end up ahead in the runs and make Australia chase 100 or so in the rain.
Sober Symonds;384508 said:
Of course, I just got used to having Langer, Hayden, Ponting, Hussey, Clarke, Symonds, Lee, Johnson and even McGrath - all fielding whizzes. I was proud that Australia had become the best fielding side in the world by far and for a while I couldn't remember the last time I saw a catch being put down. Just living in hope that Siddle, Bollinger and the rest of the new players are all going to work hard to make sure that upwards of 50 runs are saved in a Test match.
Just from the start of Australia's second innings in that last session I have counted 13 runs that Australia in the field would have saved that the Pakistani's let through.
As for the follow-on, I think it was the right choice to not enforce it. If Pakistan continued like their 9th wicket partnership did they could end up ahead in the runs and make Australia chase 100 or so in the rain.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
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This wicket is unbelievably flat. I honestly think it is to flat when you factor in the lushness of the square and the outfield. This prevents any reverse swing unlike what you would get at the Adelaide Oval, which has an equally flat wicket but the square is often parched from the hot summer sun allowing reverse swing late in the game.
This wicket will stay flat for the entire game IMO, Australia was right not to enforce the follow on because our bowlers would be totally stuffed by the end of it.
Best try and get 350 in front and then declare. We need to bowling 45 minutes before tea on day 4.
This wicket is unbelievably flat. I honestly think it is to flat when you factor in the lushness of the square and the outfield. This prevents any reverse swing unlike what you would get at the Adelaide Oval, which has an equally flat wicket but the square is often parched from the hot summer sun allowing reverse swing late in the game.
This wicket will stay flat for the entire game IMO, Australia was right not to enforce the follow on because our bowlers would be totally stuffed by the end of it.
Best try and get 350 in front and then declare. We need to bowling 45 minutes before tea on day 4.
eddiesmith
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350? They will be 350 in front before Lunch tomorrow
350? They will be 350 in front before Lunch tomorrow
eddiesmith
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Australia have declared after they promoted Haddin and Johnson up to 5 and 6 and they contributed a massive 8 runs between them
Australia have declared after they promoted Haddin and Johnson up to 5 and 6 and they contributed a massive 8 runs between them
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It was the right thing to do, to bring them up.
Ponting had decided that he had the total he wanted, then just told Haddin and Johnson to pad up while the rest got ready to field.
If it came off they could have put on 50 or more in half an hour along with Hussey.
But it didn't, and there was nothing lost in it.
Good bowling efforts to have Pakistan 4/103. Long way to go to get 438, and I would have to say an Australian win is inevitable.
eddiesmith;384645 said:Australia have declared after they promoted Haddin and Johnson up to 5 and 6 and they contributed a massive 8 runs between them
It was the right thing to do, to bring them up.
Ponting had decided that he had the total he wanted, then just told Haddin and Johnson to pad up while the rest got ready to field.
If it came off they could have put on 50 or more in half an hour along with Hussey.
But it didn't, and there was nothing lost in it.
Good bowling efforts to have Pakistan 4/103. Long way to go to get 438, and I would have to say an Australian win is inevitable.
Charcoal Chicken
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Pretty much...
Pretty much...
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First one-day game is underway. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat.
They have just lost their first wicket, Kamran Akmal skying a slower ball from Watson which was caught by Michael Clarke.
1/67 after 14 overs, Younis Khan is playing his first international game after quitting the captancy and skipping the tour of New Zealand.
First one-day game is underway. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat.
They have just lost their first wicket, Kamran Akmal skying a slower ball from Watson which was caught by Michael Clarke.
1/67 after 14 overs, Younis Khan is playing his first international game after quitting the captancy and skipping the tour of New Zealand.
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Double strike from Bollinger, gets rid of Salman Butt who top edged a short ball which was caught by Brad Haddin. Then in Bollinger's next over it was another shortish ball, Yousuf jumped back to defend but inside edged the ball and watched it trickle onto the stumps to remove the bails.
3/138 now in the 27th over. Bollinger has 2/23 off six overs.
I like it to be quite honest. I thought you'd get it live cause you're in the country, Kram?
Double strike from Bollinger, gets rid of Salman Butt who top edged a short ball which was caught by Brad Haddin. Then in Bollinger's next over it was another shortish ball, Yousuf jumped back to defend but inside edged the ball and watched it trickle onto the stumps to remove the bails.
3/138 now in the 27th over. Bollinger has 2/23 off six overs.
Kram81;385514 said:
I like it to be quite honest. I thought you'd get it live cause you're in the country, Kram?
eddiesmith
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Actually McKay had no trouble against Umar, he scored all of his runs against Hauritz
Hard to understand Pontings tactics here, after Hauritz was smashed he brought on the part timers yet then brough Hauritz back to get smashed again
Actually McKay had no trouble against Umar, he scored all of his runs against Hauritz
Hard to understand Pontings tactics here, after Hauritz was smashed he brought on the part timers yet then brough Hauritz back to get smashed again
Sober Symonds
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I was just thinking the same thing the other day. We will all cringe with embarassment about it one day.
I just saw something else ridiculous. After Aus won, the players came out onto the ground to shake hands (why they can do it at the top of the stairs I don't know), and I couldn't help noticing the interesting choice in upper bodywear Shane Watson chose for the occastion: the sleeveless "muscle-shirt".
Must have been feeling the attention being drawn away from him after a quiet night at the crease.
I was just thinking the same thing the other day. We will all cringe with embarassment about it one day.
I just saw something else ridiculous. After Aus won, the players came out onto the ground to shake hands (why they can do it at the top of the stairs I don't know), and I couldn't help noticing the interesting choice in upper bodywear Shane Watson chose for the occastion: the sleeveless "muscle-shirt".
Must have been feeling the attention being drawn away from him after a quiet night at the crease.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
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Well maybe you should hit the gym and then you could wear a muscle shirt.
I mean, FFS, imagine slamming a guy for wearing a sleeveless shirt in Queensland during summer.
I know guys who get around start naked in summer.
Well maybe you should hit the gym and then you could wear a muscle shirt.
I mean, FFS, imagine slamming a guy for wearing a sleeveless shirt in Queensland during summer.
I know guys who get around start naked in summer.
breeno
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Agreed, people are taking everything he does far too seriously. It's obvious that when people don't like a public figure, everything they do is blasphemy. I didn't see anyone complaining when Watto was spending time after the Hobart test with Shaoib Malik sharing thoughts and tips with him?
LIONS then DAYLIGHT;385547 said:
Agreed, people are taking everything he does far too seriously. It's obvious that when people don't like a public figure, everything they do is blasphemy. I didn't see anyone complaining when Watto was spending time after the Hobart test with Shaoib Malik sharing thoughts and tips with him?