Ashes 17/18 Thread (4 Viewers)

Gazolba

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• Nov 24, 2017

• #141

Unless we can get an early wicket, I can see Smith and Marsh going on to make big scores.

 

Otis

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• Nov 24, 2017

• #142

Gazolba said:

Unless we can get an early wicket, I can see Smith and Marsh going on to make big scores.

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Yep, agree. It is crucial.

No earlyish wicket and I think the Aussies will be at least 70 runs ahead.

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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• Nov 24, 2017

• #143

Stating the obvious but Smith will define the series, if he averages under 30 England will have the Ashes in their possession in 7 weeks time, 50 or over it'll be Aus.

His conversation rate from 50 to 100 is sensational and is what puts him head and shoulders above Root at the minute.

I still can't get over Smith his transformation from a spinner that bats at 6/7 scoring 30 to arguably the best Batsman in world Test cricket & with his technique of playing the ball so late fair play to him!

Garbage captain though.

 

eastwoodsdustman

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• Nov 24, 2017

• #144

His technique isn’t great but he has great hands and a fantastic eye so gets away with a lot.

 

Mcbean

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• Nov 24, 2017

• #145

Hopefully the dampness will bring some early swing for jimmy and Broadie - the Cummings Root exit was superb - two in swingers and then an outie

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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• Nov 24, 2017

• #146

eastwoodsdustman said:

His technique isn’t great but he has great hands and a fantastic eye so gets away with a lot.

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Techniques awful, his hand eye co ordination has to be up their with the greatest in sport! Plays 80% on side yet not many stop him scoring or divise a plan to get him out!

 

chiefdave

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #147

At least England aren't this bad.



Indian cricket team out for two runs in U19 women's one-day super league

 

SkyBlueSoul

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #148

Great pressure built by Broad and Anderson. Needed an early wicket, even if it’s not Smith


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SkyBlueSoul

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #149

What. A. Ball from Anderson. New ball does the talking, 4th ball of the over, Paine gone for 13


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ccfchoi87

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #150

Another one gone

 

SkyBlueSoul

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #151

New ball working wonders. I can see Smith running out of partners here, brilliant session for England so far


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chiefdave

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #152

Great first session so far. Now lets finish them off.

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #153

Superb inns by Cummins swings the game back to Aus, amazing test match!

Need to wrap this up quickly!

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #154

Aussie lead now looking very, very likely.

Just 6 runs behind now.

Now it is all about keeping that lead below about 30.

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #155

And there's the Aussie lead.

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #156

Anderson looks a worry! Either right side or shoulder!

 

SkyBlueSoul

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #157

As a fan of cricket, this has been an amazing test so far. Agree with Otis, deficit of 30-40 and a decent stand from Cook/Root and I fancy us for the draw at least


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Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #158

Now 20 ahead. We really, really need this last wicket soon otherwise the game will get away from us.

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #159

Wrapped it up!!! Thank God!

26 run lead for the Aussies. Need to make sure now we don't lose a couple of quick wickets.

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #160

Got this horrible feeling we are going to lose a couple of wickets before the end of play.

 

eastwoodsdustman

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #161

didn't ecpect this when i went to bed at lunch:nailbiting:

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #162

eastwoodsdustman said:

didn't ecpect this when i went to bed at lunch:nailbiting:

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Bloody hell you've had a long sleep!! You've been in bed since lunch?

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #163

Very iffy start by England. Swinging and missing and now a daft wicket from Cook. Very, very poor shot.

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #164

Oh no Cook gone hooking.

-15 for 1

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #165

I fear for England here, I really do. Fully expecting at least one more wicket before the close.

Both Stoneman and Cook were playing at shots they had no need to play at.

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #166

England playing and missing all over the place at the moment.

And there's the second wicket.

Damage limitation now. Otherwise a collapse is a-coming.

 

SkyBlueSoul

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #167

Otis said:

Got this horrible feeling we are going to lose a couple of wickets before the end of play.

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And there’s the 2nd. Trapped him on the back foot


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Mcbean

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #168

Root and Stoneman done very well to survive that - hopefully can kick on from there need 250 - Mo not working at full spin - Jimmy could be injured - Broad sounded like he was covering up - feeling knackered was a long night - should be fit for 3.00

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #169

Mcbean said:

Root and Stoneman done very well to survive that - hopefully can kick on from there need 250 - Mo not working at full spin - Jimmy could be injured - Broad sounded like he was covering up - feeling knackered was a long night - should be fit for 3.00

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3.00? Is he the solution to Mark Robins' Jones replacement on the wing then?

 

Mcbean

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #170

Late call up - got to find my boots - couple of tins of red bullshit and I should be fine for a few assists

 

Covstu

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #171

Happy with their total as I thought they would have got more, Smith was a nightmare to deal with and we cannot have a repeat performance from him again to that total. First time in ages I am doubted cooks eligibility as a definate starter which is disappointing he needs to be more confident at the crease.
We need something amazing from our captain tonight!

 

Otis

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #172

I fear a defeat I'm afraid. It's going to be hostile tonight from their fast bowlers. Need to get through that first hour unscathed and then we might have a chance. As it stands in real terms we are 7/2.

Won't be at all surprised by a quick wicket or two this evening and then it will really be backs to the wall.

Can't believe Cook threw his wicket away like that.

 

Covstu

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #173

Otis said:

I fear a defeat I'm afraid. It's going to be hostile tonight from their fast bowlers. Need to get through that first hour unscathed and then we might have a chance. As it stands in real terms we are 7/2.

Won't be at all surprised by a quick wicket or two this evening and then it will really be backs to the wall.

Can't believe Cook threw his wicket away like that.

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Makes you think if they actually did get in his head. He normally isn’t that careless

 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #174

Need 200lead at very very min, id happily take 250, the wickets quickening up which plays into aus hands!

Not very hopeful at the min need some of this bad weather that was forecast to intervene and get out of Brisbane at 0-0!

 

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Macca

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• Nov 25, 2017

• #175

Massive test cricket fan, sadly lack of coverage has made this Ashes a non event for me