[cite]Posted By: Chirpy Red[/cite]I watched all of Trott's two innings live at the Oval. I think it is the most impressive Test debut for England since D I Gower in 1978.
As for the game, despite all the records being thrown around, I don't think a win for us is going to be plain sailing.
Thorpe and Strauss might have something to say about that.
then why is everyone saying england will def win the ashes then are the aussies not good enough to not take any risks and stay in for 2day and 2morrow i heard goughie say that he said it will be all over by 5pm today
in my humble non cricket minded opinion it will be a draw
Because no side has ever got anywhere near scoring 500-odd runs to win a test batting last. Its not impossible - and the more these two limpets are at the crease, the more chance it might happen - but its very, very, very unlikely. Normally pitches deteriorate over the course of a match - and batting last you never want to be chasing more than 300 - even on a decent wicket. That said, despite the pitch on Friday afternoon looking like it was a minefield and would only get worse, it actually looks like its held up reasonably well
[cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]Because no side has ever got anywhere near scoring 500-odd runs to win a test batting last. Its not impossible - and the more these two limpets are at the crease, the more chance it might happen - but its very, very, very unlikely. Normally pitches deteriorate over the course of a match - and batting last you never want to be chasing more than 300 - even on a decent wicket. That said, despite the pitch on Friday afternoon looking like it was a minefield and would only get worse, it actually looks like its held up reasonably well
i get that bit bud but what if the aussies just did feck all to chase the amount needed to win by drawing the match they retain the ashes dont they
[cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]Because no side has ever got anywhere near scoring 500-odd runs to win a test batting last. Its not impossible - and the more these two limpets are at the crease, the more chance it might happen - but its very, very, very unlikely. Normally pitches deteriorate over the course of a match - and batting last you never want to be chasing more than 300 - even on a decent wicket. That said, despite the pitch on Friday afternoon looking like it was a minefield and would only get worse, it actually looks like its held up reasonably well
i get that bit bud but what if the aussies just did feck all to chase the amount needed to win by drawing the match they retain the ashes dont they
ps has ricky gone
Yes - Australia only have to draw to retain the Ashes, but its one thing to say you;re going to go out and block for two days, another to actually do it. You can't just block spin, for starters, because the ball turns like mad - you have to get forward and play strokes rather than just watch the ball onto the bat because it could take a naughty hop off the pitch and snake up onto the bat, giving the fielders around the bat a catch. Also, when the fast bowlers come in, they'll be trying everything to get the ball to move, either in the air or off the seam - any deviation from where you're expecting and you'll be out LBW, or edge it to slip
[cite]Posted By: Leroy Ambrose[/cite]Because no side has ever got anywhere near scoring 500-odd runs to win a test batting last. Its not impossible - and the more these two limpets are at the crease, the more chance it might happen - but its very, very, very unlikely. Normally pitches deteriorate over the course of a match - and batting last you never want to be chasing more than 300 - even on a decent wicket. That said, despite the pitch on Friday afternoon looking like it was a minefield and would only get worse, it actually looks like its held up reasonably well
i get that bit bud but what if the aussies just did feck all to chase the amount needed to win by drawing the match they retain the ashes dont they
ps has ricky gone
Yes but it's virtually imposible to bat for 2 full days and not be all out.
They've lost 4 wickets now in half a day, so proves my point.
i dont know feck all about the cricket but i hope that we win cos i dont like gloating aussies i just fear that there seems to be an amount of eventuality about us winning which if i concerns me
but i will bow to your superiour knowledge and enjoy the rest of the 2 days play
[cite]Posted By: carly burn[/cite]Just loaded the garage fridge up with Brahma and Peroni.Hopefully in a few hours i'll be polishing off the bloody lot!
Think Collinwood's beat me to 'em. KIN hell colly!!
[cite]Posted By: Chizz[/cite]Why is Kevin Pietersen there?
He's got more right to be there than Harry Fookin Potter. That fella has pone of those faces that I just want to smack.
Disagree. If Daniel Radcliffe wants to pay his money and support England - or anyone - he has every right. I just don't know why Pietersen is allowed (encouraged?) to tip up, in the England dressing room, when the cameras are flying.
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Thorpe and Strauss might have something to say about that.
Come on England!
then why is everyone saying england will def win the ashes then are the aussies not good enough to not take any risks and stay in for 2day and 2morrow i heard goughie say that he said it will be all over by 5pm today
in my humble non cricket minded opinion it will be a draw
i get that bit bud but what if the aussies just did feck all to chase the amount needed to win by drawing the match they retain the ashes dont they
ps has ricky gone
Quality bits of fielding, both of them - but stupidity from the Aussies
Yes but it's virtually imposible to bat for 2 full days and not be all out.
They've lost 4 wickets now in half a day, so proves my point.
but i will bow to your superiour knowledge and enjoy the rest of the 2 days play
Think Collinwood's beat me to 'em. KIN hell colly!!
Great aint it.How good is Prior.
Flintoff for being there?
Broad for me.Turned the game on it's head
He's got more right to be there than Harry Fookin Potter. That fella has pone of those faces that I just want to smack.