Garton called up. Really now? We're getting to the point where I can start militating on Josh Tongue's behalf
Only to make up numbers for warm up - from the Lions squad
The left-arm bowler will remain as cover with the squad for the remaining warm-up match in Townsville before the first Test, which gets under way in Brisbane on 23 November, before rejoining the Lions party for their camp in Brisbane and Perth.
CA 75 all out. Anderson, Overton and Woakes' combined bowling figures in the innings:
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
but against a team with no-one who is likely to play in the Aussies Test team.
Indeed but had we lost the game some on here would have said we might as well go home now. In fact, some do believe that, without Stokes, we should have done so already!
CA 75 all out. Anderson, Overton and Woakes' combined bowling figures in the innings:
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
but against a team with no-one who is likely to play in the Aussies Test team.
Indeed but had we lost the game some on here would have said we might as well go home now. In fact, some do believe that, without Stokes, we should have done so already!
not having BT (only Sky) you wouldn't know they were happening in a couple of weeks.....Sky would have their AshesHD channel up and running and the countdown clock on SSN.
shame really.
anyone know if any of the terrestrial channels have an evening highlights package? (channel 4 or 5??)
You can get BT via Sky. Ok you have to pay but it's not a huge amount. By the way BT's build up is pretty lacklustre. I keep looking for preview programs but nothing doing.
There is a 20min preview program on BTSport3 at 0300 this morning.
CA 75 all out. Anderson, Overton and Woakes' combined bowling figures in the innings:
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
but against a team with no-one who is likely to play in the Aussies Test team.
Indeed but had we lost the game some on here would have said we might as well go home now. In fact, some do believe that, without Stokes, we should have done so already!
The proof is in the pudding. I'm hoping for humble pie but I have the same feeling it will be like last time over there. Only trust Cook, Root and Bairstow batting wise. bowling is so so, although Woakes may surprise. Jimmy doesn't swing it out there so they'll concentrate on seeing him off. Broad over the hill imo. Hope I'm wrong.
CA 75 all out. Anderson, Overton and Woakes' combined bowling figures in the innings:
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
but against a team with no-one who is likely to play in the Aussies Test team.
Indeed but had we lost the game some on here would have said we might as well go home now. In fact, some do believe that, without Stokes, we should have done so already!
The proof is in the pudding. I'm hoping for humble pie but I have the same feeling it will be like last time over there. Only trust Cook, Root and Bairstow batting wise. bowling is so so, although Woakes may surprise. Jimmy doesn't swing it out there so they'll concentrate on seeing him off. Broad over the hill imo. Hope I'm wrong.
I agree about Broad. Surprised none of the papers / experts have said similar
CA 75 all out. Anderson, Overton and Woakes' combined bowling figures in the innings:
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
but against a team with no-one who is likely to play in the Aussies Test team.
Indeed but had we lost the game some on here would have said we might as well go home now. In fact, some do believe that, without Stokes, we should have done so already!
The proof is in the pudding. I'm hoping for humble pie but I have the same feeling it will be like last time over there. Only trust Cook, Root and Bairstow batting wise. bowling is so so, although Woakes may surprise. Jimmy doesn't swing it out there so they'll concentrate on seeing him off. Broad over the hill imo. Hope I'm wrong.
I agree about Broad. Surprised none of the papers / experts have said similar
Cant believe anyone would think that Broad is 'over the hill' - he is 31 - 4 years younger than Jimmy, yet still collecting wickets. He had an incredibly unlucky summer with the number of catches dropped off his bowling - it was a phenomenal number. Gone are the days of him trying to be 'The Enforcer' when always bowling short. He is at his peak now, and will likely be our best bowler ,stats wise, in this series.
CA 75 all out. Anderson, Overton and Woakes' combined bowling figures in the innings:
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
but against a team with no-one who is likely to play in the Aussies Test team.
Indeed but had we lost the game some on here would have said we might as well go home now. In fact, some do believe that, without Stokes, we should have done so already!
The proof is in the pudding. I'm hoping for humble pie but I have the same feeling it will be like last time over there. Only trust Cook, Root and Bairstow batting wise. bowling is so so, although Woakes may surprise. Jimmy doesn't swing it out there so they'll concentrate on seeing him off. Broad over the hill imo. Hope I'm wrong.
I agree about Broad. Surprised none of the papers / experts have said similar
Cant believe anyone would think that Broad is 'over the hill' - he is 31 - 4 years younger than Jimmy, yet still collecting wickets. He had an incredibly unlucky summer with the number of catches dropped off his bowling - it was a phenomenal number. Gone are the days of him trying to be 'The Enforcer' when always bowling short. He is at his peak now, and will likely be our best bowler ,stats wise, in this series.
Starts next week - Wednesday night at 11. forgot the 2nd test is a day night so starts at 2.30am - be a good one to get up early say 5 and watch the last 2 sessions.and the 3td is at Perth so the same aoplies because of the time difference. as im.overseas i am thinking of just using BT Sport via laptop and running an HDMI cable to tv. Would having.a Kodi stick be beneficial to me at all with this?
No idea what the Aussie batting line up is going to look like. Warner, Smith... does Maxwell get test matches now? Who else?
I would suggest the Australian top order will look something like this: Warner Renshaw Khawaja Smith Hanscomb 6 will either be Maxwell or Hilton Cartwright I have heard Nevill will get the nod over Wade for the wicket-keeping job.
A team with too many unconvincing batsmen, a quartet of underpaced bowlers and a keeper and spinner who aren't that great at their primary roles. We're going to get f*****.
A team with too many unconvincing batsmen, a quartet of underpaced bowlers and a keeper and spinner who aren't that great at their primary roles. We're going to get f*****.
The Australian team aren't great either. Smith and Warner are the danger men with the bat, bit really it's Starc, Cummins and Hazelwood who are going to tip it to the Aussies. Lyon is effective without being impressive.
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http://www.barmyarmy.com/news-not-heading-down-under-this-winter-then-read-on-2.html
They usually have highlights of wickets, boundaries and drops just minutes after they happen.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/41938895
The left-arm bowler will remain as cover with the squad for the remaining warm-up match in Townsville before the first Test, which gets under way in Brisbane on 23 November, before rejoining the Lions party for their camp in Brisbane and Perth.
31.2-15-44-10
And that's without Broad in the team. A first shot across the Aussie's bow from us!
forgot the 2nd test is a day night so starts at 2.30am - be a good one to get up early say 5 and watch the last 2 sessions.and the 3td is at Perth so the same aoplies because of the time difference.
as im.overseas i am thinking of just using BT Sport via laptop and running an HDMI cable to tv. Would having.a Kodi stick be beneficial to me at all with this?
Looking like the team will be:
Cook, Stoneman, Vince, Root, Malan, Bairstow, Ali, Woakes, Broad, Ball/Overton, Anderson.
Warner
Renshaw
Khawaja
Smith
Hanscomb
6 will either be Maxwell or Hilton Cartwright
I have heard Nevill will get the nod over Wade for the wicket-keeping job.