2nd Ashes Test at Lords
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terrific knock from Joe Boy .. And I reckoned he is not a natural opener !!0
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Well done JR - Sheffield lad!
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22 hours later, and I'm still not sure if that is sarcasm or serious.Stu_of_Kunming said:
You really think the 'money' has that sort of power? Madness.Miserableoldgit said:Okay, I'm paranoid/never think things through, so, here goes:
England wanted to put Australia back in, the "money" people say to England No, you must bat again, so England say "Bollocks", you want a one day match, we'll play a one day match, with one day shots.
*I know you're all out to get me............*
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263-4
Bell 58*
Root 142*
Lead of 496.
And on we go................0 -
Just to piss them off, I'd bat on into tomorrow morning, then declare after they've been out there for about ten overs. That should give us a lead of about 600, and demoralise them as they come out to bat for an hour or so before lunch.0
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Is it childish of me to be furiously sifting through my contacts list from 30 years working in the City, trying to find contact details for every Aussie I ever worked with?0
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Sublime.0 -
What a catch!!!!!0
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Now 515-5 (in real terms..........)0
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I don't think we''ll declare tonight - the players on the balcony are still in their tracksuits and there's no urgency on the pitch. Just a remorseless grind.0
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Tell you what, Clarke's a fucking spineless captain. Not taking the new ball because he's scared his bowlers will take some tap. Needs to man up here and at least give them the chance of a couple of morale boosting wickets before COP0
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It'll be until Root gets his double now I should think.0
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I'd say when he gets out. Score a few quick runs tomorrow morning, have a look at what the pitch is doing and then declare. Gives us pretty much 2 full days to bowl them out.WSS said:It'll be until Root gets his double now I should think.
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he's the first aussie captain in a long, long time that has absolutely zero world class players in his team. Even Clarke, although a good batsman isn't at that level. I remember back in 05 he was by far the weak link in their legendary batting line up.Leroy Ambrose said:Tell you what, Clarke's a fucking spineless captain. Not taking the new ball because he's scared his bowlers will take some tap. Needs to man up here and at least give them the chance of a couple of morale boosting wickets before COP
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Clarke has made quite a few risky declarations himself, not wanting to settle for a draw0
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Yep. It is definitely a 400+ wicket........MCS said:
lolDamoNorthStand said:The guy chosen for his batting. Just leaving the office for a corporate day at Lords with one of the broadcasters. Looks like I will have a day of watching the Aussies smash us round the park. Thats a 400+ wicket there.
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I was just imagining the feeling coming off the pitch at Lords and through the Long Room having made 178 not out against the Australians. It can't get much better for a cricketer can it?0
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thought the same thing when Rob Key scored a double century at lords against the west indies. How many batsman through history can say that?Yorkshireaddick said:I was just imagining the feeling coming off the pitch at Lords and through the Long Room having made 178 not out against the Australians. It can't get much better for a cricketer can it?
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I'm inclined to agree with you regarding the new ball but otherwise I think his captaincy so far in the series has been excellent given the resources at his disposal.Leroy Ambrose said:Tell you what, Clarke's a fucking spineless captain. Not taking the new ball because he's scared his bowlers will take some tap. Needs to man up here and at least give them the chance of a couple of morale boosting wickets before COP
His bowling changes eg use of Watson and Smith being one example.
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Bet the Aussies are doing a rain dance as we speak....
Would need to be of the Great Flood proportions to give them a glimmer of hope !0 - Sponsored links:
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Indeed, can you imagine Steve Waugh, Allan Border, Ricky Ponting etc being scared of a 22 year old playing his 9th Test?Leroy Ambrose said:Tell you what, Clarke's a fucking spineless captain. Not taking the new ball because he's scared his bowlers will take some tap. Needs to man up here and at least give them the chance of a couple of morale boosting wickets before COP
England had Bairstow at the other end who is struggling for runs and his place in the team - given a choice I doubt that he would have wanted to face the new ball. So why feed them cheap and easy runs? If Agar/Smith were bowling well I could understand it but they weren't.0 -
Please Root got his 150 plus - will do him the power of good.
Maybe get to lunch and then have a crack at them again with Swann's spin.0 -
Ww will give root a chance of a double ton and will declare when he gets it or gets out0
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If its a bit overcast first thing I'd be surprised if Cook doesn't let Jimmy at them right away.0
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Weather forecast suggests a perfect day - a bit of early haze/clouds giving way to a warm afternoon.
Bat on - allow Root to get a Test 200 and then declare and set attacking fields. Swann and perhaps Root will have some bowling to do today.0 -
Root will get 45mins to get to 200.
Swan will have a field day on that wicket. Suspect people with day 5 tickets might be claiming refunds.0 -
349/7 Root out and England have declared.
Australia need 583 runs...0 -
583 target .... come on england... get them out super quick...0
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Why the hell are we still batting.sod sentiment there is a test match to be won.I'm sure Root has got ample time in he's test career to get a double century.about time we've declared but what a waste of 20mins.0
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With 418 being the highest 4th innings total achieved, to win a Test Match I believe.BlackForestReds said:349/7 Root out and England have declared.
Australia need 583 runs...0
