ri Alban Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Not long now, until Australia take on England for the wee urn. Cannae wait. It will go the distance this time. How do you think it will go and who will be the star players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Rounders for horses hoofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Marcus Labuschagne versus Johnny Bairstow currently playing each other just now. Steve Smith playing for Sussex All County Championship games streamed live on YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Reckon it's Root and Barstow v Smith and Labuschagne. Hopefully Australia demolish England and send Broad/Anderson into well deserved retirement. Stokes doesn't look fit but will chip in on odd occasion but can't rely on him for series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Very close but only because it's under English conditions and the Duke ball. I'm going for 2-2 with one washout and Australia to retain The Ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikey1874 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 England have their own questions. Ben Stokes potentially might be out injured. Certainly looks unlikely to be able to bowl. People saying Jofra Archer unlikely to play due to injury. England bowling attack facing questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JWL Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Can't wait. Day off on Friday so pub from 1st ball till last. Still think it will be very tight and the 1st test is absolutely crucial. Think the Australia team basically picks itself apart from who which 2 bowlers from Hazelwood, Boland and Starc will get the nod. Tough call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Such a bloody exciting sporting fixture. Australia attack v Bazball. How good? Despite England wanting to win I absolutely love Steve Smith. A joy to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Travis Head will be the one to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) I hope not, but I think the Aussies will win this series easily. I don't think any will go to the final day. Stokes being not 100% and the bowling attack, well let's not talk about that, makes for a drubbing. But it's sport and anything can happen. Mon England! 🏏 Edited June 15, 2023 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 A morris dancer bootlicking fest real Scots hate cricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Jeff said: Travis Head will be the one to watch Entire middle order really. Once you get rid of Warner/Khawaja you’re faced with Labuschagne, Smith, Head and Green. Then you’ve got a couple of the bowlers like Cummins and Starc who are good for a knock. No easy wickets for England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Jeff said: Travis Head will be the one to watch And Scott Boland fast bowler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Toss absolutely crucial tomorrow. Win it and bat all day and the opposition will have to rotate their bowlers every 5 overs or so as the heat will be exhausting for them. If Australia win the toss then it could well decide the entire series as Anderson at 40 and a partially restricted Stokes could struggle with rotating the quicks. I don't think Moeen is a particularly proficient wicket taker but would more than likely be there to hold up an end, that is until Smith, Head & co come after him. Cam actually see Root having more of a bowl than Moeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyT Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, JWL said: Toss absolutely crucial tomorrow. Win it and bat all day and the opposition will have to rotate their bowlers every 5 overs or so as the heat will be exhausting for them. If Australia win the toss then it could well decide the entire series as Anderson at 40 and a partially restricted Stokes could struggle with rotating the quicks. I don't think Moeen is a particularly proficient wicket taker but would more than likely be there to hold up an end, that is until Smith, Head & co come after him. Cam actually see Root having more of a bowl than Moeen. So the toss of as coin dictates the probable winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Fancy the Aussies take the series but hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, DaveyT said: So the toss of as coin dictates the probable winner. Just speculation based on order of play. They'd still you know, actually have to bat and not get bowled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmaceutical01 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: And Scott Boland fast bowler. Think the Aussies will go with Cummins, Starc and Hazelwood for the 1st Test...a couple of Boland's wickets were Indian players leaving straight balls from being undercooked.. That being said, the Aussies looked far too good for England, bazball or not. I think 4-0 Aussies but I hope not Edited June 15, 2023 by pharmaceutical01 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 Wood not playing is a big mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, DaveyT said: So the toss of as coin dictates the probable winner. Whilst it won't obviously decide the eventual winners, I think that it is a massive toss to win tomorrow as whoever does win it will certainly bat first and try to get as many runs on the board as quickly as possible (unlike Nasser in Australia c2003). Not quite sure of the actual stats, but history will tell you that whoever wins the first test, more often than not wins the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, JWL said: Whilst it won't obviously decide the eventual winners, I think that it is a massive toss to win tomorrow as whoever does win it will certainly bat first and try to get as many runs on the board as quickly as possible (unlike Nasser in Australia c2003). Not quite sure of the actual stats, but history will tell you that whoever wins the first test, more often than not wins the series. Well apart from Australia in England though its been 50:50 with 2 wins apiece and 1 draw. 2005 Australia won first test, lost 2-1 2009 was first test Jimmy Anderson and Monty Panesar just held on for draw. 2019 Australia won first test, drew series. England won in 2013 and 2015. Edited June 15, 2023 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikey1874 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I think Australia are favourites. But England don't take a step back so that makes it exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Denuto Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Both teams are very similar in make up - vulnerable openers, strong middle order, very skilled but ageing bowling attacks - where they differ though is spinner. Australia have a far superior spin option so I see that as a crucial aspect for England, can they get after Lyon and not let him settle. Also expect very green wickets for the start of the games, England don't want it to turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Denuto Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 10 hours ago, ri Alban said: I hope not, but I think the Aussies will win this series easily. I don't think any will go to the final day. Stokes being not 100% and the bowling attack, well let's not talk about that, makes for a drubbing. But it's sport and anything can happen. Mon England! 🏏 How very Hoose Jock of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Well apart from Australia in England though its been 50:50 with 2 wins apiece and 1 draw. 2005 Australia won first test, lost 2-1 2009 was first test Jimmy Anderson and Monty Panesar just held on for draw. 2019 Australia won first test, drew series. England won in 2013 and 2015. As I said, I'm not sure of the full stats but I was going a bit further back than 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, Dennis Denuto said: How very Hoose Jock of you!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Fantastic sport, and fantastic competition. If you don't like test cricket you're a knuckle dragging Neanderthal bottom feeder with the attention span of a gold fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 21 hours ago, New Town Loafer said: Such a bloody exciting sporting fixture. Australia attack v Bazball. How good? Despite England wanting to win I absolutely love Steve Smith. A joy to watch. Steve cheat Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, SE16 3LN said: Steve cheat Smith? The very one. #GOAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, New Town Loafer said: The very one. #GOAT You're right though, he's brilliant and if England can't get him out, then they won't win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Hope Australia tear England and their bazball apart. Stokes talks, and doesn't stop talking, a good game but this attacking approach is nothing new, it's what Aussies have done for years and what West Indies did in 70's and 80's. Target Root and Bairstow and rest of England will crumble. England have one paced attack, have crawled to get Moeen out of test retirement because they have nothing coming through in Spain department, and will struggle to get 20 wickets, unless they manipulate wickets but if they do that, Australia have attack to take advantage. 4-0 Aussies with one draw because of rain. Stokes to be found out as tactical novice with massive cracks appearing in English side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 On 25/04/2023 at 18:51, ri Alban said: Not long now, until Australia take on England for the wee urn. Cannae wait. It will go the distance this time. How do you think it will go and who will be the star players? I think England will edge it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: I think England will edge it Hope so. But Australia look terrifyingly good. Team selection is a bit off for me, anaw. Broad in because he was brilliant 4 years ago. 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 8 hours ago, ri Alban said: Hope so. But Australia look terrifyingly good. Team selection is a bit off for me, anaw. Broad in because he was brilliant 4 years ago. 🤦♂️ He is still taking wickets though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: I think England will edge it Hopefully right into the hands of the man at third slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 12 hours ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Hope Australia tear England and their bazball apart. Stokes talks, and doesn't stop talking, a good game but this attacking approach is nothing new, it's what Aussies have done for years and what West Indies did in 70's and 80's. Target Root and Bairstow and rest of England will crumble. England have one paced attack, have crawled to get Moeen out of test retirement because they have nothing coming through in Spain department, and will struggle to get 20 wickets, unless they manipulate wickets but if they do that, Australia have attack to take advantage. 4-0 Aussies with one draw because of rain. Stokes to be found out as tactical novice with massive cracks appearing in English side England have done their talking on the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 22 hours ago, JWL said: Toss absolutely crucial tomorrow. Win it and bat all day and the opposition will have to rotate their bowlers every 5 overs or so as the heat will be exhausting for them. If Australia win the toss then it could well decide the entire series as Anderson at 40 and a partially restricted Stokes could struggle with rotating the quicks. I don't think Moeen is a particularly proficient wicket taker but would more than likely be there to hold up an end, that is until Smith, Head & co come after him. Cam actually see Root having more of a bowl than Moeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XB52 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 41 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: So who will win the second test? Only thing the Aussies can hope for is torrential rain next couple of days and grab a draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Wicket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Going to be a great series if it carries on like it’s started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Needed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Strong start from England so far. Aussies need to get Crawley out soon I'd say. Good return off of 65 balls. Joe Root will no doubt get into his stride after tea break. Those 2 combined could put the Aussies under real pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gentleman Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 18 hours ago, SE16 3LN said: Fantastic sport, and fantastic competition. If you don't like test cricket you're a knuckle dragging Neanderthal bottom feeder with the attention span of a gold fish. Sadly, not much left of test cricket now aside England, Australia & India. It's withering by the year. Folks' attention spans are too short these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 England trying to cheat. Don't tell me Crawley never felt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Collapse coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 Out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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