Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 25 minutes ago, RobboM said: That was brilliant tbf 😂 And Nathan Lyon dropping the ball for an easy run out. Australia just before went for a very stupid review too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, New Town Loafer said: Phenomenal bowling from Woakes here. It was a very good wicket for batting last 2 days. It's a very different challenge now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Good start by England. Will they get a full day's play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Good start by England. Will they get a full day's play? Kinda doubt it. Would be a shame to spoil a result either way. If Australia chase it they'd 100% deserve it as would England if they can bowl out the World Test champs with 4 world ranked top 10 batters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Good start by England. Will they get a full day's play? Hopefully, not too bothered who wins but don’t want the weather to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I can't see there being much play after lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: I can't see there being much play after lunch. 2 hours it's lasting according to Nasser. Aussies to give the it old bamboo at 4.00 chasing another 150 runs Edited July 31, 2023 by JWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) A turning point. Stokes drops Smith. Possibly a bit controversial as Stokes caught it but starts to celebrate and loses control. Edited July 31, 2023 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: A turning point. Stokes drops Smith. Possibly a bit controversial as Stokes caught it but starts to celebrate and loses control. Stokes just chucked away the game I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 146 to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: A turning point. Stokes drops Smith. Possibly a bit controversial as Stokes caught it but starts to celebrate and loses control. Nothing controversial about it - he didn't complete the catch cos he has silly, spangly, fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: A turning point. Stokes drops Smith. Possibly a bit controversial as Stokes caught it but starts to celebrate and loses control. Yup. Not Out for me. Similar to Starc where he surfed the ball along the grass at Lord's. Stokes hadn't completed the catch. That's so expensive a miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Footballfirst Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, RobboM said: Yup. Not Out for me. Similar to Starc where he surfed the ball along the grass at Lord's. Stokes hadn't completed the catch. That's so expensive a miss I don't think it was similar to Starc as he had control of the ball throughout. Stokes lost control of the ball when hand hit his thigh as he regained control of his body (he had only one foot on the ground at the point of contact). I'm certain that Stokes was looking to throw the ball in the air to celebrate the catch. It goes back to a point I made a couple of weeks back about fielders throwing the ball in the air before demonstrating that they have full control of the ball. Edited July 31, 2023 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Footballfirst said: I don't think it was similar to Starc as he had control of the ball throughout. Stokes lost control of the ball when hand hit his thigh as he regained control of his body (he had only one foot on the ground at the point of contact). I'm certain that Stokes was looking to throw the ball in the air to celebrate the catch. It goes back to a point I made a couple of weeks back about fielders throwing the ball in the air before demonstrating that they have full control of the ball. I meant similar more in terms of not having completed the catch. Stokes would have loosened his grip in anticipation of throwing it up so he knocked it out of his hand when he hit his thigh. Careless and Not Out ..... Bugger 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Players out after lunch and back off again before a ball can be thrown. Rain for the next 90 mins apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, RobboM said: I meant similar more in terms of not having completed the catch. Stokes would have loosened his grip in anticipation of throwing it up so he knocked it out of his hand when he hit his thigh. Careless and Not Out ..... Bugger 🙂 It does clarify that rule on completing the catch nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Get Underwood on! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Forecast to get lot better in late afternoon/early evening and they may be able to play till about 7 or later. Would guess Australia play normally for first hour and then if they need 100 odd with 7 wickets left, go for it. If they lose a wicket or two, then they'll shut up shop. England need win so they have to attack as 3-1 or 2-1, doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Changing the ball is something else that needs looked at. England was chirping away at the umpires every four or five overs yesterday before it was eventually changed late on for one that was harder, shinier and swung more. The test of the ball passing through a ring is just nonsense. It could easily have been hit slightly out of shape by a millimetre or two so that it doesn't pass through the rings. A ball that is 30 / 50 / 70 overs old should be showing serious signs of wear, with scuffs, scrapes and the leather having gone soft. If the ball is out of shape, then it should favour the bowler in any event. The ball should only be changed if it is seriously damaged, e.g. the seam has split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) And off we go again. They reckon there are about 4 hours of play left, light permitting. 52 overs. Edited July 31, 2023 by Sooperstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Bairstow is comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 34 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: And off we go again. They reckon there are about 4 hours of play left, light permitting. 52 overs. 2.67 runs an over needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Smith gone now. Going to the wire this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Marsh gone now. England going to win. Great 15 minutes for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Outstanding from Bairstow. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day@theraces Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Bit of controversy with the replacement ball I gathered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I was just saying the bowling attack was all wrong for this game. Though I would have dropped Broad and Anderson who don't have a wicket this innings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Starc goes for a duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I was just saying the bowling attack was all wrong for this game. Though I would have dropped Broad and Anderson who don't have a wicket this innings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, RobboM said: Outstanding from Bairstow. 🙂 Mitch Marsh walked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Starc goes for a duck. 4 wickets in 19 balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Mitch Marsh walked Fair dues, though England still had 1 review left having burnt the other 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) This is now the 1st test again. Pat Cummins again. Edited July 31, 2023 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 an over needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: 3 an over needed Honestly think this could still go either way. Gotta love Test cricket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Cummins goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 37 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Cummins goes. Worst pun ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Getting interesting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Murphy gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Sensational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 A few people are messaging us asking how long we can go on for. There are a minimum of 20 overs left. The final hour will start when there are 15 overs left. England can bowl more than 15 in that hour if they are quick. There's no scheduled end time on the final day, as long as the weather and light holds out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Carey gone. Broad again. Game over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Well played A fair result 2-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) Congratulations to Australia on a successful series. Edited July 31, 2023 by Sooperstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Its been a whirlwind. Both sides have a lot to improve. But credit due for such a close series. Only that last test did anyone dominate. Ironic it was the draw. But it's a fair result 2-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Brilliant series Vindication for Bazball in this Test. England's batting effectively added 2 extra sessions in a rain affected match. It's a tough ask for a touring team playing 5 tests so close to each other especially throwing in the World Test championship match v India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Well done. Pity about 4th test Would have liked to have watched that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 29/07/2023 at 17:45, Malinga the Swinga said: No idea why England still batting other than to try and get fat boy a century. Forecast garbage over next 3 days so you'd think they would want a bowl. Hoping they get Australia down to 9 wickets before play is abandoned. Haven't learned a thing from last test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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