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Bird · December 28, 2018, 03:25:06 PM

Quote from: Kangaron on December 28, 2018, 03:01:04 PM
Kohli does want to bat last, who can blame him.
They are 290 in front now, bat hard and fast for a few hours, get 450 in front then declare
and go in for the kill.
Perfect strategy really.

Au has no chance of the 290.... why not trounce them with an innings and 190 run defeat.. that would play on the Aussies mind a lot .

alnjan · December 28, 2018, 04:29:26 PM

Amused the way the commentators along with all their dribble are talking up the chance of the Aussies winning.

rockrat · December 28, 2018, 06:07:34 PM

It will be interesting to see if the Indians can post a big 2nd innings score. If they can, it confirms the Aussies are just outclassed. If not, it may be that the pitch has deteriorated a lot and whoever batted first was always likely to do well.

Moxley · December 29, 2018, 06:39:34 PM

Quote from: alnjan on December 28, 2018, 04:29:26 PM
Amused the way the commentators along with all their dribble are talking up the chance of the Aussies winning.

Really? David Hussey on ABC said 8% chance yesterday, and about 5% chance today. Derk Manus (however spelt) probably thought less of a chance.

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Pottsy · December 29, 2018, 06:43:02 PM

Praying for rain. Love for it to be washed out tomorrow.

Good effort by Cummins.

alnjan · December 29, 2018, 07:40:28 PM

Quote from: Moxley on December 29, 2018, 06:39:34 PM
Really? David Hussey on ABC said 8% chance yesterday, and about 5% chance today. Derk Manus (however spelt) probably thought less of a chance.

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Whoever Prime has as commentators. They are hopeless and I only had the tv turned up enough to if something, anything happened on field. Definitely not to listen to their waffling dribble.

Bird · December 30, 2018, 03:17:23 PM

Quote from: alnjanWhoever Prime has as commentators. They are hopeless and I only had the tv turned up enough to if something, anything happened on field. Definitely not to listen to their waffling dribble.

I remember Norman May commentating on ABC decades ago - no drivel, no 'expert' comments - just commentated on what was going on.. sorta what Richie B preached but the Ch9 team were famous for dribble.
'expert' comments ruin the AFL commentary

alnjan · January 04, 2019, 10:35:48 AM

Gotta agree with him. Been that way since Pigeon left and they kicked out Stuart Clarke. Any quick since then has only been successful by bowling in such a manner to frustrate the batter into playing a stupid shot. Line and length are something you just don't here of anymore. Aim at the stumps and improve your chances of getting a wicket instead of putting it up there to get pelted around the paddock. Can't bat, can't bowl.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/cricket-fourth-test-australia-vs-india-shane-warne-criticises-fast-bowlers/1e5a3774-fdcb-4225-aee8-9d09803fc5bc

Bird · January 04, 2019, 10:57:05 AM

Quote from: alnjanGotta agree with him.

Warne - specializes in Captain Obvious articles just to keep his name in the lights.

Kangaron · January 04, 2019, 11:02:18 AM

Quote from: alnjan on January 04, 2019, 10:35:48 AM
Gotta agree with him.

The quicks lost the plot on the opening day of this 4th test.
They negated any movement that may have been present in the first 10 overs and bowled way to short, for most of the day.

Rumpig · January 04, 2019, 12:03:26 PM

Love the sledge from Indian batter comparing the Aussies to a New Zealand seconds team...lol...currently pretty accurate.

Bird · January 04, 2019, 03:57:19 PM

hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DRINKS - INDIA 6-605

Moxley · January 04, 2019, 08:31:15 PM

Quote from: alnjan on January 04, 2019, 10:35:48 AM
Gotta agree with him. Been that way since Pigeon left and they kicked out Stuart Clarke. Any quick since then has only been successful by bowling in such a manner to frustrate the batter into playing a stupid shot. Line and length are something you just don't here of anymore. Aim at the stumps and improve your chances of getting a wicket instead of putting it up there to get pelted around the paddock. Can't bat, can't bowl.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/cricket-fourth-test-australia-vs-india-shane-warne-criticises-fast-bowlers/1e5a3774-fdcb-4225-aee8-9d09803fc5bc

That don't make sense does it? All McGrath did was bowl till the batsman got themselves out through boredom. Best player against him was kaluwithranera from SL because he took him on. Otherwise, most wickets he got anyway was because of Warne. Take Warne, Gilchrist and Ponting out of the side and replace them with the next best and Australia would have been crap by comparison.

Anyway, doesn't matter much now, best batsman in the country are wade and Short and even they can't get a game for Australia because of the selectors. All gone to Shit really. Smith and warner will be the cricketing messiahs me thinks.

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alnjan · January 04, 2019, 09:15:18 PM

more chance of getting someone out by aiming at the three sticks then all over the place and hope something happens and you have a field in the general area to take a catch

Bird · January 04, 2019, 09:25:59 PM

Quote from: MoxleySmith and warner will be the cricketing messiahs me thinks.

Hope not... hope they dont get another gig ever.

Quote from: alnjanmore chance of getting someone out by aiming at the three sticks then all over the place and hope something happens and you have a field in the general area to take a catch

listening to few mins today on way back from pub lunch, they were complaining that the bowlers had forgotten all about the 3 sticks totally - x overs and not one at the stumps...> that the bowlers were bowling Shit that was copping what it deserved... strange ploy...

alnjan · January 04, 2019, 09:29:53 PM

yeah I watched some of it and just ridiculous. Commentators going on about the quicks bowling speeds over 150km/h. But no where near the stumps, with some that far down leg side, keeper could only just get a glove to it before it raised off for four byes. forget pace, go back to accuracy. that is what broke Brett Lee, rather then let him bowl at the stumps they wanted him bowling faster and he kept breaking.

Bird · January 05, 2019, 04:51:46 PM

Another successful day for teh aussies LMAO!

Gee, I'd say there are a few players who should be nervous about their positions, inc the captain.
Marsh could go around and club the Indian bowlers with his bat and still not get dropped. Maybe a solution..

I feel it unfair to put all the blame on the bowlers like some articles and hasbeen aussie players are doing in the press at moment.

Hairs · January 05, 2019, 05:58:23 PM

Not really into cricket, played as s teenager, enjoy watching a test every now & then,
But cricky, what Shit commentary, I thought 9's commentors dribbled.
Australia Cricket, wtf was that?
Ok, the wicket hasn't helped us, but aren't our groundsman suppose ook after us?
The Greats of the game are quiet.
Sheeèsh

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Rumpig · January 05, 2019, 06:36:47 PM

Did a walk on the beach this arvo and saw a young kid dragging his plastic bat on the ground behind him as he walked along...reckon he might get a start for the Aussies soon if he wants one...lol

Bird · January 05, 2019, 06:40:18 PM

Quote from: HairsOk, the wicket hasn't helped us, but aren't our groundsman suppose to after us?

but if one team can score 600... theres no reason the other side cant at least be competitive... not pure Shit.

QuoteThe Greats of the game are quiet.

Except the Harold Scruby of cricket - Warne.

Marsh *Has* to go... put Rummys kid from the beach in there, at least he may show some resolve.

Hairs · January 05, 2019, 07:10:13 PM

Quote from: Bird on January 05, 2019, 06:40:18 PM
Warne.

Has he got time between Botox shots to commentate.

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alnjan · January 05, 2019, 07:37:29 PM

some of the Commentators were giving them a good spray, giving their wicket away

alnjan · January 06, 2019, 02:25:55 PM

We are doing that way, India has enforced the follow on. With one and a bit days, hopes of rain, we might be able to play for a draw.

Bird · January 06, 2019, 05:03:23 PM

Quote from: alnjan on January 06, 2019, 02:25:55 PM
We are doing that way, India has enforced the follow on. With one and a bit days, hopes of rain, we might be able to play for a draw.

certainly dont deserve a draw!

Hairs · January 06, 2019, 05:07:49 PM

Quote from: Bird on January 06, 2019, 05:03:23 PM
certainly dont deserve a draw!

True

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