2015 Ashes.

[Paul (SA)]

I reckon we've long lacked the patience to perform in English conditions. You can't just get to the middle and start piling on runs. It is important to get set and adjust to the pace of the pitch and swing in the air. We've never done well against genuine movement in the air.

Our bowlers look too impatient as well.

Surprised to see we've only won once in last 14 Tests in UK.

We ate not as good as we think we are.

[Bird]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY-mW_mBVu4

[achjimmy]

Shane Watson – "I Have Photos Of The Cricket Selectors Dumping Body Of Dead Hooker."

http://theunaustralian.net/2015/07/13/shane-watson-i-have-photos-of-the-cricket-selectors-dumping-body-of-dead-hooker/

[Moggy]

Shane Watson – "I Have Photos Of The Cricket Selectors Dumping Body Of Dead Hooker."

http://theunaustralian.net/2015/07/13/shane-watson-i-have-photos-of-the-cricket-selectors-dumping-body-of-dead-hooker/

Thats funny, but i thought the real funny one was about Robbie Farrah & tattooes. (I'll post link in origin thread) its a classic

[achjimmy]

I wonder if the public critism of his cardif performance has led to this? Remembering he supposedly knocked back the captaincy and suggested Smith instead.


Brad Haddin expected to miss Lord's Test due to personal reasons

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2015-brad-haddin-expected-to-miss-lords-test-due-to-personal-reasons-20150714-gicdkv.html

[D4D]

Wow, pulling out of an Ashes Lord's test is a big deal, that's THE test an Aussie cricketer lives for...

[paceman]

As others have intimated, might be a gentle 'push' rather than a undignified dumping...

If it is a family matter to the truest extent, I hope that everything works out okay.


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[achjimmy]

As others have intimated, might be a gentle 'push' rather than a undignified dumping...

If it is a family matter to the truest extent, I hope that everything works out okay.


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If haddon is the sort of person as reported I think he has done this him self.

[achjimmy]

Unlike our other mate 

Shane Watson dropped for second Test, replaced by Mitchell Marsh

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2015-shane-watson-dropped-for-second-test-replaced-by-mitchell-marsh-20150714-giceu2.html

[achjimmy]

Sh1+   Why couldn't they do a NSW and name hime for the tests and let him cop his ban there?

James Faulkner to sit out limited-overs series after drink-driving ban

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been suspended for four games for drink driving, meaning he will miss the limited-overs games after the Ashes.

While playing for English county side Lancashire, Faulkner returned a reading almost three times the legal alcohol limit while driving in the United Kingdom earlier this month.

The 25-year-old was charged with a level-three offence under Cricket Australia's (CA) code of behaviour and accepted four suspension points.

That means he will miss a one-day international against Ireland on August 27, a Twenty20 clash with England four days later, and a pair of ODIs against E...

Read the full story
http://ab.co/1O9L8a9

[Kangaron]

Wow, pulling out of an Ashes Lord's test is a big deal, that's THE test an Aussie cricketer lives for...

His youngest overcame leukemia some years ago, hope it hasn't reared its ugly head again.

[Bird]

His youngest overcame leukemia some years ago, hope it hasn't reared its ugly head again.

correct.. I hope it isn't that...

The details are sketchy, and so should they be. Haddin took time out of cricket previously in 2012 to rally around his daughter, Mia, then 17 months, who had been diagnosed with a form of cancer

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/the-ashes/ashes-2015-separate-brad-haddin-the-man-from-haddin-the-wicketkeeper-20150714-gicg56.html#ixzz3furn33j7

[D4D]

His youngest overcame leukemia some years ago, hope it hasn't reared its ugly head again.

Agreed, however if that was the case I'd be on the first flight back to AU, it appears he is staying so hopefully it isn't that.

[Kangaron]

Pitch report just in.
Another dead one.
And we are batting

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[achjimmy]

Warner doesn't seem to be using his feet or Is it just me?

I might add I have found a most relaxing way to watch the broadcast it's with the mute on!

[Paul (SA)]

Aaarrrggghhh! Warner you are killing me. Stupid shot at the wrong time.

[D4D]

Aaarrrggghhh! Warner you are killing me. Stupid shot at the wrong time.

x2

[lino6]

Aaarrrggghhh! Warner you are killing me. Stupid shot at the wrong time.

Soft way to get out.

[paceman]

Soft way to get out.

and after rogers and smith both got big hundreds, he'll be doubly kicking himself...

[lino6]

At 1/300+ do you reckon they wanted flat tracks??!!

You would think after winning the first test that the next 4 test wickets are going to be roads that are impossible to take 20 wickets on. Good to see Rogers make a big hundred and Smith continue on his merry way.

and after rogers and smith both got big hundreds, he'll be doubly kicking himself...

Reckon you are right, he could have been 200 n.o. and the Aussies could have been 0/400+!!

[paceman]

these types of pitches make it really important to have someone who can swing it in the air and not just get movement off the pitch...

interesting to see what happens when australia bowls (eventually, by the looks... )

[D4D]

Good to see Clarke added value on a flat track

[alnjan]

He is such an asset

[lino6]

Not a bad ball that go Voges.

Now, can an Aussie all-rounder make more than 30???!

[Pog]

Another terrific knock by Smith. He has looked very comfortable this innings, and hasn't rushed it.