2015 Ashes.

achjimmy · July 28, 2015, 07:45:56 AM

Why would the media expect Haddin's inclusion in the third test to be a given? I would have thought he will not get another game unless we wrap up the series early, same for Watto.

Haddin to be overlooked for Third Test: report

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=9012411

Steffo1 · July 28, 2015, 11:38:36 AM

Quote from: achjimmy on July 28, 2015, 07:45:56 AM
Why would the media expect Haddin's inclusion in the third test to be a given? I would have thought he will not get another game unless we wrap up the series early, same for Watto.

Haddin to be overlooked for Third Test: report

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=9012411

I hate the use of the term "Overlooked" when it is surely certain that the inclusion of Haddin in the lineup would have been discussed by the selectors. Not being selected is entirely different to being overlooked IMO!
Steve

DaveR · July 28, 2015, 03:45:52 PM

The Girls are doing a fine job over here in the Ashes also. Just thought I'd given them some mention.

Sadly for me, the Cricket types have all gone home, no one left here to make fun off....

D4D · July 29, 2015, 06:36:11 PM

Quote from: achjimmy on July 28, 2015, 07:45:56 AM
Why would the media expect Haddin's inclusion in the third test to be a given?

Punter thought Haddin should be in...
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/ricky-ponting-disappointed-brad-haddin-dropped-edgbaston-third-ashes-test-2015-healy-clarke/2015-07-29

Kangaron · July 29, 2015, 07:32:25 PM

Nice toss to win

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paceman · July 29, 2015, 07:42:10 PM

Quote from: D4D on July 29, 2015, 06:36:11 PM
Punter thought Haddin should be in...
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/ricky-ponting-disappointed-brad-haddin-dropped-edgbaston-third-ashes-test-2015-healy-clarke/2015-07-29

he and matthew hayden obviously have ignored haddin's last 12 tests or so... keeping and batting have been subpar...

a tough decision, but the right one... IMO...

D4D · July 29, 2015, 08:00:46 PM

Quote from: Kangaron on July 29, 2015, 07:32:25 PM
Nice toss to win

x2

Moggy · July 29, 2015, 08:32:16 PM

Geez.. they should drop warner....

Bring back WATTO

?

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lino6 · July 29, 2015, 08:39:00 PM

If only Warner could bat as consistently as he yapped!!

D4D · July 29, 2015, 08:43:07 PM

Smith goooooooooooooone

achjimmy · July 29, 2015, 09:06:37 PM

And next on the exit conveyor ................M Clarke

lino6 · July 29, 2015, 09:11:28 PM

Ahhhh, how's the rain!

Darren253 · July 29, 2015, 11:23:36 PM

6/86... Could be a short day!
*Needed to be edited as a wicket fell in the time it took to type the message!

D4D · July 30, 2015, 06:55:46 AM

All out for 136, going to be a long 3 days

GeoffA · July 30, 2015, 07:22:50 AM

Quote from: Kangaron on July 29, 2015, 07:32:25 PM
Nice toss to win

Yep....and bowl.....

paceman · July 30, 2015, 07:40:57 AM

Quote from: GeoffA on July 30, 2015, 07:22:50 AM
Yep....and bowl.....

grassy wicket and overcast conditions...

automatic bat first? can't fathom that thinking...

Kangaron · July 30, 2015, 07:58:07 AM

Always bat first, when in doubt have a think about it then bat anyway

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paceman · July 30, 2015, 08:01:43 AM

Quote from: Kangaron on July 30, 2015, 07:58:07 AM
Always bat first, when in doubt have a think about it then bat anyway

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and in the first two tests, that would make sense, given the wicket and conditions....

but with this wicket being harder under foot (more bounce) and having more grass (ball movement off the pitch and in the air), along with overcast skies forecast for much of the first day and cooler temps being forecast (very conducive to swing bowling), why not bowl first?

especially since the aussies have a glaring weakness against a ball that's moving around... which was shown up in the worst way in their first innings...

but, it makes for an interesting test match if the aussie bowlers get their finger out...

GeoffA · July 30, 2015, 08:08:56 AM

Quote from: paceman on July 30, 2015, 08:01:43 AM
and in the first two tests, that would make sense, given the wicket and conditions....

but with this wicket being harder under foot (more bounce) and having more grass (ball movement off the pitch and in the air), along with overcast skies forecast for much of the first day and cooler temps being forecast (very conducive to swing bowling), why not bowl first?....

Yep, you could see it from the first ball of the day....

paceman · July 30, 2015, 08:20:10 AM

Quote from: GeoffA on July 30, 2015, 08:08:56 AM
Yep, you could see it from the first ball of the day....

no surprise that jimmy anderson carved us up...

achjimmy · July 30, 2015, 08:11:40 PM

Johnson showing his worth.

lino6 · July 30, 2015, 08:13:06 PM

2 absolute rippers from Mitch!

paceman · July 30, 2015, 08:14:03 PM

Quote from: achjimmy on July 30, 2015, 08:11:40 PM
Johnson showing his worth.

do english batsmen not know how to duck??

both bairstow and stokes were a foot off the ground...

Kangaron · July 30, 2015, 09:03:35 PM

When Mitchell J came on to bowl the crowd booed!
Obviously racist.

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weeds · July 30, 2015, 09:04:48 PM

Quote from: Kangaron on July 30, 2015, 09:03:35 PM
When Mitchell J came on to bowl the crowd booed!
Obviously racist.

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Will be announcing retirement at end of game

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