Cecil. Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Well done Agar . But from now on can we trade "pithy" replies Slave, It's tradition..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Well done Agar . But from now on can we trade "pithy" replies Slave, It's tradition..... i couldn't stay awake last night to watch very much. i think i lasted about an hour before i had to hit the sack ( i have work at 6 am today ). we still have a faint hope ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Great test match. Some dodgy decisions, hot weather, a debutant nearly making a century ( albeit he was stumped on 6) blatant cheating by Broad, a nail biting finish today. I think England have the upper hand or will there be a twist? I will miss it today as I'm golfing. Game on. And who ever said Test cricket was boring? Edited July 14, 2013 by chillumpuffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Plenty of on field drama and the match is in the balance, slightly tipped in favour of the Poms. The way it has played out, who knows what'll happen today? As long as it doesn't rain (I haven't seen the forecast as yet). This test match deserves to have a winner one way or another and I don't think anyone would begrudge either side taking it out and not fizzle out into a draw. One thing I do know is, these late nights are finally over tonight! At least until the next test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantpothead Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Michael Clarke thinks the Aussies will win it today. I think it is in the balance, a couple of early wickets and who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Losing two quick wickets doesn't help. Looks like an early night. Edited July 14, 2013 by Reggie29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantpothead Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 England have just won the first test by 14 runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 wow, i was on the edge of my seat! very close in the last hour! i had to go to bed at 11pm though, early work today..... so i missed the last bit. we needed 20 runs to win when i went to bed! well done, pommies! on to the next test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 A well done and hard luck to the Aussies. A classic test which sets up the summer. I am not a fan of the DRS, which played a huge part, rightly or wrongly, in this match. I still feel that the Aussies batting is a little fragile and England's bowlers are far too good, especially when we get to the hard turning pitch at Old Trafford. Yes you may have found a star in Agar but remember he was picked to be your spinner which he didn't really do. Game on this Thursday at Lords. A ground the Aussies like but you must win the toss and bat well. Forecast for the whole game is Scorchio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 A well done and hard luck to the Aussies. A classic test which sets up the summer. I am not a fan of the DRS, which played a huge part, rightly or wrongly, in this match. I still feel that the Aussies batting is a little fragile and England's bowlers are far too good, especially when we get to the hard turning pitch at Old Trafford. Yes you may have found a star in Agar but remember he was picked to be your spinner which he didn't really do. Game on this Thursday at Lords. A ground the Aussies like but you must win the toss and bat well. Forecast for the whole game is Scorchio agreed with all of this ^ we are missing warner .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Well, today was not good for my nerves.... Switching on the radio to hear those dread words England are 28-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 A 50/50 day yesterday. My suggestion of the Aussies winning the toss and batting well was flawed on both counts. England made a complete waste of a good pitch and perfect conditions for batting. We need at least 350 and hope the fragility of the Aussies batting shows itself. I personally doubt it though this time. Looks like though the pitch will offer spin. It maybe our saving grace I don't know about you but I miss the timeless words " Morning Ritchie" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantpothead Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 At present The Aussies are 81 for 4. Not the reply I expected to Englands 361 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 5 Down. Oh deary me. Yet again a fragile batting line up has been cruelly exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Clarke goes. 6 down. Do we enforce the follow on. NO NO NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 It goes from bad to comical. Agar run out for 2. Serious problems now for them down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantpothead Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 All out for 128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 A 50/50 day yesterday. My suggestion of the Aussies winning the toss and batting well was flawed on both counts. England made a complete waste of a good pitch and perfect conditions for batting. We need at least 350 and hope the fragility of the Aussies batting shows itself. I personally doubt it though this time. Looks like though the pitch will offer spin. It maybe our saving grace I don't know about you but I miss the timeless words " Morning Ritchie" hi there cp yes, i have said the same thing .... where's ritchie! actually there's been no aussie commentaters at all, except for warnie last night for a short time ... oh dear! what a sad story .... terrible batting from us. and to discover ( i went to bed and missed all the action ) this morning about the use ( miss-use! ) of the referral system .... oh dear ..... well done poms. we have to get better. can't get much worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 All out for 128 Not really cricket, at least make a effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Not a great cricket fan , but my sister is wages clerk at Yorkshire CCC , she keeps promising me she'll get me a signed photograph of Ryan Sidebottom ,but then " forgets " , I remember his dad Arnie also played for Yorkshire and played soccer for Man Utd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Not a great cricket fan , but my sister is wages clerk at Yorkshire CCC , she keeps promising me she'll get me a signed photograph of Ryan Sidebottom ,but then " forgets " , I remember his dad Arnie also played for Yorkshire and played soccer for Man Utd Is that the chap who looks like the singer...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopie Cat Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 What a terrible day of cricket At least we've got Man U here to entertain and cheer us up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 oh dear ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Is that the chap who looks like the singer...? I think he's got a look of a young Rory Gallagher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 oh dear ....... x 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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