Strider Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 The California Angels of MLB should look into this Jofra Archer fellow and see if he can pitch. Methinks scheduling a World Cup and the Ashes in the same summer was not a sane decision. Neither XI appears to be in tip-top shape. At least now I can see the tests instead of just reading about them or seeing clips on Youtube. I couldn't find Sky Sports on our normal channel lineup through Sling TV, so I searched through this app called Modbro that I can access with Sling TV. After searching through 300+ channels from the U.S., Europe, and the U.K., I finally found Sky Sports and Sky Sports Cricket. As a bonus, I discovered I also get the Liverpool FC channel...LFCTV! The reception sometimes freezes but it's better than nothing. And I get to laugh at the silly British commercials. Just as bad as the American ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Strider said: The California Angels of MLB should look into this Jofra Archer fellow and see if he can pitch. Methinks scheduling a World Cup and the Ashes in the same summer was not a sane decision. Neither XI appears to be in tip-top shape. At least now I can see the tests instead of just reading about them or seeing clips on Youtube. I couldn't find Sky Sports on our normal channel lineup through Sling TV, so I searched through this app called Modbro that I can access with Sling TV. After searching through 300+ channels from the U.S., Europe, and the U.K., I finally found Sky Sports and Sky Sports Cricket. As a bonus, I discovered I also get the Liverpool FC channel...LFCTV! The reception sometimes freezes but it's better than nothing. And I get to laugh at the silly British commercials. Just as bad as the American ones. That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Well, congrats to England for saving a little face by winning the 5th Test and drawing the Ashes even. Although, because of the rules Australia still retains the urn. Everyone seems to agree that the Aussies partied too hard and long after winning the 4th test and clinching retaining the Ashes. Which points up the difference between American sports and others. In America, there is no partying and celebrating until the competition is over. In baseball you don't pop the champagne until the final out is over. In football, teams don't celebrate at halftime and concede the second half. Most Americans would scratch their heads at the Aussies partying when they were up only 2-1-1 with one more test to play. Sure, by technicality England couldn't "win" and regain the Ashes. But if Australia had kept their head and saved the partying for later, maybe they would have won the 5th test and the record would show Australia beating England decisively 3-1-1. Instead, when future generations look at the 2019 Ashes results they will see that England played Australia to a 2-2-1 draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 4:13 AM, Strider said: Well, congrats to England for saving a little face by winning the 5th Test and drawing the Ashes even. Although, because of the rules Australia still retains the urn. Everyone seems to agree that the Aussies partied too hard and long after winning the 4th test and clinching retaining the Ashes. Which points up the difference between American sports and others. In America, there is no partying and celebrating until the competition is over. In baseball you don't pop the champagne until the final out is over. In football, teams don't celebrate at halftime and concede the second half. Most Americans would scratch their heads at the Aussies partying when they were up only 2-1-1 with one more test to play. Sure, by technicality England couldn't "win" and regain the Ashes. But if Australia had kept their head and saved the partying for later, maybe they would have won the 5th test and the record would show Australia beating England decisively 3-1-1. Instead, when future generations look at the 2019 Ashes results they will see that England played Australia to a 2-2-1 draw. I think it had more to do with Paine choosing to bowl, and Warners poor form. They earned that celebration, they had a few days before the next game, nothing like a half time football game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 8 hours ago, slave to zep said: I think it had more to do with Paine choosing to bowl, and Warners poor form. They earned that celebration, they had a few days before the next game, nothing like a half time football game. You know your Cricket Jules. I was stunned that he put us in. A great series though. Had everything. Warner? Struggled,yes. Maybe the stigma of his cheating scandal played on his mind? Didn't Smith though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 4:42 PM, chillumpuffer said: You know your Cricket Jules. I was stunned that he put us in. A great series though. Had everything. Warner? Struggled,yes. Maybe the stigma of his cheating scandal played on his mind? Didn't Smith though. Thanks 😊 Warner is definitely in a slump.🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Looks like the POMS are in trouble again...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, slave to zep said: Looks like the POMS are in trouble again...... Morning Jules Took you a long time for that one They were in trouble a couple of weeks ago. Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 17 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: Morning Jules Took you a long time for that one They were in trouble a couple of weeks ago. Shambles I haven't been coming on here, but suddenly remembered this thread... Yep, you guys had no answers this time. AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Well, that didn't take long. Three down, two to go. Hopefully the Poms put in a better batting effort in Sydney (their bowlers who are the only players keeping England in the matches so far). Chin up Chillumpuffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 England are showing what they are capable of with the bat, particularly Bairstow and Stokes. Anderson is rock solid as always, Broad never gives up and Wood is going well too, even the spinner Leach has lifted, but, they are missing Stokes with the ball.. I was surprised they risked further injury by playing Stokes. Some of the tactics have been very strange from the outset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 😬this one's a bit close..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Congratulations Australia on retaining The Urn. The great Manchester weather has saved your asses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 It's funny how Piers Morgan complained and claimed it would be a travesty if Australia retained The Ashes because of the weather. Short memory. Here's a tip, win the first two tests and you won't have to rely on the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Reggie29 said: It's funny how Piers Morgan complained and claimed it would be a travesty if Australia retained The Ashes because of the weather. Short memory. Here's a tip, win the first two tests and you won't have to rely on the weather. He's just another whingeing pom. Don't get me started on the Bairstow run out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 There's that "Whingeing Pom" insult again. Piers Morgan is an wanker anyway. Don't put him in the same bracket as the rest of us. Don't get me started on sand paper........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: There's that "Whingeing Pom" insult again. Piers Morgan is an wanker anyway. Don't put him in the same bracket as the rest of us. Don't get me started on sand paper........... Ok, yeah. He's a wanker 👍 The sandpaper was despicable. Bairstow did the exact same thing as was done to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 10:40 PM, slave to zep said: He's just another whingeing pom. Don't get me started on the Bairstow run out.... And you have the audacity to call us "Whinging Poms?" ‘Ballgate’ controversy dominates Australian media’s reaction to Test defeat (msn.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 59 minutes ago, chillumpuffer said: And you have the audacity to call us "Whinging Poms?" ‘Ballgate’ controversy dominates Australian media’s reaction to Test defeat (msn.com) Why was the ball changed? Most media are dickheads and don't represent the public contrary to their beliefs. Due to early work starts I haven't been able to watch the games live and sometimes catch "highlights" on the news sports reports. It's over until the next series in a couple of years back home. The home team should always win given home ground advantage, so we'll see how England go over here especially without Broad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: And you have the audacity to call us "Whinging Poms?" ‘Ballgate’ controversy dominates Australian media’s reaction to Test defeat (msn.com) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Reggie29 said: Why was the ball changed? Most media are dickheads and don't represent the public contrary to their beliefs. Due to early work starts I haven't been able to watch the games live and sometimes catch "highlights" on the news sports reports. It's over until the next series in a couple of years back home. The home team should always win given home ground advantage, so we'll see how England go over here especially without Broad. The ball was changed as per the rules of the game as it had gone out of shape and was checked by the Umpires. It's common practice as you know. Broad and Woakes bowled magnificently with the changed ball. In England we use the Dukes ball and is well suited to the conditions as in Australia the Cookaburra ball is used for the same reason. May I also remind you that if the weather in Manchester hadn't saved that game for Australia, then England would have regained the Urn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 And the whinging just keeps on coming....... Glenn McGrath calls for investigation after England beat Australia in Ashes finale (msn.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 9 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: And the whinging just keeps on coming....... Glenn McGrath calls for investigation after England beat Australia in Ashes finale (msn.com) You and I have a different view on what whingeing means..... Fellow Australia legend McGrath agrees that it is something the ICC should ‘look into’, though he accepted the ball change was not ‘the reason’ England rallied to win the Test. ‘I must say – and it is not the reason England won – the fact the umpires changed a 37-over-old ball on day four for one that looked like it had been used for no more than 15 overs has to be looked into to,’ McGrath told BBC Sport. You can't deny that the ball wasn't changes like for like. That's all they're talking about . It shouldn't be so different, it was clearly a game changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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