Cricket Thread

[Scunner]

England 4/94 after being 0/78.

Although they're are probably just doing this to get my hopes up just to bring them crashing down.

[kilabee]

At least your lot are making a game of it. Would be boring if it was all one way traffic.Wicket is supposed to settle down from day three so could turn into a great test match

[SteddieEddie]

Great fight back from Australia, this series is turning into everything I could have hoped for.

Now lets just hope Ponting goes cheaply again

[kilabee]

Yeah great effort in the field by aus. Channel 9 commentary are in orgy mode now. Mitch just got the rimming of his life.

[kilabee]

Now lets just hope Ponting goes cheaply again

Gone

[BushySB]

Damn it missed it

[Obbles]

Great fight back from Australia, this series is turning into everything I could have hoped for.

Now lets just hope Ponting goes cheaply again

Last Bat RT Ponting c †Prior b Finn


xD

[toofast]

Good shit by johnson. This is why i watch cricket. To see big performances by players, especially when they have the wolves at their back. I mean a good 50, followed up by a 6 wicket haul.

[Scunner]

Now lets just hope Ponting goes cheaply again

Gone

I thought that was a little bit rough on review. There was a little bit of doubt there with Hotspot not showing any connection. But good to see we've made a game of this one. Hell, we're even on top which is more than anyone thought would happen at the start of day 1.

If there's one player in this team I've gained respect for, it's Watson. When he first started I didn't think much of his batting, but once he started opening he really started to play consistently.

And it's good to see a pitch that gives the bowlers something. The ball is swinging and there's the odd 1 or 2 an over which rise from a good length.

[SteddieEddie]

Yeah I am enjoying watching Watson, what a great cricketer and appears to be an even headed dude, doesn't get carried away like that dick Johnston

[Ngati_Grim]

doesn't get carried away like that dick Johnston

I like it when Dick Johns(t)on gets carried away:

[Spork]

Wooh yea, that was a bit close for Hussey, good appeal.

It's shaping up well to be a good show for when I'm going to be at the MCG with my bro on boxing day.

[toofast]

BL for watson for missing out on a well deserved hundred. But hussey made up for it by putting up another 100. Funny to think if hussey never made that 100 in domestic cricket, he would of never been selected.

[Spork]

Come on Aussie! Oh yea.

EDIT:

Is Australia's comeback due to the team having excellent skills.. Or is it due to England being crap.

Or are they both just equally crap and that makes for an interesting game?

[kilabee]

I don't know but that is one hell 180 degree shift in fortunes. Going to make for good times on the couch drinking beers on boxing day.

[Spork]

^That's for sure.

[toofast]

EDIT:

Is Australia's comeback due to the team having excellent skills.. Or is it due to England being crap.

Or are they both just equally crap and that makes for an interesting game?

The difference was johnson. On his game, i would say hes one of the best attacking pace bowlers. Especially when you got the rest of the attack keeping it tight, bowlers like him can really pick off players, especially with his aggressive style. Also aussies tail had a big more wag in it, especially in the first innings, which would of demoralized the english a bit.

[kilabee]

John Wright FSW (for some wins)

I hope he gets in there and spanks their spoilt little behinds and says " I am the fucking coach and you will do what you are fucking told or it will be the end of you. Ross,Stop playing the fucking slog sweep shit and play with a straight bat. Brendon, I'll make you the captain after the world cup if you take the gloves and start making runs.James franklin,keep on doing your thing.Jacob Oram,Retire.Kayne Williamson,you can bat down the order to get some runs/ confidence.Jesse,STOP EATING PIES and hit the tread mill you fat shit.The rest of you average bastards step up to the mark or I'll cancel your contracts and lastly Vettori , I am the coach and I run the show MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmK.

Thats what I would do anyway.

[Zarkov]

If he could get the Indians to field properly, he can do anything.

[TofuEater]

I talked to him on a plane once - he is one of the most unassuming people you'd ever meet. He said if i was ever in England to look him up and he'd arrange tickets to the county (he played for Derbyshire) matches. You couldn't meet a nicer bloke - i just wonder if he's too good for the prima donnas known as the Black Caps. Go JW!

[Zarkov]

He's saved NZ Crickets arse already.

That team was shedding supporters big time.

Most people will give them some time for his sake.

[Mantist]

John Wright FSW (for some wins)

I hope he gets in there and spanks their spoilt little behinds and says " I am the fucking coach and you will do what you are fucking told or it will be the end of you. Ross,Stop playing the fucking slog sweep shit and play with a straight bat. Brendon, I'll make you the captain after the world cup if you take the gloves and start making runs.James franklin,keep on doing your thing.Jacob Oram,Retire.Kayne Williamson,you can bat down the order to get some runs/ confidence.Jesse,STOP EATING PIES and hit the tread mill you fat shit.The rest of you average bastards step up to the mark or I'll cancel your contracts and lastly Vettori , I am the coach and I run the show MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmK.

Thats what I would do anyway.

This guy should be president

[SteddieEddie]

Was talking to someone who knows the team well and he/she reckons that the biggest prima dona is our beloved captain.

He was the one who wanted all the power and behaved like a little kid until he got it. Hope John sorts him out

[SteddieEddie]

The prima donnas are starting in early

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/4487745/McCullum-forces-Black-Caps-selectors-into-U-turn

John sure does have his work cut out

[Zarkov]

The prima donnas are starting in early

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/4487745/McCullum-forces-Black-Caps-selectors-into-U-turn

John sure does have his work cut out

At least he wants to play.

It makes a change from taking supposedly fit players on tour who break down the moment they have to play.

Remember Martin Crowe and his knee brace?

Jesse Ryder and his groin?

Oram with his whole body.