Big C Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: Why are all the commentators Australian? Don't forget the South African and the Irishman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 We're loving Root's reverse scoops for 6 but if he got out to one we'd be cursing. It's a real difficult fine line that we won't always get right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 2 very good Batsmen out to wild shots, Stokes and Ali should be filling their boots on this pitch. Bairstow and Root have scored at a rate and attacked without being reckless . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Going from memory this is already a higher first innings score than all but one test in the last Ashes series here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Moeen has always been pretty braindead in fairness when it comes to batting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Well it looks a par 390-410 wicket but thats before both teams have batted. Aussies will have to bat last. Another cracking test by the looks of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 400 min we are gonna be short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 I’m going to contradict myself here and say that we shouldn’t judge the pitch until both teams have batted, but whatever we get here feels short. Feels like a 450 pitch. Aus will bat much more traditionally and the lack of real pace in our bowling attack worries me, they can just wear us down. Lack of seam/swing movement so far, which is our strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Globe Trotter said: I’m going to contradict myself here and say that we shouldn’t judge the pitch until both teams have batted, but whatever we get here feels short. Feels like a 450 pitch. Aus will bat much more traditionally and the lack of real pace in our bowling attack worries me, they can just wear us down. Lack of seam/swing movement so far, which is our strength. And lack of a world class spinner like Lyon. Could see Smith batting all day on this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 That's a brilliant ton. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Quality knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 16, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Down be so downbeat everyone, this will turn out to be a cracking score. We'll go through the Aussies and be in the lead after the first innings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 I do think it's one where you really can't judge it until both teams have had a go. The odd ball is misbehaving already, and Australia won't want to be chasing too many batting last on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 We cant have had many better 1st day of an Ashes series than this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Declaration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, Super said: 400 min we are gonna be short yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Never saw a deceleration coming. Balls of steel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Declaration. I love this game. Test is best 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 16, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Just now, Northern Red said: Declaration Great attacking move 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Just now, phantom said: Great attacking move You get the feeling he'd have done it even if we had 50 runs fewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 16, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Just now, Northern Red said: You get the feeling he'd have done it even if we had 50 runs fewer. Yeah, 25 minutes tonight could be interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Love it if Broad got Warner tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 That's a massive psychological statement as well, less than 400 is enough, interesting though as Root/Robinson probably could have got another 40-50 this evening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 They do say declare when the opening batsmen are least expecting it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Bold declaration and I can’t help but think it will back fire. That said “Got your sandpaper, Warner?” A pissed up Eric Hollies Stand will be right on his back now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 I think we should have got at least 100 more, but the Aussies have started on the back foot and been defensive. Get into them now and nick one or two out and I'll be a lot haooier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Midlands weather forecast says there could be showers on Sunday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 If we get a wicket it’s a good decision! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Warner desperate to get to the other end! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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