The Ashes

WeAreDFC · Post by **WeAreDFC** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:07 pm

Squeaky bum time now.

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:53 pm

WeAreDFC wrote:Squeaky bum time now.

This!!!!!!!

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:57 pm

Get in you beauties, never in question lol

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:23 pm

I don't think I've ever seen the advantage switch hands so many times in one test. Unbelievably exciting cricket.

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comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:30 pm

Spyman wrote:I don't think I've ever seen the advantage switch hands so many times in one test. Unbelievably exciting cricket.

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Spot on.

I actually felt sorry for Oz, great test!

I now think we'll kick on too, Oz looked very disheartened at the end.

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:33 pm

Agreed lads, need to change Finn he will be targeted unless.

Spyman · Post by **Spyman** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:41 pm

comeondarlo wrote:
Spyman wrote:I don't think I've ever seen the advantage switch hands so many times in one test. Unbelievably exciting cricket.

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Spot on.

I actually felt sorry for Oz, great test!

I now think we'll kick on too, Oz looked very disheartened at the end.

Wickets seemed to drop in pairs in all 4 innings, making the tide turn much more. That's how it felt to me anyway.

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princes town · Post by **princes town** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:57 pm

Why isn't snicker part of the 3rd umpire KIT? Reliability issue?

Darlogramps · Post by **Darlogramps** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:23 pm

princes town wrote:Why isn't snicker part of the 3rd umpire KIT? Reliability issue?

Put simply, yes.

It shows a sound has been made, but doesn't tell you where the sound came from (i.e. was it ball nicking the bat, or the bat brushing pad etc?)

At least, that's my understanding!

karlo-cardiff · Post by **karlo-cardiff** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:42 am

Snicker isn't used because it takes to long to process result...........would slow the game up far to much .

Mullet69 · Post by **Mullet69** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:59 am

karlo-cardiff wrote:Snicker isn't used because it takes to long to process result...........would slow the game up far to much .

had to laugh yesterday when england went through the whole timewasting effort just before lunch - broad slowly taking his boot off etc to avoid another over - umpires saw straight through it and had another one anyway. if only footy refs were that consistent.

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comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:50 am

Mullet69 wrote:
karlo-cardiff wrote:Snicker isn't used because it takes to long to process result...........would slow the game up far to much .
had to laugh yesterday when england went through the whole timewasting effort just before lunch - broad slowly taking his boot off etc to avoid another over - umpires saw straight through it and had another one anyway. if only footy refs were that consistent.

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Yes spotted that, obviously trying to get Jimmy longer to get fit to bowl.

I'm in Amsterdam and was watching in an Irish bar without sound. It made the last wicket very interesting! It looked out on hotspot but the test had gone I couldn't be sure. There was a big cheer when the verdict came, there were some Aussies in the bat too; great atmosphere!

princes town · Post by **princes town** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:38 pm

Thx for the advice on snicker.

WeAreDFC · Post by **WeAreDFC** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:23 pm

What does everyone think for the second test then. I'd expect it to be a lot less exciting this time due to the conditions plus the fact the Lord's pitch usually stands up well.

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:43 pm

Gonna bet hot and dry so spin maybe 3-5th day, a lot depends on if Finn plays, if he does I expect a loss or draw, Onions plays I expect a win - a few thunder storms and overcast conditions would be nice.

I also expect 3 or 4 centuries in the match overall and in excess of 1200 runs

Maybe all bollocks and its 150 all out on day one for us lol

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:37 am

We won the toss and will bat, Finn dropped for Tremlett, big mistake I fear

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:41 am

Bogratsteve wrote:We won the toss and will bat, Finn dropped for Tremlett, big mistake I fear

Not sure I agree with you there.
It's like for like swap. If the ball does swing then it's a mistake and Bresnan or Onions should have played but I think it's probably the right pick with Tremlett

Mr_Tibbs · Post by **Mr_Tibbs** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:45 am

Bogratsteve wrote:We won the toss and will bat, Finn dropped for Tremlett, big mistake I fear

Bresnan for Finn according to the Beeb?

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:48 am

Mr_Tibbs wrote:
Bogratsteve wrote:We won the toss and will bat, Finn dropped for Tremlett, big mistake I fear
Bresnan for Finn according to the Beeb?

Not according to TMS!!

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:49 am

comeondarlo wrote:
Bogratsteve wrote:We won the toss and will bat, Finn dropped for Tremlett, big mistake I fear
Not sure I agree with you there.
It's like for like swap. If the ball does swing then it's a mistake and Bresnan or Onions should have played but I think it's probably the right pick with Tremlett

Will be interesting to see, big big opening session coming up

Mr_Tibbs · Post by **Mr_Tibbs** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:57 am

Bogratsteve wrote:
Mr_Tibbs wrote:
Bogratsteve wrote:We won the toss and will bat, Finn dropped for Tremlett, big mistake I fear
Bresnan for Finn according to the Beeb?
Not according to TMS!!

Says Bresnan here...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23309559

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:03 am

Yep they have changed it!! better choice than Tremlett IHMO

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:26 am

Bogratsteve wrote:Yep they have changed it!! better choice than Tremlett IHMO

just paid for Wifi in my room to listen to Five live.

Im glad its Breslad over Onions tbh, CT would have been interesting Bres is next cab off the rank. Whats the weather like? Scorchio in Holland

WeAreDFC · Post by **WeAreDFC** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:47 am

FFS

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:12 am

Not a good start!

Come on England!

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:53 am

red hot @ Lords and perfect for batting, just nerves and poor shot selection, Root was not out IMHO

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:09 pm

Bogratsteve wrote:red hot @ Lords and perfect for batting, just nerves and poor shot selection, Root was not out IMHO

Most of TMS think he was out, Sir Geoff thought he was that he shouldn't be given out.

From where I am.......I agree with Sir G and you Steve!

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:20 pm

114-3 now, good recovery from Trott & Bell, lets just hope they stay to at least tea or close of play, sounds like there are very few demons in the pitch so no doubt we will be all out for 200!

Interesting yet again another clutch of wickets go in a few balls.

Of course Boycott want agree with a Yorkie being given out lol

Bogratsteve · Post by **Bogratsteve** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:31 pm

FFS Trott chips it out for 58, what a waste, thought he was nailed on for a ton

comeondarlo · Post by **comeondarlo** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:08 pm

Bogratsteve wrote:114-3 now, good recovery from Trott & Bell, lets just hope they stay to at least tea or close of play, sounds like there are very few demons in the pitch so no doubt we will be all out for 200!

Interesting yet again another clutch of wickets go in a few balls.

Of course Boycott want agree with a Yorkie being given out lol

We stick together!

Agreed about Trott, above. Bairstow is due a score.

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