The Cricket Thread 2013

[paul_e]

to back my point about the running up 10 boundaries in the first 50runs is crazy, particularly when you add in the 2 extras from the first over.

[PaulWinch again]

This is definitely a 350+ pitch, you get a lot of value due to the speed of the outfield.

[PaulWinch again]

Andeson's bowling average is still over 30! His few years were up and down and it's affected his actual overall aveage. Anderson's ability should produce figures of 25 to do him real justice.

Siddle is around the 28 mark, they must play some rank teams.

That always surprises me, I hope Anderson's average comes down.

[paul_e]

Andeson's bowling average is still over 30! His few years were up and down and it's affected his actual overall aveage. Anderson's ability should produce figures of 25 to do him real justice.

Siddle is around the 28 mark, they must play some rank teams.

Jimmy came into the team 4-5 years too early.  His average was over 40 for a long time.  His average in the last 4years is under 25 from what i remember.

EDIT

Just checked he averages 27 in the last 4 years.

[eastie]

This is definitely a 350+ pitch, you get a lot of value due to the speed of the outfield.

Already some turn for the spinner in the opening session - i would happily take 300 , Aussies will struggle to get close to 250 at best.

[PaulWinch again]

Not for me eastie, when you're 64-1 you need to be looking higher than that.

[eastie]

Not for me eastie, when you're 64-1 you need to be looking higher than that.

Of course 400 plus would be nice but if we get 300 that will in my opinion be enough to establish a winning position., anything more is a welcome bonus.

[UK Redsox]

Heeeeeeeeeressssssss Geoffrey !!

[paul_e]

I still think 350+ puts us in credit, the pitch looks like it rewards good bowling and good batting, I just think we'll make better use of the former than the aussies have so far.

[olaftab]

Anderson had some "juvenile" years however in the last few years he has developed into an outstanding  test match bowler. The reason England are going to win this series is that the team has 4 genuine world class players (Cook,  Pietersen, Swan, Anderson)  where as Aussies only have one (Clarke). These 4 will merit selection in all outstanding teams that have played test cricket in my memory except may be the Windies of the 80's.

[paul_e]

I'd add prior to that list as well, he's been exceptional for 2 years.

[cdbearsfan]

Root gone. Great delivery.

[PaulWinch again]

Root bowled by Siddle, that is a bad blow. I hope we're not getting into our getting starts and getting out mode.

[eastie]

Anderson had some "juvenile" years however in the last few years he has developed into an outstanding  test match bowler. The reason England are going to win this series is that the team has 4 genuine world class players (Cook,  Pietersen, Swan, Anderson)  where as Aussies only have one (Clarke). These 4 will merit selection in all outstanding teams that have played test cricket in my memory except may be the Windies of the 80's.

Surprised you left trott out of that list affers.

[cdbearsfan]

I'd have had Bell in next ahead of Pietersen. We just need someone to hang around till lunchtime. There will be plenty of time for whacking them round the park later.