The Cricket Thread 2013

[tomd2103]

Warner gone and Swann has another. Edged onto Prior's thigh and up into Trott's hands at slip.

Warner reviewed but was unsuccessful so both sides have no reviews.

What on earth was Warner thinking reviewing that decision?  It was a clear nick and must have known he had hit it. 

[UK Redsox]

[Villan For Life]

Warner gone and Swann has another. Edged onto Prior's thigh and up into Trott's hands at slip.

Warner reviewed but was unsuccessful so both sides have no reviews.

What on earth was Warner thinking reviewing that decision?  It was a clear nick and must have known he had hit it. 

I've not seen it, but according to the Cricinfo text commentary Warner's bat hit his pad before he edged it so maybe that confused him.

[Bernie]

Clarke gone for 187

[curiousorange]

Clarke showing Cook how a captain leads by example. He needs a double ton - if he manages one, the Aussies will be demolished.

[Jane]

Another one gone 430-7

[Bernie]

Now Haddin & Starc seem to have swung the momentum back to Aus. following the mini-collapse

[curiousorange]

Best thing for this match is a declaration at tea. England won't skittle them out and the weather is against the Aussies. I don't think this match is even halfway over yet - each England innings has had a heroic performance.

[taylorsworkrate]

Well this is a ridiculously flat pitch, yet it wouldn't surprise me to see our batsmen fuck it up

[Chris Jameson]

Well this is a ridiculously flat pitch, yet it wouldn't surprise me to see our batsmen fuck it up

I guess that is why we are 2-0 down in the series, oh wait...

[taylorsworkrate]

It was more just a general comment on the top orders falability over the last 18 months or so.

Well this is a ridiculously flat pitch, yet it wouldn't surprise me to see our batsmen fuck it up

I guess that is why we are 2-0 down in the series, oh wait...

It was more just a statement on the top orders falability over the last couple of years. Of course I expect them to get massive runs on this pitch, but it wouldn't shock me if they got out reasonably cheaply

[Ads]

If we get past the follow on score, we will retain the Ashes with the rain that's coming on Sunday and Monday.

[taylorsworkrate]

Cannot understand the need for a nightwatchman on this road of a pitch

[taylorsworkrate]

Utterly pathetic

[tomd2103]

Strange decision not to review from Bresnan.  Maybe he was told not to use up any reviews.