Flybhoy Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 He's just left the field for treatment on said finger, he bowled nearly 30 overs yesterday, a big ask for a guy who hasn't played red ball cricket in a couple of years, on a pitch that is likely to turn on days 4 and 5 England being limited in how much their dedicated spinner is able to be used could be the major difference here, Root can hold an end up with his part time spin and even chip in with the odd wicket but he isn't anywhere near as effective as Moeen playing at his level or, for that matter Nathan Lyon who could well be the key here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Khawaja finally out for 141. Some innings, kept australia in this test. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, FifeArab said: Khawaja finally out for 141. Some innings, kept australia in this test. He'll be raging at the way he got himself out. England's lack of a proper fast bowler being shown up again too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) Australia’s tail didn’t play those last few overs terribly smartly. Edited June 18, 2023 by Savage Henry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Australia out for 386. Trail by 7. tbh didn’t see this coming when they were 29-2 on broad’s hat trick yesterday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Savage Henry said: Australia’s tail didn’t play those last fe over terribly smartly. It’s like they were told they’re playing Twenty20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 So much brainless cricket so far in this test. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys McCabe Hype Train Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 27 minutes ago, die hard doonhamer said: So much brainless cricket so far in this test. “Modern game” and all that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Darth Vader escorted out the ground, then 10 minutes later rain stops play. Coincidence? I think not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 With the way the weather is going, England's declaration might well have turned a draw into a win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Crazy how much this match has ebbed and flowed, Australia looked for all intents and purposes this morning like taking a first innings lead, only for Khawalja to get out playing a T20 shot and the tail enders to play some equally daft shots to give their wickets away. England looked to be in the ascendancy again but two quick wickets in that short 20 minutes between the rain, in terrible conditions for the batsmen, overcast and the ball swinging around and Australia right back in it, it really is anyone's game this, certainly won't be a draw unless the rain continues into tomorrow. One final point, Crawley standing at his crease looking for the umpire to overule him getting out caught behind because it was too cloudy is hideously embarrassing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Aussies set 281 to win. Moeen's ability to bowl and how effective he can be with a sore finger could play a big part in the outcome. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, peasy23 said: Aussies set 281 to win. Moeen's ability to bowl and how effective he can be with a sore finger could play a big part in the outcome. As could the weather. Looks a bit iffy for tomorrow. You know fine well England would try and knock these off in a session. Hope Australia have the guts to go for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Bairstow is a shite keeper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The day one declaration looks increasingly like an awful decision. Just doesn't look like enough runs - only an Aussie collapse or rain are going to stop them winning this test. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: The day one declaration looks increasingly like an awful decision. Just doesn't look like enough runs - only an Aussie collapse or rain are going to stop them winning this test. Yep, to me it smacked of "look at us, look how maverick we are". I could have sort of understood it if they were down to 2 tail enders, and it might have been worth the gamble if they had got a wicket or two before the close. Root was still there though and looking in great nick, could easily have added another 50 almost single handed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys McCabe Hype Train Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Australia chase this with two or three down tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 England desperately needed that wicket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB1994 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 This isn’t done yet… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 59 minutes ago, PB1994 said: This isn’t done yet… Could still go either way, certainly wouldn't be putting any cash on it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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