Jmothecat2 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 They seem to chuck in a single ad whenever they can, 99% of them for a bookies. I'm really sick of that Kwiffed advert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I've got to say I'm missing the sky commentators. I like swann, ponting and fleming. But I'm missing Nasser and atherton. And bumble. Are swann, boycs, and vaughan still on tms? Or solely on the telly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I've got to say I'm missing the sky commentators. I like swann, ponting and fleming. But I'm missing Nasser and atherton. And bumble. Are swann, boycs, and vaughan still on tms? Or solely on the telly? Heard a clip of Boycott on TMS after Warner's dismissal, "couldn't happen to a nicer fellow!". Don't know about the other two.I quite like the commentary team, it was noticeable last might that there was a lot less talking at times than on day 1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yeah think they all are. I am quite appreciating not having Botham! I do like the BT commentary though, it's got a bit more of a radio feel to it. Ponting has been particularly fantastic. They aren't just copying Sky and I think that's to their credit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Yeah think they all are. I am quite appreciating not having Botham! I do like the BT commentary though, it's got a bit more of a radio feel to it. Ponting has been particularly fantastic. They aren't just copying Sky and I think that's to their credit. Whatever people's opinions on Ponting, he really knows his stuff and can put it across well too. I think a few of them that have worked mainly on radio, like Swann and Alison Mitchell, are still getting used to letting the pictures do the talking, but I've really enjoyed the coverage so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Graeme swann has terrible hair at the moment. And whoever is choosing Allison Mitchel's wardrobe should be fired. That is all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I have warmed a bit to Ponting, he was a brilliant batsman but I always thought he was a terrible captain who was bailed out by having McGrath / Warne / Gillespie / Lee etc who you or I could throw the ball to and still look good in the field, and also a massive dick during the 2005 ashes but I guess the pressure of being the first Aussie captain to lose against England in 16 years piled up on him. Still has the worst wig out of him and Vaughan* though. *also a dick 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Just be thankful you don't have to put up with Chanel 9's pathetic commentary team and they cut to add break's at end of every over and virtually any prolonged delay. Thank goodness the volume can be turned down and ABC Radio commentary tuned in. http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/nines-pick-of-ashes-commentators-proof-network-is-living-in-the-past/news-story/cfa8e1f40b4d007aab274cb80988f9a9 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 This is the key wicket for England /partnership for Australia. In my lifetime the amount of times Healy / Gilchrist / Haddin bailed Australia out was ludicrous. I know Paine failed before but he's been brought in to play this role. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Cracking player but I really can’t stand Broad. Think he is a complete w**k of an individual 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 A massive half hour coming up after tea here. Woakes is starting to look better, he needs overs to get back into the groove and hopefully back to his old self. Ali doesn't look 100% fit after that injury and Jake Ball is absolutely dug meat. I said previously that he reminded me of Alan Mullalley, yep he was shite too. Anyway hopefully get these two tailenders out and a big last session for the batsman. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 A massive half hour coming up after tea here. Woakes is starting to look better, he needs overs to get back into the groove and hopefully back to his old self. Ali doesn't look 100% fit after that injury and Jake Ball is absolutely dug meat. I said previously that he reminded me of Alan Mullalley, yep he was shite too. Anyway hopefully get these two tailenders out and a big last session for the batsman. England were brutal in that middle session. Anderson obviously has an issue as they spotted him downing a couple of tablets at one of the drinks breaks, and it was strange that neither he or Broad started the bowling after lunch after a good morning session. It was like a few of the tests in the last series in Australia, England getting themselves in a good position but unable to finish off the tail. Hazelwood and Lyon have been tough to shift before, and fair play to Smith for a proper captain's innings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Moeen bowls Hazelwood, England still lead by 4. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, peasy23 said: England were brutal in that middle session. Anderson obviously has an issue as they spotted him downing a couple of tablets at one of the drinks breaks, and it was strange that neither he or Broad started the bowling after lunch after a good morning session. It was like a few of the tests in the last series in Australia, England getting themselves in a good position but unable to finish off the tail. Hazelwood and Lyon have been tough to shift before, and fair play to Smith for a proper captain's innings. There is very little chance of Broad & Anderson making it through the five tests sadly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 There is very little chance of Broad & Anderson making it through the five tests sadly. Would have to agree, and going by Ball's performance so far, England are in deep shit if they lose either of those 2.Australia now lead, which from 209-7 just shouldn't have happened. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Just now, peasy23 said: Would have to agree, and going by Ball's performance so far, England are in deep shit if they lose either of those 2. Australia now lead, which from 209-7 just shouldn't have happened. Fred Truemans corpse could bowl better than the Jakeball. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 For me, this is where Stokes absence really shows up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Is the lack of anything in this pitch not making the bowling look worse than it actually is? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 In the space of 10 minutes Australia have turned a deficit into a 20 run lead. The only positive England can have at the moment is that the pitch still looks as if it offers nothing, so they should be able to score runs on it. Heavy emphasis on should. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Slipped under the radar a bit I think, but Scotland beat Papua New Guinea by 6 wickets in a one day game in Dubai.PNG were 147 all out with Sharif taking 4-38 and Evans 3-23. Scotland knocked off the target with almost 12 overs to spare, McLeod 60 not out and Coetzer 29. 3rd best scorer was extras with 21. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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