*Official* Second Test at Lord's

[91Jmay]

2 runs in 21 balls...

 

[Tangles]

I seem to recall 3 players of the same age and Katich went because Ponting and Hussey were locks. The Clarke incident didnt help him. Ponting should have gone but they didnt have the balls.

 

[91Jmay]

2 runs in 21 balls...

Shut up you dick.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Wonder if Geraint Jones can claim royalties on that Khawaja shot from Trent Bridge 2005?

 

[Furball]

He was injured, and then lost his central contract due to age.

Was a shocking call with hindsight. Though you could've argued at the time that it was time to move him on (this was before Australia's batting became Bangladesh + Clarke, ftr).

Incorrect. Katich didn't retire in 2009.

 

[outbreak]

The selectors are obsessed with guys who try to score all round the ground quickly, find some players happy to hang on and only play their main shots

 

[flibbertyjibber]

The selectors are obsessed with guys who try to score all round the ground quickly, find some players happy to hang on and only play their main shots

George Bailey looks comfortable in international cricket and looks the type of player who could bat long. Might be a contender for the next series in November.

 

[Burgey]

How the **** do you wait nearly two years, jag what could be an extended run in a side that's trying to rebuild after waiting on so many tours as a reserve then play a shot like that?

I just can't fathom someone who isn't cerebrally damaged doing it.

 

[Daemon]

Wonder what Watson feels like, knowing that most of the country is full of hatred towards him

 

[Expressway76]

He really needs a good innings here to save Australia's bacon though.

At least with those 3 wickets there's not much chance of him getting the chop. Plays some crackling shots but they need to bowl at his ribs.

 

[outbreak]

How the **** do you wait nearly two years, jag what could be an extended run in a side that's trying to rebuild after waiting on so many tours as a reserve then play a shot like that?

I just can't fathom someone who isn't cerebrally damaged doing it.

To be honest from the way he talks and carries himself he acts like he is already one of the boys and in his mind a main part of the team

 

[91Jmay]

How the **** do you wait nearly two years, jag what could be an extended run in a side that's trying to rebuild after waiting on so many tours as a reserve then play a shot like that?

I just can't fathom someone who isn't cerebrally damaged doing it.

That's what pressure does. He knew he couldn't survive defending so had to try and hit Swann out of the attack.

I feel its inevitable Clarke gets a score, just hope we can roll the other end out for 250 ish.

 

[Spikey]

I bet Usman really wishes Trott caught him

 

[Maximas]

How the **** do you wait nearly two years, jag what could be an extended run in a side that's trying to rebuild after waiting on so many tours as a reserve then play a shot like that?

I just can't fathom someone who isn't cerebrally damaged doing it.

I'm beginning to listen to the people who say this guy isn't right for test cricket, still just a regular Cowan though.

 

[Spikey]

Wonder what Watson feels like, knowing that most of the country is full of hatred towards him

I can ensure you, such a thought would never enter his mind

 

[Tangles]

Uzzie was trying to relieve the pressure Swann was applying but wrong shot to the wrong ball at the wrong time. Just needed to tough it out with Clarke.

 

[Goughy]

Hmm if we win this one, 5-0 could be on the cards...

Steady on now

 

[Burgey]

That's what pressure does. He knew he couldn't survive defending so had to try and hit Swann out of the attack.

I feel its inevitable Clarke gets a score, just hope we can roll the other end out for 250 ish.

Bull**** sorry. The bloke is meant to be a FC and test number three. If he can't rotate the strike then he shouldn't be there. It's an embarrassment. He's a walking marshmallow he's that soft between the ears.

 

[Adders]

That drinks already?? **** me that hour went quick!

 

[The Battlers Prince]

How the **** do you wait nearly two years, jag what could be an extended run in a side that's trying to rebuild after waiting on so many tours as a reserve then play a shot like that?

I just can't fathom someone who isn't cerebrally damaged doing it.

Heartbreaking for a Khawaja fan, but I'm lead to believe that he doesn't care if he's going to play like that