*Official* Fourth Test at Chester-le-Street

[Cabinet96]

Cabinet again wins his game, well played.

First time I've ever won any form of LMS anywhere tbh.

"I was unsighted by the bowler in his follow through" - every time a guy gives his best mate not out.

Haha, happened to us today.

Dale Steyn's 70 and every time Symonds made more than 15 in Test cricket are right up there too.

But it's Dale Steyn, and he scored 70 odd. ****ing hero.

 

[Riggins]

this one tells you that rogers and usman do not like each other

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is there a stat which says the average partnership involving lyon is better than khawaja

 

[Top_Cat]

Have to say, I'm not really digging the press on Rogers' ton being all scratchy, ugly, etc. He was only beaten regularly in the middle because Broad was getting such big movement and was in the middle of a great spell. Other than that, he was rock-solid in defence, smart about what he left and was harsh on anything loose, as evidenced by the fact he hit half his runs in boundaries. He gave one sharp chance and was only really scratchy on 96. It's was an immense, characterful knock.

 

[uvelocity]

4/76 reckon england will get a lead here

 

[Philhughesisbes]

Have to say, I'm not really digging the press on Rogers' ton being all scratchy, ugly, etc. He was only beaten regularly in the middle because Broad was getting such big movement and was in the middle of a great spell. Other than that, he was rock-solid in defence, smart about what he left and was harsh on anything loose, as evidenced by the fact he hit half his runs in boundaries. He gave one sharp chance and was only really scratchy on 96. It's was an immense, characterful knock.

Top knock from Rogers.Watson also played well at 6.He should have been batting at 6 a long time ago.Good to see Clarke batting at 4.I also thought Smith was lining up a big one until he got out.I love this team particularly the batting order, so good job by the selectors.The top 4 comprises of two really solid players,an attacking player who could go on and score hundreds and a young batter with loads of potential( hopefully they keep the faith because there is every chance he will deliver).

 

[Riggins]

the top 4 also has usman khawaja in it though, so that's an issue.

 

[Maximas]

Khawaja ought to be given a go in the return leg, as Aussie pitches probably suit him more, but **** am I annoyed at him

 

[Spikey]

Khawaja ought to have shown improvement before he got another chance....

 

[Riggins]

but he's young and talented and made 54 three tests ago?

 

[Philhughesisbes]

Khawaja ought to be given a go in the return leg, as Aussie pitches probably suit him more, but **** am I annoyed at him

Agreed,but he'll need to show something substantial though as there are many vying for his spot, namely Maddinson,Hughes and silk.I believe Maddinson isn't that far off.Hughes is a few more runs away from sloting back into the lineup.Batsmen will need to perform.

 

[Philhughesisbes]

but he's young and talented and made 54 three tests ago?

Yes but hundreds is what gets you noticed.I believe had Hughes scored a hundred in the first innings of the first test( I know he was not out at the end) , he wouldn't have been dropped.Might also be the reason why Warner has replace Watson at the top.Warner has shwon he has the ability to go on and score 3 figures.

 

[Maximas]

Khawaja ought to have shown improvement before he got another chance....

yeah, SS form will have to be good, what I'm saying is that he shouldn't be discarded straight away

 

[Hurricane]

In the last two or three years it has literally been if Clarke fails Australia makes less than 200. Openers are inconsequential.

except for this inning obvs

 

[Riggins]

i would really like them to take a leaf from US sports and provide official transcripts of the pressers .

 

[Swingpanzee]

England's bowling attack has become way too samey. I don't know why the selectors chose Bresnan over Onions for this test.

 

[dermo]

missed most of the days play, i was out shopping for a new expresso machine but so happy for rogers WAG he is

and haven't seen any of watson's innings what did you ****s make of it?

pressing question is though; did ajdude make it to work on time?

 

[Maximas]

Watson's innings was premium once he got past about 10, played Swann well and looked to have ironed out his technical flaw until he fell over and got strangled down the legside.

 

[Riggins]

missed most of the days play, i was out shopping for a new expresso machine but so happy for rogers WAG he is

and haven't seen any of watson's innings what did you ****s make of it?

pressing question is though; did ajdude make it to work on time?

yeah he batted really well. patient. his new trigger movement where he basically has his front foot in the air at the point of delivery might be helping, he seems to be getting into esactly the same positions, but maybe just getting to them a fraxtion of a second faster than earlier in the series, and playing a bit straighter for longer. on the other hand it might be esactly the same shane watson, and he's just in a bit better form having spent some time in the middle. i guess at the end of the day 60 and out is the watto we all know and love*.


*don't actually love.

 

[Spikey]

what's this about premium?

Simpsons- Little Bandit needs premium dude...Premium!!!!....Duuuuude!!!! - YouTube

 

[uvelocity]

demo needs an av change imo, when im pissed it looks like he's talking to himself when maximus posts straight after