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*Official* First Test at The Gabba

Woodster

Woodster

International Captain
Son Of Coco said:
In KP's case, he was never considering leaving it. I have a feeling KP would see this as an affront on his ego.

Would like to see Lyon go over the wicket to Bell. Would be landing it right around the cracks on that side of the wicket.
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Yes I think you're right in so much as KP would see it that way. Don't get me wrong, had it sailed over the boundary I'd have been cheering loudly while shouting "Yes, go on KP about time we give them some back!". Yet the game is all about those small margins.
 
Son Of Coco

Son Of Coco

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Furball said:
They're all AFL grounds that happen to host cricket.

Except the WACA, that's a proper ground.
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Unfortunately I think your knowledge of Australian grounds is somewhat lacking. AFL wasn't played at the Gabba until 1993. Has been used for cricket since 1896.

The WACA is great though. The SCG goes ok too.
 
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91Jmay

International Coach
Cook hasn't got any real weakness? I recon the bloke who was off the field whilst that GENGER was on might have something to say about that.
 
social

social

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
The good thing about the Oz grounds' redevelopments are that they are generally fit for purpose e.g. Gabba may not have much character but it is a superb stadium with barely a bad seat in the house

Obviously there are money constraints in the UK but some of the things that they do (e.g. the red box at Old Trafford) not only detract from the character of the ground but do bugger all for the general public
 
Furball

Furball

Evil Scotsman
Son Of Coco said:
Unfortunately I think your knowledge of Australian grounds is somewhat lacking. AFL wasn't played at the Gabba until 1993. Has been used for cricket since 1896.

The WACA is great though. The SCG goes ok too.
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It's AFL that drives the redevelopment of grounds in Australia though. That the Gabba etc have 'Cricket Ground' in their name and have been used for cricket since 18-who gives a **** is incidental.
 
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91Jmay

International Coach
If we get through the next two sessions wicket-less, then England can valiantly lose after tea on day 5. I think I would prefer a collapse.
 
Hooksey

Hooksey

Banned
It was 3 years ago tomorrow Siddle took his hat-trick of Cook, Prior and Broad on his birthday at this same venue.

Kind of hope there's 3 English bunnies left for him to repeat the dose on his birthday tomorrow.
 
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