***Official*** 1st Test at Brisbane

[Spark]

Who is this commentating with Slater? He is breathing into the mic too much and talking absolute filth.

that would be shane warne

 

[Burgey]

Based on what?

He gets bounce at really good pace and hurries blokes even on slow decks and with good control while doing a bit with it. He’s basically got everything a potential great bowler should have.

 

[Cabinet96]

On the subject of bowler speeds, does Cricinfo not have hawkeye anymore?

 

[Prince EWS]

Steyn definitely didn't. Complete myth.

Yeah these guys mentioned definitely have it in them to bowl 90+ for an effort ball, or even for a couple of overs in a really fired up spell, but they're not there consistently over after over, spell after spell. I think only Lee, Akhtar and Johnson have really been that sort of fast in Test cricket throughout my cricket-watching life. Tait did it in domestic FC cricket if that counts, and a bunch of bowlers do it in limited overs cricket when they know they only have to bowl 10 or 4 overs, but in Tests guys like Cummins, Steyn, Starc, Bond, Sami etc just have/had that speed as a change-up weapon rather than a consistent pace.

 

[Starfighter]

First innings score sweep anyone?

Starfighter 321

 

[Burgey]

I don't think there's ever been a bowler who could hit 150 for the majority of their balls. Akhtar didn't and I don't see who else could've either.

Thomson pre-shoulder I’d reckon but we’ll never know for sure.

 

[Tom Flint]

Keep concentrating boys, vince needs to not get too confident and realise 30/40 isnt a good score for a #3

 

[Cabinet96]

Just got a "your sky box is about to go on standby" message.

Test season is back babeh.

 

[Spark]

This is a serious pudding so far

 

[Starfighter]

Thomson pre-shoulder I’d reckon but we’ll never know for sure.

Yeah, he's the only one I'd consider a possibility.

 

[Tom Flint]

Yeah these guys mentioned definitely have it in them to bowl 90+ for an effort ball, or even for a couple of overs in a really fired up spell, but they're not there consistently over after over, spell after spell. I think only Lee, Akhtar and Johnson have really been that sort of fast in Test cricket throughout my cricket-watching life. Tait did it in domestic FC cricket if that counts, and a bunch of bowlers do it in limited overs cricket when they know they only have to bowl 10 or 4 overs, but in Tests guys like Cummins, Steyn, Starc, Bond, Sami etc just have/had that speed as a change-up weapon rather than a consistent pace.

But my point was there hasnt been one in 13 overs if the first morning of an ashes where they would be intimidating us with the speed

 

[Cow]

290

 

[OverratedSanity]

Yeah these guys mentioned definitely have it in them to bowl 90+ for an effort ball, or even for a couple of overs in a really fired up spell, but they're not there consistently over after over, spell after spell. I think only Lee, Akhtar and Johnson have really been that sort of fast in Test cricket throughout my cricket-watching life. Tait did it in domestic FC cricket if that counts, and a bunch of bowlers do it in limited overs cricket when they know they only have to bowl 10 or 4 overs, but in Tests guys like Cummins, Steyn, Starc, Bond, Sami etc just have/had that speed as a change-up weapon rather than a consistent pace.

Somehow I knew you'd mention Sami

 

[vcs]

Impressed by Paine's impeccable sledging technique so far. Look at the way he covers his mouth with his gloves while having a go at the batsmen.

 

[Starfighter]

First innings sweep:

Starfighter 321
Cow 290

 

[Prince EWS]

Somehow I knew you'd mention Sami

I actually tried so hard not to, because I was trying to make a serious point. I couldn't help it though.

 

[Cow]

I fancy a rolling a kwiff

 

[Furball]

Yeah these guys mentioned definitely have it in them to bowl 90+ for an effort ball, or even for a couple of overs in a really fired up spell, but they're not there consistently over after over, spell after spell. I think only Lee, Akhtar and Johnson have really been that sort of fast in Test cricket throughout my cricket-watching life. Tait did it in domestic FC cricket if that counts, and a bunch of bowlers do it in limited overs cricket when they know they only have to bowl 10 or 4 overs, but in Tests guys like Cummins, Steyn, Starc, Bond, Sami etc just have/had that speed as a change-up weapon rather than a consistent pace.

Are you sure on Starc?

Unless I'm remembering his ODI feats thinking he'd done it in whites.

 

[Cabinet96]

No reviews lost for umpires call now??? I for one can't wait for all the frivolous appeals that will now occur.

 

[NotMcKenzie]

If

the pitch appears green, it's due to reflected light from the grass either side.