1st Test at Brisbane, 8th-12th of December 2021

[mr_mister]

Hobart will be so underwhelming if it's a live fifth test. Hopefully it's a dead rubber

 

[GotSpin]

I really hope we bat again so young Marcus can have another dig. Really earned his shot

 

[Gnske]

I would keep this going for a bit tbh. New ball can change momentum

See how Buttler goes against them. Green's looking better and better and Lyon is getting some mojo back and looking likely.

 

[mr_mister]

I really hope we bat again so young Marcus can have another dig. Really earned his shot

If gets a 14* does that get him the rest of the series. Probably

 

[Woodster]

Ah well, so much for 500 for 2. Can't really complain after his number of plays and misses yesterday.

Surely plays and misses are not counted, we’d have it wrapped up by now!

 

[Woodster]

Ben Stokes struggles to hit Nathan Lyon but connects solidly with the jaws of men outside a Bristol pub

B….o….r….i….n……g

 

[GIMH]

I’ll stay up as long as one of Buttler and Stokes is on I reckon

 

[Burgey]

Condolences to Harby, no longer the worst

Lyon and Harby second and third worst behind Hadlee tbh. Bowled on green tops all the time and everyone else on the team bowled backwards

 

[Woodster]

Root didn't fully commit to the "aww no" there, disappointing. Just like he didn't commit to the innings. Or players of colour at Yorkshire.

Even more boring!

 

[wpdavid]

I’m generally a lot more forgiving/understanding than you. And I have no idea. Not taking away anything from the worst bowler to ever take 400, but he just unnecessarily shovelled a plodding nothing ball to slip

The Grauniad commentary suggests that it was a decent delivery, but surely it was far too early in his innings for Pope to be playing that shot. This isn't Leicestershire at The Oval young man

 

[Pothas]

Because he's nothing special, or because he's a ****? Either way, I tend to agree with you.

Just everything about it. I mean Cummins and Hazlewood fine I can deal with that but Lyon, nah.

 

[Burgey]

Just everything about it. I mean Cummins and Hazlewood fine I can deal with that but Lyon, nah.

Understandable tbh. It’s because he’s a finger spinner. They’re all junk

 

[cover drive man]

Apologies if this has already been said, but why did they take the bat on such a grassy wicket? I'm no expert but that seems a bit basic for me.

 

[Gob]

Guess I'd give Green a couple and take the new ball in the second over

 

[wpdavid]

I’ll stay up as long as one of Buttler and Stokes is on I reckon

I' m done for, so I will call it a day. Hope things improve for you.

 

[morgieb]

Coverage went out. Ouch.

 

[cover drive man]

Where'd the Tele go?

 

[Burgey]

Comfortably the best spell Green has bowled in test cricket. Tough proposition if he hits a decent length.

 

[Burgey]

I mean if you’re gonna lose coverage there’s no better time than when Warne and Gua are on comms together

 

[Pup Clarke]

Yeah Green looks excellent. Really compact action and gets through the crease well