I think Lyon had played even fewer FC games than that. He was picked almost on the back of T20 cricket which is funny when you look back now and he's not been a white ball spinner at allMurphy had played eight FC matches before his test debut. I remember Lyon having a not so stellar FC record before playing tests. I reckon Murphy has something about him and I wouldn't worry too much about him replacing Lyon.
Gold sticker for TJB this time.I think Lyon had played even fewer FC games than that. He was picked almost on the back of T20 cricket which is funny when you look back now and he's not been a white ball spinner at all
England like the only place they fill up the crowds day 1-5. Uzzy an absolute soft **** when it comes to this guys like broad, kp, Warner copped it way worse in the pastthink this series has shown that the ICC should make england play in front of no crowds for a year or two
That’s exactly what you are saying.Not saying there's anything wrong with what he's doing
I think the public, media etc deserve the opportunity to farewell cricketers of Broad's quality. And the ECB would also be keen to play it out as positive PR, as well. I don't think it's fair to say it's all about Stuey.I find the timing of the Broad announcement a little weird.
There are legends on both sides that are likely playing their last ever Ashes tests but Stuart goes out and makes it all about him. When interviewed about it he said it's something he's been considering for a few days - so why wait until England are on top in the final test before making it public? It would be interesting to know when exactly he woke up feeling like he didn't want to play anymore. Could it have been weeks ago but he sat on it because of the series score line? Was he going to play on if Australia had gone up 0-3? Was it decided at 2-1 when there was a huge chance the final test would be a decider at 2-2 for a fairy tale ending? We may never know.
Not saying there's anything wrong with what he's doing, the bloke is a legend and can go on his own terms, but it doesn't quite sit right with me. For that reason it would be more than a little funny if Australia snatched victory to send him off in style.
U also think u shud #declarelikeStokes tomm first thing?Let’s be honest here, if Aus held their catches this test they’d need about 30 tomorrow, if the game wasn’t already over. They’ve already had a #moralvictory and have saved test cricket in this game. What happens tomorrow doesn’t matter.
#postlikeStokes
Yeah I remember when people had a whack at Clarke for doing roughly the same thing. Like ****, the bloke has taken 600 wickets for his country, won a **** ton of series for them, been their best bowler in this one. Let him have his moment in the sun, he's earned it. There's a real mean-spirited pettiness about these sorts of criticisms IMO.^ I don't know what cricket people have been watching but I'm guessing 99% of cricketers announce their retirement just before or during their last match. The amount of flak for Broad doing the same is ridiculous
Warner the anomaly announcing his retirement 9 tests before
no racist undertones thoughwhen it comes to this guys like broad, kp, Warner copped it way worse in the past
Utter junk.I find the timing of the Broad announcement a little weird.
There are legends on both sides that are likely playing their last ever Ashes tests but Stuart goes out and makes it all about him. When interviewed about it he said it's something he's been considering for a few days - so why wait until England are on top in the final test before making it public? It would be interesting to know when exactly he woke up feeling like he didn't want to play anymore. Could it have been weeks ago but he sat on it because of the series score line? Was he going to play on if Australia had gone up 0-3? Was it decided at 2-1 when there was a huge chance the final test would be a decider at 2-2 for a fairy tale ending? We may never know.
Not saying there's anything wrong with what he's doing, the bloke is a legend and can go on his own terms, but it doesn't quite sit right with me. For that reason it would be more than a little funny if Australia snatched victory to send him off in style.
Yes! Yes I do #moralwin #AshesStayingHomeU also think u shud #declarelikeStokes tomm first thing?