***Official*** 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval

[Matteh]

Please get rid of this idiot.

Would love to, but i'm not a Mod.

 

[superkingdave]

just when it was looking so good, Ian Healy comes on commentary

 

[Arrow]

Ponting is the key. As long as he is there the aussies are still in not any trouble atm.

 

[luffy]

Ponting and Hussey 300 run partnership needed.

 

[BingLeeElectric]

Would love to, but i'm not a Mod.

You are really funny though.

'tard.

 

[pasag]

Ponting is the key. As long as he is there the aussies are still in not any trouble atm.

Fair bit of denial there.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

That's an absolutely idiotic shot from Martyn. I've been a big fan of his, but you can't play shots like that in that sort of situation so often. Watson will come in for Martyn next test, if Clarke makes any runs today.

Interesting that there's been so little criticism of England for their incredibly defensive tactics, after the Warne around the wicket saga. Fielders in run saving positions all over, even to the new batsmen, and Flintoff and Hoggard both bowling well wide of off-stump to Ponting. Martyn had two fielders basically saving a boundary on the cut shot from the moment he came to the crease. Fairly sensible tactics on this sort of pitch mind, especially given that Australia seem intent on fairly quick scoring, but extremely defensive for a team with 550 on the board, a couple of wickets and a newish ball.

Anyway, Australia are in pretty deep strife now. One more wicket for England before lunch and they're in the box seat to bowl Australia out cheaply.

 

[marc71178]

Having said that, bloke in a one-day game yesterday came out, opened the batting, made the lazy 159, then proceeded to open the bowling aswell and bowl his full allotment.

Because a 50 over games is as much batting as Collingwood had to do isn't it?

Even before you take into account the slightly more difficult bowling to face...

 

[chalky]

Sorry Mr Pedantic sir

Wasn't trying to be clever mate I was just wondering if you think Warne can get back on top of Pietersen (so to speak )

 

[silentstriker]

Because a 50 over games is as much batting as Collingwood had to do isn't it?

Even before you take into account the slightly more difficult bowling to face...

Just slightly.

 

[Arrow]

Fair bit of denial there.

How is it denial when Ponting is averaging 100 this year and almost impossible to get out once set? Its more probable that he will take the game away frm England that get out cheap. Aussies are fine atm.

 

[pasag]

Haha drama.

 

[BingLeeElectric]

Interesting that there's been so little criticism of England for their incredibly defensive tactics, after the Warne around the wicket saga.

You'll find that It usually only works one way.

 

[pasag]

How is it denial when Ponting is averaging 100 this year and almost impossible to get out once set? Its more probable that he will take the game away frm England that get out cheap. Aussies are fine atm.

Serious?

 

[superkingdave]

Did Bucknor call that no ball for front foot? cos it wasn't over waist height

 

[Josh]

Because a 50 over games is as much batting as Collingwood had to do isn't it?

Even before you take into account the slightly more difficult bowling to face...

'twas a 40 over game lol.

 

[Josh]

just when it was looking so good, Ian Healy comes on commentary

 

[Josh]

Did Bucknor call that no ball for front foot? cos it wasn't over waist height

Yes, he pointed to the line during his signal.

 

[chalky]

Did Bucknor call that no ball for front foot? cos it wasn't over waist height

Must have been front foot the ball was shin high.

Oh nooooooooo Gilo

 

[luffy]

Phew!!!