*Official* Ashes Series Thread

[V Reddy]

Yes, Raman Lamba died in Bangladesh after the ball struck him on the head when he was fielding at short leg without a helmet. He was playing in the leagues there.

 

[Bazza]

Originally posted by royGilchrist

But apparently that protection is not enough, so they are provided with further protection in the form of one bouncer per over or bpouncers no balled, type of rules.

This also stops games being boring. Otherwise everyone would say "Australia are too good, lets give them 5 bouncers an over and see how they like it!!"

 

[Bazza]

Originally posted by royGilchrist

But apparently that protection is not enough, so they are provided with further protection in the form of one bouncer per over or bpouncers no balled, type of rules.

This also stops games being boring. Otherwise everyone would say "Australia are too good, lets give them 5 bouncers an over and see how they like it!!"

 

[Bazza]

Originally posted by royGilchrist

But apparently that protection is not enough, so they are provided with further protection in the form of one bouncer per over or bpouncers no balled, type of rules.

This also stops games being boring. Otherwise everyone would say "Australia are too good, lets give them 5 bouncers an over and see how they like it!!"

 

[royGilchrist]

This also stops games being boring. Otherwise everyone would say "Australia are too good, lets give them 5 bouncers an over and see how they like it!!"

Quite a silly thing to say really, were WI getting bounced incessantly (sp?) just because they were winning?

 

[Bazza]

No, because they had the best and fastest bowlers in the world by far. Nobody would have had the guts to do it for fear of getting twice as bad treatment in return. They also didn't have the best batting lineup in the world, at least not by as much.

 

[Anil]

Now, NSW also has beaten England. Michael Slater might be back in reckoning for a WC spot with this innings, do you think? Steve came in and slogged at the end to get a message across to the selectors, but his case still looks highly doubtful to me. Unfortunately, all the Aussies are making merry at the expense of England.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Nah, I think Slater's international career's done - he wasn't even picked initially for this game untile Mark was injured. Steve's 19 off his last 4 balls was a little on the :O side for me..

Well.. positives.. Irani, Blackwell, Shah, Harmison. Add this to Key, Dawson and Jones in the tests and I'm seeing a pattern here.

 

[Anil]

Originally posted by Neil Pickup
Nah, I think Slater's international career's done - he wasn't even picked initially for this game untile Mark was injured. Steve's 19 off his last 4 balls was a little on the :O side for me..

Well.. positives.. Irani, Blackwell, Shah, Harmison. Add this to Key, Dawson and Jones in the tests and I'm seeing a pattern here.

What pattern?:O:O

 

[marc71178]

Lesser players having a go and looking to have done well.

 

[Rich2001]

Well just read that Aravinda de Silva will miss the first half of Sri Lanka's tour of Australia after requesting leave for personal reasons.... England have lost many through injury, SL have now lost De Silva... So who's going to be nice and drop out of the Aussie sqaud to even things up???

 

[anzac]

as if dropping the twins wasn't being nice enough!!!!!!!

:P

 

[Rik]

Originally posted by anzac
as if dropping the twins wasn't being nice enough!!!!!!!

:P

No, actually if you had left them in then we would have enjoyed it more...on the wane...lalala

 

[Rich2001]

Originally posted by anzac
as if dropping the twins wasn't being nice enough!!!!!!!

:P

No because they were both out of form anyway, England would have rather seen them in the team rather than having a inform player come in.

 

[anzac]

awww sorry guys - no fun at all!!!!

just watch the Aus A v England ODI & then still tell us if you really think it would make any difference if even a couple of the 1st team got injured!!!!!

 

[Rich2001]

Originally posted by anzac
awww sorry guys - no fun at all!!!!

just watch the Aus A v England ODI & then still tell us if you really think it would make any difference if even a couple of the 1st team got injured!!!!!

Oh well we will just have to beat you at full strenght, just means you wont be able to borrow England's number 1 excuse :P

 

[Rik]

Originally posted by Rich2001

Originally posted by anzac
awww sorry guys - no fun at all!!!!

just watch the Aus A v England ODI & then still tell us if you really think it would make any difference if even a couple of the 1st team got injured!!!!!

Oh well we will just have to beat you at full strenght, just means you wont be able to borrow England's number 1 excuse :P

It's not just an excuse, it's a horrid reality. seriously, if any more players get injured then we might as well pull out as we've lost the Ashes and we would be better off actually having some fit players for the WC and beyond...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Pulling out is not the solution.

 

[Rich2001]

Originally posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
Pulling out is not the solution.

I agree, theres always enough players back at home to make a squad up.. even if it's not your 1st choice one.

 

[Gotchya]

But I agree there, with such luck, pulling out is a passing thought ! though it is not an option. This is the best excuse England can get to put in some raw ypung talent in there. The ashes is already lost, why not let a few young guys take the field BUT the instruction must be to play aggressive cricket. Otherwise it would be demoralising