**Official** Australia in Bangladesh

[aussie]

Surely Bangladesh are better than Zimbabwe?

ZIM aren't playing test cricket ATM.

 

[adharcric]

at the aussies

 

[vic_orthdox]

Playing only six batsmen is working great here, some brilliant selections from the Aussies.

Personally, I don't blame the selectors. Especially on what was supposed to be a very flat pitch, it wasn't the worst approach - much like the Windies tour of about 2003 (or '04?).

Sorry mate, I don't want to point fingers or say who started it. Obviously, there have been words said in both parties. I don't see the point in pointing out Warne.

You point out where Murali has attacked Warne's record.

 

[Nate]

Two scenarios seem likely from this point...

1) - Warne on 99, pulls it towards mid-wicket off Rafique, Ashraful takes a sitter, bows to the crowd, man in stadium throws his hat around in a violent rage. Later, findings show Rafique actually bowled a no-ball, creates much controversey.

2) - Australia fly in Dave Mohammed, he takes 10-for, Bangladesh out for not many, Australia win Test Match.

 

[chaminda_00]

Personally, I don't blame the selectors. Especially on what was supposed to be a very flat pitch, it wasn't the worst approach - much like the Windies tour of about 2003 (or '04?).

Im not blaming the selectors either its just funny how much its back fired, its really the players faults.

 

[Loony BoB]

Two scenarios seem likely from this point...

1) - Warne on 99, pulls it towards mid-wicket off Rafique, Ashraful takes a sitter, bows to the crowd, man in stadium throws his hat around in a violent rage. Later, findings show Rafique actually bowled a no-ball, creates much controversey.

2) - Australia fly in Dave Mohammed, he takes 10-for, Bangladesh out for not many, Australia win Test Match.

Of course, the latter is absolutely impossible, since you can't fly in someone to bat/bowl in a test that has already started... unless there's some loophole or ruling I'm not aware of.

 

[PY]

Personally, I don't blame the selectors. Especially on what was supposed to be a very flat pitch, it wasn't the worst approach - much like the Windies tour of about 2003 (or '04?).

Has the pitch decayed that badly that it was a road yesterday and reports beforehand said it was a road yet Australia are struggling so badly on it now?

 

[superkingdave]

Gilchrist overtakes Cairns

 

[TT Boy]

Gilchrist overtakes Cairns

Congrats, his just 12 blows away from 100 sixes.

 

[TT Boy]

Jnr has another, six down, Warne gone.

 

[Nate]

Of course, the latter is absolutely impossible, since you can't fly in someone to bat/bowl in a test that has already started... unless there's some loophole or ruling I'm not aware of.

Gah! My bad, I really don`t know the rules heaps well.

As I speak... TRY! Great time for it, with all bases loaded.

 

[Smudge]

Has the pitch decayed that badly that it was a road yesterday and reports beforehand said it was a road yet Australia are struggling so badly on it now?

It's the old story - it's a road when your team's bowling badly, and a minefield when they're batting badly. I know all about it being a Black Cap supporter.

 

[aussie]

noooooooo, stop the madness

 

[Nate]

Warne! Far out, Lee better show some backbone.

 

[adharcric]

Warne century? Yes please. Sweep boy, sweep!

 

[GotSpin]

Ok umm kill me...

 

[TT Boy]

Gilchrist to go El Loco?

 

[Smudge]

Gah! My bad, I really don`t know the rules heaps well.

As I speak... TRY! Great time for it, with all bases loaded.

Was disallowed due to a foot fault. I think the red flag is coming out for overtaking when the safety car was out.

 

[PY]

It's the old story - it's a road when your team's bowling badly, and a minefield when they're batting badly. I know all about it being a Black Cap supporter.

I'm glad you said it.

Not that I'm suggesting that's what Jack was saying.

EDIT: Gilchrist to get a 100 and Lee to get 40 with Australia saving the follow-on.

 

[superkingdave]

Will Bangladesh enforce the follow on?