***Official*** Australia in England 2012

[Expressway76]

Looking at the forecast, there's no hope of a game today.


**** this weather

 

[Spikey]

english weather was afraid about what starceh would unleash

 

[Furball]

I make a habit of watching the Aussies play their tests so for me its not too much of an issue in regards to the over familiarity with the players more so the lack of 2 more tests for the SA series.

Although I think we go to SA after the next Ashes away anyway, might be wrong.

Stand corrected, looking at the FTP we don't tour to SA till 2020.

http://static.icc-cricket.com/ugc/d...A9CF9040AF280F792D82DCC_1334658390769_259.pdf

That's not right.

 

[superkingdave]

According to the radar the rain should be just about clearing now - looks brighter on the webcam. There is another small band to come through later not sure whether it will cause any issues. Outfield looks ok

 

[Stumpcam]

According to the radar the rain should be just about clearing now - looks brighter on the webcam. There is another small band to come through later not sure whether it will cause any issues. Outfield looks ok

Yeah, it doesn't look bad at all on the webcam. But it is difficult to tell just how wet the outfield is.

You never know, play could even start on time if the sun shows it's face in Manchester. Although, that's a fairly rare event.

 

[superkingdave]

Nah, they wont start before 4 at least evern if it doesn't rain again but apparrently covers are going back on.

 

[uvelocity]

stewie looking fresh with a number two

 

[Burgey]

Who'd have thought, a rain delay?

 

[stumpski]

Play to start at 5.30 - 32 overs.

Rain to return at 5.29.

Kudos to 5LSX for continuing with commentary from the S Africans game - at least there's cricket to listen to.

 

[Stumpcam]

Well, you were a little too optimistic with your rain prediction stumpski. I guess this current light rain will mean a further delay and a shorter game.

We might end up with a T20 at this rate. Bloody weather!

 

[Spikey]

they ****ing picked doherty

 

[stumpski]

Both sides playing two spinners - this is Tredwell's first home match for England isn't it? 32 overs, I suppose they'll be looking for around 210, something like that.

Surprised both Broad and Anderson are playing in a dead match, tbh - especially with the risk of slipping on the outfield. I'd like to have seen Woakes get a game.

 

[Spikey]

 

[Jacknife]

Not that much of a surprise that England have gone with 2 spinners at Old Trafford but I'd have personally have preferred to have seen Woakes or even Meaker.

 

[social]

Geez, talk about 2 rubbish X1s

Rest of the world must be laughing themselves silly

 

[Spikey]

they spend so long in the rain only to see doherty and tredwell play...and smith at 7

 

[stumpski]

Nobody buying tickets for the final match of an ODI series should expect to see two full-strength sides - the rotation policy is well established now.

 

[Jacknife]

Jaffa first ball from Finn and another.

 

[Spikey]

i love how moody is the 'back-up' commentator for both Sky and 9

 

[Stumpcam]

Jaffa first ball from Finn and another.

Great first over from the big lad.