***Official*** Australia in England (The Ashes)

[Demolition Man]

It might have been the right call. I have to say it didn't really look like it was going over the top to me.

Where did all our trust in Hawkeye come, all of a sudden? I'm one of the strongest pro-technology advocates around and I don't trust it, but even the anti-tech people seem convinced by Hawkeye these days.

My initial thought was out, but then I thought of marto.....then again we do not have the height angle the umps do.

 

[chaminda_00]

It might have been the right call. I have to say it didn't really look like it was going over the top to me.

Where did all our trust in Hawkeye come, all of a sudden? I'm one of the strongest pro-technology advocates around and I don't trust it, but even the anti-tech people seem convinced by Hawkeye these days.

the trust comes in Hawkeye, when the decisons go towards your team

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

You know, just thinking about this series compared to the last truly great one in '81.

That series had..
A comfortable victory for Australia inspired by their main fast bowler (Lillee).
An extremely narrow victory on runs for England as Australia fell apart in a chase. (4th test)
A heroic performance by an Australian batsman to very nearly save a test and keep the series alive. (Border in the 5th, 150 odd off about 350 balls)

Also had an aging Australian team, and England's best player was a big hitting all-rounder.

Hmm.

Still to come is the victory after following on, and a huge thrashing by the side which wins the series at the end to cap it off.

 

[Slow Love™]

My initial thought was out, but then I thought of marto.....then again we do not have the height angle the umps do.

Yeah, obviously Marto was a mistake. But I think probably 8 times out of 10 that last one would have been given.

 

[Demolition Man]

How can australia strech this out more ?/????

Any ideas??????

Get big merv to stand infront of the sun ????

 

[Demolition Man]

You know, just thinking about this series compared to the last truly great one in '81.

That series had..
A comfortable victory for Australia inspired by their main fast bowler (Lillee).
An extremely narrow victory on runs for England as Australia fell apart in a chase. (4th test)
A heroic performance by an Australian batsman to very nearly save a test and keep the series alive. (Border in the 5th, 150 odd off about 350 balls)

Also had an aging Australian team, and England's best player was a big hitting all-rounder.

Hmm.

Still to come is the victory after following on, and a huge thrashing by the side which wins the series at the end to cap it off.

I was just looking at that test match actually, borders knock mirrors punters today

 

[Slow Love™]

We're inside 20 overs now.

 

[Scaly piscine]

I hope Giles is only bowling so Flintoff can switch ends.

 

[Demolition Man]

We're inside 20 overs now.

While there is punter there is hope. Warne is playing ok aswell.

 

[Slow Love™]

This could be a little bit hairy, 'cause Warne likes to go after Giles.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

This could be a little bit hairy, 'cause Warne likes to go after Giles.

Warne will be responsible. He's not going to get out slogging with an hour left on the 5th day saving a match... batting with the captain. Surely not.

 

[Adamc]

Giles... hmm. Only advantage in bowling him is that Vaughan can increase the pressure around the bat. Warne should be able to keep him out I think.

 

[Demolition Man]

not today warne has his 'thinking-cap' (or helmet) on

 

[Scaly piscine]

Giles... hmm. Only advantage in bowling him is that Vaughan can increase the pressure around the bat. Warne should be able to keep him out I think.

Pretty lucky to get away with that lbw shout.

 

[Slow Love™]

Good call from Bucknor, there.

Ouch! That's gotta hurt.

 

[Demolition Man]

Go GILES !!!

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

This pitch really is a mess now. That footmark Flintoff is avoiding is a couple of inches deep.

Almost into the last hour now... around 100 balls left to survive. Jones is the key I think.

 

[Demolition Man]

This pitch really is a mess now. That footmark Flintoff is avoiding is a couple of inches deep.

Almost into the last hour now... around 100 balls left to survive. Jones is the key I think.

I don't know about him being the key I think he just aimed at the bloody things and thats why the ball kept low.

 

[Scaly piscine]

I still can't believe it:

Giles 26 overs
S Jones 12 overs

 

[Demolition Man]

I still can't believe it:

Giles 26 overs
S Jones 12 overs

I think Jones must be injured. or really fatigued.