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

[FaaipDeOiad]

About as bad a sign as 2-1 England is for Australian.

I just can't remember ever hearing a crowd cheering the rain before. Fair enough that England want to win the series and everything, but it's not like they're 6 down and following on. It's a bit sad I think that those people paid money for their tickets and would rather watch it rain than watch England win the test.

 

[Pedro Delgado]

Pratt on again. I wonder what injury Giles has?

Toilet break

 

[Pedro Delgado]

I just can't remember ever hearing a crowd cheering the rain before. Fair enough that England want to win the series and everything, but it's not like they're 6 down and following on. It's a bit sad I think that those people paid money for their tickets and would rather watch it rain than watch England win the test.

Just silliness I think, most would want to see some cricket, particularly as Hayden is looking to get out again at the moment. I feel that if we can get one out, a couple might go.

 

[PY]

I just can't remember ever hearing a crowd cheering the rain before. Fair enough that England want to win the series and everything, but it's not like they're 6 down and following on. It's a bit sad I think that those people paid money for their tickets and would rather watch it rain than watch England win the test.

I think you're putting a little too much thought into it.

Maybe they were cheering something else happening or maybe they are such diehard fans that'd prefer England win the Ashes than they have a good time.

Patriotism I tell thee.

 

[aussie]

well hopefully this stupid rain goes away & the boys will be back on soon

 

[greg]

I just can't remember ever hearing a crowd cheering the rain before. Fair enough that England want to win the series and everything, but it's not like they're 6 down and following on. It's a bit sad I think that those people paid money for their tickets and would rather watch it rain than watch England win the test.

They get their money back if there's less than 10 overs play

 

[Neil Pickup]

Yes, weren't they at one point comparing the Gatting ball? It was verging on surreal.

That amused me too. When he missed it, my dad and I looked at each other with that "oh, for God's sake Kevin" look in our eyes as we knew it was a horror shot. Then proceeded to whinge at Richie etc for talking up a perfectly regulation dismissal.

As for this morning's LBWs? First one was nailed on dead and I called it the moment it happened. Other two didn't even remotely excite me. Has improved my faith in my ability to umpire.

 

[PY]

Is anyone watching the hair loss advert on Channel 4?

Oh dear Shane, that's your worst effort yet.

 

[andyc]

Is anyone watching the hair loss advert on Channel 4?

Oh dear Shane, that's your worst effort yet.

Good on ya!

 

[aussie]

good now to resume the beating & build on this wonderful start, Go Hayden.....

 

[Kweek]

Is anyone watching the hair loss advert on Channel 4?

Oh dear Shane, that's your worst effort yet.

me to Jamee:

Taz|| het begrip heineken staat wat mij betreft los van bier|| zegt:
what a crap advert with warne
Taz|| het begrip heineken staat wat mij betreft los van bier|| zegt:
though very funny (the text thingy )

 

[aussie]

working Matty battle on mate......

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Great effort from Hayden to get 50, really. He's not really needed any letoffs of anything, he's just concentrated really hard and cut out the things which were causing him problems, and he's even negotiated the swing quite well again this morning. If he keeps going and Australia get to lunch unbeaten they could really accelerate in the afternoon.

 

[Slow Love™]

It's a good 50, but he knows it hasn't been great. He appears to have pulled his concentration back together though. Come on, mate, prove us all wrong and make it a big one. Jones hasn't been his nemesis in particular this series, so he's facing the same guys he has all summer.

EDIT: And there goes my 20 virtual bucks on Hayden scoring 31-50 this innings.

 

[aussie]

Fellow Australian supporters who have seen practically all of the Langer/Hayden opening partnerships, just to make sure, wasn't the last time they made a 200 run opening stand back in Antigua?

 

[honestbharani]

Maybe it was just a change in attitude. He seems to acknowledged that these are class bowlers who deserve to be treated with respect. It has always been his attitude that I felt was his problem.

 

[aussie]

Hayden thats it dawg Blaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwh

 

[cameeel]

Interesting though how little he recognized the crowds cheering when he reached 50

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Fellow Australian supporters who have seen practically all of the Langer/Hayden opening partnerships, just to make sure, wasn't the last time they made a 200 run opening stand back in Antigua?

Yeah, I think so. They've made quite a few of them, but obviously most came during Hayden's peak form.

Interestingly, this is their 14th century stand as an opening pair. The only other pairs with over 10 are those widely acknowledged as the best ever in Hobbs & Sutcliffe (15) and Greenidge & Haynes (16). Also, Taylor and Slater had 10.

14 isn't a bad effort!

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

47 runs and no wickets in a short session. Definately a good effort, sets the scene for Australia to catch up to England today if the rain stays away, and bowl tomorrow.

Seems a bit ridiculous to be heading off for 40 minutes now while the sun is out.