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

[luckyeddie]

Sarcasm eddie , thats not like you.

Don't take me on, boy, because there can only be one winner. You know that, I know that.

 

[Linda]

Oh no.. Please, no.

 

[chalky]

Get the light meters out lads. Where's bad light Bucknor when you need him.

 

[andyc]

A turning point?

Since his 141 against New Zealand at the 'Gabba which was 12 test matches ago he has only reached 40 three times (all in this series). His average after that 141 was 67.62, it is now 40.79. That is a drop of 27 runs in 12 test matches, not exactly setting the world on fire. Add to that some of his dismissals have been very, very bad shots.

Yes, but the fact that he's come up against a good bowling attack.

 

[Demolition Man]

Warne will come on soon IMHO.

 

[greg]

Ah that explains it then, so that means yesterday half an hour was for Friday and half for yesterday right?

Yep

 

[Demolition Man]

Don't take me on, boy, because there can only be one winner. You know that, I know that.

This Ashes win really is going to head .

 

[Robertinho]

Don't take me on, boy, because there can only be one winner. You know that, I know that.

*cough*

 

[andyc]

Warne will come on soon IMHO.

And who else, Clarke? Katich? Considering you're talking about him coming on due to the light

 

[Mister Wright]

Yes, but the fact that he's come up against a good bowling attack.

So has Hayden, Ponting, Martyn, Langer, Katich & Gilchrist. While we hear about the possiblity of Hayden, Katich & Martyn being dropped, we don't hear a whisper about Clarke. Hayden was getting starts and getting out, just like Clarke.

 

[Demolition Man]

And who else, Clarke? Katich? Considering you're talking about him coming on due to the light

Punter.

 

[Linda]

A turning point?

Since his 141 against New Zealand at the 'Gabba which was 12 test matches ago he has only reached 40 three times (all in this series). His average after that 141 was 67.62, it is now 40.79. That is a drop of 27 runs in 12 test matches, not exactly setting the world on fire. Add to that some of his dismissals have been very, very bad shots.

Stats, hmm. You can dismiss them when they concern Hayden, but when it comes to Clarke, its a different story.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

So has Hayden, Ponting, Martyn, Langer, Katich & Gilchrist. While we hear about the possiblity of Hayden, Katich & Martyn being dropped, we don't hear a whisper about Clarke. Hayden was getting starts and getting out, just like Clarke.

Except that Clarke (before this test) had two 50s including a 91 while Hayden's highest score was 36. Clarke looked comfortable against swing and seam, while Hayden looked hopeless against it.

Clarke has been excellent in this series, he's been the most consistent Australain batsman behind Langer. Dropping him would be ridiculous, and nobody would even consider it.

 

[Mister Wright]

And who else, Clarke? Katich? Considering you're talking about him coming on due to the light

Macgill...Oh wait...

 

[andyc]

Macgill...Oh wait...

I didn't know Greg Matthews was a member

 

[Demolition Man]

If the shoe was on the other foot would the english get in temporary light towers for this match ????

 

[andyc]

If the shes was on the other fott would the english get in temporary light towers for this match ????

Umm... what?

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Warney!!!

 

[Scaly piscine]

As usual Warne gets a straight forward wicket in his first over. England manage it virtually every time.

 

[Linda]

Warne!! Your gunna make me cry, honestly, you beautiful, beautiful man.