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

marc71178

marc71178

Eyes not spreadsheets
howardj said:
When is there honestly a need to go off for bad light in the middle of the day, with a newish ball, when two spinners are on?
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Because irrelevant of the time, it's not good enough light to continue?

Did not Australia go off at 11am for bad light yesterday?
 
Scaly piscine

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
marc71178 said:
There is no way on earth Anderson would replace Giles, who managed to keep a lid on the runs fairly well yesterday even if he only bowled one maiden.

Also, I can't imagine Anderson scoring 30-odd.
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Only you could praise a bowler who conceded over 3 an over (again) and didn't take a wicket (again).
 
twctopcat

twctopcat

International Regular
Tom Halsey said:
So did I - and then there's the fact I rate Katich as a much better bowler.
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Exactly, plodding SLA or someone who actually turns the ball?? It was a no-brainer for me.
 
marc71178

marc71178

Eyes not spreadsheets
twctopcat said:
Remembering from the NZ series last year they had a Eng man of the series and NZ man of the series. I hope it is the same here as they both deserve the accolades. Two colossals of world cricket.
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I think those 2 are no brainers.

I also wish I'd taken 12-1 Flintoff for SPOTY.
 
Jono

Jono

Virat Kohli (c)
I'm not sure how many Australians watch 'Today', or for that matter are even up at 6 am (God bless Law essays) but there was an interview with Brett Lee on the show, and obviously the light issue was brought up. I think he stated exactly what many on this board were saying once Vaughan went off, as he mentioned the fact that though its frustrating that the light is going against Australia, you have to put yourself in the opposition's shoes before you criticise them, and Australia would have most likely done the same as what England did.

He also answered regarding the death threats, stating there's a 'specialist' handling the situation or something similar to that.
 
jlo33692

jlo33692

U19 Debutant
marc71178 said:
Why should they?

If the boot was on the other foot and it was Aus 2-1 up in these circumstances, you'd be shouting them off at any opportunity.
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Marc im an aussie and i also heard B Lee say they would have done exactly the same thing.I think we gotta remember that England done nothing outside the rules.
Maybe or definetly the rules need looking at but we cant have it both ways can we as we went of when offered the light.
 
jlo33692

jlo33692

U19 Debutant
well done Eddie how did you remeber that m8?

we got back last thursday..._ one jl but im praying with him haha
He is like a bruised apple ,he has more bruise than normal skin haha ,i shouldnt laugh ,but he was haha
 
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