Sky showed his wagon wheel about 20 minutes ago and Cook had scored precisely two runs down the ground in this innings. In fact, I'd be surprised if in the mountain of runs he's scored in this whole series if more than 40 or so have come from drives down the ground.
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*Official* Fifth Test at the SCG
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zaremba
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Yes he has. Looking at his Test bowling stats, he's near-identical to Siddle, which is handy for a batsman of his quality. Has been underbowled a bit maybe.
Burgey
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He's scored 36 runs straight down the ground this series, out of 700 plus. They showed his series wagon wheel five minutes ago.
Well there you go. Cook has played exceptionally well this series, probably the best I've seen an England player bat over the course of any tour, but that stat just proves that Australia's line and length to Cook has been very poor. They've been consistently feeding his strengths all series.
grecian
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The name of the series. You make a good point too, also how often have Aussies whined about AwwwNotto's injuries, needs to be treated with kid gloves IMHO.
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Had more than a few beers myself tonight, just put kettle on as need to look after kids later. Don't want to miss the Cook double.Beer to get a couple here, extra bounce with the newish ball.
As opposed to me, who has scratched his oldish balls and is now about to get a couple of beers
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Yep. Bowled fuller to him in Perth and got him out cheaply. He's batted wonderfully well though. Been patient and they've obliged.
hazsa19
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Most amazing feature of Cook has been his ability and willingness to bat as if he's got to around 20.
He obviously becomes more fluent after getting in, but he doesn't see passing 50, 100, or 150 as a signal to tee off.
I remember Vaughan almost used to slog after passing 100.
He obviously becomes more fluent after getting in, but he doesn't see passing 50, 100, or 150 as a signal to tee off.
I remember Vaughan almost used to slog after passing 100.
zaremba
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yup
grecian
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Yep it hasn't been used yet
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hazsa19
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What about the umpire checking a no-ball? Not sure what that's known as.
Redbacks
International Captain
Seeing batsmen average 100+ in a series provides a nice insight into how Bradman must have played for his whole test career. We barely look like getting Cook out!