*Official* First Test at the Gabba

[Jacknife]

fairly obvious oz are going to get a lead...what's the most y'all think we can afford to concede?

75

 

[Debris]

I've never seen anyone walk for an LBW in the history of cricket, and I doubt it's ever gonna happen unless someone is hit on the full on the toe.

It serves England right for using it for the 50/50 LBW yesterday which was only used out of frustration. You gotta keep them until there's one that is blatantly wrong, which is why the system was brought in.

I would put in a rule to ban walking. Too close to cheating for my liking, particularly with all the betting scandals around.

 

[MW1304]

York him, Jimmy. He won't expect it.

 

[Jarquis]

Fairly obvious Oz are going to get a lead...what's the most y'all think we can afford to concede?

80ish

 

[Son Of Coco]

wtf

Don't pretend you weren't serious about him walking for the LBW mate!

In other news, Haddin proves he's just been toying with Anderson all morning.

 

[PhoenixFire]

I would put in a rule to ban walking. Too close to cheating for my liking, particularly with all the betting scandals around.

wat

 

[Athlai]

Reckon England could defend a total of 220-250

 

[GIMH]

****ty ****ing wide call, ****ing joke, **** off

 

[irottev]

That's not a wide. Bad umpiring

 

[pasag]

Am liking Anderson's body language after things don't go well. Used to throw toys out of the cot, now gives a wry smile and carries on.

 

[Debris]

wat

Thought it was fairly clear. Player must stay at the wicket until the umpire gives him permission to go.

 

[Jacknife]

What's with these 2 umpires and wides,in both innings they've called dodgy wides.

 

[GIMH]

Am liking Anderson's body language after things don't go well. Used to throw toys out of the cot, now gives a wry smile and carries on.

Was just thinking the same

 

[Gilly Fan]

Richie Richardson did in an ODI at the MCG in the early 80s.

It was back when the pitch was crazy low and slow. He went to pull one.. Hit him on the ankle in front of middle. He just walked off. See it sometimes on World Series classics. Piss funny tbh.

tbf I wasn't alive then.

 

[Burgey]

This is Haddin in very good form? How awful does he look when he's in bad nick?

That off drive look allright, ****?



Comms make a good point about the overs Anderson has bowled here. Quite a few already. He's been excellent tbf.

 

[Athlai]

Am liking Anderson's body language after things don't go well. Used to throw toys out of the cot, now gives a wry smile and carries on.

Have really been expecting his shoulders to slump and to start bowling his typical dross. Have been very impressed with his attitude actually.

 

[irottev]

What's with these 2 umpires and wides,in both innings they've called dodgy wides.

Dunno. Next thing they'll be calling for a powerplay or a free hit. ODI rules :/

 

[Son Of Coco]

Am liking Anderson's body language after things don't go well. Used to throw toys out of the cot, now gives a wry smile and carries on.

He's very close to the edge at the moment (and understandably so). Will be interesting to see how he responds.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Thought it was fairly clear. Player must stay at the wicket until the umpire gives him permission to go.

Nah that's a shocking idea. What's wrong with people walking if they know they are out and the umpire doesn't give them? Has there ever been any evidence of someone walking when they haven't been out due to match fixing? A good case of 'If it aint broke, it doesn't need fixing.

 

[Gilly Fan]

I would put in a rule to ban walking. Too close to cheating for my liking, particularly with all the betting scandals around.

So you wouldn't want to see amazing sportsmanship like this?

YouTube - Adam Gilchrist infamous walking incident

I'm confused as to why you would ban it.