***Official*** Super Series

[social]

Unless something happens to inspire the World X1, this match is showing signs of turning very ugly for them. There's not much talk, Harmy is all over the shop and they're staring down the gun-barrel of a massive deficit.

 

[Sanz]

I think it's far more likely that Inzy will bat like he did, than Flintoff

With GI Jones behind the stumps, IMO that is highly unlikely.

 

[greg]

Pitch breaks up the longer the match goes, making the spinners more important. This is even more so the case at the SCG than at other grounds (particularily in Australia)

I think you've missed the point here

 

[greg]

With GI Jones behind the stumps, IMO that is highly unlikely.

Surely with Jones behind the stumps it makes it more likely?

 

[dinu23]

bye langer!

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Ponting's looked in superb form through the whole Super Series. Amazed he hasn't got a century yet.

 

[greg]

If Hayden lasts another 2-3 years will he retire with a reputation as "the great blocker" ;-)

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

If Hayden lasts another 2-3 years will he retire with a reputation as "the great blocker" ;-)

His reputation was a lot more like that when he was young actually. He regularly played on difficult pitches and built himself a reputation for getting to lunch on less than 20 and then having a century by tea.

 

[marc71178]

What was that ?? If this is how Flintoff is going to bat in Pakistan then I am sorry to say I dont see England winning the test series in Pakistan.

Might it be somewhat dictated by the match situation? Going for quick runs.

 

[marc71178]

Murali and Harmison were dickkheads.......They should have tried to defend and give Vettori the strike at the end....They could have mustered another 20-30 runs for the last couple of wickets if they had half a brain....particularly murali ...brainless attempt of an innings...especially when a much better batsmen is at the other end !!

That is the way those 2 play. Shot a ball. You just have to pur up with it.

 

[James]

Murali and Harmison were dickkheads.......They should have tried to defend and give Vettori the strike at the end....They could have mustered another 20-30 runs for the last couple of wickets if they had half a brain....particularly murali ...brainless attempt of an innings...especially when a much better batsmen is at the other end !!

Please watch your language Zinzan.

 

[cameeel]

Finally, an aggressive shot from Hayden

 

[greg]

Just saw the Boucher dismissal. What a joke! He didn't even bother to start shaking his head, because he missed it by such a long way.

 

[Choora]

This super series contest is proving to be a joke, it will be a shame if this match doesn't even last 5 days!

What a major dissapointment after such a wonderful Ashes series, the ROW 11 side really suxs!

 

[Knopfler]

This super series contest is proving to be a joke, it will be a shame if this match doesn't even last 5 days!

What a major dissapointment after such a wonderful Ashes series, the ROW 11 side really suxs!

Assuming fine weather, the World XI will have to show a 100x improvement in their batting to make it go past 5 days.

 

[JASON]

Murali and Harmison were **********.......They should have tried to defend and give Vettori the strike at the end....They could have mustered another 20-30 runs for the last couple of wickets if they had half a brain....particularly murali ...brainless attempt of an innings...especially when a much better batsmen is at the other end !!

I have to agree, they failed to realise that Vettori is a batsman with Test centuries and fifties under his belt and should be taking the majority of the strike !!

Murali has played 90 odd Tests but has done very little IMO to improve his ability as a batsman.

In this instance Vettori a capable Test Batsman and allrounder should have been given the lead and he should have tried to stay away from the strike. The World XI may have managed a few more runs , which they can hardly afford not to have .

 

[greg]

I have to agree, they failed to realise that Vettori is a batsman with Test centuries and fifties under his belt and should be taking the majority of the strike !!

Murali has played 90 odd Tests but has done very little IMO to improve his ability as a batsman.

In this instance Vettori a capable Test Batsman and allrounder should have been given the lead and he should have tried to stay away from the strike. The World XI may have managed a few more runs , which they can hardly afford not to have .

I think people are consistently overlooking the fact that they don't really care

Anyway Harmison was hardly out taking a wild swing.

 

[JASON]

I think people are consistently overlooking the fact that they don't really care

Anyway Harmison was hardly out taking a wild swing.

You are absolutely correct. These World XI guys hardly seem to care for each other or for their Team's interests. They are all a bunch of selfish twits each playing for his own glory !!

 

[Barney Rubble]

What was that ?? If this is how Flintoff is going to bat in Pakistan then I am sorry to say I dont see England winning the test series in Pakistan.

He won't be trying to keep a sinking ship afloat in Pakistan this winter, though. Add to that the fact that he doesn't care whether or not he gets out in this game and I wouldn't be surprised if he goes out and plays exactly the same way in the 2nd innings.

 

[cameeel]

You are absolutely correct. These World XI guys hardly seem to care for each other or for their Team's interests. They are all a bunch of selfish twits each playing for his own glory !!

And not even playing well for their own glory