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General Cricket => Latest Matches => Topic started by: Vic Nicholas on October 13, 2012, 08:11:09 AM
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Will be an interesting series.
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/selectors-face-hard-calls-20121012-27ij0.html
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I think that SA have the cutting edge; Philander is a much better bowler than I thought. Their spinners are cack though.
If they pick Hughes they're mad - Morkel will eat him for breakfast, c Petersen at third slip. In fact I'd think about Hussey at three, but it won't happen...
SA will have to guard against complacency. I would also think that Aus saying they're going to rotate the young quicks plays into Saffer hands - strange for the bowlers' heads too.
I have a feeling that it might be a drawn series.
1. Warner
2. Cowan
3. M Hussey
4. Ponting
5. Clarke
6. Watson
7. Paine
8. Siddle
9. Starc
10. Hilf
11. Lyon
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I think that SA have the cutting edge; Philander is a much better bowler than I thought. Their spinners are cack though.
If they pick Hughes they're mad - Morkel will eat him for breakfast, c Petersen at third slip. In fact I'd think about Hussey at three, but it won't happen...
SA will have to guard against complacency. I would also think that Aus saying they're going to rotate the young quicks plays into Saffer hands - strange for the bowlers' heads too.
I have a feeling that it might be a drawn series.
1. Warner
2. Cowan
3. M Hussey
4. Ponting
5. Clarke
6. Watson
7. Paine
8. Siddle
9. Starc
10. Hilf
11. Lyon
It will be interesting to see what side the Australians do turn out - one assumes they will keep Ponting and Hussey until they drop, even though common sense remains in favour of calling time on one or the other. Mind you, as has been discussed here before, they don't really have a surfeit of back up batsmen (though I repeat my opick of the last three years that Maddinson will go on to be a good test player for them).
Nice to see the Spaceman, now an honorary Yorkshireman, back in the Test reckoning. And Johnson not in the reckoning...
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Nice to see the Spaceman, now an honorary Yorkshireman, back in the Test reckoning. And Johnson not in the reckoning...
The Aussies do like a left armer - and Starc has shown enough to pass Johnson. Not necessarily the best news for England, however...
Still intrigued by your Alan Davidson namedrop the other week... )
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Might try and go see it at the WACA
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The Aussies do like a left armer - and Starc has shown enough to pass Johnson. Not necessarily the best news for England, however...
Still intrigued by your Alan Davison namedrop the other week... )
Its a good story, but too long for typing!
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does anyone know if this is gonna be shown on sky sports?
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does anyone know if this is gonna be shown on sky sports?
I'm almost 100% sure Sky will be showing SA Dishing it out down under in the same fasion they did up here in England... SA will take the series.. One day stuff I don't think we stand a chance... :)
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after the low blow of disrupting the Eng team spirit, for the only time in my life I will be supporting the Aussies.
not sure they have anything like enough to win.
Ponting, Hussey, Clarke and Watson are going to have to stand up in a way they haven't as a group before.
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can see my Uni degree taking a backseat once again for cricket
should be a cracking series backing Starc to do the business
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after the low blow of disrupting the Eng team spirit, for the only time in my life I will be supporting the Aussies.
not sure they have anything like enough to win.
Ponting, Hussey, Clarke and Watson are going to have to stand up in a way they haven't as a group before.
I thought a man of you grace and stature would know better than that Buzz :)
The only effect SA had on England's team spirit was the the good work on the field. All the rest of it was there before we came to town.... :)
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The Aussie Test squad looks good - only bit of contention over Wade for Haddin (in NSW only, I would think).
If it swings I still feel they're prone to a collapse, but that attack looks worryingly good - I think Lyon is a fine prospect. I'm glad they've stuck with Cowan, much less likely to be caught at third slip off a piechucker.
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Day 1 to the Saffers, pretty ominous stuff from Amla and Kallis
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good toss to win and I suspect the saffas will be booked in tomorrow. evening as well!
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Didn't get to watch any, been at work all day listening here and there on the radio. Luck is always needed to win a test, it seems like SA have had a fair bit of it already. Not doubting them tho they are all class gonna be tough for Australia this test/series
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Well just managed to see the score... Not bad.. Not bad at all :D ...Hope we are still batting come close of play tomorrow night 8)
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I thought out bowling attack was starting to look a bit ordinary until I saw what the aussies have out here!
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watched the first hour, a couple of play and misses. Smith was LBW much to my surprise as he hadn't looked in any real problems. Seeing as this was the time the aussies had to strike I wasn't that impressed with the effort. Good track it looked but they barely got it off the straight and not enough hitting the top of off-stick. I expect Steyn and co to do alot more with it when they bowl.
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The thing I found unbelievable is that Australia are still in contention to be the number 1 side in the world!
I can't see them winning a test in this series.
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After a good first day of the test JP Duminy has been ruled out of the rest of South Africa's tour of Australia with a ruptured left Achilles' tendon :(
poo...
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After a good first day of the test JP Duminy has been ruled out of the rest of South Africa's tour of Australia with a ruptured left Achilles' tendon :(
poo...
how has he managed that when he hasn't done anything yet. At least you had 7 batsman and now have 255 on the board.
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After a good first day of the test JP Duminy has been ruled out of the rest of South Africa's tour of Australia with a ruptured left Achilles' tendon :(
poo...
I bet he is back playing again before I am - my similar op is on Monday :(
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Du Plessis to replace him for the rest of the series?
Duminy is a fairly helpful part time bowler too!
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Great stuff from Pup and Cowan, proper dig in cricket!!
Love watching Clarke bat looks better with every knock, needs to be tested in the top 4 when Ponting goes tho.
Anyone else think this Kleinvelt is carrying some puppy fat?
Don't tell him i said that tho.
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Anyone else think this Kleinvelt is carrying some puppy fat?
Don't tell him i said that tho.
I was amused to see Kleinvelt as his physique doesn't look like a fast bowler at all in my opinion.
I have him on WhatsApp and will share screenshot Birdy 8)
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What a knock this is by the Aussie Skipper... And Huss holding well...Would not put it past my boys to fold needing to bat out the last day thou ???
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Now you know how we Little Englanders felt at the Oval!
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Pup looks on superb form!
Excellent knock against decent bowling attack!
Cowen was decent too considering SA put on a good score and the first 3 Aussie wickets went cheaply! That shows how strong mentally you need to be! They could have folded, but they dug in and turned the game around!
Fair do's! 8)
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Only one wicket for the whole day - and that a freakishly unlucky runout.
We passed their score four wickets down - it seems the Aussie bowling was not THAT bad after all.
Morkel bowled well the whole day yet still got hammered. Steyn was treated with contempt. Philander looks like a piddly military medium bowler when he is handed a pitch that isn't juiced up to his liking and teh fat bloke looks like he should be a playing as a prop for the Springboks.
Having said that, this is not a pitch, it is a road.
You miss out here and you only have your self to blame.
In any case, only one team can win this test match and it isn't South Africa.
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Clarke was lucky not to be out twice early on, getting leading edges over point and mid on. Saffas were bowling well at that point and who knows what might of happened. Only one winner tomorrow and it'll be interesting to see if the Saffas choke in 2 sessions. It's happened before.
Philander might struggle at his pace in Australia. For much of the England series he struggled only to come good at Lords. Be interesting to see him in Asia.
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Extremely flat now, but there was a bit in it on day 1. Rain has held together what would probably have been a nasty spinning track by now, not that it would have helped SA cos they didn't pick one and duminy is injured.
Given they are a batsman and spinner short, they will be more than happy with a draw.
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Extremely flat now, but there was a bit in it on day 1. Rain has held together what would probably have been a nasty spinning track by now, not that it would have helped SA cos they didn't pick one and duminy is injured.
Given they are a batsman and spinner short, they will be more than happy with a draw.
In its 82 year test history, the Gabba has never broken up and been a nasty spinning track. Ever.
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In its 82 year test history, the Gabba has never broken up and been a nasty spinning track. Ever.
Just gets quicker and flatter
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In parts yesterday it looked like a batsmans paradise, doesn't look like there will be a result with out some spectacular bowling/ batting collapse
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Pup has started off as he means to go on.....climbed straight into a couple of boundaries, one of which was placed perfectly! 8)
Would like to see Hussey get a ton! And unless they get him out soon, pup will grab 300!!!
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Don't fancy a declaration and an attempt at a win?
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who is this chubby kleinveldt?
isnt there anyone else? more pace, in better shape?
That Morris for for highveld lions in the clt20 looked rapid and angry
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Huss with 100 on the dot and we declared for 565 I believe.
Could have a chance here.
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Gotta love Pup's captaincy, pattinson strikes early exposing Amla
It's on!!
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Its off.
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In its 82 year test history, the Gabba has never broken up and been a nasty spinning track. Ever.
Haha, true enough....curator did say it'll take spin though.
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have they drawn yet? was watching this morning but got bored
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Yeah mate, saffas ended up 5 down 50 runs in front or something.
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yeah no change then i saw when it was last hour then turned it off
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Aus start very well on what looks like an absolute belter of a track, a 55 yd boundary one side should encourage Warner to smash it!!
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SA have countered with 2 wickets though!
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Snorter!!!
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Cracking ball by Kallis, but that was a poor shot from Ponting.
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He'd've done well to keep that out, can't blame the shot. Warner puts Morkel into the building site, what a first session!!
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maybe not the shot, but the footwork was shocking - the ball didn't move too much.
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Ponting might be nearing the end I think. Pup is a huge wicket now
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Ponting might be nearing the end I think. Pup is a huge wicket now
I think he will gracefully retire at end of this season unless he gets a big knock
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A bit crazy at the moment.
Warner took 14 balls to go from 67 to 100 after lunch.
Australia RR 5.40
Last 10 ovs 88/0 RR 8.80
Min overs remaining 58.0
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Bloody Hell:
Australia RR 5.73
Last 10 ovs 100/0 RR 10.00
Min overs remaining 56.0
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Another century for Clarke, man is in sterling form!
Seems like a serious contender for Yousuf's record.
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Clarke...how good is he going!! Wow...just wow!
And the Huss brings up his ton next ball with a 6!! Awesome!!
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what has happened to the Saffas? that is an amazing days batting!
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what has happened to the Saffas? that is an amazing days batting!
Their bowling took a hit injury wise - Kallis who was looking good after 3 overs picked up and injury and with Philander out also, Steyn also picked up an injury and was off the field for a while.
The Aussies certainly took to the spinners, it was great to watch!
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I know SA didn't bowl at all well, but hats off to the Aussies batting!
Warner was in destructive form! 'Old' or not, Hussey is a class act! And as for Pup....unreal this year!
I didn't see a lot as I was getting ready for work, but the straight drive he played to get to 150 was absolutely stunning and a joy to watch! 8)
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Steyn went off when Aus were already 4 for 336...so the damage was already done.
It was an annihilation.
Michael Clarke is scoring more heavily than Viv Richards and at a faster scoring rate!
Astonishing.
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Michael Clarke must be seeing the ball like a beach ball right now, from the off. What is the key I ask?
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Michael Clarke must be seeing the ball like a beach ball right now, from the off. What is the key I ask?
I remember watching a video of him last year doing all his pre season fitness work. His work ethic was like a boxers, relentless hard work and he's getting his rewards now. Sure you get some luck but he's in form and cashing in. Long may it continue its a joy to watch.
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I remember watching a video of him last year doing all his pre season fitness work. His work ethic was like a boxers, relentless hard work and he's getting his rewards now. Sure you get some luck but he's in form and cashing in. Long may it continue its a joy to watch.
Unreal to watch, I'm in aus ATM and love watching him
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http://youtu.be/kdVoJ3pSGAc
Here it is, pretty inspirational.
He's quite unique in that hes playing in an era when all the world class players are chasing the T20 money, whereas he's retired from the shorter form to concentrate on getting the best test record he can get. Hats off pup you deserve huge props for that.
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He's quite unique in that hes playing in an era when all the world class players are chasing the T20 money, whereas he's retired from the shorter form to concentrate on getting the best test record he can get. Hats off pup you deserve huge props for that.
Could not agree more. Its wierd to think that two years ago Pup was so unpopular within the Australian game!
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(http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4368772-3x2-700x467.jpg)
So will pup get another triple century? Love this picture from the cricketer this month. Clarke's kit drying from his 259* in Brisbane.
He went through 7 sets of gloves!!
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The yellow leather enclosure on his Remfry is a very good idea.
Many thanks for sharing this picture, lovely picture
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Just been googling it I see he has been using 4 different types of thigh pads recently
Wonder if Steve did the yellow enclosure for him
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The larger HD one with the full set of gloves is here but it's far too big to fit on the forum
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http://l.yimg.com/os/153/2012/11/12/156273523-jpg_235919.jpg
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What a stupendous effort from Michael Clarke !. Really love watching the front foot pulls and the drives on the rise. I reckon the image of the Spartan cricket range will receive a massive boost . The next Ashes series looks promising already.
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The Aussies are doing really well. But Smith's captaincy, in particular the bowling changes were really puzzling. Steyn wasn't used straight after lunch (from memory) and the rubbished that were dished up by the other bowlers allowed the Aussies to get away. Clarke was on fire - 5 fours from a Morkel over to get to 150 was a major highlight!
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All change now, game on, with the Aussies struggling a little I'm their second innings
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though oddly when I watched the Sky highlights a moment ago the score went from 91/2 to 92/3 and skipped Cowan's wicket entirely....
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ye i missed cowans wicket aswell
got to feel slightly for Tahir finally taking a wicket for it to be ruled a no-ball
Is it just me, but i'm starting to get really frustrated with umpires constantly checking for no-balls when wickets fall
some of them arent even close, so why are they checking,they should be watching for no-balls in the first place.
You rarely used to see this as much in years gone by, and sometimes no-balls were missed, but thats human error and part of the game. soon we wont even have umpires if it carries on like this, there will be no need for them with hawk eye and hot spot and now checking for no-balls
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Lyon bowling well with 2/6 off 6 overs. Putting Aus in a great position
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Well what a test match this has turned out to be...siddle is all heart what an effort by him!
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Not too shabby from FDP either...
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Definately not a lot of great efforts from both teams this test. SA showing plenty of heart to show what it takes to be number 1, not just winning games but saving them too. Australia had some half chances to win but that's cricket as they say!
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let just hope the pitch for the last test is a touch livelier.
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Wierd to think that Du Plessis was a bit of a nobody when he played for Lancashire!
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Also note that De Villiers batted 220 balls in the second innings without hitting a single boundary - that has to be ome kind of record!
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Well well well. I hold my hand up I never gave my boys any hope of batting out the whole day :D Top effort from the boys. Faf played one of the best test saving innings ever.
Just need to work out how to get rid of the awesome Aussie middle order ??? for the next game...
Lets hope for a better pitch next time round...
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Wierd to think that Du Plessis was a bit of a nobody when he played for Lancashire!
Went to see lancs vs bangladesh a few years back in a one day game, hit a stunning unbeaten 96
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Went to see lancs vs bangladesh a few years back in a one day game, hit a stunning unbeaten 96
against Bangladesh!!!
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He was class when he played for Lancs, one of the stand out players in that year IMO.
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http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Lancashire/Players/60/60234/f_Batting_by_Season.html
Hardly an overwhelming record that...
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http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2012/content/current/story/593267.html
Bloody hell, Australia are overreacting...the return of Mitch!
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It's Perth
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[url]http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Lancashire/Players/60/60234/f_Batting_by_Season.html[/url]
Hardly an overwhelming record that...
To see him in club cricket you could tell he was special
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To see him in club cricket you could tell he was special
It was his one day stuiff that was good. Also, as a complete player, he was my favourite to watch that year! Talk about a gun fielder!
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Watching highlights I noticed that Nathan Lyon has a doosra.
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Jeff
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He likes quite a good bowler.
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Decent bowler and best of a very bad bunch
Yes his Jeffrey is quality
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Decent bowler and best of a very bad bunch
Expand.
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Haha Mitch Johnson is back, who knows what we're in for this time.
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Watching highlights I noticed that Nathan Lyon has a doosra.
He lets go of it differently and it doesn't turn either?
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He lets go of it differently and it doesn't turn either?
like! :)
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He lets go of it differently and it doesn't turn either?
Yh its more of a carrom ball and if im not mistaken i saw one really grip and turn.
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Great start by the Aussies in this final test. Saffas 5/75, Mitch Johnson surprising me and bowling well so far!! And as I type make that 6 with a wicket for Johnson. Hasting and stark bowling really good as well. Cowan will be happy the sitter he dropped didn't cost them anything!!
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206-8, this is going to be a cracking game...
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something I'm not getting here - why was debutant Elgar batting ahead of Mr "i Average 200+ in Test cricket" Du Plessis?
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Fantastic moment when the Aussies were 2 down and there was a standing ovation for Ponting coming out to bat which quickly changed to boos when Nathan Lyons walked out as nightwatchman.
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something I'm not getting here - why was debutant Elgar batting ahead of Mr "i Average 200+ in Test cricket" Du Plessis?
to get him out of the way...
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He lets go of it differently and it doesn't turn either?
Yes it's just a front of hand straight-on ball. If he get's lucky it either drifts or lands on the seam and goes a fraction away. Not any different to Swann's arm ball just a different grip. It won't turn like a Doosra and to be honest Lyon turns the ball so little it shouldn't worry an organised test batsman. On a bunsen burner it might be useful.
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Great start by the Aussies in this final test. Saffas 5/75, Mitch Johnson surprising me and bowling well so far!! And as I type make that 6 with a wicket for Johnson. Hasting and stark bowling really good as well. Cowan will be happy the sitter he dropped didn't cost them anything!!
Johnson always bowls well at the WACA!
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...only bowls well at the WACA
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Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day! ;)
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Ah Marwood
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Warner gone early...c'mon punter!!!!
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:( ponting out...speechless.
Australia in trouble.
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Clarke out to an absolute gem from Steyn...in a very big hole in the moment.
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Warner gone early...c'mon punter!!!!
It was quite surprising how the spot was not visible to hotspot, perhaps vaseline effect?
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Some amazing catches today. Peterson, Johnson but I think Lyon's has to top it. Stunning effort reminiscent of Kirtley's a few years back.
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AMLA!! shashing it to all parts like it is a totally different wicket to the first 2.5 days!!
Oh and awesome curse the_bird!
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Starc to Kallis, no run, Lyon drops it! After taking a ripper not too long ago, Kallis punches this half-heartedly straight to cover point, low to Lyon and he had that covered but he fluffed it
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Naturally I'm devastated for the Aussies!!
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Wow I never thought they'd be chasing 632 to win after day 3 haha that's gotta be a first!
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What a turn around for my boys.. From backs against the wall for most of the first two tests to complete Dominance in the 3rd test.. Deserve that number 1 spot at least for a little while longer :D...
I do however wish the great Ponting had scored a few more runs in this test.. He will be missed :(
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The way the Aussies finished the match was extremely disappointing. Cowan threw it away after grafting hard all morning. After a great first couple of test, Clarke also threw his hand away when the situation demanded more discipline.
The difference was there for all to see. SA managed to tough it out when they were faced with potential defeat, in two consecutive tests no less. The Aussies ran out of steam in the final test and had no one capable of saving them from defeat. SA showed the Aussies exactly how test cricket should be played over the course of the series.
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Clarke can't be expected to save the day every Test.
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1400 runs so far this calendar year, I think he's earnt a dud score. Does this show the Aussies lack of reserve firepower, Hastings looked as quick as Hussey at times. They were raving about Johnson on TV but SA scored 569!!!
He cant've bowled that well.
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Hastings seemed like he'd been picked for being a good egg!
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Clarke can't be expected to save the day every Test.
I guess not... Just disappointed to lose the final test so convincingly after being so close to winning the 2nd.
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Hastings seemed like he'd been picked for being a good egg!
why was he prefered over Hazelwood? i thought Hazelwood he was a poor mans Pattinson, so thats better than being a tad quicker than hussey. He reminded me of Martin Bicknell ambling in bowling 70 mph swingers.
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why was he prefered over Hazelwood? i thought Hazelwood he was a poor mans Pattinson, so thats better than being a tad quicker than hussey. He reminded me of Martin Bicknell ambling in bowling 70 mph swingers.
he reminded me of James Hopes - someone who might do okay in one day cricket as a fourth seamer who could bat a bit but nowhere close to being a Test bowler.
Surely amongst all the "big hopes" and recent graduates that our Australian posters have talked about there had to be someone better - Hazlewood, Coulter Nile, Cutting, Bird, Butterworth, Copeland, Bollinger, Henriques...?
And thats before we ask why Siddle or Hilfenhaus couldn't man up!