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[MD2812]

I would like to hear all of what goes on. Do the commentators hear more caught up by the umpires mics?

The one thing I thought about Clarke's sledge, was "i'm going to knock your block off" is threatening but doesn't have much substanance. Andersons head won't literally be removed. "Prepare for a broken arm" This is quite real and potentially career ending as an injury. Of course this then has Jimmy conscious about not getting hit, unless he has unlimited mental strength, which could have more of an effect than the threat.

[Sam]

Wouldn't have thought the standard commentators will hear any more than we do from the stumps mic but I could be wrong.

Personally I feel a few people here have taken recent events and posts a bit too personally  .

[MD2812]

Wouldn't have thought the standard commentators will hear any more than we do from the stumps mic but I could be wrong.

Personally I feel a few people here have taken recent events and posts a bit too personally  .

I know they are tuned in to the umpire mics. When Trott was given lbw and there wasn't hotspot, the commentators were talking about the conversation between pitch and 3rd umpire.

[Sam]

I know they are tuned in to the umpire mics. When Trott was given lbw and there wasn't hotspot, the commentators were talking about the conversation between pitch and 3rd umpire.

Good point, I do remember them talking about what the umpires are saying during reviews! Suprises me a lot though, allowing access to something like that is only leading to controversy.

[ProCricketer1982]

I'm sure the ICC could put better mic's in the stumps to pick up,everything .

[Vic Nicholas]

So a few questions - firstly were you there to hear Root mouth off? What did he say that warranted being punched in the face?

So if you mouthed off to me and I punched your lights out, would that make it a winning result all round? That is an attitude I hate! With a statement like that, you are showing yourself to be a total ...... 

Hosk, you are a lovely bloke, but, in future before you make a complete ass of yourself as you did in this post, read the posts above yours before you hit "send", because you would have seen that I posted this:

Unlike Flintoff's constant moronic (and many of the clowns on this site) "it is going to be 10-0...Australian will never win another test again" statements, I was merely taking the piss.

You can take that hook out of your mouth now, cause you took the bait.

I don't really care what led Warner to belt Root in the mouth - Warner is a bogan from housing commission. My care factor for him is next to zero. In fact, if you go over my posting history on this site, you will find that I have had a consistent ambivalence towards Dave Warner.

He may be able to belt a ball out of site, but he is a bloke of limited intellect and even less class.

I was taking the piss man....even MD2812 (the target of that post) got the joke in the end.

I am a pacifist by proclivity and I do not advocate anyone belting anyone in the mouth etc!

Chill mate.

[Vic Nicholas]

Ahhh very well done.

Have this golden star *

You can maybe add this to your signature as a sign of your acheivement. Whilst worth many internet points and will instantly win you praise from many other members, unfortuantely it cannot be traded in for cash value or discount from forum sponsors. It is recommened you still look after this star as without it, how will you manage to stand above us all knowing and such?

This post made me smile.

Love it!

[Gerry SA]

What exactly is Bresnan going to add in terms of fear factor?

He bowls 77-81mph. Cannon fodder no more.

And his batting, has he become Bradman in the last 6 months?

If Johnson's whizzing it past his head, Bresnan won't be scoring too many.

Pick Ballance at 6. He's a good young cricketer. He's African so that's another tick in the right box...😜

Pick Finn to replace Tremlett to add some fire to the otherwise very medium paced attack.

[ProCricketer1982]

What exactly is Bresnan going to add in terms of fear factor?

He bowls 77-81mph. Cannon fodder no more.

And his batting, has he become Bradman in the last 6 months?

If Johnson's whizzing it past his head, Bresnan won't be scoring too many.

Pick Ballance at 6. He's a good young cricketer. He's African so that's another tick in the right box...😜

Pick Finn to replace Tremlett to add some fire to the otherwise very medium paced attack.

Agreed

[Number4]

What exactly is Bresnan going to add in terms of fear factor?

He bowls 77-81mph. Cannon fodder no more.

And his batting, has he become Bradman in the last 6 months?

If Johnson's whizzing it past his head, Bresnan won't be scoring too many.

Pick Ballance at 6. He's a good young cricketer. He's African so that's another tick in the right box...😜

Pick Finn to replace Tremlett to add some fire to the otherwise very medium paced attack.

So bat who at 3 though... It's not number 6 that's the problem at the moment

[Gerry SA]

So bat who at 3 though... It's not number 6 that's the problem at the moment

Well rationale suggests that Ian Bell should bat at 3. But he seems happy to hide down at 5. Bell's been pretty useless at 3 in the past, but he got two hundreds against a pathetic Indian attack back in 2010.

So it looks like Root will have to go in at 3. 

[Vitas Cricket]

What exactly is Bresnan going to add in terms of fear factor?

He bowls 77-81mph. Cannon fodder no more.

And his batting, has he become Bradman in the last 6 months?

If Johnson's whizzing it past his head, Bresnan won't be scoring too many.

Pick Ballance at 6. He's a good young cricketer. He's African so that's another tick in the right box...😜

Pick Finn to replace Tremlett to add some fire to the otherwise very medium paced attack.

He gets the ball to reverse, which may be more of a factor as we move to more abrasive outfields. He has caused the Aussies quite a few issues in the past. He isn't currently struggling for form like Tremlett, messing about with his action to the point where has been nigh on irrelevant for 6 months like Finn or inexperienced like Rankin/Stokes.

He's a risk due to his recent injury.

Add to that he is a 'proper' cricketer who will grit things out with both bat and ball.

I love Bres, and whilst not in the same class as Flintoff, or going back further, Botham. For me he is Englands only current proper all rounder. Broad is an exceptional bowler who occasionally looks good with the bat. Bres has all the shots and the patience/nous/skill to scratch out a real innings whereas Broad always looks like a run a ball or out kind of guy.

Not sure how Broad who was clocked at 93mph when i was at the ground the day the Ashes were won can be considered medium pace, but i do accept the rest of your point.

[ProCricketer1982]

He gets the ball to reverse, which may be more of a factor as we move to more abrasive outfields. He has caused the Aussies quite a few issues in the past. He isn't currently struggling for form like Tremlett, messing about with his action to the point where has been nigh on irrelevant for 6 months like Finn or inexperienced like Rankin/Stokes.

He's a risk due to his recent injury.

Add to that he is a 'proper' cricketer who will grit things out with both bat and ball.

I love Bres, and whilst not in the same class as Flintoff, or going back further, Botham. For me he is Englands only current proper all rounder. Broad is an exceptional bowler who occasionally looks good with the bat. Bres has all the shots and the patience/nous/skill to scratch out a real innings whereas Broad always looks like a run a ball or out kind of guy.

Not sure how Broad who was clocked at 93mph when i was at the ground the day the Ashes were won can be considered medium pace, but i do accept the rest of your point.

It's not what pace you can bowl, it's about what pace you generally bowl at and broads pace is usually the quicker end of medium most of the time

[WalkingWicket37]

So bat who at 3 though... It's not number 6 that's the problem at the moment

Well Finn averages over 50 batting at 3, get him in at 3 and he can bowl a few overs as the 5th bowler, problem solved

[Vic Nicholas]

The "innocent" party speaks out:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/james-anderson-will-continue-to-sledge-because-he-believes-it-improves-his-game/story-fni2usfi-1226772532882