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[ProCricketer1982]

All 3 Tests in South Africa-Australia series finished in a victory(1-2 Aus favour) so hardly 'flat pitches'.

And is Smith a FTB? Nope.

A result doesn't mean it's not flat

[Gerry SA]

A result doesn't mean it's not flat

I'm pretty sure Johnson, Harris and Steyn all took 5WHs in the series, so the wickets clearly had something in them...

[ProCricketer1982]

I'm pretty sure Johnson, Harris and Steyn all took 5WHs in the series, so the wickets clearly had something in them...

Again, taking a few wickets doesn't mean it's not flat.. Could be miss hits... Plain old miss the ball... Anything ..

I think it was on cricinfo that said his form coincided with flat tracks.. They must have done a bit of research on it.

[Gerry SA]

Again, taking a few wickets doesn't mean it's not flat.. Could be miss hits... Plain old miss the ball... Anything ..

I think it was on cricinfo that said his form coincided with flat tracks.. They must have done a bit of research on it.

Well I tend to disagree, I can see the changes he has made and why he's now a vastly improved player. He might not be everyone's cup of tea, but he's a superb player.

[ProCricketer1982]

Just watched the eng innings from today.. Haddin being as abusive as always to buttler when run out.. Seriously, is there any need for it?!?

[Sam]

To be fair I think the pitches did look a bit less hostile than those we've seen in Australia in the past. However it stills requires skill to pump out the runs like that.

He's also improved drastically since he first started, and I've got to admit I was the first to think he'd be an absolute failure when he first broke in.

[ProCricketer1982]

To be fair I think the pitches did look a bit less hostile than those we've seen in Australia in the past. However it stills requires skill to pump out the runs like that.

He's also improved drastically since he first started, and I've got to admit I was the first to think he'd be an absolute failure when he first broke in.

Hell yeah, since coming back he's a different player.. 9 100's, 9 50's in 35 innings...

[Gerry SA]

Australia Day match ruined by rain. India where 2/69 when the rain started. Match was later abandoned. 2 points each.

Winner takes all encounter between Ind-Eng at the WACA later during the week.

[joeljonno]

Australia Day match ruined by rain. India where 2/69 when the rain started. Match was later abandoned. 2 points each.

Winner takes all encounter between Ind-Eng at the WACA later during the week.

Winner of this will be runner up is a better description of the game, I feel.


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[csnew]

Pretty poor wicket for a international game. It was poor in that BBL semi final and it's worse today.

England should still be able to chase 200. Gave them some extra runs at the end

[biffa]

Hope this pitch isn't a sign of what to expect in the world cup? Too much bbl cricket? hope they are saving the bettertracks for the tournament

[ppccopener]

see the ball from Jimmy that hit dhoni on the lid, same length ball a couple later hit him on the shins....
we would be complaining a club level let alone an international game

200 looks a good score on this wicket

[csnew]

see the ball from Jimmy that hit dhoni on the lid, same length ball a couple later hit him on the shins....
we would be complaining a club level let alone an international game

200 looks a good score on this wicket

The final is on the same strip too. Wouldn't want to face Johnson and starc on here.
James Taylor has looked all at sea so far this series.

A stupid shot from Ali first ball against spin

[smilley792]

Doesn't look an easy pitch to bat on.
Ali could still have a look though. 

During the bbl every captain and batsmen interviewed seemed to say "pitch is a bit too paced"

[Gerry SA]

Good old England always worth laugh. Crumbling against a pub team attack.

James Taylor playing ashameful innings.