The Ashes 2013 Thread

[Jimbuna]

All too easy in the end :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

It's all a bit quiet in here :)

[BossMark]

As the new royal baby will also be the future monarch of Australia, I am sure it will be out in no time. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[BossMark]

If the royal baby was an Australian cricketer it would be out by now. :har:

[TarJak]

If Australia do lose the next test match they will have lost seven in a row twice, but have yet to join England, which has achieved this ‘feat’ three times: in 1950, 1986 and 1992. Of the major test playing nations West Indies (2000) and India (1967) have also lost seven in a row. Only Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have lost more, with Bangladesh holding the record with 21.

[Jimbuna]

So are you going to win the thirds test and the series :hmm2::)

[Jimbuna]

James Pattinson ruled out of remaining Tests


Australia fast bowler James Pattinson will miss the rest of the Ashes series against England after suffering a stress fracture of the lower back.

"Unfortunately he will not take any further part in this Test series," said Australia team doctor Peter Brukner.
The tourists say they have no immediate plans to call up a replacement, which could mean a recall for Mitchell Starc.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23414036

I'm not so sure they'll miss him that much seeing as how Shane Warne and Liz Hurley (she's the one that bowls the bouncers) have been called into the squad.

[BossMark]

So the royal baby has been born and it's a boy.

However the Aussies are going to waste another review and see if it's actually out.

[TarJak]

So are you going to win the thirds test and the series :hmm2::)

That is yet to be seen. Clarke thinks we can. O think he's dreaming.

Pattinson will not be missed greatly as he's been largely ineffective in the last two tests. The batsmen are the problem. I don't think we need wholesale changes to the team but we do need wholesale change in the way we bat. There is little patience being shown at the crease.

[TarJak]

So are you going to win the thirds test and the series :hmm2::)

That is yet to be seen. Clarke thinks we can. O think he's dreaming.

Pattinson will not be missed greatly as he's been largely ineffective in the last two tests. The batsmen are the problem. I don't think we need wholesale changes to the team but we do need wholesale change in the way we bat. There is little patience being shown at the crease and the poms have shown that they are not that good.

[Jimbuna]

Apparently too much T20 down under is being cited as the reason.

[BossMark]

Another 8 days before the next test can hardly wait :ping: but it is Manchester so there is about a 75% chance it will rain :o

[Jimbuna]

The Manchester pitch usually responds to spin and we are much better in that department...in fact we are much better in every department :smug:

[TarJak]

The Manchester pitch usually responds to spin and we are much better in that department...in fact we are much better in every department :smug:

Aye, particularly the bollox and BS department.:O:

[Jimbuna]

Aye, particularly the bollox and BS department.:O:

2-0 :D

[troopie]

So the royal baby has been born and it's a boy.

However the Aussies are going to waste another review and see if it's actually out.


:har: Well said and so true! The {our?} younger generation seem to think they can do no wrong...:haha:, I hate the DRS; take your pennance and deal with it. If you got yourself close enough to being out that it has to go under the microscope then you obviously famoused up. sometimes you'll get away with it, sometimes you won't, Umpire's call, final.

[TarJak]

2-0 :D

123-100:know::D

[Jimbuna]

Oh come on...your one of the last countries wanting to go back in history...surely :)

[Jimbuna]

Aye, particularly the bollox and BS department.:O:

A must see...especially for you :yeah:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0375vbd/The_Ashes_Flintoffs_Ashes_Legends_The_Aussies/

[STEED]

We don't need to play anymore we're just too bloody cool & great. So sod off home you cons and don't come back until you know how to play cricket. :D

[troopie]

How can we be a thorn in your side if we just go home? :hmmm: No fun in that. :arrgh!:

We can't win, but we can do our best to annoy youse; why do you think we sent Warner to the pub and brought in that new batsman Agar at 11? :D

[TarJak]

I see the boxer scored a few runs down in Seth Efrica this week. They are thinking of bringing him back for the 3rd test just to get Joe Root scared he might get thumped again.:D

[BossMark]

I see the boxer scored a few runs down in Seth Efrica this week. They are thinking of bringing him back for the 3rd test just to get Joe Root scared he might get thumped again.:D
According to sky sports news Rocky could joining up with the Aussie squad on Monday.

[Jimbuna]

How can we be a thorn in your side if we just go home? :hmmm: No fun in that. :arrgh!:

We can't win, but we can do our best to annoy youse; why do you think we sent Warner to the pub and brought in that new batsman Agar at 11? :D

I like your train of thought :)

[Jimbuna]

I see the boxer scored a few runs down in Seth Efrica this week. They are thinking of bringing him back for the 3rd test just to get Joe Root scared he might get thumped again.:D

So which failure do you reckon they'll drop to give this failure a chance at failing? :)

[TarJak]

So which failure do you reckon they'll drop to give this failure a chance at failing? :)

Watson's looking a bit shaky but then so are most of the top order. Don;t see it making much difference TBH. Unless they change their batting style and stop following the ball around like young puppys with no clue.

[Jimbuna]

TBH I think Watson is one of your better performers with the bat and he can bowl a bit.

Is there any truth in rumours of a long running rift between him and Clarke?

[troopie]

So which failure do you reckon they'll drop to give this failure a chance at failing? :)


:haha::har::rotfl2:

[BossMark]

My money is on Sussex to claim victory in this three day match against the Cons

[Jimbuna]

My money is on Sussex to claim victory in this three day match against the Cons

Not been much of a pundit lately have we?

Your cricketing lot Yorkshire have just been royally hammered by Durham and Lancashire :)

[BossMark]

Not been much of a pundit lately have we?

Your cricketing lot Yorkshire have just been royally hammered by Durham and Lancashire :)
That is true on both accounts :/\\!! but look at the County championship table now that is a different story :D

[TarJak]

TBH I think Watson is one of your better performers with the bat and he can bowl a bit.

Is there any truth in rumours of a long running rift between him and Clarke?

Dunno about their relationship. I'd say that like most team dynamics you're going to get a variety of good and bad relationships and that will change over time. The press like to make something of it but unless you are in the camp with the team you're never going to have the full story.

[Jimbuna]

Well the press over here are starting to make something of it...just thought you would know :hmm2:

[TarJak]

Well the press over here are starting to make something of it...just thought you would know :hmm2:

Our mob have been trying to make something of it for the past 3 months or so leading up to this tour. Particularly came out when Arthur was sacked as coach and he disclosed that Clarke had apparently said Watson was a cancer in the team or some such.

I don't see that on the field so don't think much of it.

[BossMark]

Well we've had Rocky and now we've got Rocky 2

http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/article/8843705/more-controversy-for-warner

:har::har::har:

[TarJak]

Storm in a teacup. Sounds like the South African keeper was the one who wanted to go the biff not Warner.

[Jimbuna]

Our mob have been trying to make something of it for the past 3 months or so leading up to this tour. Particularly came out when Arthur was sacked as coach and he disclosed that Clarke had apparently said Watson was a cancer in the team or some such.

I don't see that on the field so don't think much of it.

Lets wait and see if something develops.

[TarJak]

Cricket Australia have already said that they won't be taking further action. Unless the Yarpies arc up nothing will happen. Can't see them doing anything as it was their keeper that got physical. Obviously he was concerned about Warners comments about his parentage.

[Jimbuna]

Not defending the guy but Warner must currently be a nice target for 'banter'.

[BossMark]

Cricket Australia have already said that they won't be taking further action. Unless the Yarpies arc up nothing will happen. Can't see them doing anything as it was their keeper that got physical. Obviously he was concerned about Warners comments about his parentage.
Maybe they should review it :har:

[Jimbuna]

Maybe they should review it :har:

Sharp as a razor :)

[Jimbuna]

Tomorrow it all starts again :cool:

[TarJak]

Hopefully with a very different result.:yep:

[Jimbuna]

Yeah an innings plus win for England would be nice :03:

[TarJak]

Yeah an innings plus win for England would be nice :03:

LOL the way your mob is playing I don;t see that as likely. The way our mob is playing it could happen.:O:

[Jimbuna]

LOL the way your mob is playing I don;t see that as likely. The way our mob is playing it could happen.:O:

A small part of me doesn't want to see a result that will decide the series next week so I'll hope for a draw.

[Jimbuna]

An interesting Ashes story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23416893

[BossMark]

Hopefully with a very different result.:yep:
Yes an innings and 300 runs would be nice :yep: :D
Tomorrow it all starts again :cool:
Yes really looking forward to it :yep:

A small part of me doesn't want to see a result that will decide the series next week so I'll hope for a draw.
Nah lets white wash them, payback time for all those years the Cons did it to us.

[BossMark]

I see the Cons have picked Rocky for this test :hmm2: wonder if he will get wound up again, could be very interesting this :yep:

[Jimbuna]

A small part of me doesn't want to see a result that will decide the series next week so I'll hope for a draw.

Looks like nobody noticed my bloomer :oops:

A draw and we retain the Ashes...obviously :)

[Jimbuna]

Australia win toss and bat
England unchanged; Pietersen passed fit
Aus: Warner, Lyon & Starc included
Aus: Hughes, Agar & Pattinson make way

[TarJak]

Pitch looks in good nick. We'll see if we can post a total now. If they can't do it on this pitch they never will.

What's the weatherman say? Looks a little cloudy oop narf.

[Jimbuna]

29 without loss...not a bad start when considering recent form.

This could turn out to be a high scoring match but England need a few of their 'stars' to perform (Pietersen especially).

Australia without that superstar Agar LOL will probably be in need of divine intervention from whichever gods they pray to these days :)

[BossMark]

What's the weatherman say? Looks a little cloudy oop narf.
Its always cloudy and gloomy in manc land.

[Jimbuna]

39 without loss...game on.

[TarJak]

Its always cloudy and gloomy in manc land.

LOL last time I visited Manchester it peed down with rain the whole time I was there.

[TarJak]

50 partnership from our openers. Think that might be a record for this series. :D Rogers is looking solid so far but Watson is a bit shaky. Hope he settles down and mounts a good total.

[BossMark]

^^
You was right about Watson hes shaking all the back to the pavilion now.

[TarJak]

Bugger. Rogers will need to make sure he keeps batting the way he's done so far.

[TarJak]

Poor decision by the third umpire. Oh well 2 for 82 and Clarke comes to the crease.

[troopie]

Here we go again :haha:, the wickets have started tumbling and now we've got the old DRM shenanigans kicking in! We just can't get it right can we, we appeal and loose the blindingly obvious outs and then loose when it's a wise useage:timeout:.

[TarJak]

120 for 2. Now to go on with it and set a good total for the poms to chase.

[TarJak]

Umpire needs to learn the difference between bat and pad.:hmmm:

[troopie]

I'm really over the whole drs, it's proving nothing short of farsical. Hope these two can build a decent partnership.

Ediit: :haha: love the new Avitar; It should've come come up on Sunday night though, had a great weekend!

[BossMark]

Cons 180-3 at tea time

[TarJak]

You look lovely. Tea time and 3 for 180. Not a bad session for our mob. Plenty of cricket to play yet . I'm off to bed for now.

[Jimbuna]

I put the Aussies slightly ahead but a lot more play due yet.

[STEED]

Come on England, get that coffin lid nailed down good and hard.

[Jimbuna]

Aussies will now try to reach 500 and if so that will be the first time this series that England will be put under pressure.

First day definitely to the Aussies...lots more cricket due yet.

[TarJak]

Yep. Good captain's knock by Clarke ably supported by Smith. Some bad choices by England in using DRS this time around.

A total of 500 odd will give us something to bowl at. The pommy batsmen will be a bit tired after two days of running a round the park chasing boundaries. :D

[TarJak]

A little over an hour to go before the start of play. Looking forward to seeing a big total being racked up before letting the bowlers loose on the pommy batsmen.

[Jimbuna]

This is the first time a decent first innings score has been achieved which should mean a win at best or at least a draw.

[TarJak]

Here's hoping it's a win for the Aussies. If the pitch and weather hold it should be a great test match.

[Jimbuna]

Nah...I'll settle for a draw :)

[TarJak]

Nice ton and a half by Clarke. Top knock.

[TarJak]

Not much fight in the boxer today. :nope:

[BossMark]

Not much fight in the boxer today. :nope:
Yep Rocky should stick to boxing :haha:, and a very nice innings from your skipper Mr Clarke though

[TarJak]

Haddin looks like he's turn up to play as well.

[Jimbuna]

Not much fight in the boxer today. :nope:

Why in Gods name did he opt for the review!! :o

A blind man on a galloping horse could see he edged the ball :nope:

[TarJak]

Dunno. There is the 400 up for Australia. This is lovely to watch. :)

[Jimbuna]

Yeah...must be quite a change these days :)

[BossMark]

Cons 527-7 declared. Now lets see how our lads bat on this wicket.

[Jimbuna]

Not very well I'm afraid....Root is still an unfinished article and Bresnan should be dropped next test for walking when it was obvious he never touched the ball with bat or glove.

Uphill from now on unless we get at least two centurions....and a bit help from the weather :)

[TarJak]

Gooooood morning England. Gotta love waking up to the news that the poms are under the cosh. Two good days of cricket by the Aussies but still plenty of cricket yet to come. This should spark some life back into the series.

[Jimbuna]

Check the weather forecast....fair weather supporter :)

[TarJak]

Stop bloody rain dancing. :O:

[TarJak]

An hour to go before day 3 starts. 10% Chance of rain so we should see almost a full days play.

[BossMark]

Stop bloody rain dancing. :O:
We are talking manc land so theres no need to do a rain dance it will piss it down of its own accord :haha:
An hour to go before day 3 starts. 10% Chance of rain so we should see almost a full days play.
Off to Elland Road so will miss most of it today.

[TarJak]

Trott caught! Nice start to the day.:)

[TarJak]

There goes Cook! 4 for 110. Go you good thing! Would like to see another couple of wickets before lunch.

[STEED]

Here we go another poor show by England, stand by the cons are going to kick our arses in once more. England is going to loose yet again by being smug and big headed.

110-4

Has enough, I'm going out to sort my problems out.

[Jimbuna]

So much rests on the shoulders of Pietersen and Bell now but we are backs up against the wall in reality.

[TarJak]

They are batting well but its still a mammoth gap to close. Either of those two get out soon, it'll be even tougher.

[Jimbuna]

Rain is forecast for tomorrow and Monday :)

[TarJak]

You wish.:O: Looks like it'll be late in the day. Too late to save England?:hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

I'm not convinced that pitch has 16 English wickets in it but unless we get a couple of centurions it won't really matter.

Oh and the weather forecast :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643123

[TarJak]

I'm not convinced that pitch has 16 English wickets in it but unless we get a couple of centurions it won't really matter.

Oh and the weather forecast :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643123

I use this one: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/manchester#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1375538400
It gives teh percentage chance of rain at certain times of the day. The BEEB just summarises to give pommy cricket fans false hope. :D

Its Manchester. It'll piss down of course.

[Jimbuna]

LOL...I've got no idea how accurate any weather forecasts are in the UK these days because as you are well aware, conditions can change in less than an hour :)

200 up so there is still some hope.

[Jimbuna]

England still 34 short of avoiding the follow on with three wickets in hand.

Looking like a potentially nail biter of a finish.

[TarJak]

Here's hoping that the weather lets us get a result.

[BossMark]

If it dont piss it down in manc land then worlds gone tits up :nope:

[TarJak]

:sunny::sunny::sunny:Think happy thoughts:sunny::sunny::sunny:Think happy thoughts:sunny::sunny::sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Edging nearer the mark, only 11 needed now :)

[BossMark]

Edging nearer the mark, only 11 needed now :)
Yes get past that and if Prior and Broad can bat well after snap time it will be a draw and the Ashes will be safe and sound :D

[Jimbuna]

329 now so Clarke will have to bat but must gamble on a total England will try to reach when they bat again.

Clarke must win this match for the sake of Aussie pride...a draw and a possible series loss would be devastating for the fledgling regime, not to mention the failure to get the Ashes back.

[STEED]

I see we have clawed back a little 361-9 so far.

I hope that was a wake up call to England and get back on the ball.

[BossMark]

368 all out the Cons have a lead of 159 :hmm2: now the Cons have to play this like a one game.

[TarJak]

Day and a half to play with iffy weather in the offing. I'd say we want at least 300 if not 350 if we can get them quick enough then bowl the poms out with half a day to go.

Warner's been put in to open in the hope of some quick runs early in the innings. He'll have to do better than he did in the first innings.

[BossMark]

Looks like it could piss it down :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Aussies have a lead of 331 but the umpires have called a halt due to bad light.

Looking increasingly like a draw and England retaining the Ashes if there are weather interruptions tomorrow.

[BossMark]

Play abandoned for the day, not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow.

[Jimbuna]

Heavy rain till 2pm then showers till 5pm.

COME ON ENGLAND!!

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/692/ecblogo1.jpg

[TarJak]

Heavy rain till 2pm then showers till 5pm.

COME ON ENGLISH WEATHER!!


Fixed. Bloody foul weather supporters. :nope:

Bring on the sunshine:sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Aw come on...331 for 7 doesn't bode well for almost a full final days batting.

You were beaten anyway :)

[TarJak]

:haha:

[BossMark]

Forecast Summary for manc land today

Cloudy with rain persisting for much of the day, very heavy at times with a risk of thundery bursts and localised flooding. Towards evening the rain will ease and slowly clear eastwards, perhaps allowing some late brightness in the west.
In other words its gunna piss it down all day:haha:

[BossMark]

Play due to start at 11.30 (not sure for how long though) and the Cons have declared (which is no real surprise at all)

[Jimbuna]

Aye, they have 98 overs (at most and presuming no more stoppages) to bowl England out (no chance) and England need 332 to win.

[TarJak]

and England need 332 to win.

Also no chance. Not that will matter if we can't bowl your mob out.

[Jimbuna]

TBH I don't think your lot did enough in their second innings to give Clarke many choices.

A full final days play chasing 350ish was probably doable but the expected weather breaks today are going to eat into those 98 overs so if there is say a two hour loss or thereabouts I can only see this gaming petering out.

Unless a miracle occurs :)

[TarJak]

Cook LBW! 1 wicket for bugger all!:sunny:

Great start.

Nice waste of a review by Capt. Cook too.

[Jimbuna]

The first miracle :)

[TarJak]

Maybe. If I'm honest we needed to get your mob out earlier to stand a real chance of avoiding the draw. Another missed DRS chance when Pieterson was in his 60's might have given the game a different complexion. Que sera sera. All we can do is play what's in front of us and get wickets.

It would be a shame if the weather ends up being the deciding factor as this has been the second most exciting test this series.

[Jimbuna]

Off downstairs to watch it live.

Cya dafta.

[BossMark]

Oh bugger Trott out :/\\!! 21-2

[TarJak]

Nice one:sunny:

Keep on shining!

[TarJak]

3 for 27. :sunny:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQ5_ckOCIAAkmCr.jpg

No reviews left for England.

[TarJak]

3-35 at lunch. I'd say there may be some rain dancing going on in the English dressing room.

[BossMark]

Oh dear dear me its raining :haha:

[TarJak]

Bastidges!:O: The weather looks like the only thing that will save England's innings.

[TarJak]

Play resumes!:sunny: Keep shining sun.

EDIT: Izrainin Englands man of the match returns to the crease.:wah:

[BossMark]

Still raining, just a matter of when the umpires abandon the match and the Ashes are retained.

[BossMark]

Match abandoned:
England retain the Ashes.

[Jimbuna]

Only option for the Aussies now is to try and draw the series.

WELL DONE ENGLAND

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23579840

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/692/ecblogo1.jpg

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/ts_news_article_header_image/ASHES.JPG (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=england+retain+ashes&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=yuX4DZ8fuQsV_M&tbnid=q2nJ65nlCKPyxM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talksport.co.uk%2Fsports-news%2Fcricket%2F130804%2Fengland-brink-retaining-ashes-rain-stops-play-against-australia-203032&ei=bd7_UfaFDqKp0QXg8oFQ&bvm=bv.50165853,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNGqkkyH4P6FXydenoCMwv9TEwWoOQ&ust=1375809484812471)

Look son, it's simple....you lost, so don't go crying in front of that photographer over there.

[Jimbuna]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQ5_ckOCIAAkmCr.jpg

Pietersen: "You won't be laughing much longer."

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/68672000/jpg/_68672330_alastair_cook_michael_clarke_getty.jpg

Cook: "I think they're mine."

[BossMark]

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/rothwellwhite1/_69126103_old_trafford_getty4_zpsf977d805.jpg

[TarJak]

Sad to see a team that played so badly be rewarded with a series win. We'll need to focus on winning the next seven matches.

[Jimbuna]

Totally expected...the shifting sands of reality :03:

Someone it appears is forgetting the whole picture :)

You failed to win back the Ashes....the true reality :03:

[STEED]

What a rip!...Time they stopped this rubbish due to the weather and get out there and win for real.

[nikimcbee]

One ring to rule them all....


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ab5dpJ1jNus/TZLDGM4mapI/AAAAAAAAKW8/aGyf89aeYvY/s320/in.jpeg

[Jimbuna]

This is the Ashes thread ya daft bugga....the only ashes that lot sees is on a funeral pyre :doh:

[TarJak]

So Jim, are you off to Chester le Street for the next match? Its only just down the road from you.

[Jimbuna]

TBH no...wasn't offered any this time round :-?

[TarJak]

Probably no point anyway. It'll probably be pissing down all weekend. :O:

[Jimbuna]

Probably no point anyway. It'll probably be pissing down all weekend. :O:

Sadly that is usually the case up here but the weather forecast looks like cloudy with showers for two of the five days...provided it's accurate :03:

[BossMark]

Just an hour before the start of play, this should an interesting toss to win.

[BossMark]

Nice steady start 28-0

[Jimbuna]

51-1 just plod on and hopefully make a decent first innings total.

[BossMark]

And the Cons even managed to get a review right :o

[Jimbuna]

Stranger things have happened...they managed a draw in the third test.

[Jimbuna]

57-1 at lunch...not brilliant but an acceptable start seeing as how this pitch deteriorates later on in the game.

[BossMark]

149-2 steady 50 by Cook, this should be interesting KP v Lyon who will come out on top :hmm2:

EDIT: Lyon did :/\\!!

[Jimbuna]

Nobody has the upper hand yet but the picture should be a little clearer at the close of play.

[Jimbuna]

238-9 at close of play so the Aussies win the day by far.

Now we'll see if our bowlers can be as effective on a pitch that is doing nothing.

Come on TarJak, surely you have something to crow about at long last :)

[STEED]

Get your bloody act together England, retaining the ashes due to a out of date silly regulations is rubbish in my book. Win this match and that is a order got that!

[BossMark]

The Cons are currently 71-3

[Jimbuna]

151-4 at tea.

[BossMark]

Could do with a wicket or two otherwise the Cons could end with a biggish lead :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

This is looking like a low scoring game.....long may it continue.

[Jimbuna]

Ist innings scores are level but the Aussies still have three wickets in hand.

Did I hear someone mention rain? :hmm2:


:)

[BossMark]

Just the two Cons left now with a lead of 7 runs

[Jimbuna]

Aye that...off downstairs now to see the final overs (I hope).

[Jimbuna]

123-3 at tea effectively meaning 91-3

[Jimbuna]

202 ahead with 5 wickets remaining and some iffy weather expected tomorrow afternoon.

I can see us winning a third test shortly.

[BossMark]

Yep if we can get a lead of around 280 then the cons have no chance :D.
And where is TarJak hiding :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

I believe he started a new job recently so he may well be incarcerated in a padded cell somewhere :)

[BossMark]

330 all out Cons need 299 to win :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

The forecasted weather makes its first appearance.

[BossMark]

Play to resume at 2.50 PM.

[Jimbuna]

Unless there are more showers :)

Actually it's quite sunny overhead of the buna household :hmm2:

It rained a lot yesterday but missed Durham/Chester le Street on its travels :doh:

[BossMark]

Game on Cons 175-5

[Jimbuna]

A great fightback...tomorrow is a must see.

[Jimbuna]

Another wicket...this time Watson :cool:

[BossMark]

A great fightback...tomorrow is a must see.
Most definatly 6 down now :D

[Jimbuna]

Off downstairs to have a look at the final overs :cool:

[BossMark]

Might not need the 5th day :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Most definitely not....England make it 3-0 in the series with a 74 run victory :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Can't believe I've not come across this earlier:


Broad stars as England win Ashes

An inspired spell of fast bowling from Stuart Broad catapulted England to a 74-run win over Australia in the fourth Test and sealed victory in the Ashes series.
Chasing 299 for victory, Australia were well placed on 168-2 but lost their next eight wickets for 56 runs as they collapsed to 224 all out.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23674442

[BossMark]

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/rothwellwhite1/_69249477_stuart_broad_ap2_zpsaa67b84e.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Certainly quiet Down Under :hmm2:

[BossMark]

Still no sign of life from down under :hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

http://static.ibnlive.in.com/ibnlive/pix/sitepix/07_2013/michael-clarke-new-ap.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=australian%20michael%20clarke%20sad&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=W-tlrktyPBZIIM&tbnid=xkM6sTQSQ-OKAM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fibnlive.in.com%2Fnews%2Fcricketne xt%2Faustralias-michael-clarke-rejects-praise-to-eye-bigger-picture%2F411553-78.html&ei=k08LUoT7FcKn0AXY5oH4CQ&bvm=bv.50723672,d.d2k&psig=AFQjCNEemr8Z-d0QKn_S4rzSUqQ3SjHH7w&ust=1376559342837177)
"Not even a close shave".

[Wolferz]

Three days? Well, you had a run at it, Jim:D

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that matey...rgr that :03:

[Jimbuna]

The final test starts tomorrow and still nothing from those dwellers from down under....guess they threw the towel in after the last test :hmm2:

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/692/ecblogo1.jpg

[BossMark]

Cons won toss and are batting, no surprises there.

[Jimbuna]

Suppose not but I'm wondering why another Ashes series is commencing in November when the competition is supposed to be biennial? :hmm2:

Greed for gold perhaps?

[BossMark]

^^
Not sure, maybe its to give the Cons a chance to win :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Well no seriously, a supposedly biennial competition taking place only 3 months after the previous one just doesn't make sense.

If anything it will only detract from the importance of it.

[BossMark]

Got to agree it should be next year down under, going to have a look into this see if I can find a reason

11-1

[Jimbuna]

141-2 Watson on 96 and making the most of what some people reckon is his last chance.

[BossMark]

Still very quite from down under even with Cons on top (up to now) 307-4 at close.

[Jimbuna]

First day certainly belonged to the Aussies...we need early wickets today.

[Jimbuna]

Rain is delaying the start.

[Jimbuna]

England are currently 311-6 so the follow on has gone as well as any faint hope of a result.

England win the series 3-0 and retain the Ashes :sunny:

Tis very strange if not understandable our Aussie friends have vanished :)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/692/ecblogo1.jpg

[BossMark]

Tis very strange if not understandable our Aussie friends have vanished :)


Into a deep dark hole somewhere down under but they will be back when they think that we have forgotten :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Into a deep dark hole somewhere down under but they will be back when they think that we have forgotten :haha:

Well remember this post come November should they gain the upper hand in the next Ashes series that will be commencing just three months after this one :doh:

[Jimbuna]

Match abandoned with England needing 21 runs in 4 overs to achieve a record breaking 4-0 series win.

Sad to see the blatant time wasting by the Aussies and their captain Clarke whinging to the umpires repeatedly.

[BossMark]

Well remember this post come November should they gain the upper hand in the next Ashes series that will be commencing just three months after this one :doh:
Still not sure or why its such a short time between tests.

[Jimbuna]

Still not sure or why its such a short time between tests.

Well it certainly detracts from the series.

[BossMark]

Australia may have lost the Ashes, but they haven't lost their whinging rights.

[Jimbuna]

http://74.86.155.244/di/url/news/fw/520x500/stories/2013/jun/17/photo_1371433411385-1-0.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=iEOJy-LSY3SBLM&tbnid=DM6BS212Wje7xM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cricbuzz.com%2Fcricket-news%2F56249%2Fhard-for-warner-to-retain-test-spot-clarke&ei=kn4bUpr6Eoas0QXp04GgAg&bvm=bv.51156542,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNGDllhKxzg8UBVMjYynSxNnacsCbQ&ust=1377619979770050)

[TarJak]

Well done to the English Cricket Team. Good to see them showing their class http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11114674 :nope:

[TarJak]

Part 2 kicked off this morning in Brisbane. Australia is 1-30 after only half an hour. :nope: Surprised the poms appear to be all asleep at the moment.

[TarJak]

Honours are fairly even at lunch 2-71

[TarJak]

Yet another top order collapse. And down to the middle and lower order to put some runs on. 5-110 :nope:

[TarJak]

Haddin and Johnson bringing a bit of respectability to the score 6-228

[TarJak]

8-273 at stumps. Yet another poor day at the crease from our mob. The bowling attack will need to be on top form.

[BossMark]

Great day for Broad and England :D

[TarJak]

Great day for Broad and England :D

Broad is in good form, but the other bowlers looked a bit whipped by Haddin and Johnson.

[Jimbuna]

Very early days and as stated before....not a true Ashes series IMO and that's before either sides supporters on here start carping on about the highs or lows as play progresses.

Only 88 days since the last series ended :nope:

[Jimbuna]

Just come across this...the reason they are playing each other again so soon:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/24942665

[TarJak]

Just come across this...the reason they are playing each other again so soon:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/24942665

Interesting.

[Jimbuna]

Interesting.

Yeah, it does give a better understanding but I'd have thought a better solution could have been found.

Whichever side wins will be constantly reminded it was the most worthless series of them all.

[BossMark]

Thanks for that link TarJak I always did wonder why it was such short turnaround :yep:

[TarJak]

Lol it was Jim that posted the link originally. And here I was thinking that it was all about making money.

[TarJak]

All out 295. Not a great total for the wicket. Lets hope for some poor pommy batting.

[nikimcbee]

So, if the Ashes are back on, I want to see some national pride here and some wagering.

So...
If the Poms win, Tarjak has to [ insert wager here]

If the Cons win, Jim/Steed/Bossmark [Brit of choice]:up: has to [insert wager here]

[TarJak]

So I'll be buying when I visit the UK next year then. ..

[TarJak]

Poms showing signs of the top order wobbles at 2-57. C'mon Australia.

[Cybermat47]

I never really got why the British cremated cricket stumps and made a trophy out of it... but hey, I do weird stuff when I'm tired too :hmm2:

[TarJak]

The wobbles continue. 4-87:up: Keep it up lads!

[TarJak]

Woot! 7-89!!

[TarJak]

6 wickets for 39 runs in that session. Brilliant effort by the Aussie bowlers. Johnson is having a cracker.

[TarJak]

Yeah all out for 136. Good morning everyone in England waking to the news.

Go Australia!

[THE_MASK]

Hahahahaha
http://i39.tinypic.com/2i8901w.jpg

[Jimbuna]

So I'll be buying when I visit the UK next year then. ..

The wind soon changes direction apparently http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/img105/4302/snoregb2.gif

[Jimbuna]

Very early days and as stated before....not a true Ashes series IMO and that's before either sides supporters on here start carping on about the highs or lows as play progresses.

Only 88 days since the last series ended :nope:

So, if the Ashes are back on, I want to see some national pride here and some wagering.

So...
If the Poms win, Tarjak has to [ insert wager here]

If the Cons win, Jim/Steed/Bossmark [Brit of choice]:up: has to [insert wager here]

See the post #461 above....not interested and said so before a ball was bowled.

This is by far the most unimportant Ashes Series ever and will always be remembered as such :nope:

[TarJak]

See the post #461 above....not interested and said so before a ball was bowled.

This is by far the most unimportant Ashes Series ever and will always be remembered as such :nope:

:har:

[BossMark]

:wah::wah::wah::wah::wah:

[TarJak]

See the post #461 above....not interested and said so before a ball was bowled.

This is by far the most unimportant Ashes Series ever and will always be remembered as such :nope:

Maybe by you, but I'm surprised that a bloke with the 3 lions tattooed on his arm would diminish the efforts of his team in this way. An Ashes series is an Ashes series regardless of how long its been between them. The teams don't see this series as being unimportant and neither do thousands of supporters on both sides.

On the actual cricket, its good to see our bowlers doing well and the pommy batsmen crumbling, but I don't think our mob has the ticker to win the series despite being hopeful that they will. Our batting top order has been way too fragile for too long. I still think I'll be buying in July regardless of the outcome of this match.

[Jimbuna]

I'm off to Goa in a fortnight...the curry is much more appealing.

[TarJak]

Are they short of forklift drivers over there?

A nice run chase for the poms but not much of a start at 2-19.

:)

[TarJak]

England 2-24 at stumps. Will the poms wilt under the pace of Johnson and Harris again tomorrow? Let's hope so.

[Jimbuna]

I'm off to Goa in a fortnight...the curry is much more appealing.

They'll need one to deliver my naan to the table but I may have spoken too early because the wifes employers have just told her "No holidays allowed during the month of December" which means I may yet lose the £200 deposit :stare:

[BossMark]

England 2-24 at stumps. Will the poms wilt under the pace of Johnson and Harris again tomorrow? Let's hope so.
OK we will let you have this 1st test :haha:

[TarJak]

They'll need one to deliver my naan to the table but I may have spoken too early because the wifes employers have just told her "No holidays allowed during the month of December" which means I may yet lose the £200 deposit :stare:

You could take STEED instead. He likes a curry.





OK we will let you have this 1st test :haha:
Well we'll take what we can get. If both Harris and Johnson are fit it looks like a long summer for the poms.

As I said earlier I don't think that we have the ticker to go on with the job. But it's nice to see the poms on the back foot where you belong. :p

[nikimcbee]

Save your lunch money and come see me Jim. I'll find you a nice curry shoppe.

http://www.swagat.com/

[nikimcbee]

OK we will let you have this 1st test :haha:

Cons:1
Poms:0
I didn't hear any wagers, so I'll pick one.

For every point scored by the Cons, Bossmark donates the same amount of pounds to his local Tory election office. £200s. Lunch is on Bossmark.:woot::woot::woot:

[Jimbuna]

You could take STEED instead. He likes a curry.



I can see the wife being overjoyed if that happened :)

[TarJak]

I can see the wife being overjoyed if that happened :)

I'll spot you the 200 quid and you can come over here and watch the cricket. :D

[Jimbuna]

I'll spot you the 200 quid and you can come over here and watch the cricket. :D

Just checking the flight times :)

[STEED]

You could take STEED instead. He likes a curry.


Who told you? :stare:

I can see the wife being overjoyed if that happened :)

Curry beer farting night. :up:

[TarJak]

Who told you? :stare:



Curry beer farting night. :up:

Jim did. He told me some other things you like as well.:03:

[nikimcbee]

Who told you? :stare:



Curry beer farting night. :up:

Whatever floats your boat.:lost:

[TarJak]

8-160 Not long now. If the rain will bugger off and let us finish off the match.:sunny:

[TarJak]

Warm up your beer STEED. Poms all out for 179.

1-0 to Australia.

[STEED]

Come on Australia you can do it, smash these bed wetters for six.

[TarJak]

Come on Australia you can do it, smash these bed wetters for six.

:har:

[Jimbuna]

Come on Australia you can do it, smash these bed wetters for six.

LOL :)