The Ashes 2009 - Page 2

Jimbuna · 07-09-09, 08:40 AM

Yeah....an Ashes hero that was well and truly sh!t on by his countries governing body

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/5357488.stm

TarJak · 07-09-09, 09:40 PM

So much so he emigrated to Godzown.

Looking like the Aussie batsmen are liking this tame pitch so far. 249 for the loss of only one after the poms were bowled out for 435. I'd say this one is headed for a draw unless one side makes a breakthrough in the next days play.

Jimbuna · 07-10-09, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

So much so he emigrated to Godzown.

Looking like the Aussie batsmen are liking this tame pitch so far. 249 for the loss of only one after the poms were bowled out for 435. I'd say this one is headed for a draw unless one side makes a breakthrough in the next days play.

Fully agree, the pitch may yet turn though. I saw a few areas of assistance to the spinners (which is probably why each side chose two).

What the series so clearly needs is one or two performances from the small number of world class players available for selection.....otherwise I fear we are in for an uneventful period ahead.

TarJak · 07-10-09, 05:15 PM

That is unless the Welsh weather doesn't turn against us. Looks like rain is forecast. What a surprise on the British Isles.

Jimbuna · 07-11-09, 02:43 AM

Forecast is for rain....which would probably be welcomed by England.

TarJak · 07-11-09, 09:05 AM

With Australia declaring 239 runs ahead in the first innings I'd not be surpised they want it to pour for the next two days.

Jimbuna · 07-11-09, 10:31 AM

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With Australia declaring 239 runs ahead in the first innings I'd not be surpised they want it to pour for the next two days.

At 17 - 2 it looks like the only chance they've got now.

TarJak · 07-11-09, 04:52 PM

Rain closed play at 20-2. Hope it clears up enough for us to get a result. Amazing effort by North and Haddin. Last night was the first time an Australian Ashes side had 4 centurions in an innings since 1938!

Jimbuna · 07-11-09, 05:19 PM

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Rain closed play at 20-2. Hope it clears up enough for us to get a result. Amazing effort by North and Haddin. Last night was the first time an Australian Ashes side had 4 centurions in an innings since 1938!

Fair play....considering how poorly the pre ashes tour went I'm of the firm belief that England are struggling to come to terms with the reality of the importance of an Ashes series.

Quite simply.....they just aint good enough.

Jimbuna · 07-12-09, 12:46 PM

A draw....lucky lucky lucky lucky England

TarJak · 07-12-09, 06:11 PM

A disappointing end for Australia. I think they were unlucky but well played to the last two English batsmen for hanging on.

I hope the 2nd test has a more definite outcome.

Jimbuna · 07-13-09, 03:55 AM

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A disappointing end for Australia. I think they were unlucky but well played to the last two English batsmen for hanging on.

I hope the 2nd test has a more definite outcome.

I watched it live....nailbiting stuff.

I then watched the highlights in the evening.....still nailbiting stuff

It's just a pity Ponting is bad mouthing England over alleged time wasting.

Whether that was the case or otherwise is a matter of individual opinion.

Would Australia have acted differently had the positions been reversed?

TarJak · 07-13-09, 05:20 AM

Probably not. TBH I think the captains will always have a crack about anything they think they can get the umpires or match referee's to take a look at next time around.

The time honoured tactic of psyching your opponent out.

Jimbuna · 07-14-09, 05:55 AM

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Probably not.

You jest with me?

kiwi_2005 · 07-14-09, 08:36 AM

I haven't the patience for test match cricket, don't mind the 1 day games though.

07-09-09, 08:40 AM	#16
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yeah....an Ashes hero that was well and truly sh!t on by his countries governing body http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/5357488.stm __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-11-09, 02:43 AM	#20
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Forecast is for rain....which would probably be welcomed by England. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-12-09, 12:46 PM	#25
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A draw....lucky lucky lucky lucky England __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-14-09, 08:36 AM	#30
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I haven't the patience for test match cricket, don't mind the 1 day games though. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

07-09-09, 09:40 PM	#17
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	So much so he emigrated to Godzown. Looking like the Aussie batsmen are liking this tame pitch so far. 249 for the loss of only one after the poms were bowled out for 435. I'd say this one is headed for a draw unless one side makes a breakthrough in the next days play.

07-10-09, 05:15 PM	#19
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	That is unless the Welsh weather doesn't turn against us. Looks like rain is forecast. What a surprise on the British Isles.

07-11-09, 09:05 AM	#21
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	With Australia declaring 239 runs ahead in the first innings I'd not be surpised they want it to pour for the next two days.

07-11-09, 04:52 PM	#23
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Rain closed play at 20-2. Hope it clears up enough for us to get a result. Amazing effort by North and Haddin. Last night was the first time an Australian Ashes side had 4 centurions in an innings since 1938!

07-12-09, 06:11 PM	#26
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	A disappointing end for Australia. I think they were unlucky but well played to the last two English batsmen for hanging on. I hope the 2nd test has a more definite outcome.

07-13-09, 05:20 AM	#28
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Probably not. TBH I think the captains will always have a crack about anything they think they can get the umpires or match referee's to take a look at next time around. The time honoured tactic of psyching your opponent out.