The Ashes

Konovalov · 12-13-06, 05:32 PM

Hmmm, "because nothing will save the Governor-General."[ Gough Whitlam.

I will not be cocky about this one. In fact, I think England could well bounce back in this test. They really have nothing to loose now. I guess we will all probably know more about the outcome of this series in four days or so.

Come on Symo, transfer that one day brilliance into the test arena. Don't become another Michael Bevan. This IS your last chance to save your fledgling test career.

STEED · 12-13-06, 05:43 PM

England needs the cricket robots from Life the Universe and everything, the third book in the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Better still stick Marvin in. :rotfl:

badhat17 · 12-13-06, 10:43 PM

Good so far at the WACA from my England point of view, bit of something in the pitch for the bowlers and the batsmen get full value when they play shots, anyhow back to the telly.

badhat17 · 12-13-06, 11:33 PM

MONTY STRIKES !

Did you see that ! Why have we waited this long to see what Monty can do ?
Has to be Englands session.

TarJak · 12-14-06, 12:35 AM

Not a great start by the Aussie batsmen. Hussey and Clarke need to consolidate and start getting some runs. They look a bit pinned down at the moment.

Konovalov · 12-14-06, 04:00 AM

Well done England. Monty gets a 5 for! I found this comment from the Cricinfo commentary quite amusing as I arrived into the office having watched the game earlier at home:

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And Duncan Fletcher can be seen in the dressing room with a rather expressionless demeanor. Fortunately Jenny Thompson is rather more cheery and ready to take you through the final stages of today's play. Well done everyone. That's it from me for now. Hello! Everyone!

67.6Panesar to Lee, OUT, and he's got him! Monty has five! Lands this on middle, it turns just enough and Lee is rapped on the pad. Dar raises his finger and Panesar is the first English spinner to take five wickets at the WACA. This is Monty's day B Lee lbw b Panesar 10 (25b 2x4 0x6) SR: 40.00

Oh Mr Duncan Fletcher.

SteveW1 · 12-14-06, 04:18 AM

this is not looking good for the aussies but maybe they will beat england again like the last test

STEED · 12-15-06, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

England needs the cricket robots from Life the Universe and everything, the third book in the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.

We do now, that's for sure.

TarJak · 12-15-06, 11:42 PM

I know there's still 1.5 innings left to play, but who is you pick for man of the match?

Monty?
Peitersen?
Hussey?

Konovalov · 12-16-06, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

I know there's still 1.5 innings left to play, but who is you pick for man of the match?

Monty?
Peitersen?
Hussey?

Hmmm now that really is a hard one NOT! Hussey by a mile at this stage in the match. 103 and just out on the stroke of tea. Brilliant innings by the man known as Mr Cricket and well deserved. Not a flawless innings like some of his earlier efforts in the series but still his effort has set up probable victory in this test and indeed the Ashes series. Clarke is still there and with a leed of 386 with 6 wickets in hand and Symo and Gilly to come I think they have a little license to continue to up the tempo and flay the English bowling. I feel a target of 500 plus coming on.

That middle session was Englands last chance I feel. They picked up only one wicket at the very end when they needed two or three earlier before the new ball was taken. Instead Hussey and Clarke were still there when the new ball was taken. Since the new ball there have been just 9 overs bowled and in that crucial time Australia carted England for 62 runs.

Oh, and unlike last year where South Africa managed to avoid defeat by batting over a day and a half this time it is different. Last year the pitch wasn't exposed to 40+ degree temperatures. This pitch will not be te easiest to bat on come day four and more so day five.

Yep, it's just all good news for Australia.

We are still the best Test and one day cricket team in the world.

Konovalov · 12-16-06, 04:31 AM

GILLY, GILLY, GILLY.

Was on track for the fastest hundred ever. The record though is still held by Viv Richards. On the last ball he faced for the chance to break the record Hogard bowled it so wide of offstump that the tallest man in the world wouldn't have been able to reach it.

Anyway he hot his hundred in the end and Australia declared with both Clarke and Gilly both not out. Now the England openers have to face 7-9 overs having been chasing leather all day in +40 degree heat. Good luck because Strauss and Cook are on a hiding to nothing.

SteveW1 · 12-16-06, 04:44 AM

And the Poms are already 1 out for no runs thanks to Brett Lee, beautiful LBW.

Cmon Aussies

STEED · 12-16-06, 04:44 AM

It is almost over Australia are on the Verge of grabbing the fake ashes back.

12-13-06, 05:32 PM	#1
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Hmmm, "because nothing will save the Governor-General."[ Gough Whitlam. I will not be cocky about this one. In fact, I think England could well bounce back in this test. They really have nothing to loose now. I guess we will all probably know more about the outcome of this series in four days or so. Come on Symo, transfer that one day brilliance into the test arena. Don't become another Michael Bevan. This IS your last chance to save your fledgling test career. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

12-13-06, 05:43 PM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	England needs the cricket robots from Life the Universe and everything, the third book in the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy. Better still stick Marvin in. :rotfl: __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

12-13-06, 10:43 PM	#3
badhat17 Navy Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Derbyshire La La Laa Posts: 176 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good so far at the WACA from my England point of view, bit of something in the pitch for the bowlers and the batsmen get full value when they play shots, anyhow back to the telly. __________________

12-13-06, 11:33 PM	#4
badhat17 Navy Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Derbyshire La La Laa Posts: 176 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	MONTY STRIKES ! Did you see that ! Why have we waited this long to see what Monty can do ? Has to be Englands session. __________________

12-14-06, 04:18 AM	#7
SteveW1 Watch Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 331 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	this is not looking good for the aussies but maybe they will beat england again like the last test __________________

12-14-06, 12:35 AM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Not a great start by the Aussie batsmen. Hussey and Clarke need to consolidate and start getting some runs. They look a bit pinned down at the moment.

12-15-06, 11:42 PM	#9
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I know there's still 1.5 innings left to play, but who is you pick for man of the match? Monty? Peitersen? Hussey?

12-16-06, 04:31 AM	#11
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	GILLY, GILLY, GILLY. Was on track for the fastest hundred ever. The record though is still held by Viv Richards. On the last ball he faced for the chance to break the record Hogard bowled it so wide of offstump that the tallest man in the world wouldn't have been able to reach it. Anyway he hot his hundred in the end and Australia declared with both Clarke and Gilly both not out. Now the England openers have to face 7-9 overs having been chasing leather all day in +40 degree heat. Good luck because Strauss and Cook are on a hiding to nothing. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

12-16-06, 04:44 AM	#12
SteveW1 Watch Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 331 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	And the Poms are already 1 out for no runs thanks to Brett Lee, beautiful LBW. Cmon Aussies __________________