The Ashes 2009 - Page 5

Jimbuna · 07-31-09, 02:44 PM

263 all out, not a good finish.

We're at 116-2 so if the weather holds off it could be an interesting contest.

badhat17 · 07-31-09, 03:29 PM

Seemed like a good finish to the convicts innings from where I was sat.

Jimbuna · 07-31-09, 03:35 PM

I meant in terms of the overall score.

Not much for their bowlers to defend....even on a flat pitch.

saltysplash · 07-31-09, 07:06 PM

Baby girl arrived the afternoon of the first test so managed to catch the highlights on sky when i eventually got home later that night.

Following the first day at edgbaston It looked like the Aussies were settling in for a decent innings, then, today, test cricket takes another turn and Englands bowlers do some stirling work. (would still rather see Harmisson there).

Will Strauss and Bell manage to continue their partnership tomorrow.

Fingers well and truly crossed

edited due to fat fingers

Jimbuna · 08-01-09, 09:00 AM

No play at all today due to bad weather.

Even though they're one down in the series I reckon this will suit the Aussies the most and frustrate England.

DeerHunter UK · 08-02-09, 08:18 AM

Strauss, Collingwood and Bell all gone so far today. Seems to be a bit of swing in the pitch today, which is definitely suiting the Aussies.

TarJak · 08-02-09, 08:20 AM

Good start to the day!

Hope the trend continues.

mr chris · 08-02-09, 10:14 AM

Ah bugger i really wanted Big Fred to get a ton.
Was enjoying watching him smack the Aussie attack to all parts.

Must say that Siddle has bowled poorly so far this game. Cant believe Stuart Clark has not featured so far this series. Would have played him instead of Watson. Who has as been very poor.

DeerHunter UK · 08-02-09, 11:36 AM

England all out for 376 with Broad scoring an impressive 55. Very good performance from him.

Jimbuna · 08-02-09, 01:21 PM

Aussies are 85-2, still 33 behind.

I can't believe how poorly they're playing

Oh!!...Nearly forgot.

Taxi for Ponting!!

mr chris · 08-02-09, 01:34 PM

The Aussies 25 behind at stumps.
It's Set up for a interesting final days play.
Just hope the ball swings again like it did on day 2.

Jimbuna · 08-02-09, 02:14 PM

I'm only sorry we lost a days play through rain

(forgetting the experience of the first test

).

saltysplash · 08-02-09, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I'm only sorry we lost a days play through rain

(forgetting the experience of the first test

).

Lost the best part of day 1 as well due to the boggy pitch.

I should be an interesting days play tomorrow and I understand they will probably play through till 7pm,

What I dont understand is, if they are allowed to play late to make up for lost time, then why dont the powers that be arrange to make 'start of play' at say 10am or even 9am?

Even if they play through till 7pm there is still the danger of Bad Light stopping play later that evening whereas starting earlier could remove that chance.

And another thing.....

Why, during the 20/20 world cup, when playing under flood lights and rain stopped play......why did they then reduce the number of overs when as far as i can see, they can play till late into the evening with the aid of the floodlights!

DeerHunter UK · 08-03-09, 12:31 PM

Congrats to the Aussies on their hard fought draw. Should give them plenty of confidence for the 4th test.

Jimbuna · 08-03-09, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltysplash

Lost the best part of day 1 as well due to the boggy pitch.

I should be an interesting days play tomorrow and I understand they will probably play through till 7pm,

What I dont understand is, if they are allowed to play late to make up for lost time, then why dont the powers that be arrange to make 'start of play' at say 10am or even 9am?

Even if they play through till 7pm there is still the danger of Bad Light stopping play later that evening whereas starting earlier could remove that chance.

And another thing.....

Why, during the 20/20 world cup, when playing under flood lights and rain stopped play......why did they then reduce the number of overs when as far as i can see, they can play till late into the evening with the aid of the floodlights!

I must say I agree with you on the earlier starting times...it is a question I have never received an answer to.

Regarding floodlit conditions...it is all down to the shadows cast by the artificial light.

Back to todays play......I thought the Aussies finished very strongly. If the extra day had of been available it would have been interesting to see what the outcome might have been.

One up with two to go....interesting developments ahead me thinks.

07-31-09, 02:44 PM	#61
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	263 all out, not a good finish. We're at 116-2 so if the weather holds off it could be an interesting contest. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-31-09, 03:29 PM	#62
badhat17 Navy Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Derbyshire La La Laa Posts: 176 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Seemed like a good finish to the convicts innings from where I was sat. __________________

07-31-09, 03:35 PM	#63
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I meant in terms of the overall score. Not much for their bowlers to defend....even on a flat pitch. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-31-09, 07:06 PM	#64
saltysplash A-ganger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Uxbridge Posts: 72 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Baby girl arrived the afternoon of the first test so managed to catch the highlights on sky when i eventually got home later that night. Following the first day at edgbaston It looked like the Aussies were settling in for a decent innings, then, today, test cricket takes another turn and Englands bowlers do some stirling work. (would still rather see Harmisson there). Will Strauss and Bell manage to continue their partnership tomorrow. Fingers well and truly crossed edited due to fat fingers __________________ "What in the name of Swansea is going on here? Ive only just mended that sofa and here you are sitting on it" "are you sure you wish to change from Blue alert to Red sir? it will mean having to change the bulb"

08-01-09, 09:00 AM	#65
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No play at all today due to bad weather. Even though they're one down in the series I reckon this will suit the Aussies the most and frustrate England. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-02-09, 08:18 AM	#66
DeerHunter UK Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 124 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	Strauss, Collingwood and Bell all gone so far today. Seems to be a bit of swing in the pitch today, which is definitely suiting the Aussies.

08-02-09, 08:20 AM	#67
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Good start to the day! Hope the trend continues. Last edited by TarJak; 08-02-09 at 08:36 AM.

08-02-09, 10:14 AM	#68
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Ah bugger i really wanted Big Fred to get a ton. Was enjoying watching him smack the Aussie attack to all parts. Must say that Siddle has bowled poorly so far this game. Cant believe Stuart Clark has not featured so far this series. Would have played him instead of Watson. Who has as been very poor. __________________

08-02-09, 11:36 AM	#69
DeerHunter UK Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 124 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	England all out for 376 with Broad scoring an impressive 55. Very good performance from him.

08-02-09, 01:21 PM	#70
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Aussies are 85-2, still 33 behind. I can't believe how poorly they're playing Oh!!...Nearly forgot. Taxi for Ponting!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-02-09, 01:34 PM	#71
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	The Aussies 25 behind at stumps. It's Set up for a interesting final days play. Just hope the ball swings again like it did on day 2. __________________

08-02-09, 02:14 PM	#72
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm only sorry we lost a days play through rain (forgetting the experience of the first test ). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-03-09, 12:31 PM	#74
DeerHunter UK Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 124 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	Congrats to the Aussies on their hard fought draw. Should give them plenty of confidence for the 4th test.