Banquo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:26 pm
you muppet stokes. Unforgiveable tbh. Smith twice let off in this match with some dumbness.
It is forgivable in the sense that he has done that a thousand times before and it's never gone wrong, but unforgivable in the sense that he knew there was a one in a thousand chance and made the decision to value celebrating and looking cool over being safe and secure.
Interesting point of law - it's definitely not out (in the same way that the Starc catch from earlier in the series wasn't out), but I've definitely seen players with less time of ball in hand and less obvious control chucking it away in celebration and that being considered acceptable. Not arguing against this decision - arguing that there are a fair few who play fast and loose and really should be a bit more careful.
Banquo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:26 pm
you muppet stokes. Unforgiveable tbh. Smith twice let off in this match with some dumbness.
It is forgivable in the sense that he has done that a thousand times before and it's never gone wrong, but unforgivable in the sense that he knew there was a one in a thousand chance and made the decision to value celebrating and looking cool over being safe and secure.
Interesting point of law - it's definitely not out (in the same way that the Starc catch from earlier in the series wasn't out), but I've definitely seen players with less time of ball in hand and less obvious control chucking it away in celebration and that being considered acceptable. Not arguing against this decision - arguing that there are a fair few who play fast and loose and really should be a bit more careful.
Puja
Its plain unprofessional. Could well cost us the game.
Lessons that could be learned by just about any sporting federation there.
Puja
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:17 pm
by francoisfou
According to the BBC website, there are five "officials" at today's Test.
Do we no longer have "umpires", and why five, and why not two in the middle and one "TMO" in his box?
It's many years that I've watched Test cricket on the telly (strangley enough, the Frogs aren't interested in God's game!) and things must've changed a lot.
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:33 pm
by Banquo
no luck. oz to win comfortaby?
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:44 pm
by Puja
francoisfou wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:17 pm
According to the BBC website, there are five "officials" at today's Test.
Do we no longer have "umpires", and why five, and why not two in the middle and one "TMO" in his box?
It's many years that I've watched Test cricket on the telly (strangley enough, the Frogs aren't interested in God's game!) and things must've changed a lot.
I believe there's two umpires on the pitch, one spare umpire in case of injury to one, one TMO, and one match official (who does things like hand out fines for slow over rate and ungentlemanly conduct).
Puja
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:51 pm
by Banquo
moeen finally pitches up to head
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:56 pm
by Banquo
Stokes must be feeling sick....bit better now
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:59 pm
by Puja
Banquo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:56 pm
Stokes must be feeling sick....bit better now
Feeling a touch better now. Hah - you edited just before I quoted you.
Puja
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:04 pm
by Banquo
spot o redemption for yjb
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:06 pm
by Puja
This is all bit different now. Breaking both entrenched batsmen, plus taking out the dangerous and fast-scoring Marsh has changed the complexion completely. They've now not got the batsmen to win the game quickly and we're one more wicket away from Australia starting to panic. 10 minutes ago, they were walking to the total.
Not a done deal though - still a lot of people who can hold a bat left to come and it's still only 110 runs to defend.
Puja
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:07 pm
by Banquo
callapso cricket
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:09 pm
by Puja
One wicket an over for the past four overs.
Puja
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:25 pm
by Banquo
Puja wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:09 pm
One wicket an over for the past four overs.
Puja wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:09 pm
One wicket an over for the past four overs.
Puja
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no and dont
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:35 pm
by Banquo
this could be great...
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:49 pm
by Banquo
great game and series wotevs
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:12 pm
by Puja
I don't like Todd Murphy. He's far too good a batsman to be number 10.
Lead now just 55. Not sure I like this - has first test repeat written all over it.
Puja
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:14 pm
by Banquo
Puja wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:12 pm
I don't like Todd Murphy. He's far too good a batsman to be number 10.
Lead now just 55. Not sure I like this - has first test repeat written all over it.
Puja
or..
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:37 pm
by Big D
Congrats to Australia on retaining the Urn.
Congrats to Broad for a great series and career. 5 tests at that age at the level he bowled was a huge effort. Last ball batting 6, last ball wicket is fairytale stuff.
Both teams gave a great series to watch. Thoroughly enjoyable to watch.
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:52 pm
by Galfon
Mo's going too - he did his bit the last few Tests.
Last play - Bairstow catching Carey off Broad - well scripted is that
Smashing match, and Series.
(Applying the Emi Martinez 'Chaos Theory' with his Bail switching worked for him here - will probably get banned now.. )
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:56 pm
by Banquo
Galfon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:52 pm
Last play - Bairstow catching Carey off Broad - well scripted is that
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perzackly
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:02 pm
by Big D
Many stats to go through but considering Broad is retiring after taking 21 wickets this series this one stood out.
Anderson four tests and five wickets. It's a shame he is going to make England drop him permanently.
Re: Cricket fred
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:17 pm
by fivepointer
Brilliant result. Fantastic cricket. Epic series.
Great effort to square the series after going 2 down.
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