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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Dec 15, 2019 14:51:29 GMT
I mean we obviously know NZ are going to miss the quality of Boult, but really Oz at home with that pace attack and a high quality spinner are a seriously tough proposition.
I would love to see a home Oz V India series right here and now.
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Post by Aj_June on Dec 15, 2019 14:53:10 GMT
I like his story The story of Saleem Malik's role in Zimbabwe's maiden test victory:- Saleem Malik is alleged to be a very shady character. I personally have not done much research on him so can't say.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Dec 15, 2019 14:56:04 GMT
Ooh, are Pak on the verge of being challenging with their new team?... Okay, it's only Lanka... Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Abid Ali becomes first man to score centuries on Test and ODI debuts - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/50800383 |
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Dec 15, 2019 15:02:08 GMT
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Post by Aj_June on Dec 15, 2019 15:07:03 GMT
Spin is getting out of fashion in ODIs it seems. It's been a while that Indian spinners have done anything of notice. Good if WIndies can win and it looks they very likely will.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Dec 15, 2019 15:14:41 GMT
Spin is getting out of fashion in ODIs it seems. It's been a while that Indian spinners have done anything of notice. Good if WIndies can win and it looks they very likely will. I fricking love Hetmyer! India miss Bumrah, naturally. Interesting point about the spin options though.
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Post by weststigersbob on Dec 15, 2019 16:03:04 GMT
I like his story The story of Saleem Malik's role in Zimbabwe's maiden test victory:- Saleem Malik is alleged to be a very shady character. I personally have not done much research on him so can't say. He’s the dirtiest of dirtiest cheats and match fixers. He was the ring leader and intermediary for virtually all of the match fixing that happened in the 90’s. |
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Post by weststigersbob on Dec 15, 2019 16:06:29 GMT
Ooh, are Pak on the verge of being challenging with their new team?... Okay, it's only Lanka... Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Abid Ali becomes first man to score centuries on Test and ODI debuts - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/50800383I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt Hitchcock because you’re English and maybe missed it, but if not for declarations Australia would still be batting against Pakistan now, their bowling was so poor, and their best batsman across 4 innings was Yasir Shah. The only thing they are challenging is the bottom rungs. In fact, I’d back both Ireland and Afghanistan to bear them ATM |
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Post by weststigersbob on Dec 15, 2019 16:10:00 GMT
Comfortable win for Australia - Both the champion bats failed in both digs. NZ will have to bat much, much better if they are any chance.
I wonder if the tactics against Smith will still work on a slower, lower Melbourne pitch ?
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Post by Carl LaFong on Dec 15, 2019 16:26:41 GMT
Do you think Smith will struggle to get back to where he was before getting hit on the head?
I'm beginning to worry.
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Post by weststigersbob on Dec 15, 2019 16:45:18 GMT
Do you think Smith will struggle to get back to where he was before getting hit on the head? I'm beginning to worry. Yeah - he will be fine. He played a knock against Pakistan in the one day stuff that was absolutely class. It’s simply a matter of game circumstance at the moment as much as anything. 3 of his last 4 knocks have been odd in so far as the game situation had Australia so far ahead. |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Dec 15, 2019 16:47:41 GMT
Do you think Smith will struggle to get back to where he was before getting hit on the head? I'm beginning to worry. Yeah - he will be fine. He played a knock against Pakistan in the one day stuff that was absolutely class. It’s simply a matter of game circumstance at the moment as much as anything. 3 of his last 4 knocks have been odd in so far as the game situation had Australia so far ahead.  Good stuff!
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Post by hi224 on Dec 15, 2019 17:38:33 GMT
Saleem Malik is alleged to be a very shady character. I personally have not done much research on him so can't say. He’s the dirtiest of dirtiest cheats and match fixers. He was the ring leader and intermediary for virtually all of the match fixing that happened in the 90’s. id lve to read more about him.
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Dec 15, 2019 19:14:16 GMT
Ooh, are Pak on the verge of being challenging with their new team?... Okay, it's only Lanka... Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Abid Ali becomes first man to score centuries on Test and ODI debuts - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/50800383I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt Hitchcock because you’re English and maybe missed it, but if not for declarations Australia would still be batting against Pakistan now, their bowling was so poor, and their best batsman across 4 innings was Yasir Shah. The only thing they are challenging is the bottom rungs. In fact, I’d back both Ireland and Afghanistan to bear them ATM Well, Robert I'd have thought you know me well enough by now to see when I'm throwing some irony into the pot. I'd also like to think you would at least know by now that I follow every test match going, and often post links to such, so I didn't miss the Oz mauling of Pakistan - I was commentating on it as well! So yeah, I think any sort of benefit of the doubt is I think warranted. Finally, for future reference, I'm British, not English, ok cobber?
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Dec 15, 2019 19:31:36 GMT
Disappointing performance from NZ which I saw little of due to the ludicrous session times (midnight finishes anyone?) What I did see was an attack that lacks penetration amd some very poor batting in Australian conditions.
While I agree with bob that a few low scores for Smith is not indicative of much, apart from perhaps the benefit of formulating a plan and stickimg to it. But there will be a drop off in performance at some stage. History tells us that you don't finish your career averaging 60+. Ponting didn't, Kallis didn't, Dravid and Tendulkar didn't, Sanga didn't. AB didn't. Smith won't either.
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Post by weststigersbob on Dec 16, 2019 0:47:33 GMT
I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt Hitchcock because you’re English and maybe missed it, but if not for declarations Australia would still be batting against Pakistan now, their bowling was so poor, and their best batsman across 4 innings was Yasir Shah. The only thing they are challenging is the bottom rungs. In fact, I’d back both Ireland and Afghanistan to bear them ATM Well, Robert I'd have thought you know me well enough by now to see when I'm throwing some irony into the pot. I'd also like to think you would at least know by now that I follow every test match going, and often post links to such, so I didn't miss the Oz mauling of Pakistan - I was commentating on it as well! So yeah, I think any sort of benefit of the doubt is I think warranted. Finally, for future reference, I'm British, not English, ok cobber? I’ll apologise - I’m used to talking cricket online with many, many people who are as subtle as a house brick, and have the knowledge of one too. I know you are a genuine test cricket fan, but it seemed a genuine statement about Pakistan. And I will do you a deal. I will refer to your good self as British as long as you never call me “Robert” again. 🤨
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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Dec 16, 2019 1:00:29 GMT
Well, Robert I'd have thought you know me well enough by now to see when I'm throwing some irony into the pot. I'd also like to think you would at least know by now that I follow every test match going, and often post links to such, so I didn't miss the Oz mauling of Pakistan - I was commentating on it as well! So yeah, I think any sort of benefit of the doubt is I think warranted. Finally, for future reference, I'm British, not English, ok cobber? I’ll apologise - I’m used to talking cricket online with many, many people who are as subtle as a house brick, and have the knowledge of one too. I know you are a genuine test cricket fan, but it seemed a genuine statement about Pakistan. And I will do you a deal. I will refer to your good self as British as long as you never call me “Robert” again. 🤨 It wasn't a statement, Bob, it was a question?, followed by... And then an acknowledgement of it being Sri-Lanka... - In a none result rain affected test match I might add. Apology of course accepted, and I offer one for the Robert thing, but if you want to call me house brick from now on that's ok 
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Post by Aj_June on Dec 19, 2019 19:45:26 GMT
Pak vs SL can turn into a very competitive contest. Pak out for a slightly disappointing 191 at home and SL lose 3 for 64 in reply after the end of first day's play.
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Dec 19, 2019 20:15:34 GMT
Just to let y'all know. I have two bushfires burning within 5km of my house and my town is being rained with ash and is constantly under a pale of smoke, which is why I haven't been on here much lately.
Hopefully bob's ok, the Central Coast is in the firing line right now too. Big fire not far from Gosford.
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Post by Aj_June on Dec 19, 2019 20:21:21 GMT
Just to let y'all know. I have two bushfires burning within 5km of my house and my town is being rained with ash and is constantly under a pale of smoke, which is why I haven't been on here much lately. Hopefully bob's ok, the Central Coast is in the firing line right now too. Big fire not far from Gosford. Oh, that's really terrible. Just checked the Australian news and it seems some people (even firefighters) have died. I hope things get in control soon. Hope Bob is Okay.
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