Cricket - Matches & General Discussion Thread

[gingerjon]

There is some cynicism - I think undeserved in this case - about how they came back on for just enough deliveries (it actually was a few more than just enough - and would have been even more had England not lost wickets) to take them past the number of overs the ECB has to pay out for.

Either way, it's all well poised even if the weather could be the final arbiter of the result.

[Futtocks]

First ball of the day and Root attempts a ramp shot. Then scores sixteen off his first full over.

[THE RED ROOSTER]

Seeing Kevin Pietersen art the ground reminds me that back in 2008 at the same ground IIRC, KP was pilloried for getting out against South Africa for 94 trying to hit over long-on. KP'sd response "it's the way I play" was slated at the time.

Now under Bazball, we have an England XI that seems to play the KP way, of the three wickets this morning, Pope was got out, but Root, in particular, and to a degree Harry Brook, committed Seppuku* putting Australia on top with only a DRS reversal in favour of Jonny Bairstow keeping England in the game.

They do need another 130 runs at least..

Often called “hara-kiri” in the West, “seppuku” is a form of ritual suicide that originated with Japan's ancient samurai warrior class.

 

[Gerrumonside ref]

Hmmm, think Bazball needs to evolve myself.

I know it’s just one session, but surely it has to be situational.

Root is a great one, but it was way too cavalier for my liking given the situation.

[Old Frightful]

"Same old Aussies, always cheating" rings round the ground after an appeal when Stokes was caught after hitting the ball into the ground.

[Old Frightful]

England doing their level best to lose this. Okay, they need runs on the board but by putting themselves at risk by chasing them they're dropping like flies and the Aussie second innings is creeping nearer and nearer.

[Futtocks]

England 273 all out - Australia require 281.

[GeordieSaint]

Australia have started very very well. We’ll be praying for rain tomorrow at this rate. 

[Old Frightful]

Bloody marvellous, they needed that!

[Futtocks]

Considering the number of times Jim Maxwell's been part of the TMS Ashes coverage over the years, it's taken him a while to cotton on to THE SHIPPING FORECAST!

 

[MattSantos]

I was listening in car yesterday for Maxwell's shipping forecast intro. Made me chuckle.

 

Massive wicket. One more and it's game on...

[GeordieSaint]

24 minutes ago, Old Frightful said:

Bloody marvellous, they needed that!

And that one… need Smith quickly now.

Edited June 19, 2023 by GeordieSaint

[GeordieSaint]

Boooommmmmm!!!!!!

[Futtocks]

19 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said:

And that one… need Smith quickly now.

Done! Smith not waving but drowning and gorn for 6.

[Old Frightful]

Another wicket would have had it in the balance, as it is, Oz favourites sadly.

Looking forward to the last day.

[DavidM]

That’s why test cricket is the best . Absolutely spellbinding . I have us slight favourites , get them 5 down and half way to the total in the morning . Broad excellent , Jimmy a bit disappointing . Fingers crossed for the weather 

PS it’s funny how teams race around near the end when the pace of play is funereal all day .

Edited June 19, 2023 by DavidM

[gingerjon]

18 minutes ago, DavidM said:

That’s why test cricket is the best . Absolutely spellbinding . I have us slight favourites , get them 5 down and half way to the total in the morning . Broad excellent , Jimmy a bit disappointing . Fingers crossed for the weather 

PS it’s funny how teams race around near the end when the pace of play is funereal all day .

I agree - I think England are ahead because scoring is not going to be easy, especially if the rain does come.

[MattSantos]

How are people getting any work done!

 

[Old Frightful]

Not looking good for today's play, 90% chance of rain at 10am, 80% at 11am, dropping down to 30% or less at 12 and afterwards but it might be too late by then.

 

[gingerjon]

17 minutes ago, Old Frightful said:

Not looking good for today's play, 90% chance of rain at 10am, 80% at 11am, dropping down to 30% or less at 12 and afterwards but it might be too late by then.

 

*Apparently* they can play until all overs are bowled today and it was light at 8pm in Brum yesterday. So ...

[DavidM]

Why can’t they play in the rain . Absolute disgrace ,  gerronwithit

[Futtocks]

Expected start of play - 1:30pm.

[Futtocks]

1 hour ago, Futtocks said:

Expected start of play - 1:30pm.

Possibly after 2pm now.

[Futtocks]

Okay, here come the players!

[GeordieSaint]

Solid start by the Aussies. Not offered a sniff so far.