trueblue68 2,497 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 The only problem i have with the ashes is after 25 Days play it can still be a draw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 The only problem i have with the ashes is after 25 Days play it can still be a draw.But the draw would mean the holders retain, a bit like boxing - you need to beat the Champ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 For me the organisers have been clever from Cricket Australia.England have only won one test ever between Brisbane and Perth, and they'll make up two of the opening three tests. That means when they go to places like Melbourne and Sydney - where home sides traditionally don't have much of an advantage - they could already be all but down and out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I don't think Prior's recovery is going as well as England are trying to make out.From what I can tell he hasn't taken part in any sort of keeping practice, and Bairstow is still doing sessions with Swann, Anderson and Cook.I would be surprised if Prior plays in the opener. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,276 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 This will be a hell of a lot closer than the home series. It's a whole different kettle of fish playing down there- the kookaburra ball will not swing and seam anywhere near as much as the dukes one does in England, so some ingenuity will be required from our bowlers between about the 20th over and the taking of the new ball. If we're lucky, maybe a bit of reverse swing around the 35 over mark, but all in all it'll be a tough slog for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Shane Watson declares himself fit to bat and bowl in the first test, but admits he won't be at full capacity.I wonder if Clarke would elect to bat first if he won the toss to give him another day or so before he has to bowl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 DRS review will retain hotspot from the Summer Ashes, and will also add real time Snicko in attempt to improve the system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,276 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Shane Watson declares himself fit to bat and bowl in the first test, but admits he won't be at full capacity.I wonder if Clarke would elect to bat first if he won the toss to give him another day or so before he has to bowl.Suggestions on ths radio this morning that they're going to leave the grass on the strip and choose to bowl first, believing that it will give them a better chance of winning than playing on a flat pitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchellenman 20 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Will be watching this on nightshift this Wednesday and Thursday! And instead of getting proper sleep on my days off, I'll be up watching the remaining 3 days Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Considering going back to bed in a few hours and staying up all night for this . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 When does it get under way I know the show starts at 11. but when do the players take to the field Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 When does it get under way I know the show starts at 11. but when do the players take to the fieldAround midnight I think, mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 I wonder if any bookies are doing betting on how big a percentage of Shane Watson's dismissals will be lbw? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 59,873 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Just over 7 hours to go....Crucial toss. Really looking forward to this series. Englands record in Brisbane is awful but they have the players capable of rectifying that. Barmy Army. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 If Clarke wins the toss, who does he give the first ball to?I'm assuming that Cook gives his to Anderson, given that he's Jimmy Anderson.But Clarke will have three - fairly equal - seamers. He usually gives the new ball to Harris, but Mitch will be used to getting it every time he plays because he can bowl well fast, innit? But can you really trust Mitchell Johnson to bowl the delivery that has so often set the tone for the full series? What if he pulls a Harmy and tries to kill second slip?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Think I might get up fairly early and just watch the highlights, no way I can justify 25 nights of not sleeping . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Right, I might watch the morning session every night then catch the highlights at like 8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 1st day of the 1st Test of an Ashes series.Buzzing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchellenman 20 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Can't wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 59,873 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Getting Closer. T minus 4hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,652 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 The current gap meant that it was always in Australia directly before a Cricket World Cup. They're moving this one forward to change that then continuing with the old gaps.you sure? i thought last year we were meant to play at home but was held over a year cause of olympics Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,652 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 hoping we can win it but aussies are getting better, as long as its not 3-0 to aussies and im going over to melbourne for dead rubber Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Getting nervous now.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Less than hour until first ball.. Still no announcement on who's behind the stumps for England. It's probably legit a close decision, but I refuse to believe that it wasn't taken this morning at the latest. If Cook knew he was batting first I reckon they'd go for Prior, but I'm not convinced he's fit. They may go Bairstow to avoid risking losing Prior for the rest of the tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 If Australia win the toss I would bowl first and hand the ball to Harris start as you mean to go on. Dont give much away and build the pressure Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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