22 Nov 08
Aussie dismissed twice and NZ on the ropes on day three of a test.
Surely this can't be a worthy pitch for test matches.
NZ 6 down now have two days to get 184 to win... they be all out by lunch.. maybe tea if they're lucky.
NZ batsmen do have (mostly hidden) skill but suffer eternal blood rushes at the crease and rarely show stroke selection sense - But does anyone expect Aussie to get out twice by day three in a test match.
Best thing about this game is the emerging talent of Young NZ quick Southee.. at last some hope for the future.
23 Nov 08
Originally posted by Elamef37The pitch did too much and was too uneven. I do like a seaming wicket but this one was a little over the top. Do you like a test wicket that gets 3 day results
[b]Surely this can't be a worthy pitch for test matches.
And you've come to this conclusion because.......? 😕[/b]
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by Elamef37Thats all right elame, let me. I'm renowned for the lenghts I'll stoop to. Now Crowley, that remark was nasty and unfair. NZ are crap but the Aussies are No1 in the world (even though they're playing like crap). When they are officially crap then you can post it. Theres no room on the forums for people who make nasty remarks. Take a leaf out of my book and only stick to posting the truth.
A response to this remark, would mean I'd have to stoop to your level of intelligence, I simply couldn't do that to myself! 😀
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by Tirau DanNo one likes three day tests Dan. The night before the first days' play there was a mini cyclone through Brisbane that slightly exposed the pitch and it got soaked, delaying the start of play. That pitch normally favours spin, instead the green top gave the pacemen a field day.
The pitch did too much and was too uneven. I do like a seaming wicket but this one was a little over the top. Do you like a test wicket that gets 3 day results
I am also looking forward to South Africa playing here as we are more even now our old guard has retired. Should be a great series.
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by lordhighgusI normally love games at the gabba because it does take seam and and usually bowlers get a bit of swing too. I still recall Hadlees last big bag there.
No one likes three day tests Dan. The night before the first days' play there was a mini cyclone through Brisbane that slightly exposed the pitch and it got soaked, delaying the start of play. That pitch normally favours spin, instead the green top gave the pacemen a field day.
I am also looking forward to South Africa playing here as we are more even now our old guard has retired. Should be a great series.
Yep NZ are stuck in a crappy patch but cricket is always good regardless and fun to look for the good side... I thought Youngster Southee showed enough promise to give some glee for the future though I'm not sure who told him to hit sizes as last man.. guess he deserved the moment and hit two before going out. He does look a sturdy young 19 year old capable of getting a fair few hauls in the future.
Good luck with SA they'll be at least as tough as India and will handle your wickets too.
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by Tirau DanWho's that big stocky batsmen with the Kiwis? I like him, he's got a lot of guts in a skinny sport. He can hit a ball hard.
I normally love games at the gabba because it does take seam and and usually bowlers get a bit of swing too. I still recall Hadlees last big bag there.
Yep NZ are stuck in a crappy patch but cricket is always good regardless and fun to look for the good side... I thought Youngster Southee showed enough promise to give some glee for the future though I'm ...[text shortened]... re.
Good luck with SA they'll be at least as tough as India and will handle your wickets too.
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by Elamef37Did you hear Roy is in trouble for a bar brawl? No details on who started it. He was drinking with some cricketers and some test rugby league players.
Well, with the first Test Match over and done with, gotta wait till Friday and see how things go, for the second in Adelaide 🙂
24 Nov 08
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Originally posted by radioactive69Jesus guys, take a chill pill.
Thats all right elame, let me. I'm renowned for the lenghts I'll stoop to. Now Crowley, that remark was nasty and unfair. NZ are crap but the Aussies are No1 in the world (even though they're playing like crap). When they are officially crap then you can post it. Theres no room on the forums for people who make nasty remarks. Take a leaf out of my book and only stick to posting the truth.
It was obviously just a joke, or should I put a little smiley after every post to remind you homourless lot when I'm posting a joke?
This is why I miss dyl posting in the public forums. If it wasn't for him, I would think Australians have no sense of humour at all.
Also, for a sporting nation that basically prides itself on their quality and witty chirps, you lot need to take a leaf out of your sportsmen's book and give a return quip, not self-righteous bull like this...
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by lordhighgusOur test side is looking pretty decent these days and if both teams play to their potential without any injuries going into the series then it may well be an epic few games.
I am also looking forward to South Africa playing here as we are more even now our old guard has retired. Should be a great series.
Jacques Kallis is having a bit of a runs drought at the moment, but I'm happy with it, since he may well be due a few big ones as we land in Oz...
24 Nov 08
Originally posted by CrowleyStone the Crows, Crowley! It's all cool, in this hot, humid and muggy windy weather! 😀 No worries 🙂
Jesus guys, take a chill pill.
It was obviously just a joke, or should I put a little smiley after every post to remind you homourless lot when I'm posting a joke?
This is why I miss dyl posting in the public forums. If it wasn't for him, I would think Australians have no sense of humour at all.
Also, for a sporting nation that basically prides itsel ...[text shortened]... eaf out of your sportsmen's book and give a return quip, not self-righteous bull like this...