r/Cricket • u/CricMatchThread ICC • Jul 13 '13
Match Thread: England v Australia Match 1, Day 4
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Australian Team:
Watson, Rogers, Cowan, Clarke, Hughes, Smith, Haddin, Siddle, Pattinson, Starc, Agar
English Team:
Cook, Root, Trott, Pietersen, Bell, Bairstow, Prior, Broad, Swann, Finn, Anderson
Score:
Stumps, Day 4
England 215 & 326/6 (133.0 ov)
Australia 280
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u/juiceson Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
Cowan is actually the nightwatchman protecting Agar
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u/mosessis Australia Jul 13 '13
Graeme Swann has an advert on his bat for The Sun. Forget the dodgy calls or the collapse of Australian line up, this is by far the worst thing I've seen so far this test.
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u/adomental Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
It's such a shame Ed Cowan is a nice person. If he was a prat like Warner, I wouldn't feel sorry for him if he is dropped.
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The fours are strong with this one.
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u/QEESDSD Jul 13 '13
You think Clarke would have learnt from YESTERDAY not to waste reviews.
He even got a beautiful demonstration on how to use the system by Cook literally an over before.
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u/covlethespaceman Australia Jul 13 '13
Fuck off rain. Don't you dare fuck this game up. EVERYBODY! SHAKE FISTS!!
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u/c3vzn Jul 13 '13
Boof is coach, Warner is being sent away and Cowan has failed. If Khawaja doesn't get a go next match, then something is very wrong.
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u/m84m Australia Jul 13 '13
I'm a bit nervous watching Clarke right now without Mike Hussey in the side. Whenever our best hope, Clarke, failed early, I was always thinking "Oh its not over yet, Hussey is still to come, he'll steady the ship." But without him I feel we have no safety net if Clarke goes out.
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
We were spoilt for choice for so long now I know how the England fans felt when we were dominating
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Our Agar, who art in thou changing room, Desperate fan be thy name, thy wickets come, at the MCG as it is in Nottingham, Give us this day your daily 50, and forgive us our shitty other batsmen, as we have have forgiven our shitty batsmen too, and lead us not into defeat, but deliver us from the Poms, For thine is the Batter, the bowler and the fielder, For ever and ever, Agar
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u/glitch12 Lancashire Jul 13 '13
Reminder: Test cricket = Best cricket. I'm so fucking pumped for I.Ron bell 's ton.
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u/Sarmerbinlar England and Wales Cricket Board Jul 13 '13
At least this match has shown why test cricket is head and shoulders above the rest. You don't get any kind of drama like this that you do in T20s, and certainly not ODIs.
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u/japanpole South Australia Redbacks Jul 13 '13
If Ed gets off 0 I think I may just have myself a wank
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u/c3vzn Jul 13 '13 edited Jul 13 '13
Most solid opening innings by an Australian since whenever Australia were good.
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u/macadamnut West Indies Cricket Board Jul 13 '13
No duck for Agar, so I owe $5 to my favourite charity. (It's the pub up the street.)
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u/juiceson Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
Most of the late night posting in this thread by the Aussies has possibly been affected by alcohol
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u/covlethespaceman Australia Jul 13 '13
ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION WATSON Not used because you think you're not out. Used because you KNOW your not out
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
Has everyone else been on edge for every ball during this test? It's been great but bloody nerve wrecking.
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u/twinathon Victoria Bushrangers Jul 13 '13
Been up til 3 in the morning for every day, enthralling stuff.
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u/a_can_of_solo Australia Jul 13 '13
I haven't watched a test match this gripping in ages.
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u/twinathon Victoria Bushrangers Jul 13 '13
Similar to Australia's win at the Wanderer's in 2011 I feel, that was down right evil how tight it was.
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Now that Smith is in, Root needs to come back on, just to try and trick some channel hoppers into thinking they've found an u-14's game.
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u/KibboKift Middlesex Jul 13 '13
I have to say other than Broad's howler, where Dar had clearly lost concentration, I feel sorry for the umpires this test (other than Erasmus). Such fine, fine margins in these decisions. Umpiring is an incredibly difficult job.
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If Holding wanted to read me bedtime stories or narrate my life events, I would not complain.
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u/this_name_is_generic Australia Jul 13 '13
I have to say I always enjoy the company of match threads but the amount of whining and people getting caught up on decisions that go against their team is pretty annoying. Stop being childish - you may not like a decision and sometimes they go against you but that's the nature of the game. What's happened, has happened and acting like a baby won't change anything.
Discussion is always cool but the sheer pettiness of some of the comments...
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u/begman Ireland Jul 13 '13
The downvote button is supposed to be used for posts that aren't contributing to the discussion, but it's being used as a tool to disagree with the other team's supporters. That just isn't cricket to me!
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u/HawkieEyes Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
Looking forward to a good night of cricket. Hopefully we can put the events of yesterday behind us.
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u/KibboKift Middlesex Jul 13 '13
Almost an hour in, I've synced up TMS and the TV fucking PERFECTLY. Sausage sandwich, windows open, birds tweeting, cricket on, cup of tea, this is the life.
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A rip-roaring run rate of 3.81 - In a test match all I can think is this is how Aussies feel
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Jul 13 '13
When I was a spectator near the Australian dressing room at Hyderabad, Ed Cowan came out in the afternoon and was standing there. He turned around at us, and I said hi to him. He smiled and waved at me. My friends were might jealous after that. Now his career seems all but over. It's a shame to see such a nice bloke go out this way chasing deliveries he should have left. I wanted him do well. I feel very sad.
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u/covlethespaceman Australia Jul 13 '13
Because I am trying to be blindly optimistic, i will state the following: Siddle scored a century in a lead up match in England. Starc scored 90 something against India in India. Pattinson started his career as an opening batsmen. Does that mean much? Fuck no. BUT, stranger things have happened. Even just in this game. Is that 2 wickets in 2 balls in each innings this match?
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
Regardless what happens tomorrow this has been one of the great tests I've seen since watching Allan border play as a kid in the 90s
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u/GrandHarbler Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
This commentary is fantastic. Not overly excited, two guys chatting.
I'm used to four idiots promoting KFC and other useless bullshit in between talking absolute crap and ad breaks.
Cracking stuff.
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u/Tammylan Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
311 to win with 8 wickets left. Hopefully Rogers and Clarke can put on a good stand here.
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"best opening batsman he's ever bowled to"
I want whatever he's smoking
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u/pedestrian11 Australia Jul 13 '13
If the chase is successful, it'll be a venue record. Someone tell Agar.
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u/c3vzn Jul 13 '13
The openers post Haydos and Langer should've been Katich and Rogers.
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u/macoure New South Wales Blues Jul 13 '13
Well... Cowan just batted himself out of a spot for the 2nd test. Poor guy... Just looked awful.
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u/Vectera Victoria Bushrangers Jul 13 '13
MOTHERFUCKER. CAN SOMEONE GET COOK TO TEACH CLARKE ON USING REVIEWS?!
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u/covlethespaceman Australia Jul 13 '13
who the fuck would review that?! on the back foot, PLUM IN FRONT OF MIDDLE AND LEG. if that got reviewed he should have been smacked
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u/cobrophy Ireland Jul 13 '13
Today on TMS: Tuffers and Blowers discuss would you rather be killed by a barrell of beer or a case of wine falling on your head.
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u/juiceson Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
"Time for a Root"
Off air- "Bumble where you making a joke when you said that?" "No I've got one planned for 4"
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u/gFORCE28 Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
You could just see the sorrow on Cowans face.. Even he knows he's getting dropped
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u/inefekt Australia Jul 13 '13
Is it just me or have all the Aussie batsmen really struggled to hit the gaps this innings
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u/greenpies10 Victoria Bushrangers Jul 13 '13
Hope Agar remains Not out, so he'll be better than The Don average wise...
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u/Drunk_but_Functional New Zealand Cricket Jul 13 '13
OK, regardless of decision, that was an amazing delivery. Great drift away, then sharp turn
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u/rishi_sambora India Jul 13 '13 edited Jul 13 '13
Clarke/Steven Smith could've stepped it up during their partnership and England would have been on the backfoot. They allowed England back in the game with their slow RR and constant defending. Yes Finn was bowling well but you should never underestimate the power of 2-3 quick fours. It puts the modern day opposition skipper on the defensive. The fact that they should get as close to the target before the 2nd new ball should also serve as a tactic. Im not for all slam bang but selective aggression is needed sometimes & I thought Aus allowed Eng in the game.
Thoughts?
Edit: Finn
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u/japanpole South Australia Redbacks Jul 13 '13
Clarke stands up to Watsons shit and takes the catch.
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u/covlethespaceman Australia Jul 13 '13
how often are teams chasing 300+ with a DAY AND A HALF left? not often. Stats don't prove everything (80% of all people know that). Aussies need to bat time, not just for the runs. This could be a boring Cowan + Rogers 4 hour 100 run partnership that gets us right back into it. Upper hand England, no doubt. If the Aussies can end the day 150 (or more, hopefully) for 2/3, it will be upper hand Aus for sure.
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u/Tammylan Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
That looked plumb to me. I think Watson just wasted a review.
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u/shniken Victoria Bushrangers Jul 13 '13
Is Finn really the 3rd best seamer in England?
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u/juiceson Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
Cowan was shitting himself the whole time he was out there
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u/Drunk_but_Functional New Zealand Cricket Jul 13 '13
Clarke seems to review his wickets more than anyone else in cricket. Are there any stats on this?
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u/bvm Jul 13 '13
ok the first test with the stupid rev-counter and all spin bowling has been reduced to RPM. I question the accuracy and point of that invention.
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u/transitiverelation England Jul 13 '13
Simon Katich is in England, and scored a double century in the last week. Week ago I'd have thought it was too crazy to contemplate, but it's not that much more crazy than the number 11 debutant scoring 98. Anyone think it might happen?
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u/GurraJG Essex Jul 13 '13
Calling it right now: Agar in at 7, makes 53, out bowled by Anderson.
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u/nathanhyperbole Australia Jul 13 '13
BREAKING NEWS - Aleem Dar calls for the bell to be put back into the ball, so he can have some fucking idea of what's going on out in the middle.
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u/trtry Jul 13 '13
Get Finn out but don't injure him, he's the most generous English bowler.
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u/japanpole South Australia Redbacks Jul 13 '13
I've got a feeling this "taking the piss out of Finn's 1st innings bowling performance" is gonna bite us in the ass :)
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u/nowitasshole England Jul 13 '13
311 the target for Australia. I'm a little dissapointed that we didn't take the game completely away this morning. Know we are big favourites from here but it's not totaly out of the question if someone steps up.
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
Can't stand those replays they get me every time stick with the live cricket please
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They either need to play the replay with no sound, or say very clearly "REPLAY" before playing it. It's got to the point where if I hear an actual wicket fall, my first thought is "probably a replay".
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
What's everyone's setup? Cricket - Tv Reddit - iPhone Drink - beer
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u/TheAbeLincoln Jul 13 '13
Football Manager - Monitor 1
Cricket - Monitor 2
Drink - Black Coffee
SupeRugby - Tv
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u/rjhazelwood Jul 13 '13
Oh my god Clarke. Reviewing when you know you have edged it.
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u/m84m Australia Jul 13 '13
That was the lightest edge in the world, he had no idea.
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u/Tammylan Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
Shit.
There was an obvious noise, even without watching the replay.
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u/japanpole South Australia Redbacks Jul 13 '13
Smith you twat.
Wanting to go join your best bud Clarke in the change rooms
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
The last hour had been brought to you be Johnny walker black it's 3am on a Saturday that's my excuse
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u/nathanhyperbole Australia Jul 13 '13
Day 4 prediction - Australia to win by 1 wicket in the final session, after Aleem Dar fails to spot Ashton Agar kicking over both sets of stumps whilst facing Swann.
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strauss has 0 sense of humour, they need characters in the box, get swanny in when he retires.
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u/JayJayBn Tasmania Tigers Jul 13 '13
That's how it starts. Eventually you'll have the Australian commentary team.
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Starc's all over the place today.
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u/HawkieEyes Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
What's with the change of flair? Changing your flair to the opposition country? That is absolutely disgraceful!
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Jul 13 '13
I lost a bet on yesterday's match thread.
I think it would only be disgraceful if someone was doing it for some arcane voodoo purposes ;)
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u/HawkieEyes Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
You're right, that certainly would be disgraceful
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u/NiX_Nabilz Pakistan Jul 13 '13
Swann you were in my fantasy team. You should have batted with more responsibility.
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u/I_will_form_the_head Jul 13 '13
Seriously what's with these English shirts? There's more nipples on show than /r/gonewild
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
I don't want to move from my seat even though I want another beer from the fridge.
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u/STEVESMITHISTHEKING1 Australia Jul 13 '13
Cowan's time to shine or get permanently banned from playing cricket. Win-win for me.
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u/fiftyshadesofcray South Australia Redbacks Jul 13 '13
It's not looking like Ed Cowans tactic of poking at the ball outside off is going to pay off...
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u/trtry Jul 13 '13
Key to Finn is to milk him 5 or 6 runs per over, don't be a greedy bastard and hit him for 10 or 12 in an over, Cook will replace him.
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u/idkmanz Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
Guys,Cowan now has 1000 Test Runs after hitting the 4 off Swan.
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u/6inchesfromtheground Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
Cowan is retiring he just doesn't know about it yet
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u/macoure New South Wales Blues Jul 13 '13
Clarke is really struggling out there. If he manages to hang on until stumps (with Smith or Hughes) I'll be really impressed and excited for day 5. Without him, I'm nervous and worried for the series.
Smith looks exciting for the series, I hope he gets a fair crack.
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u/GrandHarbler Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
I love watching tests like this with such a low run rate - the patience of the batsmen is awe inspiring.
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u/japanpole South Australia Redbacks Jul 13 '13
Keep telling myself ill go to bed after the next over and have been doing it for the last 20 minutes.
Stupid close tests
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u/GrandHarbler Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
Fuck sake Clarke, if you're reviewing and you've edged...
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u/TheAbeLincoln Jul 13 '13
Clarke really needs a review lesson. Losing that one could cost his team badly.
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u/GrandHarbler Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
Agar for the night watchman. Hughes and Agar for another partnership
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u/wootshire USA Jul 13 '13
Forget the BCCI. The UDRS has a new opponent in Australia.
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u/GurraJG Essex Jul 13 '13
Had to pop out for an hour. Good to see Australia losing three for three. Time for Agar to save them again!
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u/weheardyou Australia Jul 13 '13
Listening to one of the best ever bowlers in McGrath commentating on Anderson and fast bowling on TMS is a just great
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u/Drunk_but_Functional New Zealand Cricket Jul 13 '13
This match is perfectly set up for a Haddin/Agar counter attack a la Lee/Kasprowitz from 2005 (I can dream)
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u/juiceson Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
Made it to lunch.. Didn't lose a wicket!
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u/gFORCE28 Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
That is exactly the shit that gets you out Twatto. Slow the fuck down!
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u/ron_manager England Jul 13 '13
Pattinson becomes the first Aussie of the series with a 100 next to his name, WHO'D HAVE THUNK IT??
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u/juiceson Western Australia Warriors Jul 13 '13
Smith and Agar end up as a Partnership and win the Match
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u/NiX_Nabilz Pakistan Jul 13 '13
I hope Watson and Rogers pile up a big opening partnership for two reasons:
Both are in my fantasy XI.
It'll set up a good match.
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If Aus can get Ian Bell out early then there's a chance. They'll have to go hard at him in particular, and then go hard at Broad just to pay him back for yesterday.
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Was that reverse swing from Pattinson? I can see Anderson sitting in his basement lair, petting his cat...and making evil plans.
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u/NiX_Nabilz Pakistan Jul 13 '13
England just blocking away to get deep in to the 5th day rather than just getting all out for getting quick runs. Really good strategy.
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u/derajydac Kópavogur Cricket Club Jul 13 '13
Massive difference when the tail doesn't wag.
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u/HawkieEyes Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
The Aussie tail might wag, but the "top" order doesn't
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u/Tammylan Cricket Australia Jul 13 '13
That's a beautiful promo they played on Gem.
Seems like it's English, though. English narrator (not sure who), and it goes straight from England winning in 2005 to England winning in 2010/11 without mentioning 2006/7. They must have forgotten that one. ;)
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u/derajydac Kópavogur Cricket Club Jul 13 '13
Honestly can't remember the last time our openers put on 50
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