1st Test Australia v Pakistan Dec 14-18 1250hrs @ Perth Stadium

[PhatBoy]

Might be an unpopular opinion but Warney used to s**t me as a commentator. Knew the game inside out and had great insight clearly but used to love getting stuck into his whipping boys, he'd harp on issues and not leave them alone and have the bullshit backslapping matey banter which drives me up the wall.

I don't really remember Smith as a cricketer tbh, only really known him from commentary

Totally agree with Warney. I loved his personality and his cricket brain he had such potential as a commentator but couldn’t leave certain things alone.

I didn’t really see Smith either he had been replaced by Parore and Tony Blain by the time I was watching but he had one of the fastest test hundreds of all time for a while and was a real dasher at times

 

[Gough]

Totally agree with Warney. I loved his personality and his cricket brain he had such potential as a commentator but couldn’t leave certain things alone.

I didn’t really see Smith either he had been replaced by Parore and Tony Blain by the time I was watching but he had one of the fastest test hundreds of all time for a while and was a real dasher at times

When I first started watching cricket New Zealand kept going between Smith and Warren Lees as keeper.

 

[ioppolo]

The concern for Perth will be 2026/27.

Next summer is a five Test Indian series.
Then a five Test Ashes in 2025/26.
Both will get big crowds.

But 2026/27 is scheduled to have 1 Test vs Afghanistan in Darwin/Cairns. Then 3 Tests vs New Zealand in December. Then two Tests against Bangladesh....in March.
And I can't see Sydney or Melbourne not hosting a NZ Test. Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane are fighting for the third one.

What's happening in January/February that year?

Jamal easily been the most dangerous bowler. Surprising to see he's already 27, and I can't seem to find a FC record.

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Truly uninspiring it has to be said.

 

[Bedi]

Wouldn't be surprised if he broke his hand again. Will be fuming

 

[HK_Hawk]

Despite being on top, there's been some wasted starts this innings.

 

[freo_leo29]

Bison threw away a century

 

[Soggy2112]

Warner getting a few games at the end isn't near as concerning as the fact he has averaged ~30 for 3 years and no other opener has been good enough to rip that spot off him...

Maybe Bancroft will make the most of his third chance in the team but I'm not holding my breath - for Australia's sake, I hope he does because Usman isn't going to be holding up the other end for a whole lot longer and things will get very dicey if we've got to fill both openers spots in 12 to 24 months.

I’m doubtful about Bancroft. Every time I watch him bat he still seems to be plonking his front foot across the crease, yes he’s making heaps of runs at the moment but he doesn’t seem to have fixed the key technical issue that got him in trouble at test level.

Renshaw is the one who I think has the ability to make it. I’d be picking him first against the Windies.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

A Michelle on debut!

 

[Soggy2112]

Gee that’s some carry on for a team that’s conceded 481 and you’ve got a bowler’s hundred.

 

[candyapple]

We are still batting why?

 

[The 747]

Good on ya Jamal, five on debut. Has got better and better with each spell.

 

[Marmozet]

This Jamal looks like a find

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Get to 500 and declare.

 

[MJG14]

Well done Jamal. Has looked solid today.

 

[danielnajdek]

Just declare. I have no interest in watching Lyon and Hazelwood bat.

 

[Black Diamond]

I predict by the end of the day the pitch will no longer be regarded as a road.

 

[ioppolo]

Gee that’s some carry on for a team that’s conceded 481 and you’ve got a bowler’s hundred.

Five on debut. I'd cut him some slack.

 

[Scott Tracy]

We are still batting why?

To keep the Pakistani top order out there as long as possible so they're even more tired when they have to come out to bat.
And to give the no 10 and 11 practice for when they actually have to bat under pressure like Edgbaston

 

[The 747]

This bowling performance reminds me of some our attack has put up. In isolation they have all bowled alright but not all at the same time and not when they needed to - and there is nearly 500 on the board.

Those missed chances off Warner and Uzzie early make a huge difference.

 

[ioppolo]

I predict by the end of the day the pitch will no longer be regarded as a road.

Copy and paste of every suspect touring team here each summer. Aus bat and make 450-600. Aussie bowlers suddenly exploit pitch and touring team make 200-250 at 2.5 an over.

Getting a tad tiresome

 

[Soggy2112]

Five on debut. I'd cut him some slack.

Potentially, and maybe I’m being too harsh.

But celebrating personal milestones when your team is struggling always rubs me the wrong way.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Be surprised if Pak score 200

 

[Soggy2112]

This bowling performance reminds me of some our attack has put up. In isolation they have all bowled alright but not all at the same time and not when they needed to - and there is nearly 500 on the board.

Those missed chances off Warner and Uzzie early make a huge difference.

What do you mean by “our attack has put up”.

We have had the best/second best attack in the world for the better part of a decade.

 

[ioppolo]

Potentially, and maybe I’m being too harsh.

But celebrating personal milestones when your team is struggling always rubs me the wrong way.

Cricket is one of those very individual games at times. Hussey's career saving hundred in the '09 Ashes in a big loss come to mind?

 

[BACCS]

Copy and paste of every suspect touring team here each summer. Aus bat and make 450-600. Aussie bowlers suddenly exploit pitch and touring team make 200-250 at 2.5 an over.

Getting a tad tiresome

Yes, it sure does suck watching one of our best ever sides ply their craft. Take me back to the Mickey Arthur era!