2019 4th Ashes Test 2019 Old Trafford

[k31th]

I'm almost not even disappointed in Starc, I blame Langer. We had a clear plan at the start of the series that didn't involve Starc and we threw it out the window in a panic because Jack Leach scored a single last Test.

100%. reactionary selections don't often work too well.

 

[k31th]

I'm just hoping Starc bowls waywardly enough for Roy to smack a few runs and get himself into the next Test.

and simultaneously get Starc out of the squad for the 5th test? woo

 

[DaRick]

Not a good session. Some real brainless planning where we seemed to just assume a few short balls at Burns would be all that was needed with no Plan B.

That said I think some are being a bit over dramatic saying this is a certain draw, all you need to do is take a look at what's to come. You've got the brilliance Roy at 4, an injured Stokes, completely out of form Buttler and they've lost their only good tail ender.

I'm almost not even disappointed in Starc, I blame Langer. We had a clear plan at the start of the series that didn't involve Starc and we threw it out the window in a panic because Jack Leach scored a single last Test.

There was always a reasonable chance of Starc playing at one of Old Trafford/The Oval because his express pace can be very useful on flatter decks where not much movement can be found.

Hasn't worked though.

 

[Crankitup]

You guys must watch too much 20/20. Long way to go in this Test match.

 

[NSWCROW]

Malinga hatty

 

[Richard Pryor]

Malinga hatty

Our last bowler who had a similarly beefy build to Malinga was Ryan Harris. You are onto something here.

 

[NSWCROW]

well , it probably shouldnt've been , front foot no ball surely

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

You guys must watch too much 20/20. Long way to go in this Test match.

When will you concede Starc's bowling is shit in red ball cricket?

 

[NSWCROW]

4......

 

[SSwans2011]

Our last bowler who had a similarly beefy build to Malinga was Ryan Harris. You are onto something here.

Damn shame we never got to see a fit Cummins and Harris in the same side. Harris, Cummins and Johnson could have been lethal.

 

[Park cricketer]

Malinga hatty

Wowee..

4 in 4 now!

 

[Crankitup]

When will you concede Starc's bowling is s**t in red ball cricket?

If he gets more than 6 wickets in this match will you concede the opposite?

https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/st...in-tests/54604a50-6460-47ae-90cb-13dcb05884ae

 

[toml]

Malinga has just taken a double hatrick

 

[Plugger35]

Yeah he should pipe down after his really average 211 I agree

He's a great batsman but he's still a chirpy flog in the field like most of the Australians.

The only Aussie that isn't is this man.

You never see Cummins gobbing off, he just backs his own talent #Cummins4Captain

 

[k31th]

Malinga... legendary bowling... 4 wickets in 4 balls, double hat-trick. to add to that, it was the first 4 wickets of the innings in the 3rd over of the match

 

[k31th]

the hat-trick ball looked to be a no-ball... lol awkward.

 

[Park cricketer]

Shouldn't a double hatrick mean 6 wickets in 6 balls?

 

[NSWCROW]

5 fer 3

 

[imperial_oz]

He's a great batsman but he's still a chirpy flog in the field like most of the Australians.

The only Aussie that isn't is this man.

You never see Cummins gobbing off, he just backs his own talent #Cummins4Captain

It seems odd that you would be criticizing others for being chirpy flogs. Hell funny though

 

[IKnowtheDog]

Make that 5 for Malinga

 

[k31th]

Shouldn't a double hatrick mean 6 wickets in 6 balls?

one of the weird quirks of cricket... it counts both ways, 1,2,3 and 2,3,4... if you get 5 wickets in a row it's a triple hat-trick haha

 

[010203]

On day 1, I said Smith and Labuschagne didn't look like getting out only for Labuschagne to get out about 20 minutes later. So, I'll say Burns and Root look set for big scores here.

 

[Park cricketer]

Yup.. 5 wickets now..

 

[k31th]

good placement for the slip to be at about 4th slip area for that catch for Malinga's 5th wicket.

 

[k31th]

nice ball from Cummins. squared Burns up good there