2nd ODI Australia v West Indies Feb 4 1400hrs @ the SCG

[Westend]

Great 50 Abbott

 

[Saint12]

some kid in the crowd got him, was brutal, kid was in tears, they never got cut to him, hope he's okay!

can you explain this please a bit

 

[LukeParkerno1]

The real crime is that Sean Abbott has an international half century.

He has 2 mate

 

[NSWCROW]

 

[Moonwatcher]

Great innings from Abbott

 

[Moonwatcher]

I really hate that guy

 

[NYRB]

The real crime is that Sean Abbott has an international half century.

Commentators have been mentioning his batting has improved last couple of season.


I didnt get to see the ton he made in the County cricket but it was one of the quicker ones made over there in 2023.

 

[010203]

Lara is such a boring commentator. Probably my all time favourite batsman but just isn't of any value behind the mic

He's there for his name more than anything else. Ian Bishop on the other hand is excellent and well researched.

 

[Jamurp]

I'll admit I expected Abbot's career to fall away after the Hughes accident, so happy to see him flourishing now, would've been so difficult, good on him.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Interesting you say that... I know a bit and seen a bit of him and I don't agree with the hype

I hope he goes alright...you never know playing full time and with the best coaching he might learn better when to go and when to pull back a bit.

 

[Santana]

Also bigfooty

"I've got a narrative in my head I want to get out despite it having nothing to do with what I'm quoting. Doesn't matter. I'll make up a conversation that didn't happen so I can say my piece."

Literally wants to drop a 21 year old on debut when he was no doubt told to bat the way he did by the team okay dude, you clearly have your finger on the pulse when it comes to team building

 

[NSWCROW]

I really hate that guy

As my dad would say - " Harsh, he speaks highly of you ! "

 

[Saint12]

Lara is such a boring commentator. Probably my all time favourite batsman but just isn't of any value behind the mic

Gives nothing...would much prefer to hear a professional commentator than ex players

 

[NYRB]

If a cricketer hits a fan in the face in the crowd, they should be rewarded with life membership to the ground.

Fair?

 

[Around the Wicket]

Lara is such a boring commentator. Probably my all time favourite batsman but just isn't of any value behind the mic

I like him.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Lara is such a boring commentator. Probably my all time favourite batsman but just isn't of any value behind the mic

Would you prefer Langer or Hayden

 

[Jamurp]

If a cricketer hits a fan in the face in the crowd, they should be rewarded with life membership to the ground.

Fair?

CA will probably send him a bucket of KFC for his troubles.

 

[JimmyBC]

Lara is such a boring commentator. Probably my all time favourite batsman but just isn't of any value behind the mic

Yea he's just quiet & pretty much adds nothing.

 

[NYRB]

Got to remember a cricket ball is probably travelling at 100km/hr+ if not more................its also not if that fan didnt have eyes on the ball as well.

Hope the fan is well but a bit of heart and love is a small price to pay from Cricket Australia to that fan.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

You should get a medal if you hit the Barmy Army with a six lol

 

[Jamurp]

You could say the same for Tendulkar, great batsman but he is boring as batshit as a commentator.

I reckon Sachin is somehow even more boring than Lara, so dull despite being a legend of the game.

 

[Around the Wicket]

Got to remember a cricket ball is probably travelling at 100km/hr+ if not more................its also not if that fan didnt have eyes on the ball as well.

Hope the fan is well but a bit of heart and love is a small price to pay from Cricket Australia to that fan.

have they showed him again?

 

[Saint12]

Got to remember a cricket ball is probably travelling at 100km/hr+ if not more................its also not if that fan didnt have eyes on the ball as well.

Hope the fan is well but a bit of heart and love is a small price to pay from Cricket Australia to that fan.

Yeah would hurt like hell...but not going at 100mph once it hits a spectator.....maybe 20mph

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Get 250 at least

 

[NYRB]

have they showed him again?

No they havent.

Sports coverages in the past year or so tend to steer away from gruesome injuries. Think of the AFL, when they cover their games, rarely do you see repeats of ACL done to knees. Its to avoid scaring away the viewers. In some instances, i have seen after horrific injuries, its made me hard to swallow my dinner .

Edit: They showed 1 repeat. and the initial live ball. (2 times all up)

In past decades, im pretty sure TVs would have shown that 5-6 times.