3rd Ashes Test England v Australia July 6-10 1930hrs @ Headingley

[The 747]

Head would be a better pick than Green as opener.

Not in England. Yes it worked in India but Head's technique is not good for an opener in England.

 

[freo_leo29]

Other countries’ batting depth is irrelevant.

If we are talking Australia’s batting line up and questioning Labuschagne’s position due to his overseas record, who is likely to come in and do better than 36 across varying foreign conditions?

No point dropping a relativey young guy (in cricket terms) when there’s nothing to suggest there’s a superior replacement waiting to come in.

It isn't irrelevant when all countries are in the same position

 

[FredLeDeux]

Ed Cowan has labelled Australia’s star batsman Marnus Labuschagne the luckiest Test cricketer in history after stats revealed he has been dropped 14 times in his 20 Tests.

Luck will eventually run out

Keith Stackpole must have played before they kept that stat

 

[wce4premiership]

Has any explanation been given to why the camera work has been absurdly shit?

Panning the opposite direction to the stroke played by the batsmen, zooming out chaotically, inability to track the ball etc ...

Never seen this before, ever.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Has any explanation been given to why the camera work has been absurdly s**t?

Panning the opposite direction to the stroke played by the batsmen, zooming out chaotically, inability to track the ball etc ...

Never seen this before, ever.

On a number of occasions, even the fieldsmen have been unable to follow the ball on the camera

 

[chickenonachain]

Has any explanation been given to why the camera work has been absurdly s**t?

Panning the opposite direction to the stroke played by the batsmen, zooming out chaotically, inability to track the ball etc ...

Never seen this before, ever.

Sounds like the open golf coverage must be an English thing

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

I don't think he's suggesting him to be dropped, but just worried that he hasn't been able to have anywhere near the success overseas than he has at home.

You’re absolutely spot on.

 

[Cmarsh]

Has any explanation been given to why the camera work has been absurdly s**t?

Panning the opposite direction to the stroke played by the batsmen, zooming out chaotically, inability to track the ball etc ...

Never seen this before, ever.

The English camerawork has been outside the spirit of the game.

 

[Foucault1989]

I think Head opening and finding a middle oder batsman seems the most sensible choice.

Spot on. Head could be a revelation as an opener. It would counter the short ball tactic when he first arrives in the middle. Unless they want to cook the new ball

 

[FredLeDeux]

Spot on. Head could be a revelation as an opener. It would counter the short ball tactic when he first arrives in the middle. Unless they want to cook the new ball

The new ball would be overs away from being cooked when he popped up to short leg or gloved to leg slip.

 

[Foucault1989]

Does anyone like Warner? Genuine question as I don’t know one person who does

I liked Warner back in the day. He should have retired after the 2019/20 Summer. He is cooked and holding us back with his planned ego trip around Australia final tour. He isn't going to get the reaction he hopes.

 

[Cuzz09]

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[eddiesmith]

Spot on. Head could be a revelation as an opener. It would counter the short ball tactic when he first arrives in the middle. Unless they want to cook the new ball

Head against a brand new swinging dukes?

I’d like to see that!!!

 

[Foucault1989]

Head against a brand new swinging dukes?

I’d like to see that!!!

Couldn't be any worse than Crawley. How that bloke has played 30+ tests is beyond me and looks like he'll play a lot more

 

[Purple7x08_24]

I liked Warner back in the day. He should have retired after the 2019/20 Summer. He is cooked and holding us back with his planned ego trip around Australia final tour. He isn't going to get the reaction he hopes.

Agreed. His time is up. He needs to Just **** off already

 

[Cuzz09]

He should've retired after that 200 at the G last year

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[FromTheBoundaryLine]

Getting through to lunch unscathed would be nice. Will be interesting to see how Head and Marsh approach it. They looked like a good pairing in the first innings. Would be awesome to have the English stewing in the rooms when the rain hits at least 200 behind.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

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Radar suggests not much if any until after 1pm then a fair bit after that.

 

[peternorth]

Supposedly he doesn't sleep during a Test match and that's why his 2nd innings stats are way below his first innings stats

It is interesting when he was smashing attacks test in test out i dont remember discussion about his sleeping habits

 

[frankrizzo]

Who would come in? Is there even someone else in the wings capable of averaging 36+ overseas

yep reality is 36 overseas is above average in this current era, its a tough time for the batsmen overall last 5 or so years.

 

[Suspense]

Warner got a pair to Broad last time at Old Trafford. He will be licking his lips.

 

[Wetdog]

Warner should have retired after the SCG test.

And the selectors shouldn’t have picked him for India or the Ashes.

But can you blame the guy for not wanting to retire?

If I had the honour of playing for the Australian Test team, you would have to carry me out of those rooms in a coffin.

 

[frankrizzo]

Couldn't be any worse than Crawley. How that bloke has played 30+ tests is beyond me and looks like he'll play a lot more

He was born with the most important skill in society a very rich daddy who is mates with head of the ecb rob key, key was said to be zaks mentor/batting coach growing up.

 

[Hamingja]

This just got returned to the public library that I am working at today

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I'm really not sure who the target market for that book would be.

Ok she was an athlete in her own right but in a low profile sport so that is not going to pique many people's interest.

She is hardly going to go in depth about any of the salacious stuff that people would actually be interested in.

So, who the hell buys / reads it?

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Radar suggests not much if any until after 1pm then a fair bit after that.

So get stuck into the piss early FTB! Cheers mate