4th Ashes Test England v Australia July 19-23 1930hrs @ Old Trafford

[Purple7x08_24]

 

[gtrxuone]

Looks like those boys enjoy the Cricket.As much as we do in the summer.

 

[BACCS]

Would be really cruel for the Poms.If rained saved the Aussies.Given there dominant position in this test.

Sure, but they’ve also won the toss every Test so far, have had the best batting conditions and their opposition lost the worlds best spinner. They’ve had their fair share of luck too. Warner chopped one on yesterday, but Crawley was french cutting those for 4 the day before. Won’t be the first time rain has cost a team a likely win and won’t be the last.

 

[Nankervis brothers]

Really silly to try and take batting all rounders to draw the match. A negative mindset, clearly watching/reading the weather reports as a selection guide. Batting for a draw.

Now batting to avoid an embarrassing inning and runs defeat

There is no evidence for the bolded. The logic was more to do with the following:

Nathan Lyon can't play and his replacement is very inexperienced. They effectively did not bowl him anyway at Headingley.
Australia have not scored enough runs this series, so a little more batting depth was clearly attractive.
Marsh and Green together effectively cover for the loss of a bowler.

There was nothing about the way Australia batted in the 1st innings that suggested the aim was a draw.

Whatever the case, this Test is now lost, which sets up a thrilling fifth test.

Mind you, if Australia win that then the series won't count anyway because of Carey's stumping, just as the last series doesn't count because it was in Australia. Such gracious people.

 

[gtrxuone]

Sure, but they’ve also won the toss every Test so far, have had the best batting conditions and their opposition lost the worlds best spinner. They’ve had their fair share of luck too. Warner chopped one on yesterday, but Crawley was french cutting those for 4 the day before. Won’t be the first time rain has cost a team a likely win and won’t be the last.

Good point
Would set up a beautiful finali at the Oval at 2/2..

 

[Santana]

Would set up a beautiful finali at the Oval at 2/2..

Most of us don't give a sh*t. We want to win the Ashes and at worst draw it.

Spare us all this "muh good for cricket though".

 

[Purple7x08_24]

I'm surprised we don't have more undercover stadiums for cricket. if the roof was elevated to 35-40m given the trajectory of a 6, then hitting the roof wouldn't be a problem.

 

[Purple7x08_24]

No rain at all RN

 

[Stax on the mill]

If England don't get interrupted by the rain in Manchester. And go on to win the 5th test.Coming back from 2-0 down.
Can't see McDonald surviving. Great win in the World test final.But terrible losses in India and England.

Bring back Langer?

 

[Foreign Legion]

I doubt there will be another ball bowled in this Test Match.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

The top order are a disaster when looked at as a group.

 

[Santana]

I doubt there will be another ball bowled in this Test Match.

There will. Some of you need to wind it back a bit. There will probably still be a few sessions worth throughout the next 2 nights

 

[Foreign Legion]

There will. Some of you need to wind it back a bit. There will probably still be a few sessions worth throughout the next 2 nights

 

[Foreign Legion]

 

[Santana]

The top order are a disaster when looked at as a group.

There are not. We have had way worst top orders in the last 15 years.

4 out of the 5 have all made a lot of runs in the last 2 years. Warner obviously being the one who hasn't.



@Foreign Legion

Forecasts can change quickly. Just wait and see

 

[Foreign Legion]

There are not. We have had way worst top orders in the last 15 years.

4 out of the 5 have all made a lot of runs in the last 2 years. Warner obviously being the one who hasn't.



@Foreign Legion

Forecasts can change quickly. Just wait and see

We are talking about the British Met Office - I think they know Manchester well.

 

[Kid A]

Going off the forecast there won't be another ball bowled.

Odds for a draw have also shortened overnight so I think that's where the smart money is going.

I don't think we'll see another ball.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Going off the forecast there won't be another ball bowled.

Odds for a draw have also shortened overnight so I think that's where the smart money is going.

I don't think we'll see another ball.

Obviously I agree. Even if it clears up for 20 minutes the outfield will be sodden.

 

[Santana]

We are talking about the British Met Office - I think they know Manchester well.

That is the one I am looking at too. Some of it can still miss the ground, etc. Lets just see what happens.

How many on here thought most of day 3 at Leeds was going to be washed out? Weather is unpredictable


Some of you aren't even looking at the Old Trafford forecast either, just the city. Rookies

 

[The 747]

Going off the forecast there won't be another ball bowled.

Odds for a draw have also shortened overnight so I think that's where the smart money is going.

I don't think we'll see another ball.

Er the smart money is not in a digital sports betting pool

 

[Santana]

Where is greyhound punter when you need him to tell us the draw odds, and what stuff he is going to buy?

 

[Cuzz09]

Eng $2.25
Draw $1.65
Aus $301

On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Gough]

Eng $2.25
Draw $1.65
Aus $301

On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app

The ghost of Godfrey Evans exists!

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Aus $301

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Today looks a write off, but according to the best weather site on the planet, the Norwegians reckon there’s at least a session of play available