4th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 26-30 1000hrs @ the MCG

[Run n Spread]

You mean except concussion protocols right who cares about the BBL it’s really just dinner time entertainment that’s it. I’m sure they are happy being around the test squad

I think it has the opposite effect. Being dragged around the squad with no chance of playing would simply lead to resentment and disharmony.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Hopefully Joel Wilson’s Labrador had a good sleep last night so it can see well today.

I was hoping a sleep in causes him to miss the test

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I think it has the opposite effect. Being dragged around the squad with no chance of playing would simply lead to resentment and disharmony.

Hardly. They would be thrilled being close to the side both would rather that than some BbL rubbish. Inglis likely plays in Sri Lanka

 

[Run n Spread]

Hardly. They would be thrilled being close to the side both would rather that than some BbL rubbish. Inglis likely plays in Sri Lanka

Rather be playing than sitting round running out as someone's glorified water boy.
Have a trainer/physio do all that

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Rather be playing than sitting round running out as someone's glorified water boy.
Have a trainer/physio do all that

The concussion protocols nowadays force teams to carry a spare bat and bowler. It’s just the way it is. Inglis is a perfect one as he doubles as a keeper.

 

[Run n Spread]

Only really going to be hot for 1 day mainly in the afternoon. Last session and a half.
In fact if they water the pitch it could zip around early. Best batting will be days 2 and 3.
In fact you'd have a thought to bowl. A green top in morning muggy weather could easily be 4 down early.
Plus sends a strong psychological message to the opposition you won't run scared of a couple of hours of warm weather

 

[LukeParkerno1]

No thanks I don’t want to watch us bowl on Boxing Day jeez

 

[Gough]

I remember watching Steve Waugh make his Test debut against India in a Boxing Day Test, it was also Hooksey's last Test. The hype around Australia India Tests has changed just a bit since then too.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Rohit won't bowl after how Brisbane played out. But I suspect Cummins might

 

[Gavin Excell]

Only really going to be hot for 1 day mainly in the afternoon. Last session and a half.
In fact if they water the pitch it could zip around early. Best batting will be days 2 and 3.
In fact you'd have a thought to bowl. A green top in morning muggy weather could easily be 4 down early.
Plus sends a strong psychological message to the opposition you won't run scared of a couple of hours of warm weather

Loser decision bowling first

 

[Gough]

Boxing Day 1989.

 

[Around the Wicket]

Rohit won't bowl after how Brisbane played out. But I suspect Cummins might

You can’t bowl in Melbourne, it’s to flat generally

 

[StillAtLarge]

You can’t bowl in Melbourne, it’s to flat generally

New Melbourne isn't the old Melbourne, the wicket does plenty and has good pace/carry

 

[eltrain]

Heaps of Indian tourists around Docklands the past few days.....

Early morning still but on the train coming in now it’s 90% Aussie fans. I expect a 60-40 crowd split in favour of Australia but the Indians of course make a lot more noise.

 

[The 747]

Early morning still but on the train coming in now it’s 90% Aussie fans. I expect a 60-40 crowd split in favour of Australia but the Indians of course make a lot more noise.

Today is a sellout but interested to see what the crowd number is.

 

[SC_Power]

You clearly haven’t seen them bat…these blokes were genuine ferrets…they went in after the rabbits

Chris Martin would’ve been a candidate for Jim and Bob’s batting coach, such was his ability with the willow in relation to theirs.

Jim and Bob never had the batting coaching that Chris Martin did, and still he is genuinely in their league

Lower batting average
Lower balls per innings average
Most duck eggs average

But all in a general amateur cricket level of s**tness,

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Feeling warm already in Melb here.... Stay hydrated today comrades

 

[Cleavy]

Feeling warm already in Melb here.... Stay hydrated today comrades

hottest part of the day is supposed to be between 4pm and 5pm, so don't end up like a lobster

 

[Coasters7]

You mean except concussion protocols right who cares about the BBL it’s really just dinner time entertainment that’s it. I’m sure they are happy being around the test squad

Still a game of competitive cricket though regardless of the comp. Hadn’t thought of the concussion angle to be fair but that highlights the ridiculousness of that rule even further. How many of those do we get a year?

Starting XI, twelfth man (concussion sub, take an allrounder if you want) and a couple of local lads as sub fielders. No need to have a handful of blokes just hanging around for a home series missing vital game time for a series they likely won’t be involved in.

 

[sabso]

Today is a sellout but interested to see what the crowd number is.

How many people have bought membershipstickets for their pets?

 

[Underarm]

Today is a sellout but interested to see what the crowd number is.

My guess is high 70s. Many will be turned away by the heat which is already quite strong.

 

[Run n Spread]

Lots of talk about Konstas potentially ton on debut but you all know how the script will go. Marsh back against the wall will make a ton and take a 4fa, get BOG and then be shit for another year.

The script will go
Konstas tons up on debut but goes out in Sydney playing an attacking shot. Calls for him to be dropped to work on his technical faults.
Meanwhile second dig Kahwaja and Marsh get a useless 50 when the game is done and are considered undropabale as we need experience

 

[JimmyBC]

My guess is high 70s. Many will be turned away by the heat which is already quite strong.

70k in 40 degree heat would be a tips hat if anything.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Ahhh ... the excitement of the Boxing Day test is only beaten by the sweet relief of Christmas being over. I loved the day, but I'm bloody exhausted. My wife is trying to convince me to head to the beach today and watch the game on my phone. Wish me luck!

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Looking forward to seeing Bay 13 in full flight later after a long day on the beers in 30+ degree heat