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If he plays for 4-5 years he wont even average 40 at this rate. Post covid he's averaged 31.7
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Certified Legendary Thread 4th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 26-30 1000hrs @ the MCG
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The Smith catch to dismiss Reddy in particular. Which got me thinking...
I might be getting ahead of myself a bit here (I am) but hear me out:
Steve Smith currently sits at 192 catches in his Test career, putting him at 6th all time (list: https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-catches-in-career-283548)
We've got one more Test left in this series, 2 to come vs Sri Lanka in Feb, WTC in June, 3 Tests against WI shortly after (Jun-Jul) and then the Ashes next summer.
Now if he was to play every one of these Tests and maintain his current catches/matches rate, I've got him retiring at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Jan 2026 at #1 with 212 catches.
EDIT: As pointed out by Gough a few posts down theres also the minor issue of Joe Root having to completely forget how to catch - which I've got as likely given his trembling hands ahead of the prospect of scoring a century in this great country a year from now.
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That road/highway/pitch enabled Virat to get his 1st test ton since 2019.
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Howstat. Now there’s a blast from the past
The hands of stone
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Sometimes there is a case of using cricket logic in decisions , this was a case in that .
The umpire not getting it right to begin with created the mess afterwards
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I'm assuming they will have a back up TV umpire to review Joel's TV decisions also ?
Iceman!
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Thick edge, clear deviation, close up shows contact.
No one worth listening to could think that is anything but clearly out. Even most Indian fans are saying it’s out. It’s not even worthy of a discussion.
No one worth listening to could think that is anything but clearly out. Even most Indian fans are saying it’s out. It’s not even worthy of a discussion.
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Yes, twitter has actually been more tame then I thought it would be.
A few Indians doing tweets about the cheating Aussies by plenty of Indians saying the Aussies were too good and putting blame on their under performing players.
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Joe "never scored an Ashes hundred in Australia" Root has to turf most things that come his way if that's to happen.The Smith catch to dismiss Reddy in particular. Which got me thinking...
I might be getting ahead of myself a bit here (I am) but hear me out:
Steve Smith currently sits at 192 catches in his Test career, putting him at 6th all time (list: https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-catches-in-career-283548)
We've got one more Test left in this series, 2 to come vs Sri Lanka in Feb, WTC in June, 3 Tests against WI shortly after (Jun-Jul) and then the Ashes next summer.
Now if he was to play every one of these Tests and maintain his current catches/matches rate, I've got him retiring at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Jan 2026 at #1 with 212 catches.
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I thought that Bumrah and Cummins could of shared the Man of the Match award.
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Spencer Johnson?
Both teams get 3 reviews and 3 review reviews
Shows how good Jaques was...my idol. 3rd in all time career runs. Average over 55. 6th in all time catches as well as 292 wickets to his name.
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Clearly his family said "Nah dont worry about coming home for Xmas Joel. We'll post your Lynx Africa Gift set out to you. You stay in Australia and make a campaigner of yourself there like usual"
Just before any wickets fell this morning, I decided I couldn't cope watching anymore.
I don't know why I care so much, why it's become like this for me, but it happens with the footy too. I just find it way too stressful.
Instead, I spent the last session mashing the refresh button on this thread to follow the game.
I want to thank you all for providing me with an incredible commentary of the game, far better than anything on radio or TV.
I don't know why I care so much, why it's become like this for me, but it happens with the footy too. I just find it way too stressful.
Instead, I spent the last session mashing the refresh button on this thread to follow the game.
I want to thank you all for providing me with an incredible commentary of the game, far better than anything on radio or TV.
Cleavy
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"However, despite Marsh’s poor form, any decision to leave him out would not be taken likely given he is the nucleus of the dressing room as the ultimate team man."
Oh FFS!
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I do that too mate sometimes with the footy. Keep myself busy and check scores regularly if i feel like its a game i could go full Steven May at my TV. Ironically i find watching the bloody games anyway is more therapeutic and we win more often than not when i do somehow so my theory is stupid.
Iceman!
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He can be the team man as ****ing 12th man… the series is still alive… picking him again might cost us this ****ing series yet.
"However, despite Marsh’s poor form, any decision to leave him out would not be taken likely given he is the nucleus of the dressing room as the ultimate team man."
Oh FFS!
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Basically hes no longer an all-rounder. Hes an emotional support Bison
"However, despite Marsh’s poor form, any decision to leave him out would not be taken likely given he is the nucleus of the dressing room as the ultimate team man."
Oh FFS!
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He certainly showed me up with his late match heroics.
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I don't feel that edge with cricket like football which means you can more genuinely appreciate the opposition's quality.I do that too mate sometimes with the footy. Keep myself busy and check scores regularly if i feel like its a game i could go full Steven May at my TV. Ironically i find watching the bloody games anyway is more therapeutic and we win more often than not when i do somehow so my theory is stupid.
Bumrahs bowling in that session 4th day was enthralling
Wasn't easy either
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