5th Ashes Test England v Australia July 27-31 1930hrs @ The Oval

[Jamolad]

I've been watching Mark Wood closely and I reckon I can now pick his effort ball.

It's a very subtle tell, but it is there...it is when he is sliding halfway down the pitch on his face.

 

[tigs2010]

They've been continually trying to get the balls replaced every few overs or so. It's been a tactic from them the whole series.

To be fair to the Poms, they didnt ask this time, the Umpires themselves look to have made the call after it cannoned into Uzzies helmet, but I reckon the English know something more about the 'old' balls in the box than we do.

Reckon this one has Trescothick’s “saliva” still on it

 

[Kuuz]

ok but seriously please win this now aussies

 

[Mostyn]

A sliding fielder is not in control of their own movement. If he couldn't properly catch the ball without face planting the grass then that's on him.

He'd already properly caught the ball. He was in control of his movement and stopping naturally. The ball never left his firm grip and control.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

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Got saliva?

 

[JZ_Skitzo]

Lol at Taylor saying stokes dropped it because it was so shiny.

 

[Sphynx]

We are going to have to score the last 100 against the 3rd new ball to win it.

 

[BACCS]

It’s already raining at the ground lightly, not looking good

 

[A Pom]

He'd already properly caught the ball. He was in control of his movement and stopping naturally. The ball never left his firm grip and control.

Someone sliding is not in control of their movement. If Starc had slid into the boundary there would have been no question that it was 6, this was no different.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

I'm sure everyone on here is being consistent with their views and insisting that Stokes catch should've been out, just like they were with the Starc one...

 

[Malifice]

Gibbs 2.0.

 

[Visions]

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‘Same ball’.

If Blind Joel Wilson was involved, then its no surprise. He must have thought they were the same age, color and shine.

 

[damicky]

Going by this:


It looks like weather might play a part

 

[Cursed Cat]

Smith needs to consider his partner when facing Wood. If he can see Head is struggling then why is he so keen to push a single? Need to bat in partnerships, be smart. Leaving Head out to dry isn't going to help Australia win the match.

maybe ...

I think Head actually played Wood pretty well; Head looks awkward when evading the short ball or trying to play it to ground, but he is generally effective. He has been given a working over this series and has not shirked it once, still looking to be positive wherever possible. His attitude has impressed me.

 

[AJ_2000]

But that ball will be a 2023 ball. I am convinced that replacement was from around 2019 when they used different leather and more pronounced seam and it was way better for bowling.

I've read Hazlewood say that in a 2015 game against NZ he plucked a replacement ball out that he reckoned looked like a 2008 ball, and was much harder and he got a wicket with extra bounce. Those boxes can have balls from a large span of years.

Telling sign will be if they don't want the new ball at 80 overs

 

[Balls In]

That ball change is a disgrace. Flat out cheating to send out a box of brand newies as the poms did. Now that we are getting through the second one another new one is due in just 14 overs.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

I can see Ch7 and Fox being even worse with the Warner love in when he plays his last test.

At least Slats won't be there

 

[CrowBloke]

Flat as a shirtcarters hat on the old one....

Never heard the expression.

How flat is a shirtcarter's hat?
More to the point, wtf is a 'shirtcarter'??

 

[Iceman!]

Okay well lunch was fun but now it is time to get back to clenching for the next couple hours...

 

[Joffaboy]

If it rains significantly, only a draw or English win is possible

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[BlueBayou]

To be fair, Starc actually held his catch, and Stokes dropped his.

But happy for consistency. No worries if Bairstow wants to start looking for a stumping as well.

Speaking of Bairstowe...... spirit of cricket and all that... it's fair to sneak down the legside while the batsman is not able to look, to try to be in position to (drop yet another) catch?

Even the incompetent umps stopped him doing that.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Someone sliding is not in control of their movement. If Starc had slid into the boundary there would have been no question that it was 6, this was no different.

Have a Bex and lie down mate.

Your mob and their hypocrisy has been laid bare for the world to see.

Spirit of the game? You lot are taking the piss.

 

[010203]

Genuinely no idea why England would review that. Was clear as day.

It was clear he dropped it. I wasn't really interested in whether or not the ball hit Smith's glove or bat.

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

Keep checking Piers Morgan’s twitter but the tweets don’t seem to be refreshing

 

[AJ_2000]

He didn’t even have two feet on the ground yet.


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We need to get the NFL BF crew on here, if anyone knows what is or isn't a catch.... It's them