5th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy January 3-7 1000hrs @ the SCG

[Mr Meow]

...and we cough up another series win at home.

Ffs

What are you doing with the rest of the weekend, given this one is over?

 

[PhatBoy]

I am a bit surprised that we produced a green top for this Test. It provides a fitting finale for the series, but I can't help but cast my mind back to the India tour where they prepared an absolute road for the last Test with the series at 2-1

How long do you think they had to get it all sorted out?

On December 29 at one point it looked like Australia would have to win this match just to tie the series, and for long stages on December 30 it looked like they would need to win this test to win the series.

 

[TigerCraig]

I wanted to ask 'which one' but you didn't leave it open.

Like Merv Hughes , " hey ump how many bowled?" "3" "how many to go?"

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Siraj is a better bowler than people give him credit for, people are just piling on due to his heated passion/mood swings.

Konstas isn't up to it, got sucked in by Bumrah's playful banter and there's only so much a BBL style approach to test cricket can take you. He's not going to be a career test player.

Hahaha better than watching marnus

 

[dogs105]

Like Merv Hughes , " hey ump how many bowled?" "3" "how many to go?"

In his book, he states that the umpire responded:

"that's 3 you've bowled, and there are 4 to come, because I'm going to no ball you for being a smart arse"

 

[JimmyBC]

The Slug should be ready after a big lunch

 

[Jimthegreat]

Is Steve the older twin? Their Mum must have been in labour for 7 and a half years looking a them

Yes, hence why Mark is known as Junior.

 

[SSwans2011]

How long do you think they had to get it all sorted out?

On December 29 at one point it looked like Australia would have to win this match just to tie the series, and for long stages on December 30 it looked like they would need to win this test to win the series.

How long do they need? They seemingly flattened out the Melbourne pitch a bit after Cummins and McDonald saw it and were apparently concerned that it was offering too much. Wouldn't have been too hard to produce a less green wicket.

In saying that, I am glad we didn't. I would rather win this Test and the series deserved a gripping finale.

 

[TigerCraig]

Yes, hence why Mark is known as Junior.

I remember when he was called "Afghanistan"

 

[Jimthegreat]

To state the obvious, this partnership is important. Looks tough at 5/101 but 5/201 would change everything.

 

[Jimthegreat]

I remember when he was called "Afghanistan"

Remember that too...lol.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

I remember when he was called "Afghanistan"

I remember when he was called Audi, for his consecutive four zeroes (in Sri Lanka, I think)

 

[Pistol Night]

In his book, he states that the umpire responded:

"that's 3 you've bowled, and there are 4 to come, because I'm going to no ball you for being a smart arse"

Didn’t Merv tell a batsmen he had shit on the end of his bat and when the bloke looked at the toe he said “Nah, other end”

 

[TigerCraig]

I remember when he was called Audi, for his consecutive four zeroes (in Sri Lanka, I think)

Saw Phil Tufnel on a doco last night saying his teammates gave him an Audi award - a bat with 4 zeros on it after his Test debut. No wickets in either innings and no runs in either innings.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

AB sounding terrific in the Fox comm box.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Goes without saying , this is a huge partnership.

Feels like "the next hour will decide the series" has happened 8 or 9 times

 

[Pistol Night]

I remember when he was called Audi, for his consecutive four zeroes (in Sri Lanka, I think)

He always seemed to get a hundred and then figure that was enough and would rather be at the races. Off his pads or anywhere square he was beautiful to watch

 

[Borisdog]

I remember when he was called "Afghanistan"

I liked Audi better. Suited him more.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Webster doing his job the rest of them have been useless. Would have loved to see Konstas get off the chain. Head really needs to work on his starts. Played the ball that got him out horribly.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Webster doing his job the rest of them have been useless. Would have loved to see Konstas get off the chain. Head really needs to work on his starts. Played the ball that got him out horribly.

They've tightened their line a lot to Travis Head. Nothing at all in the corridor. At the body and stumps

 

[Pistol Night]

Webster doing his job the rest of them have been useless. Would have loved to see Konstas get off the chain. Head really needs to work on his starts. Played the ball that got him out horribly.

Shame because once he’s in Head is in a different league on a juicy pitch

 

[RandB]

Bumrah is going to try and squeez Carey.
He can't afford to move too far over to off.

Had width for that shot.

 

[reubski23]

Big fan of Webby.

A mature head. Trusts his defense - brilliant

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

I'd have all 9 fielders between cover and gully for Carey

 

[Pistol Night]

Bumrah is going to try and squeez Carey.
He can't afford to move too far over to off.

Had width for that shot.

Surely this campaigner must be tiring after his workload or do you conserve more every when you throw it?