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

[Blackhawk42]

Not 100% sure about it all just assuming he has left the area due to the beers. Boys probably splash a bit around.

I wonder if he's allowed to consume zero alcohol beer? There's actually some decent ones getting around these days.

 

[juice t]

He made a point of difference.

He broke the 'same old same old' we were seeing, and by their own admission, he brought a new vitality and excitement to the veterans.

He clearly rattled the Indians, and had them more focused on 'playing the man' than focusing on the long game.

He played a positive role indeed.

He did a Hayden Ballantyne on them

 

[Pistol Night]

He did a Hayden Ballantyne on them

Lucky Kohli is a pissant compared to Matty Scarlett

 

[Cataholic]

He did a Hayden Ballantyne on them

I see Ballantyne and raise you Scarlett.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

He rattled the Indians with his first innings, his refusal to bow to Kohli's attempt at intimidation, and his willingness to stand up for his batting partner in the face of Bumrah's frustration.

He threw them off balance, not so much by weight of runs after his first innings, but through his aggression and confidence.

It absolutely played a role in breaking the confidence and concentration of the Indians.

But we hate tall poppies.

He'll be a player if he can tighten his technique and find a balance with his batting aggression.

He'll be a real point of difference if he can do that, a la Warner.

I'm up for the ride.

I'd rather see a young bloke succeed than gloat on his potential failure.

Some saying his technique looked terrible etc. I thought his defensive stuff and noodling ability off his pads looked very solid. Just needs to temper his inclination to launch every 3rd ball for six and he'll be a serious player... Which once again, we don't really know what his natural game is vs what he was asked to do for the team, at shield level he has a very different approach.

Clearly can play shots all around the ground so he'll be hard to bog down even by the best like Bumrah.

 

[norway blue]

Huge shoutout to Webster. Must be kept in the squad.


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[Silver Tongue]

Webster.
I'm 57 years old. Never had a piercing or tattoo in my life.
Told my wife today I want an ear ring to be cool like Beau!

PS. My wife said what about your Bison tattoo?

I said they were stick ons because the Bison was never permanent!

She 'champed' me and told me 'to jog on ...'

 

[kickazz]

I wonder if he's allowed to consume zero alcohol beer? There's actually some decent ones getting around these days.

Yeah I know Muslims who gets stuck into the zeroes.


I think it's a no to advertising booze thing. Recall after winning a world cup or similar, he stayed away from the photo where they were about to spray the champagne. Captain Woke* then called him up and held off the spray until they got some good shots as a team.

Similar to how Fawad Ahmed was the only player in our ODI team to not have a VB logo on his top.

*Used as term of endearment

 

[Mr Meow]

Lucky Kohli is a pissant compared to Matty Scarlett

I reckon Kohli has a bit of Maynard about him, in that he wouldn't try to act intimidating in the face of say a Beau Webster.

He will be licking his lips at the idea of fronting up to Duckett though.

 

[juice t]

Lucky Kohli is a pissant compared to Matty Scarlett

All he could do was throw a weak hip and shoulder compared to a left arm jab

 

[JimmyBC]

The WTC needs to a three match series in my view I'm not sure how you'd schedule it or why Lords needs to be involved tbh.

 

[kickazz]

The WTC needs to a three match series in my view I'm not sure how you'd schedule it or why Lords needs to be involved tbh.

So the Marlybone Cricket Club can watch a game that England doesn't lose.

 

[Richard Pryor]

A Cricket Australia spokesman confirmed the plan to have Border present the trophy if Australia won it and Gavaskar if India retained it.

Feel like it would have been a nice gesture to have them co present regardless of who won. I personally am not a fan of Gavaskar but neither he or Border are going to be around forever so makes sense to me to include them both in moments like presentations.

 

[nobbyiscool]

The WTC needs to a three match series in my view I'm not sure how you'd schedule it or why Lords needs to be involved tbh.

I don't hate it, I'm quite intrigued by the notion of Australia vs South Africa on a neutral ground that is likely to favour fast bowling.

 

[Pistol Night]

Some saying his technique looked terrible etc. I thought his defensive stuff and noodling ability off his pads looked very solid. Just needs to temper his inclination to launch every 3rd ball for six and he'll be a serious player.

Clearly can play shots all around the ground so he'll be hard to bog down even by the best like Bumrah.

Yeah if anything his ramp looks solid and he just needs to put away bad balls instead of pre meditated slogging. Having the ramp as a pressure release and to upset the field can be a huge weapon if he gets his temperament sorted

 

[tugga]

He made a point of difference.

He broke the 'same old same old' we were seeing, and by their own admission, he brought a new vitality and excitement to the veterans.

He clearly rattled the Indians, and had them more focused on 'playing the man' than focusing on the long game.

He played a positive role indeed.

Plus McSweeney was crawling along like the others, so Konstas certainly did offer something unique.

 

[Joffaboy]

You need to have watched Konstas this year at Shield to understand there was clearly a strong directive from the team for him to play as loose and aggressive as possible. He made his runs at Shield playing more traditional while still keeping a good strike rate.

Clearly, the team was getting too bogged down with 4 stodgers in the top 4 and frankly, The Don would have struggled a bit against Bumrah on those decks with these Kooka balls. The team made the right decision to get in a prodigious talent to rankle the Indian team and be aggressive.

Now, his shot today was shithouse but hardly a surprise given he's 10 years away from learning his game properly. He's still been the best opener for Aus this series and there's not much more to replace him at Shield anyway, especially considering Ussie is on his last legs.

But again, go watch some of shield digs this year to understand what he normally plays like and how special he's going to be.

Saw him at the G v Vic's in November and while he played some aggressive shots he was much more orthodox.
I think they said play how you like,you hot the green light.
The kid is not the finished product, 6 of 7 outs in the u19 WC he was out LBW or bowled.
He has got a lot of work to on his defence, but he has time.

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[SparklingAle69]

I wonder if he's allowed to consume zero alcohol beer? There's actually some decent ones getting around these days.

Hes allowed to do whatever he wants.

 

[Joffaboy]

Tell me Kohli is not a wash

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[Pistol Night]

I reckon Kohli has a bit of Maynard about him, in that he wouldn't try to act intimidating in the face of say a Beau Webster.

He will be licking his lips at the idea of fronting up to Duckett though.

I give a Geelong player a reach around and you counter calling Maynard a pansy. Mental disintegration activated.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Yeah I know Muslims who gets stuck into the zeroes.


I think it's a no to advertising booze thing. Recall after winning a world cup or similar, he stayed away from the photo where they were about to spray the champagne. Captain Woke* then called him up and held off the spray until they got some good shots as a team.

Similar to how Fawad Ahmed was the only player in our ODI team to not have a VB logo on his top.

*Used as term of endearment

I now recall Hashim Amla having sponsors removed from his playing shirt for the same reasons, re. Advertising alcohol.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Yeah if anything his ramp looks solid and he just needs to put away bad balls instead of pre meditated slogging. Having the ramp as a pressure release and to upset the field can be a huge weapon if he gets his temperament sorted

If he keeps it in his arsenal enough that teams continue to start innings with a fine and third man that is an absolutely massive advantage for him. Dragging an extra fielder out of the ring to defend a relatively useless spot on the field opens up things up for him to score freely with traditional shots.

 

[Cataholic]

Plus McSweeney was crawling along like the others, so Konstas certainly did offer something unique.

I feel for McSweeney.

He was crucified by the selectors opting to play him as an opener.

Imo, he should've replaced Labs.

They threw him to the wolves and I hope he has the intestinal fortitude to stay confident and bounce back.

I'd happily bring him back in the next Test tbh.

 

[Richard Pryor]

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Victim of his own ego and status. For most test teams he would have been ushered out and coordinated with the board for a dignified farewell to test cricket years ago, instead he's been plodding along since covid stinking up his legacy and carrying on like a dickhead.

 

[peternorth]

You need to have watched Konstas this year at Shield to understand there was clearly a strong directive from the team for him to play as loose and aggressive as possible. He made his runs at Shield playing more traditional while still keeping a good strike rate.

Clearly, the team was getting too bogged down with 4 stodgers in the top 4 and frankly, The Don would have struggled a bit against Bumrah on those decks with these Kooka balls. The team made the right decision to get in a prodigious talent to rankle the Indian team and be aggressive.

Now, his shot today was shithouse but hardly a surprise given he's 10 years away from learning his game properly. He's still been the best opener for Aus this series and there's not much more to replace him at Shield anyway, especially considering Ussie is on his last legs.

But again, go watch some of shield digs this year to understand what he normally plays like and how special he's going to be.

That does suggest hes been told to play risky shots, and if he goes out cheaply its ok as his spot is guaranteed for the foreseeable future. No pressure, can play with gay abandon