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

[Lebbo73]

The wrist is in contact with the ground protecting the ball from touching the ground.

View attachment 2197044 Nope.

Left frame out. Right frame not out.

His finger is not under the ball in the righg and appears to be touching the grass.

Appears to be touching the grass. Nothing is certain in this scenario.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Bumrah will need to produce one of the most Herculean bowling efforts for them to be back in it

I don't rate Siraj who seems a show pony and not convinced their other attack

That’s what I’m saying, they are miles behind. Bumrah better be fired up, he’ll need to be

 

[western royboy]

I don't have a real problem with Konstas but I am involved in alot of kids and local sport and this kind of behaviour and Kohl's will filter down.

The difference at Test level is they get on with the game but at lower emotions spill over and it can real ugly between players, umpires, parents and supporters.

Emphasis on the words “Parents”

 

[Lebbo73]

If a ball can be clipping the stumps and not be out lbw anything is possible these days.

Clipping the stumps on an LBW not out call stays not out because DRS isn’t an exact science. It you overturned it you might as well add a fourth stump.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Interesting how you're laying into Konstas yet you still defended Kohli, who bumped into a guy nearly half his age for literally no valid reason.

Another mentioning age. This is test cricket. Age is of zero relevance. It’s not junior sport.

 

[HitTheNailOnTheHead]

Looks like Saturday and Sunday are the best batting condition with the sun out, Bumrah should really have bowl instead of bat.

Certainly won't be much batting on Tuesday. Latest forecast issued this afternoon is 80% chance of showers of up to 20 mm. It's going to tip down. Practically a 4 day test now.

 

[Silver Tongue]

He can stand up for himself by making runs. Engaging in verbals with an opposition fast bowler with 2 balls to go in the day shows a level of immaturity in Konstas that you wouldn't like to see in a park cricketer, let alone a test player.

Haha. I agree with your first sentence.

The rest of your post pertaining his attitude does not surprise me. I attempt to teach senior students for a living. His attitude is not uncommon in my world.

 

[CakeEater]

Sad state of affairs for Indian cricket if experienced campaigners like Kohli and Bumrah are going after a 19 year old kid

Efa

 

[greatwhiteshark]

I don't have a real problem with Konstas but I am involved in alot of kids and local sport and this kind of behaviour and Kohl's will filter down.

The difference at Test level is they get on with the game but at lower emotions spill over and it can real ugly between players, umpires, parents and supporters.

Nothing we saw today will be of any issue to young kids watching the game. The Kohli incident maybe.
We watched Lillee kick a player growing up but not one person at lower levels ever did it.
If you have been raised correctly then nothing you see from sports people will ever filter down.

 

[Southerntakeover]

We'll basically know the result of the series at lunch. Only way we can not leave with the trophy is to get skittled.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Another mentioning age. This is test cricket. Age is of zero relevance. It’s not junior sport.

A senior pro losing his head is obviously a bigger deal than a debutant mouthing off.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

I don't have a real problem with Konstas but I am involved in alot of kids and local sport and this kind of behaviour and Kohl's will filter down.

The difference at Test level is they get on with the game but at lower emotions spill over and it can real ugly between players, umpires, parents and supporters.

zero issues with a guy sticking up for himself if he's copping chirp.

kids should also be taught to back themselves in also if they are copping it from the opposition also. They just need to make sure they are delivering on the field also.

 

[Coasters7]

Do you think he’s subconsciously admitting that his “natural” game - whatever that is - is not good enough to play Test Cricket yet?
That he felt the need to do something different even before starting his Test career?
Good luck to him that he has, to each their own way and all ways are far better than mine.

Dunno but whatever he’s done he’s rattled a whole country, and the world’s best bowler, who is usually calm and collected, has no idea what to bowl or how to react for the moment.

Would like to see him knuckle down a bit but as the Indians showed, maybe getting bogged down isn’t the way to approach this. No need to be reckless but a bit of positivity and mental warfare won’t hurt.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

That’s what I’m saying, they are miles behind. Bumrah better be fired up, he’ll need to be

they are not miles behind, not if Aus batters are dishing out what Khawaja just did.

Bumrah can take an absolute collection on this pitch until it dries out.

Don't sleep on them at all, not while Bumrah is healthy.

 

[chriso11]

He can stand up for himself by making runs. Engaging in verbals with an opposition fast bowler with 2 balls to go in the day shows a level of immaturity in Konstas that you wouldn't like to see in a park cricketer, let alone a test player.

I’m starting to think you are an Indian cricketer, judging by how hard you sook over nothing

 

[greatwhiteshark]

A senior pro losing his head is obviously a bigger deal than a debutant mouthing off.

No senior player is going to cop it from young players. What world do you live in where this happens? I have no issue with any of it. It’s great theatre.

 

[chriso11]

Bumrah was bowling. He was involved in the play. Konstas not so much. I dont think Khawaja needs a 19 y/o “standing up for him”

Might not need but generally in Aussie sport you stick up for your mates. It’s an Australian thing

 

[Jim Prideaux]

they are not miles behind, not if Aus batters are dishing out what Khawaja just did.

Bumrah can take an absolute collection on this pitch until it dries out.

Don't sleep on them at all.

They are miles behind. Bumrah will need to. Choosing to bat first and being out for under 200 is a fail. If Australia were in the same position this board would collapse.

 

[Xtreme]

Sad state of affairs for Indian cricket if experienced players like Kohli and Bumrah are going after a 19 year old kid

Just like Michael Clarke telling opposition players to get ready for a broken swearword arm...

Swings and roundabouts

 

[ABAB]

Certainly won't be much batting on Tuesday. Latest forecast issued this afternoon is 80% chance of showers of up to 20 mm. It's going to tip down. Practically a 4 day test now.

Pretty much take out the advantage of bowling last on the pitch then and having to bat first was at a disadvantage when there's the most grass and moisture under the pitch especially under cloudy condition.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

No senior player is going to cop it from young players. What world do you live in where this happens? I have no issue with any of it. It’s great theatre.

I have no issue, but a senior pro losing his cool, his match fee, and demerit point to a debutant is embarrassing. I live in a world where a 35 yo senior layer dropping his bundle at a 19 yo debutant is highly embarrassing, what world do you live in?

 

[ABAB]

Just like Michael Clarke telling opposition players to get ready for a broken swearword arm...

Swings and roundabouts

Anderson was an even more experience and senior player than Clarke.

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Anderson was an even more experience and senior player than Clarke.

That incident was instigated by Anderson telling test debutant George Bailey that he wanted to punch him in the face.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

They are miles behind. Bumrah will need to. Choosing to bat first and being out for under 200 is a fail. If Australia were in the same position this board would collapse.

not sure what game you are watching. Indian openers lasted longer than Khawaja did............. It's not far apart at all at the moment, and it won't be until the pitch dries out further............Bumrah could tear us a new one in the first 2 sessions tomorrow.

Don't forget what happened in Perth.......

 

[Chronz]

I can see that Aristotle Pickett is well loved on this board too.