Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve got mates who aren’t normally massive cricket fans and all we are doing now n the group chat is talking cricket. Love it!
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Plenty of chirp coming Konstas’ way this morning. If he was able to give it out, let’s see how he goes with composure and mental resilience.
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If Konstas played for another team he would agree with you. Dont take it personally.
I reckon we need to try to score at a decent clip today. Pitch was doing too much yesterday to try and stick around for too long.
Agree to some extent. However in some of those situations he’s been totally blameless, eg: the Kohli bumping incident. I just worry he’s putting a lot of pressure and a target on his back with his demonstrative and out there behaviour.
Konstas really needs to establish himself in the team first before engaging in some of the theatrics he’s got involved in. If he has a string of failures, which is possible, given his questionable test match batting technique, then he’s going to have egg on his face, and he’ll really cop it, both on and off field.
However he’s only 19, and I’m prepared to cut him a little slack. Hopefully some wiser heads have a word in his ear and get him to rein it in a bit. Having said that I hope he makes 100 today.
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Just want us to keep India down to less than 100 runs lead when we bat again in the 2nd.
Cmon boys!
Big innings today.
Cmon boys!
Big innings today.
Totally agree. Simply looking at Bumrah and shaking his head before turning his way would have sufficed.
We can’t expect a 19 yr old to have life experience of a 35 yr old.
I’ve played with guys who feed off of this type of behaviour (not saying it’s right or wrong). Anyone know if he has acted this way in the past?
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I’m very slow I’ve just got it. Omg I’m dumb.
It’s ok to say how much you like a player and personality on BF but you can’t not like they way they go about the game, ok got it. It’s the same as footy season. You can be positive about your club and players but criticism means you’re a hater and not a true supporter. Fine but I’m not joining the cult.
It’s ok to say how much you like a player and personality on BF but you can’t not like they way they go about the game, ok got it. It’s the same as footy season. You can be positive about your club and players but criticism means you’re a hater and not a true supporter. Fine but I’m not joining the cult.
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Spot on mate. Cant wait to see some of his offies. I couldnt find any footage of his spinners online sadly, albeit a very short search
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I wish I could express myself this well but I’m not that eloquent. This is exactly what I’m saying but I said it more boorish.
Massive session this morning, the pitch has juice in it so we need partnerships to set us up. I think its a result wicket, hopefully was another good toss to lose.
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There are posters here who I find the most learned who watch shield games. They've said he doesnt bat like this.
It's known he's pretty chirpy - will be interesting to see if that something that will work now he's a small fish in a big pond.
I read somewhere he was originally an offspinner then developed the medium pace during covid. So likely need to go back pre covid to find the spin footage.
Not sure what I want to see more. Konstas 100 or Konstas fail and subsequent Kohli acting a flog and further ruining his legacy?
Another good crowd… what would the turn out be if India did a three test tours against Pakistan or Sri Lanka ?
MCG, Sydney, bris ??
MCG, Sydney, bris ??
There has been far too much discussion about Konstas and not enough about Slug.
He was mature and level headed bowled tight lines and did his job, holding down an end and building pressure. I’m pumped to see him bat…. Hopefully not till late today or tomorrow.
Hopefully the first scenario for Australia’s sake. Virat will act like a flog anyway, regardless of the outcome.
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I've seen him bat live twice ( the one game ) , no he wasn't like what he has shown at Test level .
I know a few people who have crossed paths with him and I would say their impression of him again is very different to what people are seeing .
I think we need to keep in mind his selection was a tactical move to unsettle Bumrah . He may simple be playing that over the top now
If that’s the case then it’s a testament to his versatility and ability to adapt to changing situations. Bumrah is unquestionably India’s most threatening bowler and if Konstas is able to flip the script and unsettle him by batting in a way which Bumrah is not used to, then forcing a change in Bumrah’s game could well benefit the rest of the Aussie batsmen. Not saying that is what will eventuate, but it give Konstas unpredictability and shows that he’s prepared to alter his game for the betterment of the team. That said, if he strings out a few low innings then the tactic would change. Anyway, good to see.
Well played!
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