Third Test Australia v Pakistan Jan 3-7 1000hrs @ the SCG

[philreich]

So many parallels between Schappelle and Warner’s story

As Michael Jackson might sing:

Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the airline
Don't blame it on the Bali Nine
Just blame it on the boogie!!!

 

[philreich]

It was the same back when the Aussies were winning 16 Tests in a row. Rather than just enjoy the fact we were watching the likes of Warne, Gilchrist, McGrath, etc, all some people did on here was whinge it was boring because the Australians win all the time.

I think what we have is a lot of people who are "kind of" interested in Test cricket but are just looking for something to do when there's no footy. Genuine cricket fans would be thoroughly enjoying this Test.

100% - people wanted us to go past 450 (yeah so did I), but what we have now is far more exciting, and we still don't know for certain how it will end. Pakistan are under the pump, but if they can get through the first hour tomorrow unscathed, it'll make it very interesting.

 

[sdfc]

Jamal will get them to a defendable total. He's on fire.

Then they'll drop five catches and lose the match,

 

[Fudge Nuggets]

The swings of test cricket, it was looking like a dull day's play about halfway through the second session

This is exactly when I turned it off since it was about 22:00 over here and absolutely jack shit was happening.

and now it is thrilling test cricket.

**** me running.

 

[Topkent]

How predictable they embarrassed themselves again

Atleast they are nice and classy though that's the most important thing, playing ability doesn't matter.

 

[Around the Wicket]

What a rubbish summer of cricket, bring on India next year.

 

[Around the Wicket]

David Warner fantastic career full of ups and downs but 1 thing is for sure he was good too watch when at full steam, will be missed.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

What a rubbish summer of cricket, bring on India next year.

Why is it rubbish? Pakistan pushed us last match and are still in this match, if they can get a lead of 150 it will be an interesting final dig. It’s been a good series so far.

 

[Silly Mid On]

It was the same back when the Aussies were winning 16 Tests in a row. Rather than just enjoy the fact we were watching the likes of Warne, Gilchrist, McGrath, etc, all some people did on here was whinge it was boring because the Australians win all the time.

I think what we have is a lot of people who are "kind of" interested in Test cricket but are just looking for something to do when there's no footy. Genuine cricket fans would be thoroughly enjoying this Test.

It's really strange that people have this approach.

I've been telling my fellow cricket mad brothers that we need to enjoy watching this Australian team play given the average age of the players and the few years of retirements that lie ahead - before the team disbands- because this is a special team to watch

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[Around the Wicket]

It's really strange that people have this approach.

I've been telling my fellow cricket mad brothers that we need to enjoy watching this Australian team play given the average age of the players and the few years of retirements that lie ahead - before the team disbands- because this is a special team to watch

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They barely win a game away from home.. hardly special.

 

[dogs105]

What's worse?
Brett Lee's rhyming slang or Haydos's yelling?

Yes

 

[mcgarnacle]

Finally have a chance to post having been at the SCG today.

Amazing day of cricket. Atmosphere was great (thought we had nudged above 40k so disappointing it was only 37k).

The buzz and roar in the first 2 offers when we took those wickets, and in the Hazlewood over was amazing. Shame some had left for that second last over.

The curator has done a good job this test and we will get a result tomorrow.

A great day's play today

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Best 'cricket' ground in the country mate. Always a great day at the SCG. Spent Day 1 in the Trumper, Day 3 in O'Reilly. Whether you sit, you're fairly close to the arena - which makes Swans games great too. And the pitch is in the ground all year round with footballers trodding over it, which gives the pitch some joie de vivre.

Stands like the O'Reilly, Churchill & Brewongle are ageing, but I hope they don't end up making it a continuous bowl around the entire ground (ex Members and Ladies Pavillions) which they've mooted. The joint is the last cricket ground in this country with real character.

 

[Millky95]

Game starting at 10 cause of lost time or 1030 today?

 

[StillAtLarge]

10am start I think

 

[Around the Wicket]

Dream outcome for today, Pakistan somehow get 180 in front and David Warner smacks a ton to win the game.

 

[Westend]

Well I missed a lot lol

 

[philreich]

What a rubbish summer of cricket, bring on India next year.

Geez mate - if you haven't enjoyed the last 2 Tests, I'd say you're very hard to please. We may yet have a grandstand finish today.

 

[JimmyBC]

Geez mate - if you haven't enjoyed the last 2 Tests, I'd say you're very hard to please. We may yet have a grandstand finish today.

If Pakistan can get beyond a 130 lead it's game on, not holding my breath however we constantly let it drift bowling to the tail.

 

[Drunkcat]

I will never miss sookie little bitch S Smith as a person, but will miss his runs.

 

[philreich]

If Pakistan can get beyond a 130 lead it's game on, not holding my breath however we constantly let it drift bowling to the tail.

Maybe Pakistan could open with their 2 best bowlers - Jamal and Salman. They need 10 cheap wickets, so why not?

 

[Clark G]

Lol the commentators (on 7) just quoted Dumb and Dumber.

 

[Hawksboy72]

And it's time for Al Snow to have a trundle

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[BG32]

When Cummins comes on it’s over for these bozos

 

[dogs105]

Aamer Jamal averages 19 with the ball and 33 with the bat so far this series. (And his career).
What a find!

 

[StillAtLarge]

Lol the commentators (on 7) just quoted Dumb and Dumber.

Fitting