The Ashes 2009

[paulhackett]

Nah, was a really good chap to me. My old man knew him. I was only 10 or 11 tho He coulda been a right cunt to adults I guess. Anyway, I imagine to perform that well, you'd have to be pretty intense.

I think he cut his run-up to prolong his career due to back issues, but luckily it also turned out that by bowling slower he mastered swing in the moist kiwi conditions and therefore kicked serious ass. He was the Federer of his day. Didn't appear to sweat a drop while being the best in the world.

Not sure I heard he was a cunt, just ultra focused, which was part of the change in his approach to the game so he could achieve the results he did. Probably made him stand out in a land of stoned cricketers.. but yes, another absolute genius and a joy to watch.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

No Clark apparently.

Weird selections from Australia. Good good.

 

[gabi]

No Clark apparently.

Weird selections from Australia. Good good.

Do you mean picking Mitchell is weird? If so, is England picking Anderson weird?

 

[littlebabyjesus]

No I mean not picking Clark is weird. I can understand wanting to persevere with Johnson, but if Clark's bowling well, he's got to play. He's a proven top class test performer, something that neither Siddle nor even Hilfenhaus are.

 

[Biddlybee]

Which is the best site to find out what the selection for each test is? Not finding it easy just to get a team listing

 

[SpookyFrank]

Which is the best site to find out what the selection for each test is? Not finding it easy just to get a team listing

It won't be official until the captains come out for the toss.

 

[Biddlybee]

Didn't realise they could wait right up til then

 

[gabi]

Didn't realise they could wait right up til then

Keep an eye on cricinfo.com for good no-nonsense live text updates

 

[Biddlybee]

I don't like their site that much tbh, not easy to find what I want will put the radio on in a bit.

 

[paulhackett]

I see Durham and the Oval have been confirmed as venues for the 2013 Ashes, the other 3 venues to be confirmed. I imagine Lords will get one, so a shoot out between Headingley, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge and Egbaston for 2 slots.

 

[gabi]

I don't like their site that much tbh, not easy to find what I want will put the radio on in a bit.

http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/engine/current/match/345972.html

There you go then

 

[gabi]

I see Durham and the Oval have been confirmed as venues for the 2013 Ashes, the other 3 venues to be confirmed. I imagine Lords will get one, so a shoot out between Headingley, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge and Egbaston for 2 slots.

Why not Cardiff? They did a good job I thought...

 

[Biddlybee]

http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/engine/current/match/345972.html

There you go then

Y'see how did you get there?

 

[Badgers]

Have a fair bit of wurk to do so possibly not terrible it is not on yet.

 

[Nemo]

Why not Cardiff? They did a good job I thought...

Because they had one this time?

Going to be a pitch inspection at 12pm btw.

 

[SpookyFrank]

I see Durham and the Oval have been confirmed as venues for the 2013 Ashes, the other 3 venues to be confirmed. I imagine Lords will get one, so a shoot out between Headingley, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge and Egbaston for 2 slots.

Trent Bridge and Old Trafford don't have tests this time round so it should be those two I reckon. Also, Trent Bridge is the world's greatest cricket ground.

 

[London_Calling]

So no Brumbrella then.

I suppose the good news is if it rains until September, we win the Ashes.

 

[Nemo]

So no Brumbrella then.

I suppose the good news is if it rains until September, we win the Ashes.

Very boring way to win them though.

 

[kabbes]

I don't want to win the ashes because of three washed-out test matches.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Absolutely. First and foremost, I want to see as much cricket as possible and for the better team to win. Otherwise, what's the point. It is only a game!

 

[London_Calling]

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Anyone who actually cares who wins the Ashes, I mean really cares like you might care about Britain invading Iraq, or your child being in trouble at school, has got their priorities fucked up.

 

[The Octagon]

Anyone who actually cares who wins the Ashes, I mean really cares like you might care about Britain invading Iraq, or your child being in trouble at school, has got their priorities fucked up.

Well we already invaded Iraq and I have no kids to care about, so my priorities are just fine thanks

 

[kabbes]

I care about winning the Ashes, but only withing the context of *actually winning them*. Winning by default doesn't really do it for me.

 

[Santino]

I love winning by default!

 

[TrippyLondoner]

If there's only one washed out test match, i can live with that. Only the first session of the first day though. More play was expected in the 2nd half of the day anyway.

 

[kabbes]

I love winning by default!

Only in real life.

 

[Nemo]

Rudi doesn't think there will be play until mid-afternoon at the earliest.

 

[liquidlunch]

Absolutely. First and foremost, I want to see as much cricket as possible and for the better team to win. Otherwise, what's the point. It is only a game!

Correct in every sense.I could quite happily watch every ball of every test,its riveting stuff

 

[Santino]

Anyone listening to TMS? Apparently Hayden and Boycott had an argument on air and Boycott walked out.