TrippyLondoner
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I actually agree with the idea. You do realise there's back to back tests coming up? Don't wanna wear the bowlers out right at the start of the tour.
The Ashes 2010/11
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TrippyLondoner
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Oh and got to make sure your reserves are warmed up properly just incase aswell. I'd say preperations been pretty much spot on this time round.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Depends on the bowler. I'd want Jimmy A, for instance, bowling as many overs as he could. Broad and Finn too. They're young and they need rhythm. I'm not suggesting they should be busting every sinew in Hobart, but running in rhythmically and bowling.
That's how you get fit to bowl. Activities are very muscle-specific – you cannot exercise the muscle combos you need for bowling in a gym. Only by bowling will you strengthen your muscles appropriately. It's a point I think the current England management have wrong. Sending bowlers on 'gym weeks' is ludicrous, for instance – if you want them strengthened for bowling, get them bowling.
That's how you get fit to bowl. Activities are very muscle-specific – you cannot exercise the muscle combos you need for bowling in a gym. Only by bowling will you strengthen your muscles appropriately. It's a point I think the current England management have wrong. Sending bowlers on 'gym weeks' is ludicrous, for instance – if you want them strengthened for bowling, get them bowling.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
That's a fair enough point. Hopefully at least this match has served to show that of the reserves, Shahzad should be the first in line!
TrippyLondoner
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I don't think Strauss would've done it if he wasn't satisfied with how the bowlers are performing.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
What does Strauss know about bowling?
TrippyLondoner
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littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
I'm guessing this was a decision taken by Andy Flower. Much as I like Andy Flower, and I do – it is odd how Zimbabweans seem suited to managing England – he knows fuck all about bowling too.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Oh, another warning sign for me. In the papers today, they were praising Strauss, Bell and Pietersen for running the 5k from the ground to the hotel after the day's play. Smacks of the Gooch era, that does. I don't care if they're great cross-country runners. They could have done an hour's net and taken a taxi...
TrippyLondoner
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Play has started. 
monty's gone for 13, eng on 50 now...
trott's dug his little trench - he's deffo ocd
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trott's dug his little trench - he's deffo ocd
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TrippyLondoner
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Just lost a couple of quick wickets after trott/cook were going well, good to see cook get to 60 but then got out to a lazy high shot...
TrippyLondoner
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Really wouldn't like to see Robert keys forehead while i'm on drugs, that's for sure. 
TrippyLondoner
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187/5 now, much better from collingwood/bell, trail by 43 off for rain again.
TrippyLondoner
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Why do channel 9 in austrailia do this? The commentators have fucked off and now our presenters are having to commentate!! What the hell is the point in showing the game if you don't stay with it until the end of the day???
Someone threw something on a barbie, I'll wager.
Yes, apparently its a common trick. Thats why England sent their bowlers off early.
I guess you have input but ultimatly its up to your hosts.
Australia are our hosts, we've asked for three competative matches and they've provided, we don't get to be picky about where they're played. Its the same for touring sides over here.
they are dirty cheating bastards, they will do anything to maximise advantage and increase pressure, and gain a mental edge. it's the australian sportsman's way!
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Bit like scheduling a test match in Durham in May against the West Indies, then?
Actually, no, it's nowhere near as underhand as that.
Actually, no, it's nowhere near as underhand as that.
The West Indies Cricket Board should really hang their head in shame over that one though. After god knows how many years of trying to win the Wisdon Trophy they finally get it and then agree to a 2 test series in England in May and agree the trophy is up for grabs. Suckers.
Can't wait for the Ashes, got my ticket for the MCG on Boxing Day, going with my Australian Father in Law
we've been having a bit of banter over the last few months about the Ashes although everytime he's phoned in the last few weeks the subject hasn't come up as much
i'm hoping that I can toast an Ashes victory at our wedding celebration on 2nd January where i will be literally the only English person in attendance *tempts fate*
we've been having a bit of banter over the last few months about the Ashes although everytime he's phoned in the last few weeks the subject hasn't come up as much
i'm hoping that I can toast an Ashes victory at our wedding celebration on 2nd January where i will be literally the only English person in attendance *tempts fate*
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my friends are going over on monday for the first two tests. unfortunately they had to save up a load of holiday allowance for the world cup next year.
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
mcg on boxing day? fucking bastard. jealous!!
TrippyLondoner
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All out for 523, was hoping strauss would declare earlier though.
liquidlunch
fargonebeauty
well he better get some declaring practice in old son,wont have another oppurtunity for about 3 months
