The Ashes 2010/11
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50-80 runs fewer would have been nice, but i'll take that. lead of at least 100 please, preferably another 200+ lead.
Funny how that's pretty good going but feels like a disappointment cos it should have been closer to the 200. Know you're spoiled when you can have these sort of thoughts in an Ashes series though
definitely!
At that stage, there was a danger of a large 9th wicket stand -- they could have yet ended up on 300.
Fortunately, they didn't! But years of watching my cricket and football teams have taught me to always fear the worst.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Team batting first all out for a score in the mid-200s, team batting second safely negotiate a few overs at the end.
That's the rule for the first day.
That's the rule for the first day.
Streathamite
ideological dogmatist
fair enough, guess I was wrong about Tremlett
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
Streathamite
ideological dogmatist
you bet - if Strauss had been offered today's stumps position at outset, he'd have bitten the offerer's arm off.Funny how that's pretty good going but feels like a disappointment cos it should have been closer to the 200. Know you're spoiled when you can have these sort of thoughts in an Ashes series though
Another really good day for England, but oh god the aussies looked poor
Another for the Ponting collection.
I can't help notice that Colly's very 'excited' about the catch himself
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
Anderson has bowled 25 balls at Ponting this series for 3-15
that economy rate is shite
Look at this crap on the Melbourne Age website!
i'll be gutted if i go to a half full MCG on Boxing Day, even my father in law is saying he might not go (in amongst being adamant they are going to bowl us out tomorrow and win the test)
still, i still want us to hammer the Aussies in Perth
i'll be gutted if i go to a half full MCG on Boxing Day, even my father in law is saying he might not go (in amongst being adamant they are going to bowl us out tomorrow and win the test)
still, i still want us to hammer the Aussies in Perth
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
As long as they sell their ticks to poms outside - fuck 'em. I suspect they'll be giving them away though.
It is pathetic. One of the most famous days in the game.
aussie aussie aussie
It is pathetic. One of the most famous days in the game.
aussie aussie aussie
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Although they irritate the hell out of me, one of the things I begrudgingly admire about the barmy army lot is that they will always turn up, even if England lose every game.
That aussie attitude is an odd one, if true. As Butchers says, the Boxing Day test is an event – it's a treat, no matter what the state of the series. Bizarre.
That aussie attitude is an odd one, if true. As Butchers says, the Boxing Day test is an event – it's a treat, no matter what the state of the series. Bizarre.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Just watched the highlights, and they reminded me how much I love watching the WACA test. I think it's my favourite venue. I love cricket on bouncy tracks. It is so much more exciting – shots get full value and edges fly!
exactly what i said to my wife.
she wondered if the English would do the same, i said we are suckers and turn up what may (and proud of it)
