The Cricket Thread

[Hutcho 8,443]

Didn't know u watch cricket...

I used to watch it all the time. I wouldn't miss a match. I used to stay up and watch the ashes in australia, which were on at night time here etc. But over the last 2 years i sort of went off it a bit, so haven't watched a lot. But i HAVE to watch the ashes when i can.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

@KonohasOrangeFlash, Are u watching this on GEM or Fox Sports? Is there coverage better than Sky's since I can't seem to find any Gem or Fox Sports streams. Do u know any?

Neither. My set top box is fucked so I have to watch the Sky Sports stream for now and listen to those horrible bias Pommy commentators...

[Ollie 4,400]

I think we are still on one day mode.players getting starts then starting to chase the ball and getting out on shots they Don't need to be making in test matches. I didn't see any of the after tea play because I had to go into work but I hear Broad was unable to bowl..if that continues it'll be tough on our 3 other bowlers if any of the aussie batsmen can hang around.with Clarke out that shouldn't be the case this innings tho.

I wasn't too disheartened by our first innings total.it wasn't good but you don't become a top team if you have to rely on one part of the side to win games.

Seems like it. I couldn't watch but when i looked at our scorecard, it seems like all our runs were in boundaries which isn't normal in test cricket. We need Broad back or we're in serious shit. Anderson and Finn will be overused. If we can get Australia out for less than 250, we're still in control imo. Massive morning today.

[NishC300 1,865]

Neither. My set top box is fucked so I have to watch the Sky Sports stream for now and listen to those horrible bias Pommy commentators...

I wanted to hear Glenn McGrath. The guys @ sky r boring.

[Strike 7,217]

broad fit to bowl

edit: 114-7. Oh dear

[Hutcho 8,443]

Bang. 3 gone in quick succession.

[Ankit 3,176]

108 for 4 to 114 for 7. LOL Australia.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Well we all knew our Batting would be our downfall.

[Hutcho 8,443]

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

After bowling England out for 215 Australia have done well to avoid the follow-on.

A bit gutting for anyone who only managed to get tickets for Sunday.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Got to finish this off now. Their number 11 should probably be opening.

[Hutcho 8,443]

I think Australia have had 9 night watchmen to protect Agar from the new ball.

[Ankit 3,176]

Agar actually averages 33 with the bat in the first class cricket.

BTW i think Cook is a very defensive captain.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Well we've pretty much matched their score.

[Ankit 3,176]

From 117 for 9 to 215 for 9. LOL England.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

Poor bowling by Finn gave him time to settle at the crease but he's done well with it,fair play to the kid.

We should really let Prior bat at 6 and have an extra bowler in the line-up when the often injured and up and down Broad and/or Finn are in the line-up. Too risky having only Swann and Anderson as our reliable bowlers for both fitness and form.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

We're leading (Somehow, LAWL England). Wooohoooo

Agar what a Baus. If only he can bowl this well now lol

[Strike 7,217]

LOL England indeed