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jdc · 31 July 2009, 02:08 AM

Start of third test, rain delay Australia won toss and bat. Max 2 hours play. More problems for Aussies as wicket keeper Haddin breaks finger in warm up and with England's blessing replacement Manou allowed

jdc · 1 August 2009, 11:41 PM

3rd day play abandoned due to rain

jdc · 3 August 2009, 08:38 AM

a couple of quick wickets tomorrow will make for an interesting last day

jdc · 3 August 2009, 09:06 PM

first hour and Aussies making batting look easy in the sun, looks like a draw unless Anderson can pull something out

Andad · 20 July 2009, 09:34 AM

Hi Jim,

I watched Clarkes first hour last night and it looked like he was settling in. This morning I was pleased to see that he was still in and we were moving closer to the required total.

It seems strange to me that we can watch and listen to the Lunar Mission but can't see a ball miss a bat, a ball touch the ground or a foot over a line. Now I am not just referring to the Australians who are 'out' and shouldn't be but to all the cricket players at this level who deserve better. The technology available should be utilized to the full to stop these poor decisions by umpires as it spoils the game and it allows the umpires to win the game and not the players.

End of rant.

With only 209 remaining the last day could be worth watching.

Gin Slinger · 1 August 2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi Jim,

I watched Clarkes first hour last night and it looked like he was settling in. This morning I was pleased to see that he was still in and we were moving closer to the required total.

It seems strange to me that we can watch and listen to the Lunar Mission but can't see a ball miss a bat, a ball touch the ground or a foot over a line. Now I am not just referring to the Australians who are 'out' and shouldn't be but to all the cricket players at this level who deserve better. The technology available should be utilized to the full to stop these poor decisions by umpires as it spoils the game and it allows the umpires to win the game and not the players.

End of rant.

With only 209 remaining the last day could be worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrG8kRkj_lw

2careless · 20 July 2009, 12:59 PM

Has Richie Benaud finally retired? Haven't been seeing him on tele lately?

BTW, today looks like going to be a very interesting day. It's seldom to see the 5th day on a cliffhanger

limenko · 20 July 2009, 08:21 PM

Haddin...gooone. We are in real trouble now (not that we werent chasing 521).

Jimbits76 · 20 July 2009, 10:04 PM

Nice one Fred.

J

jdc · 21 July 2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Nice one Fred.

J

he was awesome and Swann played his part

swatty · 21 July 2009, 11:30 AM

Well done England , too good for us this time

Lol-x · 21 July 2009, 12:31 PM

Congrats to England, an excellent result and after 75 years it is a great day for England and for cricket in general.

limenko · 21 July 2009, 08:26 PM

Well done to England, well deserved. Freddy is a special talent, he beat us on one leg!!

Jimbits76 · 31 July 2009, 10:01 PM

Big swing today in our favour...we'll just have to build on the bowling attck of today with our batting.

J

swatty · 1 August 2009, 08:51 AM

Mods , please lock this thread

Andad · 1 August 2009, 04:05 PM

Mods, please lock up Jim.

Jimbits76 · 1 August 2009, 04:55 PM

Oi you two...

After cook for a duck and useless Bo' going early it's still all to play for!!!!

J

swatty · 3 August 2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Oi you two...

After cook for a duck and useless Bo' going early it's still all to play for!!!!

J

Oh really, we are gone now

maybe will can still get a draw

daveathall · 3 August 2009, 07:58 AM

A draw looks the most likely outcome.

swatty · 3 August 2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

A draw looks the most likely outcome.

Thats the same as a win isn't it

Jimbits76 · 8 August 2009, 06:33 PM

I'm just upset that we didn't get em all out before we could enforce the follow on

J

JJ Irani · 9 August 2009, 06:38 AM

Well, looks like it's going to be even-Stevens before Sunday is over!!

So they can both go into the 5th test on an even keel!!

limenko · 12 August 2009, 10:14 PM

Looking forward to the last test....Not that i am biased or anything but i think we have the edge after the last test.

jdc · 20 August 2009, 06:02 PM

Final test starts in two hours, not confident of an England win, hope its a good match

swatty · 20 August 2009, 06:04 PM

Whats the weather like over there Martin?

jdc · 20 August 2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Whats the weather like over there Martin?

There is rain forecast for some of the day and its overcast, so may be a good toss to lose and bowl first

JJ Irani · 20 August 2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Final test starts in two hours, not confident of an England win, hope its a good match

Yep......sadly it starts at a time when I'm about to hit the sack!!

jdc · 21 August 2009, 03:35 AM

England 307 -8 at close of day one. Good score or below par? It's a turning wicket so it will interesting to see what Australia do when they bat tomorrow. Good days play

JJ Irani · 21 August 2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

England 307 -8 at close of day one. Good score or below par? It's a turning wicket so it will interesting to see what Australia do when they bat tomorrow. Good days play

Thanks for the update, Martin.....shall catch the highlights this evening. On a turning wicket, England would hold the upper edge having batted first.

The wicket will be quite hellish to play on on the last 2 days.....if the English spinners can get going.

JJ

jdc · 21 August 2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for the update, Martin.....shall catch the highlights this evening. On a turning wicket, England would hold the upper edge having batted first.

The wicket will be quite hellish to play on on the last 2 days.....if the English spinners can get going.

JJ

dead right JJ but we only included one spinner in the team leaving Monty out, time will tell

Off topic those prayers were said

20 July 2009, 09:34 AM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Hi Jim, I watched Clarkes first hour last night and it looked like he was settling in. This morning I was pleased to see that he was still in and we were moving closer to the required total. It seems strange to me that we can watch and listen to the Lunar Mission but can't see a ball miss a bat, a ball touch the ground or a foot over a line. Now I am not just referring to the Australians who are 'out' and shouldn't be but to all the cricket players at this level who deserve better. The technology available should be utilized to the full to stop these poor decisions by umpires as it spoils the game and it allows the umpires to win the game and not the players. End of rant. With only 209 remaining the last day could be worth watching. __________________ E

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Well, looks like it's going to be even-Stevens before Sunday is over!! So they can both go into the 5th test on an even keel!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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31 July 2009, 02:08 AM	#1
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Start of third test, rain delay Australia won toss and bat. Max 2 hours play. More problems for Aussies as wicket keeper Haddin breaks finger in warm up and with England's blessing replacement Manou allowed

1 August 2009, 11:41 PM	#2
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	3rd day play abandoned due to rain

3 August 2009, 08:38 AM	#3
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	a couple of quick wickets tomorrow will make for an interesting last day

3 August 2009, 09:06 PM	#4
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	first hour and Aussies making batting look easy in the sun, looks like a draw unless Anderson can pull something out

20 July 2009, 12:59 PM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Has Richie Benaud finally retired? Haven't been seeing him on tele lately? BTW, today looks like going to be a very interesting day. It's seldom to see the 5th day on a cliffhanger

20 July 2009, 08:21 PM	#8
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	Haddin...gooone. We are in real trouble now (not that we werent chasing 521).

20 July 2009, 10:04 PM	#9
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Nice one Fred. J

21 July 2009, 11:30 AM	#11
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Well done England , too good for us this time

21 July 2009, 08:26 PM	#13
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	Well done to England, well deserved. Freddy is a special talent, he beat us on one leg!!

31 July 2009, 10:01 PM	#14
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Big swing today in our favour...we'll just have to build on the bowling attck of today with our batting. J

1 August 2009, 08:51 AM	#15
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Mods , please lock this thread

1 August 2009, 04:55 PM	#17
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Oi you two... After cook for a duck and useless Bo' going early it's still all to play for!!!! J

3 August 2009, 07:58 AM	#19
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	A draw looks the most likely outcome.

8 August 2009, 06:33 PM	#21
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm just upset that we didn't get em all out before we could enforce the follow on J

12 August 2009, 10:14 PM	#23
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	Looking forward to the last test....Not that i am biased or anything but i think we have the edge after the last test.

20 August 2009, 06:02 PM	#24
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Final test starts in two hours, not confident of an England win, hope its a good match

20 August 2009, 06:04 PM	#25
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Whats the weather like over there Martin?

21 August 2009, 03:35 AM	#28
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	England 307 -8 at close of day one. Good score or below par? It's a turning wicket so it will interesting to see what Australia do when they bat tomorrow. Good days play

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