The Ashes.
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lazzadesilva
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Just as Archer’s bunny has never been dismissed in a Test by Archer, Tongue’s bunny is 85* at Stumps. It seems that Tongue has also decided to destroy Bradsmith’s defective technique some other time. Who knows, maybe it just isn’t enough of a challenge for these guys to dismiss a batsman with an average that barely reaches 60?
5:339. Head made 73., Green a duck. Carey will be back at the crease with Bradsmith tomorrow.
5:339. Head made 73., Green a duck. Carey will be back at the crease with Bradsmith tomorrow.
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Donny
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"On a day that promised so much for England after winning the toss on a bowler-friendly surface, Australia compiled their highest ever day one score at Lord’s.
England had gone all-in with seam bowlers, not bothering to select a specialist spinner, in the belief the well-grassed Lord's pitch and a weather forecast showing heavy cloud and the occasional dusting of rain throughout the match would provide vindication."
CA.
England had gone all-in with seam bowlers, not bothering to select a specialist spinner, in the belief the well-grassed Lord's pitch and a weather forecast showing heavy cloud and the occasional dusting of rain throughout the match would provide vindication."
CA.
Donny.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
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Donny
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"Half-centuries to Steve Smith (85no), David Warner (66) and Travis Head (77) have Australia in a very strong position after day one of the Lord's Test, despite being inserted by England captain Ben Stokes at the toss.
We had rain delays, glorious cover drives and even a Joe Root bouncer (!) on a fascinating opening to the second Ashes Test."
CA.
Donny.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
It's a game. Enjoy it.
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stui magpie
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Just credit to Bairstow, best stop for the series so far when he grabbed that nuffie protester and bloody big effort the way he carried him off the ground.
I know he wasn't a really big bloke but let's say 70kg conservatively, to just stick that weight under one arm and walk 60 metres without obvious discomfort is impressive.
I know he wasn't a really big bloke but let's say 70kg conservatively, to just stick that weight under one arm and walk 60 metres without obvious discomfort is impressive.
Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down.
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stui magpie
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I reckon we're in the box set here is we can bat sensibly today. There's no need to push the run rate up, we know England won't bat for a draw, the more runs we get the harder they'll come out swinging. Every run we get in this first innings is one we don't have to get in the second.
I'd like to see Smith get his century and go for a double, bring Carey along for the ride and when their bowlers are tired close to tea, tee off then and get a score over 500.
This English Bazball philosophy can be turned against them because we know they will try to chase anything.
I'd like to see Smith get his century and go for a double, bring Carey along for the ride and when their bowlers are tired close to tea, tee off then and get a score over 500.
This English Bazball philosophy can be turned against them because we know they will try to chase anything.
Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down.