The Ashes 2013 Thread

[Bigmaclad]

I don't know much about cricket but I think if I won the toss I'd always bowl first.

It's a batting day today mate, you should be looking to make 300+ today in these conditions, it's a belter of a pitch

 

[thebluefox]

I don't know much about cricket but I think if I won the toss I'd always bowl first.

is right geoffrey

 

[bluejock]

Ah, not his ashes debut apparently.

still...

SCENES

 

[ijjysmith]

It's a batting day today mate, you should be looking to make 300+ today in these conditions, it's a belter of a pitch

is right geoffrey

I think in my non educated cricket head id just want to know what I was aiming for with the bat rather than setting the target which can, and is, going badly tits up.

But hey, what do I know?!

 

[Bigmaclad]

I think in my non educated cricket head id just want to know what I was aiming for with the bat rather than setting the target which can, and is, going badly tits up.

But hey, what do I know?!

When the weather is like this it's normally harder to bat second as the pitch deteriorates so the ball doesn't come onto the bat as easily, meaning it's harder to get your timing

Although if England keep going at this rate then it won't make much difference

 

[Wat Tyler]

Was it just me or did Root hit it before it hit pad?

 

[evilwebby]

Definitely NOT going to be a draw....

 

[Bigmaclad]

Was it just me or did Root hit it before it hit pad?

I'd say it was pretty much at the same time

 

[Wat Tyler]

England only beat Aus twice at Lord's in a test in 113 years? Pathetic if true

 

[bluejock]

I'd say it was pretty much at the same time

Can't overturn the decision on the strength of that can he? Needs to be overwhelming evidence of a wrong on-field decision doesn't it?

 

[McBain]

Hello.

 

[Elong]

Can't overturn the decision on the strength of that can he? Needs to be overwhelming evidence of a wrong on-field decision doesn't it?

Yep, supports the umpire's decision.

 

[Bigmaclad]

Can't overturn the decision on the strength of that can he? Needs to be overwhelming evidence of a wrong on-field decision doesn't it?

Yeah, if the umpire gives the decision there has to be definite proof that he made the wrong decision. That's why on hawkeye, even if the ball clips the stumps it goes down as umpires call

 

[thebluefox]

Hello.

as if by magic , hello lad good start for you , kaitch got another ton for lancs yesterday

 

[McBain]

as if by magic , hello lad good start for you , kaitch got another ton for lancs yesterday

You'll start slapping us around again now I'm here you watch!

OOOFFF Big edge there.