The Ashes 2023

[alwaysblue]

An absolute cricket legend. Going to be a bit emotional tomorrow.

 

[Connor]

Remember watching the 8-15, just in disbelief at what was happening

 

[Old Blue 2]

You’re old enough and intelligent enough (I assume) to know that players don’t always get big scores every innings. When it happens that they don’t achieve what you ‘expect’ I’m sure that it’s not done on purpose to spoil your day.

Yes I do, I was simply pointing out that for three to fail abysmally is something that we've seen all too often. Or should we by your metric accept it as the norm? The second innings proves my point with only Brook failing...

 

[alwaysblue]

Test Cricket - Highest Run Chases

Test Cricket - Highest successful run chases

www.howstat.com

We also have to opportunity to add 20 odd runs tomorrow.

Australia in the driving seat though.

Not for me. It's England's to lose.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

One of my favorites, a player I tried to bowl like even though we are of similar age, definitely one of the best going, will miss Broadys pumping legs on one of those spells!

 

[ford_uk]

Will probably be completely wrong! But I think he's gone early today to give Jimmy all the coverage tomorrow

 

[Rita_Poon]

Will probably be completely wrong! But I think he's gone early today to give Jimmy all the coverage tomorrow

I like that romance. You old honey dripper you...

 

[ToffeeTim]

If it wasn't for that ball Smashing his face in he would have almost been an incredible all rounder

He's one of only very few cricketers to have over 300 test wickets and over 3,000 runs.

 

[ah11984]

Stuart Broad, a wonderful bowler, an absolute annoyance to the opposition all over the world, but particularly the Aussies. In the words of Pep, we cannot replace him, we cannot.

 

[Moomin]

Remember watching the 8-15, just in disbelief at what was happening

I was on holiday at the time and the wife was moaning about me sitting inside drinking watching it.

 

[Rita_Poon]

I was on holiday at the time and the wife was moaning about me sitting inside drinking watching it.

You must have some pace to you...

 

[Moomin]

You must have some pace to you...

It was 5 hours ahead, so 4 bells when it started and the fridge got refilled with beers so happy days.

 

[Connor]

I was on holiday at the time and the wife was moaning about me sitting inside drinking watching it.

Had just finished a bit of summer work experience with school, and finally got to watch a full test

Was just amazed by what was happening - and then that stokes catch on top. My word

 

[Eggs]

….I imagine plenty of tributes today for Broad with guards of honour etc. it’ll be emotional for him and maybe for the likes of his mate Anderson too but every plaudit he gets will be so deserved. Hopefully the emotion gets England over the line, it should be a good day in front of the telly.

i wouldn’t be surprised if Sky hadn’t already made him a big offer to join their commentary team.

 

[jazzy]

Jimmy will want to go to India i reckon

So do I but I wouldn't fancy bowling in flat pitches in 35degrees at 41