Can anyone explain why Rashid doesnāt get the nod as spinner for the longer game? Is he really limited-overs only?
Serious level cunt that Faf!
Seriously been out all afternoon at a gig and I see England wins the toss and we are batting!!! What the fuck! Thanks Nasser v2ā¦
I agree to an extent (really didnāt like Moeenās line either, way too much down leg), but I think itās a bit hasty for that - Iām struck by how similar to teams are in terms of balance, just that the aussies are at home and Smith is in form. Not sure how much is in this pitch for anyone with the older kookaburra.
Cliche, but crucial first session. If England can finish off the innings for anywhere around 300 and do that well before sunset, they have a really good chance to get a good score and a decent lead. If they struggle, and England end up starting their second innings in the last 90 minutes play (ie new ball and dusk conditions) already 400 or so behindā¦ Theyāll be in big trouble, with Perth up next.
Jfc. Wait up early and groan in despair. This is line the anti Christmas
Arse
Oh dear
Stick that in your soft declaration pipe!
But i think this is much the case for cricket all over the world now - every nation is exceptional at home and struggles away. Just look at the last Ashes - Australia were ordinary! Everyone has the conditions and pitches they like, and play to that strength - makes sense of course
With Australia - we are shite to middling away from home of late - terrible on the sub-continent in particular
Anyway I think this game has slipped away Aus win or draw. Rain forecast still a bit patchy so could be a part
Itās alright, we only need to drag this innings and the follow on out for 2 and a half days.
Oh fuck. Lol.
Hmmmm
Nice story
what a spell!
dammit!
Seems like a very long time ago that James Vince was our best Number 3 ever doesnāt it.
I refuse to be optimistic but itās always good to see Smith go.