Re: Sri Lanka v Australia, 2nd Test, Kandy, 8-12 Sep, 2011

by Zat Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:06

Should I ask if I can be picked for Australia? I reckon I could bowl sh!t deliveries that sit up and beg to be hit for four on demand.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:10

Farken Jaya is a cheatin' little qunt. He's disputing a clear and brilliant catch by Pup at 2nd slip off Steady.

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:12

Wow. Terrific catch. Shame about the Sammy drop still.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:15

Fark off, yer out, ya grub. 4-fer and Aus still a rough show.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:16

JGK wrote:It's like clockwork...

Mitchell Johnson [15.0-2-29-0] is back into the attack

89.1 Johnson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, to long off

Aye, he's bowled complete dross this innings. Maybe time to get Cot in there.

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:27

Why is Clarke asking Midge to do some declaration bowling?

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:28

Foxy boys AB and MEW agree it was a very poor look for Jaya. Pup caught it and immediately said the Jaya "Mahela, 100%. 100% I caught it.". MEW basically said WTF is wrong with the umpires? It was a clear catch. Jaya was obviously hoping a blade of grass was involved.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:41

JGK wrote:Why is Clarke asking Midge to do some declaration bowling?

Jeezus H, he's bowled some half volleys. He's played Sammy into form with his dross. I could've hit some of those balls for four.

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:52

Rain saves Australia.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:54

Foxy boys making an interesting point. Because Jaya stood his ground, the umpires referred it. They checked the no-ball first and then the catch, both of which were fair, but SL have not lost a referral. MEW reckons Jaya was desperately trying to get away witha swifty, hoping that camera angle (as it often does) might have saved him.

The new Chuck?

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 07:05

So Jaya just didn't walk and it was the softcock umps who went upstairs? I wouldn't have thought that they check no balls in that case as the referral is only for the catch isn't it?

Either way, Jaya is within his rights not to walk.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 07:14

Yep, Jaya didn't make the "T" sign, just stood his ground. They clearly showed Steady's side-on delivery stride for a no-ball, then went to the catch, which was clear-as. Seems like a big loophole.

Yes, Jaya has the right to stand his ground but in this instance it really looked like a case of "Oh, we are so farked if I'm out here, I'm gonna try one on."

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 07:21

From Laurie on Cricinfo "Can someone please explain to me why Copeland was ever thought of as more than an extremely average 50 over bowler? He's miles better than Mitch, but that isn't saying a lot."

Double face-slap.

by embee Mon 12 Sep 2011, 07:25

skully wrote:Yep, Jaya didn't make the "T" sign, just stood his ground. They clearly showed Steady's side-on delivery stride for a no-ball, then went to the catch, which was clear-as. Seems like a big loophole.

Yes, Jaya has the right to stand his ground but in this instance it really looked like a case of "Oh, we are so farked if I'm out here, I'm gonna try one on."

Did the umps give Jaya out?

He cant refer a decision until one is made ...and an ump is allowed to confer on a catch carrying decision

by embee Mon 12 Sep 2011, 07:27

skully wrote:From Laurie on Cricinfo "Can someone please explain to me why Copeland was ever thought of as more than an extremely average 50 over bowler? He's miles better than Mitch, but that isn't saying a lot."

Double face-slap.

I thought Red's name was Briony ...not Laurie

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 08:04

embee wrote:
skully wrote:Yep, Jaya didn't make the "T" sign, just stood his ground. They clearly showed Steady's side-on delivery stride for a no-ball, then went to the catch, which was clear-as. Seems like a big loophole.

Yes, Jaya has the right to stand his ground but in this instance it really looked like a case of "Oh, we are so farked if I'm out here, I'm gonna try one on."

Did the umps give Jaya out?

He cant refer a decision until one is made ...and an ump is allowed to confer on a catch carrying decision

Furry muff.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 08:24

Rhino strikes again and removes the keeper.

by horace Mon 12 Sep 2011, 08:32

god I hope Rhino stays injury free

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 08:43

Looks like Pups drop of Sammy is going to cost us this match.

by PeterCS Mon 12 Sep 2011, 09:14

Samuel is gone, and Lankans hanging on only 70-odd ahead, with rabbits to come.

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 09:17

Watto in to his 20th over. Not exactly what you want if we need to chase a target in a hurry.

by Big Dog Mon 12 Sep 2011, 09:17

Can't see anything but a draw for this game. They may as well pack it in now.

by PeterCS Mon 12 Sep 2011, 09:21

What's Randy from Sri Lanka, Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club, Chennai Super Kings, Kandurata, Matara Sports Club, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Rahula College, Ruhuna and Sinhalese Sports Club doing at 8?

He has a FC average of only 19.

by PeterCS Mon 12 Sep 2011, 09:22

Do dingo packs woof, or just howl?

by PeterCS Mon 12 Sep 2011, 09:25

Is rain going to save Australia AGAIN??

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