Re: Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 26-30 December, 2018

by horace Fri 28 Dec 2018, 05:15

Aye.

You would think the neuron shared between cbnlg and Ima might want to change it up and open with Cummins instead of Hacklewood or Starc

by horace Fri 28 Dec 2018, 05:45

Cummins on after 10 overs. Innovative captaincy, brilliant coaching.

Too frightened to turn on SEN in case Fleas calls for Hollow Man to be given a bowl.

by Big Dog Fri 28 Dec 2018, 05:51

Look on the bright side. If there is any justice in the world then this should be the Marsh's last test.

by taipan Fri 28 Dec 2018, 05:51

And there's a surprise, Cummins gets a wicket.

by taipan Fri 28 Dec 2018, 05:57

And another

by taipan Fri 28 Dec 2018, 06:04

And a third.

by Big Dog Fri 28 Dec 2018, 06:04

Can we bring 2nd on from both ends? Laughing

by taipan Fri 28 Dec 2018, 06:09

And a fourth

by horace Fri 28 Dec 2018, 06:35

In a an announcement this afternoon by CA, an ancient Roman called Horace has been appointed coach.

by skully Fri 28 Dec 2018, 06:55

Test Cricket, ay? Aus bat like busted arses then so do India after 2 days of nothing off the straight.

by OP Tipping Fri 28 Dec 2018, 06:57

horace wrote:Aye.

You would think the neuron shared between cbnlg and Ima might want to change it up and open with Cummins instead of Hacklewood or Starc

That would appear to have been a good call

by whitburn Fri 28 Dec 2018, 07:00

Red wrote:
skully wrote:Puddle lamely front edges a half volley to slip. Fark me dead we are shit.

Bannies schooling us in batting AND bowling discipline.

Our poor bowlers slaved for 2 days and now have to stomach our piss weak top order capitulating in just over a session. Qunts.

How do you solve a problem like the Marshes?

Drain the swamp?

by Basil Fri 28 Dec 2018, 07:21

Boy, what was I drinking last night? I could have sworn I just saw a scorecard showing 15 wickets falling on the third day.

by Nath Fri 28 Dec 2018, 07:24

Big Dog wrote:Look on the bright side. If there is any justice in the world then this should be the Marsh's last test.

well it won't be unless the selectors admit they were wrong and change the already announced squad of 13 (this XI + Siddle & Handscomb) for Sydney

by horace Fri 28 Dec 2018, 08:04

In - ham sandwich, Dhews, Puck, OP, (Horace as coach)

Out - Fink, Bog, Hollow Man, Hacklewood (cbnlg sacked)

by tricycle Fri 28 Dec 2018, 10:02

Abstained from commenting on the pitch, but seeing the way the match and series has been played, would just say that India batted excellently in the first 2 days.

2-2.5 seems to have been the scoring rate through the series, just that wickets have fallen regularly enough.

by skully Fri 28 Dec 2018, 10:08

tricycle wrote:...would just say that India batted excellently in the first 2 days.

Indeed they did, t. Very disciplined Test Cricket batting exhibition. Worked hard for their runs, unlike our clown cricket attention span soft cock top 6.

by Red Fri 28 Dec 2018, 12:59

skully wrote:
tricycle wrote:...would just say that India batted excellently in the first 2 days.

Indeed they did, t. Very disciplined Test Cricket batting exhibition. Worked hard for their runs, unlike our clown cricket attention span soft cock top 6.

Oui, our top six lacks stickability. Agree about Cummins, was wondering why he never gets the chance to open. Starc clearly bowls because he can swing it, but Haze can look pedestrian at times.

by Nath Fri 28 Dec 2018, 22:08

The Age is saying Labuschagne might be added to the squad for Sydney

by JGK Sat 29 Dec 2018, 00:25

Kohli declares 8 down - target is 399.

We'll be lucky to get 99.

Well done Second for a mighty effort off the back of the first dig.

by skully Sat 29 Dec 2018, 00:26

Bannies declare at the fall of Punt's wicket to Purple, at 8-106, a lead of 398.

Aus need to bat for a day and 2.5 sessions to save/win it.

India to win by 250 today.

by JGK Sat 29 Dec 2018, 00:26

Nath wrote:The Age is saying Labuschagne might be added to the squad for Sydney

That will do the trick - second rate spinner and third rate batsman.

by skully Sat 29 Dec 2018, 00:27

JGK wrote:Well done Second for a mighty effort off the back of the first dig.

Aye. He and Elmer have been our standout players this series.

by JGK Sat 29 Dec 2018, 00:32

Since the New Years Test this year, Australia hasn't scored 400 in any innings and only one Australian has scored a ton.

by skully Sat 29 Dec 2018, 00:40

Have I mentioned that Fink is not a Test Cricketer's bumhole?

Farkin cat.

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