Re: England v Australia, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, Jul 30-Aug 3 (II)

by JKLever Sun 02 Aug 2009, 20:25

It's Broadys turn tomorrow.

by Chivalry Augustus Sun 02 Aug 2009, 20:30

I wouldn't bowl Broad - we're trying to stop them from scoring whilst taking wickets, Broad is useful for neither. Sorry Broady, but enjoy your 98 overs in the out-field.

by LeFromage Sun 02 Aug 2009, 21:05

He'll probably get a lot of overs once it becomes clear that a result is out of the equation.

What with back-to-back Tests, I doubt Flintoff will do much work after lunch.

by JKLever Sun 02 Aug 2009, 21:09

Dello wrote:He'll probably get a lot of overs once it becomes clear that a result is out of the equation.

What with back-to-back Tests, I doubt Flintoff will do much work after lunch.

Yup, that's fair enough, the game will be in the balance or out of Englands reach by then.

Aus are 100.00 at Betfair, just had a sneaky couple of quid.

by LeFromage Sun 02 Aug 2009, 21:15

Could be a really exciting day, or it could be two sessions of Broad and Collingwood bowling pies.

The wonder of cricket.

by Chivalry Augustus Sun 02 Aug 2009, 21:16

Always worth a punt with England, but 10 wickets in a max of 40 overs looks beyond this Australian attack. I have a sneaky feel that England will win tomorrow, no idea why. Not like me to be optimistic, so we'll probably stuff it up and lose now I've said it. But the Aussies seem to have a real loser's aura about them on this tour so far.

by JKLever Sun 02 Aug 2009, 21:23

Oh, btw - Englands tail doing them proud again.

169-5 to 376 all out.

Considering how ropey the top 5 are, I can see England going with the same side again regardless of the result even with Broad opening his pie shop.

It's quite a change for England to be 5 down and being comfortable that it doesn't mean you'll be seeing the oppo openers at the crease within the hour.

Whilst we're competing I wouldn't change a thing by bringing someone else in for Broad. No need to weaken an area of the team that is functioning quite well.

by Guest Sun 02 Aug 2009, 22:12

JKLever wrote:Oh, btw - Englands tail doing them proud again.

169-5 to 376 all out.

And that's the lowest total Australia have bowled England out for in the series.

by Zat Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:09

vilkrang wrote:
Zat wrote:Well, I've gotta hit the hay. In advance, I'll congratulate Ian Bell in advance on becoming the first Warwickshire player to score a Test century at Edgbaston.
Bastard. Poor form.

A bloke can't be genuine and pass on good wishes to a bloke performing well on a Test recall?

by Zat Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:11

England v Australia, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, Jul 30-Aug 3 (II) - Page 4 Edgwth10

Which means, of course, a bit overcast to start with, until halfway between lunch and tea, when the sun will come out and the humidity will drop, removing any swing.

by Big_Bad_Bob Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:13

JKLever wrote:Oh, btw - Englands tail doing them proud again.

169-5 to 376 all out.

Considering how ropey the top 5 are, I can see England going with the same side again regardless of the result even with Broad opening his pie shop.

It's quite a change for England to be 5 down and being comfortable that it doesn't mean you'll be seeing the oppo openers at the crease within the hour.

Whilst we're competing I wouldn't change a thing by bringing someone else in for Broad. No need to weaken an area of the team that is functioning quite well.

Aye. The only possible change (further injuries aside) that I see England making would be if the Aussies square the series at any point.

Broad would definitely be vulnerable to a swap for Harmison if England found themselves in need of a win to wrestle back the urn, but whilst we lead, no chance.

by skully Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:14

Ugh. Australia is now experiencing what it was like for the opposition when we were at our peak. Can't dismiss the tail and scratch around trying to save a game against more penetrative bowling.

This current team now seems to have a very long tail. We appear to be two wickets from oblivion. Need a big one from Paris and Pup to save us here.

Even if we bat until tea, we may only be 150 or so in front. And England would certainly have a dip at that. Need some nose to the grindstone stuff from WHI, Paris, Pup and Ollie.

by Big_Bad_Bob Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:16

Zat wrote:

Which means, of course, a bit overcast to start with, until halfway between lunch and tea, when the sun will come out and the humidity will drop, removing any swing.

Nah - where you getting that from?

Try these: -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2102?count=10

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=birmingham

by skully Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:17

Oh, and Midge is still sh!t. Must be jettisoned for Gump at Headingley. Can't wait to see what "positives" Drunky and Nielsen took from Midge's effort last night.

He tried to sledge the English bowlers and even had Swanny laughing at him. Deary me.

by Big_Bad_Bob Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:20

skully wrote:Oh, and Midge is still sh!t. Must be jettisoned for Gump at Headingley. Can't wait to see what "positives" Drunky and Nielsen took from Midge's effort last night.

He tried to sledge the English bowlers and even had Swanny laughing at him. Deary me.

Word.

See 'Cock Alert' thread. Made himself look an utter dick this afternoon.

by Zat Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:24

skully wrote:Ugh. Australia is now experiencing what it was like for the opposition when we were at our peak. Can't dismiss the tail and scratch around trying to save a game against more penetrative bowling.

skulls, you're the stats man. I reckon if you have a look, you'll discover we've had that problem for several years.

Big_Bad_Bob wrote:
Zat wrote:Picture removed...

Which means, of course, a bit overcast to start with, until halfway between lunch and tea, when the sun will come out and the humidity will drop, removing any swing.

Nah - where you getting that from?

The weather screen that pops up on the cricinfo match page...

by Zat Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:26

And here's the official UK Met Office forecast for the Test...

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/birmingham.html

by Jontyh Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:34

Big_Bad_Bob wrote:
skully wrote:Oh, and Midge is still sh!t. Must be jettisoned for Gump at Headingley. Can't wait to see what "positives" Drunky and Nielsen took from Midge's effort last night.

He tried to sledge the English bowlers and even had Swanny laughing at him. Deary me.

Word.

See 'Cock Alert' thread. Made himself look an utter dick this afternoon.

Well, he did - but you can't blame him for trying!
Obviously taking to heart Warne (and doubtless other)'s advice to be more aggressive. It's backfired to a point, but he did bowl a bit better. Personally, I like it he's up for a bit of aggro - I love that on-field drama.

by skully Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:35

And I can't let the Walking Hamstring Injury's 3 overs of half volleys go without mention.

FMD, how sh!t are we when the NSP opts for this clown in the XI?

by Zat Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:39

skully wrote:And I can't let the Walking Hamstring Injury's 3 overs of half volleys go without mention.

FMD, how sh!t are we when the NSP opts for this clown in the XI?

Seriously shit.

Watson into the attack for the first time with two slips

64.1
Watson to Flintoff, no run, wide of the off stump and left alone

64.2
Watson to Flintoff, no run, way too wide. Swings wider still

Watson bowling to his hero. He's spoken of his admiration for Flintoff in the past, particularly after 2005. Let's see if he can rattle England's favourite son

Well, let's just see if he can bowl a spell without breaking down, first

64.3
Watson to Flintoff, no run, wide of the off stump and left alone

64.4
Watson to Flintoff, no run, driven back to the bowler firmly

64.5
Watson to Flintoff, FOUR, bang! The first really authoritative shot from Flintoff, absolutely murdering it down the ground. Nothing more than a prod, but it nearly killed Prior

64.6
Watson to Flintoff, no run, wide of the off stump

Watson to continue

66.1
Watson to Flintoff, FOUR, bash! Nothing more than a defensive push, straight back through Watson's legs and it scorches for four! Flintoff doesn't move

66.2
Watson to Flintoff, 1 run, a clip off his legs for a single

66.3
Watson to Prior, 2 runs, short, and pulled - mispulled, the ball skying high but safe into the midwicket region and dropping dead on the soggy outfield

66.4
Watson to Prior, 1 run, guided out to the off side

66.5
Watson to Flintoff, no run, well wide and cutting still further wide

66.6
Watson to Flintoff, no run, much better line on the off stump, with a hint of nibble. Defended on the front foot

Then, after a drinks break, he comes in refreshed for the coup de grace...

68.1
Watson to Flintoff, FOUR, superb off-drive. Magnificent timing and placement, it was a half-volley outside off and Flintoff cracks it wide of mid-off

68.2
Watson to Flintoff, 2 runs, angled bat down behind gully and the third man sweeps

68.3
Watson to Flintoff, 1 run, good sensible cricket here, the field was spread a bit and he's bunted it through cover for a couple

68.4
Watson to Prior, FOUR, another excellent drive, but it was also another bad ball, a low full toss that is driven beautifully through cover

68.5
Watson to Prior, no run, better length this time, left alone outside off

68.6
Watson to Prior, no run, straight-bat defence this time

End of over 69 (11 runs) England 236/5 SR Watson 3-0-23-0

Mind you, he strengthens the bowling. Perhaps by making the horribly out of form MJ look better than he really is.

by JKLever Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:41

skully wrote:And I can't let the Walking Hamstring Injury's 3 overs of half volleys go without mention.

FMD, how sh!t are we when the NSP opts for this clown in the XI?

Let's be fair he was there to cover for Johnsons sh!tehouseness spells. And just when Midge was in danger of getting his act together Watson came on and did a Midge impression Wink

by G.Wood Sun 02 Aug 2009, 23:56

Has anyone mentioned how fortunate it is that Freddie only has one leg?

by Big_Bad_Bob Mon 03 Aug 2009, 00:06

G.Wood wrote:Has anyone mentioned how fortunate it is that Freddie only has one leg?

Indeed.

He was awful in 06/07 when he had two! Wink

by G.Wood Mon 03 Aug 2009, 00:10

If only you knew you could have got someone to hit one with a hammer

by LeFromage Mon 03 Aug 2009, 00:36

When I used to play Daytona Rally on my old Sega Saturn, you could make your car go a fraction of a second quicker if you crashed it first.

Handy for a tilt at the fastest lap records.

Perhaps Flintoff's like that - explains why he was trying to drown himself in the West Indies: he was just looking for that extra edge to his game.

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