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Dogwatcher
7 Nov 2002, 08:51
What is Hussain thinking?
Curator Mitchell said this morning win the toss and bat and what doesHussain do?
Hussain quote "I thought we'd give our four young bowlers a shot at the Aussies".
My prediction: 4/330 at stumps.
Langer and Hayden profit from early chances, b4 Langer dismissed for around 50.
Hmmm.
Do they seriously think that Hayden and Langer will be scared of Caddick, Hoggard and Jones? England just lost the series there. Australia 0/120 at lunch my tip, Hayden will slaughter Ashley Giles.
It only took two balls for a Pom to mis-field [Vaughan].
bunsen burner
7 Nov 2002, 10:43
Very negative tactic. Shows Hussain is scared of his team getting bowled out cheaply on a good pitch.
knuckles
7 Nov 2002, 11:11
What an idiotic decision by the Captain. That guy, and Eng cricket, are a joke. 5-0, 4-1 on its way.
I still can't believe how stupid he is. Did Waugh have a smirk when he decided to bowl?
Dogwatcher
7 Nov 2002, 13:55
1/233 at tea.
HMMM. Series lost to England already, particularly with Jones now gone.
It's just typical England. Rather than get out there and attack with the bat, maybe get 350 and force some pressure, they elect to field for 5 sessions and chase 500. This is the reason why they can't beat Australia ... they don't think they can.
McAlmanac
7 Nov 2002, 14:12
Originally posted by Becker
It's just typical England. Rather than get out there and attack with the bat, maybe get 350 and force some pressure, they elect to field for 5 sessions and chase 500. This is the reason why they can't beat Australia ... they don't think they can.
Spot on.
carneagles
7 Nov 2002, 14:46
Vaughan has just spilled the biggest lollipop catch you will ever see.
This team is mentally crushed. And on the first day too - has to be some sort of record.
i_luv_westcoast
7 Nov 2002, 14:57
Simon Jones needs a knee re-construction as well. Could it get any worse for England?
eagleskickass
7 Nov 2002, 14:59
Corey Jones has done his knee footy style, needs a full knee reconstruction
Terrible news, English cricket summer just gets better...
Very bad decision IMO to put Aussies in, did they WANT to be put into a negative mood from the outset and possibly have to chase a MASSIVE score?
CARN AUSSIES:D
Richie Benaud
7 Nov 2002, 18:57
Originally posted by Dogwatcher
What is Hussain thinking?
Very stupid indeed.
http://www-usa.cricket.org/link_to_database/PICTURES/DB/112002/040158.jpg
Brett Li
7 Nov 2002, 19:32
Originally posted by nicko18
http://www-usa.cricket.org/link_to_database/PICTURES/DB/112002/040158.jpg
Is that Gillespie carrying JOnes?
Originally posted by Brett Li
Is that Gillespie carrying JOnes?
yep, what a good bloke ;)
Youngster
7 Nov 2002, 19:46
Originally posted by Hoggy
Do they seriously think that Hayden and Langer will be scared of Caddick, Hoggard and Jones? England just lost the series there. Australia 0/120 at lunch my tip, Hayden will slaughter Ashley Giles.
Good call Hoggy, what was it 1/125? Not bad. What other gems have you got from the crystal ball?