2nd Test Australia v West Indies Jan 25-29 1430hrs @ the Gabba

[BGman]

bat for another 50 overs to have a chance

Just hang on til about over 30 when the life goes out of this pink Kooka.

50 Alex Carey. A vital knock when most needed. Played a sumptuous lofted six too to bring it up.

 

[KennyHuntersBlues]

After 15-20 overs these pink balls stop moving at all off the pitch and it becomes real easy to bat

 

[Jamurp]

Yeah agree with that. His commentary feels like he looks up from the form guide when prodded and gives a hot take on what's happening.

It has no consistency with other things he says and often little basis in fact. Rubbish commentator.

You can clearly tell Mark Waugh doesn't watch much cricket at all, doesn't seem to have any idea of the goings on of the game, who the other teams are etc, why would you have his as a commentator then? get someone who is interested in the game.

 

[GrommoT]

Time to look at the bails they use. Ball hits the stumps that should be enough. We'll take it this time though...lol.

 

[norway blue]

It’s exciting to watch this all unfold. It sure is a test. .


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[Gavin Excell]

Windies need a wicket

 

[SportsCentre]

smoked that one

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

You can clearly tell Mark Waugh doesn't watch much cricket at all, doesn't seem to have any idea of the goings on of the game, who the other teams are etc, why would you have his as a commentator then? get someone who is interested in the game.

Pretty sure Brad McNamara is a producer at Fox so he just gets all his mates to commentate like Junior and Haddin even though they're woeful

 

[Jamurp]

Wheels falling off for the Windies here, desperately need a wicket.

 

[largebus]

Windies are getting Kezball'd, only this time the victories aren't moral ones.

 

[norway blue]

Carey could open I reckon. And keep.


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[The 747]

It's always been a weakness for the Windies not having a decent test spinner, the last one I can remember was Sulieman Benn.

It's odd, they have heap and heaps in first class but they all seem to struggle to make the step up.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

A national disgrace that Carey got shunned for Inglis.

 

[PhatBoy]

He’s in total control at the moment but I have a feeling he’s going to get himself out here soon

 

[Back Pocket Rocket]

Wheels falling off for the Windies here, desperately need a wicket.

1 wicket and they are back in front again

 

[sherb]

Carey would like to disagree and double-down.

Note my use of the word always.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

As soon as the pink ball gets soft its a batsmans dream

 

[PhatBoy]

It's odd, they have heap and heaps in first class but they all seem to struggle to make the step up.

They have heaps domestically because the pitches allow it and the batsmen don’t handle it very well so their figures are exaggerated and they get those figures without having to learn the real art of doing it. Devendra Bishoo was very capable and ran through Australia in the Caribbean last time Australia went there but as a leggie he was very inconsistent and didn’t develop the ability to keep the ball on the spot when he wasn’t taking wickets

 

[1990crow]

Carey could open I reckon. And keep.


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Not sure

 

[Moonwatcher]

Is that Carey today?

 

[norway blue]

He’s in total control at the moment but I have a feeling he’s going to get himself out here soon

That’s the beauty and danger of test cricket .


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[The Airing of Grievances]

A strong Windies has historically been good for Test cricket and there looks to be some raw talent in this side.

They will not have any consistent success while their top order remains so weak. They have lacked even 1 genuine top level top batsman since Chris Gayle abandoned Test cricket for the easy bucks and even he was inconsistent. Some stout hearted tail end batting can't paper over that gaping hole . The pace bowling is certainly their strength, but they lack any Test class spin bowling.

 

[SportsCentre]

He’s in total control at the moment but I have a feeling he’s going to get himself out here soon

I can see WI buying his wicket without necessarily trying to buy his wicket.
Alex has the chance for a huge match changing innings if he doesn't get ahead of himself.

 

[GrommoT]

Is that Carey today?

Yah ... while on 8

 

[PhatBoy]

They will not have any consistent success while their top order remains so weak. They have lacked even 1 genuine top level top batsman since Chris Gayle abandoned Test cricket for the easy bucks and even he was inconsistent. Some stout hearted tail end batting can't paper over that gaping hole . The pace bowling is certainly their strength, but they lack any Test class spin bowling.

lol. Yes how selfish of him after 15 seasons and 103 matches in one of the least active teams to walk away and make a dollar or two.