Third Test Australia v Pakistan Jan 3-7 1000hrs @ the SCG

[Cmarsh]

Mel looking good in that short skirt

 

[DaRick]

Excellent choice for man of the match - a new world star is born!!!!

Is Aamer Jamal's PAK's best prospect since Mohammad Amir?

It sure looks like it.

 

[Jimthegreat]

Yeah I agree should not of been on that tour for me

Given the number of 50 opening stands and the like of the replacements, no, they would not have won the Ashes if he didn't play. His problem in the Ashes was starts and no going on. Still more than the replacements would have made, especially Harris.

 

[ams4crows]

Very good series win. Pakistan gave us a couple of scares though! More competitive than the likes of England have been here in the last 10 years.

I agree Pakistan played well enough that they had a chance to win two out of 3 games and that's a lot better than some other touring sides and done recently, some good cricket from both sides.

Also the team is likeable, I think Masood is a great captain and can hopefully lead them to a more competitive brand of Test cricket.

 

[PhatBoy]

Hence I said "go figure whether he is bias or not".

Fair enough

 

[DaRick]

I mean, Pakistan played well, just because a few spuds on here don’t rate them doesn’t make it true. Pakistan played well, Australia still won. Good cricket.

Yeah, PAK were spirited throughout the series, but our bowling plans against them were just dumb at times, especially during this match.

 

[Woody15]

 

[Saint12]

Glad to see Warner go out. Seeing him finish not out would make me sick

What is it that has triggered you so much? Serious question. Yes there was sandpaper gate but other than that he was just a tough competitor trying his best for his team

 

[Jimthegreat]

I mean, Pakistan played well, just because a few spuds on here don’t rate them doesn’t make it true. Pakistan played well, Australia still won. Good cricket.

They play surprisingly good cricket. Just fell apart in some of the big moments. They found some players though.

 

[philreich]

Is Aamer Jamal's PAK's best prospect since Mohammad Amir?

It sure looks like it.

He'd be right up there - he'll be a champion player for the next decade.

 

[DaRick]

I agree Pakistan played well enough that they had a chance to win two out of 3 games and that's a lot better than some other touring sides and done recently, some good cricket from both sides.

Also the team is likeable, I think Masood is a great captain and can hopefully lead them to a more competitive brand of Test cricket.

To consistently compete with the Top 3, they need a more professional board that manages their players better (so that Naseem Shah doesn't get injured after playing pointless T20 tournaments) and prioritises skills development.

Which regrettably doesn't look like happening.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

David is getting a gift.

 

[caveman72]

Should have worn a pair every over then flog them as match worn like the footy players do with the jumper

Don't go giving Smith ideas he will be doing it after every ball

 

[doggies ftw]

So Smith to open seems to be gaining traction, imagine he finishes his career opening the batting and avging 50+ when the team needs it, would absolutely cement him as GOAT (exc Don)

I love it tbh, Green to slot in at 4.

 

[Westend]

Given the number of 50 opening stands and the like of the replacements, no, they would not have won the Ashes if he didn't play. His problem in the Ashes was starts and no going on. Still more than the replacements would have made, especially Harris.

I disagree Jim..our chances of winning the series in England with Warner playing where diminished

its simple for me Warner struggled in England but was a gun in Aussie conditions

thats how I will remember him

 

[BG32]

No wonder Richies back was ****ed

 

[Fudge Nuggets]

Yeah agreed, but only by a nose over Marsh and Jamal.

Yeah, 19 wickets at an average of just over 12 is nuts.

 

[Westend]

yeah that sums it up..

gun in Aussie conditions struggled away

good player but not great

 

[Some Idiot]

Apart from the sandpaper thing (that was a huge coverup) what has Warner done to be so hated?

Well he did king hit Joe Root, but I think it mainly stems from underperforming in England and then being entitled enough to declare his own retirement match a year in advance during a time when many people believed he should have been dropped already.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I hope that shirt awarded to Warner doesn't get lost at the airport.

 

[troybe]

That is one big arse trophy

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

I hope that shirt awarded to Warner doesn't get lost at the airport.

Should make a list up on what is in what bag.

 

[Outtatym]

Should make a list up on what is in what bag.

Candice's champagne was in one

 

[Mister B]

People shitting on Warner and Candice, but they are obviously doing a reasonable job of keeping the kids from putting themselves on a pedestal. I love how the middle one still gets excited by something as simple as being on the big screen.

 

[Jimthegreat]

I disagree Jim..our chances of winning the series in England with Warner playing where diminished

its simple for me Warner struggled in England but was a gun in Aussie conditions

thats how I will remember him

Thing was no one was doing better. Now we have to address it now he's gone. Low bar but he made the most scores over 20 for the Australians. Admittedly not saying much. Starts but didn't go on. A couple of half centuries and a number of scores in the 30s. Didn't not cost us winning the Series though, that's obvious. Which of the other openers would have done so much better that we won the series?

Not that he did well there but actually made a 50 every 4th innings on average in England. The stinker in 2019 skewed it alot. 2015 averaged 46.