I can't remember the test but Don was held back in the order because the wicket was wet, it dried out and he got out there and belted it everywhere apparently (I"m sure someone here has heard of it)
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I can't remember the test but Don was held back in the order because the wicket was wet, it dried out and he got out there and belted it everywhere apparently (I"m sure someone here has heard of it)
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He opened with Chuck Fleetwood-Smith from memory: the quote went something along the lines of ‘Chuck, you couldn’t edge the ball if it was straight up and down, there’s no way you’ll be able to nick one on that thing.’
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I think it's pretty safe to safe that England have definitely revolutionized they way THEY play test cricket. Whether they have passed or failed is a different question.
While there's the odd outlier of extremely talented, aggressive batsmen, they are somewhat generational in their ability to maintain it.
I feel like Brook definitely has the potential to one of those. At 26 with an average above 55 and a SR of 90~ he has the perfect platform to combine cricket intelligence with pure striking power, an array of shots, class, and confidence.
I'm sure he would be very disappointed with the way he got out in the second innings - not only the shot selection but the match situation as well. If he comes out at 3/80 on the first innings and nicks off like that then he gets a pass. It's easy to sit back and say this and that, and we all do it. Regardless of the way my team plays or who is at the crease, a collapse like that is inexcusable and people will start questioning things - especially in an ashes test. I also really like what I see from Smith, he looks genuinely dangerous. Pope looks solid again, as does Duckett who has clearly worked on his front foot work - he played some beautiful drives. We also saw what their bowlers can do in the first innings. They have the talent.
Also, we truly don't know how they are internally reacting to the test. I really doubt (or hope), from a neutral perspective, that they are blindly and unwaiveringly doubling down behind closed doors. Just reign it in slightly and you have pure aggression, intent, AND the ability to adjust when needed - that's then they go from a top 3 test side to potentially dominating for a few years. I believe they have the talent - McCullum is right when he says technical ability is only an entry point.
Either way, that was a fantastic test to watch. I'd take that from a viewers perspective almost every time. Looking at it as a test pursuit, obviously we want 4-5 cricket that goes down to the wire, but that is a rarity these days - as is a 2 day thriller.
While there's the odd outlier of extremely talented, aggressive batsmen, they are somewhat generational in their ability to maintain it.
I feel like Brook definitely has the potential to one of those. At 26 with an average above 55 and a SR of 90~ he has the perfect platform to combine cricket intelligence with pure striking power, an array of shots, class, and confidence.
I'm sure he would be very disappointed with the way he got out in the second innings - not only the shot selection but the match situation as well. If he comes out at 3/80 on the first innings and nicks off like that then he gets a pass. It's easy to sit back and say this and that, and we all do it. Regardless of the way my team plays or who is at the crease, a collapse like that is inexcusable and people will start questioning things - especially in an ashes test. I also really like what I see from Smith, he looks genuinely dangerous. Pope looks solid again, as does Duckett who has clearly worked on his front foot work - he played some beautiful drives. We also saw what their bowlers can do in the first innings. They have the talent.
Also, we truly don't know how they are internally reacting to the test. I really doubt (or hope), from a neutral perspective, that they are blindly and unwaiveringly doubling down behind closed doors. Just reign it in slightly and you have pure aggression, intent, AND the ability to adjust when needed - that's then they go from a top 3 test side to potentially dominating for a few years. I believe they have the talent - McCullum is right when he says technical ability is only an entry point.
Either way, that was a fantastic test to watch. I'd take that from a viewers perspective almost every time. Looking at it as a test pursuit, obviously we want 4-5 cricket that goes down to the wire, but that is a rarity these days - as is a 2 day thriller.
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Good old Riggy and Wardy drying the pitch out for Sir Don.AUS vs ENG Cricket Scorecard, 3rd Test at Melbourne, January 01 - 07, 1937
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Yeah that must be it, I was under the impression he went at better a run a ball, but yes fair knock from number 7.
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This innings by Bradman is rated at no #1 by Wisden in their top 10 innings of all time.
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This innings by Bradman is rated at no #1 by Wisden in their top 10 innings of all time.
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That top 10 would be shaken up a bit now in an updated list. Kusal Perera for starters
Put ****in Travis Head in there, better knock than Bradmans I guarantee it!
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It was a good one I’ll give him that. Not sure what Don would have to say about it hahaha
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The Don wouldn't approve I suspect.
Imagine the reaction today if an unpopular captain dropped himself down the order so he could bat in more favourable conditions.
I hope he didn't play golf on the rest day, either.
I hope he didn't play golf on the rest day, either.
Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood opening could've been the solution to our opening problems this whole time.
Nothing to do with the Coaching Staff at all. This team has been SELECTED because the players have the attacking traits that they want.
It’s the reason Crawley is persisted with.
It is the reason Foakes was jettisoned. (Smith is a very good player but nowhere close to the keeper Foakes is)
It is the reason they refuse to engage with anyone who suggests things like you have done above.
Despite what everyone seems to think this is a cult of the mind. Baz is more mad Psychologist than coach.
When it inevitably blows up it will have left untold damage because aside from maybe Brook, Duckett and Smith the rest will all be gone and I’ve no idea who will take their place.
No technical coaching required here.
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Nathan Lyon failing the run out. Didn’t realise how late Leach scored his run either
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Joel Wilson leaving his guide dog at Doggy Day Care didnt help on that day
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The fact that every boring ex cricketer and dumb **** journo seem to have their own cricket podcast these days. Talk about over saturation.
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Cricket et al is a good one.
TMS on BBC does good preview and review podcasts. They also release as a podcast the last half-hour or so if their broadcast of each day.
Sky Sports (Hussein and Atherton primarily) do the same.
TMS on BBC does good preview and review podcasts. They also release as a podcast the last half-hour or so if their broadcast of each day.
Sky Sports (Hussein and Atherton primarily) do the same.
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Wasn't even the best innings of 2019.
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Excellent point.
No doubt spectacular innings such as Stokes and Head's are (probably) more easily remembered
But as a cricket traditionalist, there's nothing better than seeing a batsman grind out a long hard innings to win your side a test match
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