Test The Ashes Fourth Test December 26-30 1000hrs @ The MCG

[Stig O'Hara]

They didn't do their homework. They brought a team and game style for old Aussie conditions. Didn't seem to realise that the ball seams in current Aussie conditions.

I actually like the theory of Bazball, it’s positive, the game always flows, it’s entertaining, 500 runs in a day is terrific cricket.

But, there’s gears in cricket.

Like you said, we set up the bouncy decks & they just went off the cliff.

The repercussions in England will be huge.

If the coach goes, who’s next,
the captain or the Board??

 

[Nuggetz]

The pitch was a disgrace but england are a bigger disgrace.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

McCullum doesn’t believe in fielding drills. They do a bit of catching but that is all.

You can tell by how many missfields they make in the inner circle. Staggering number of runs leaked this way.

I’d love to know how much of his grand plan was articulated to the ECB during the recruitment process.

How could they be dumb enough to sign off on this shit? I am quite sure Gary Kirsten interviewed as well.

They were more concerned with their soccer skills in the warm-ups...

 

[Bedi]

I know you are trying to ragebait me lol

Haven't seen the replay but at the ground it looked like the run was there. Risky sure, but didnt realise the bowler was Jonty Rhodes incarnerate

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yes but the pitch is too green for a 1st day wicket Really hope it settles and we can see some quality batting for once

It’s worse if it’s too much the other way ie flat. Nothing wrong with the pitch

 

[Pistol Night]

It’s worse if it’s too much the other way ie flat. Nothing wrong with the pitch

When tail-enders can make 20s and 30s i dont think the deck is too much of a monster

 

[Stig O'Hara]

It’s worse if it’s too much the other way ie flat. Nothing wrong with the pitch

It’ll be faster tomorrow & the best time to bat.

So, put your dancing shoes on batters.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

When tail-enders can make 20s and 30s i dont think the deck is too much of a monster

Yep I mean there’s a bit in it but nothing today told me it was unplayable. It’s certainly not an all out 152 and all out 110 pitch

 

[Cold Sober]

Neser and green made it look easy, bad run out stuffed it.
Good selections.
Its still game on.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Australian tests average around 3.5 days now & this one will be below average.

‘I’m not liking what I’m seeing’: MCG pitch under fire as 20 wickets fall on chaotic opening day

Former Test greats said the grassy surface had tipped the balance too far in favour of the bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, after both Australia and England were all out on day one.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Pistol Night]

Yep I mean there’s a bit in it but nothing today told me it was unplayable. It’s certainly not an all out 152 and all out 110 pitch

Nah. 300+ there for the offing tomorrow

 

[Cold Sober]

Yep I mean there’s a bit in it but nothing today told me it was unplayable. It’s certainly not an all out 152 and all out 110 pitch

It seems to suggest it was .

 

[Cold Sober]

I think our bowlers have decided the series.

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

Shittest England squad ever.

 

[Pistol Night]

It seems to suggest it was .

The attitude of Australia was "Ashes are already won" and England just tried to smash their way to a score. Was great viewing but horrible test cricket

 

[Pistol Night]

Shittest England squad ever.

The talent is there. The mindset is D grade

 

[Bedi]

The attitude of Australia was "Ashes are already won" and England just tried to smash their way to a score. Was great viewing but horrible test cricket

Was def a tricky wicket but felt Head, Uzzie, Green all looked comfortable out there before giving away their wickets

 

[Stig O'Hara]

I think our bowlers have decided the series.

We totally owned every major moment.

Any time it was on the line, our guys stood up.
Labs in the field, Trav (twice), Alex in Adelaide.

Lyon doled out 2 heart crunchers in Adelaide.

Been the sum of all parts.

 

[Pistol Night]

Nadal - Roland Garros, Federer - Wimbledon, Tiger - Augusta, Boland - MCG

 

[Cyber_punk]

England in the box seat. Will bat last probably on day three on a pitch that has settled down.

Not sure about that but there could possibly be a small advantage in batting last and having a number to chase. If we get bowled for less than a 200 run lead halfway through tomorrow they would have all the time in the world to change up their tactics and grind out a win. Question is...will they do that or just stick to their usual stupid shit?

 

[Pistol Night]

England in the box seat. Will bat last probably on day three on a pitch that has settled down.

They're shit though

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Nah. 300+ there for the offing tomorrow

Yep big daddy ton on the offering against Carse

 

[Cactus_]

I actually like the theory of Bazball, it’s positive, the game always flows, it’s entertaining, 500 runs in a day is terrific cricket.

But, there’s gears in cricket.

Like you said, we set up the bouncy decks & they just went off the cliff.

The repercussions in England will be huge.

If the coach goes, who’s next,
the captain or the Board??

Not the captain — Stokes is pretty much the only one who plays test cricket like he cares — he’s not much good tactically but at least he leads from the front

Who else could England make captain? Brook is so dozy he pretty much hasn’t held a catch for the series

Edit — Apologies to Joe Root

 

[Plugger35]

Not many English batsmen can deal with the extra bounce here.

One of the best innings I've seen from an English batsman here was Michael Vaughan back in the 2002/03 series.

 

[Pistol Night]

Yep big daddy ton on the offering against Carse

T. Head time