Test The Ashes Fifth Test January 4-8 1000hrs @ The SCG

[Daniel6]

Apologies if this has been asked and answered, does anyone know why England are wearing a block arm band and Australia isn’t in this test?

Original thought was Bondi, but Australia doesn’t have them on.

Answered: thank you Peter Bixley

 

[GreekLunatic]

Best bowling action John Howard had

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

I wonder if Julia Gillard is next on their list.

More likely Tony Abbott

 

[10Dulkar]

I'll bag Howard for almost everything and frequently do but the dude does love his cricket that's not fake.

Fair play. You'd be surprised at the politicians who liked cricket - the late John Hume was a left-arm spinner.

Hawke mentioned above. I'm a teetotal but I had absolutely no issue with it.

 

[two blue tiger]

Why isn't Root trying to dig in for a while? Playing all the shots. Looks good until he gets himself out....

 

[Pistol Night]

This is Australia's greatest moment and I won't hear otherwise.

Talk about the “spirit of cricket”. Our countries leader missed the pitch in a show of humility and sportsmanship

 

[MarcMaverick]

Bolands almost karate chopping his leg in every delivery.

 

[Peter Bixley]

Apologies if this has been asked and answered, does anyone know why England are wearing a block arm band and Australia isn’t in this test?

Original thought was Bondi, but Australia doesn’t have them on.

Hugh Morris, former Glamorgan player and ECB administrator, passed away on 28th December.

 

[HBF]

Would love one more before lunch

 

[010203]

High and maybe down leg-side.

 

[cats_09]

Apologies if this has been asked and answered, does anyone know why England are wearing a block arm band and Australia isn’t in this test?

Original thought was Bondi, but Australia doesn’t have them on.

I think England have worn them every match and it's almost always on their dominant arm - not sure if there's a specific reason for doing so though

 

[Pistol Night]

Would love one more before lunch

Yeah I reckon I’ll squeeze one in too

 

[moginie]

Both of them did hit decent scores at different times - Bethell 87 against Hobart & JFM against the Heat

It's just that those matches were their last games for the season rather than early on in proceedings to get the season off to a good start

They're tantalising players. They dangle talent and entertainment out there and so frequently just don't deliver.

Gary Gilmour was in the same boat as was Hookes all to frequently.

I know that will incite the SA contingent, but I spent enough time on the hill in front of the scoreboard wishing he could translate his Shield form into something similar at test level.

 

[10Dulkar]

Hugh Morris, former Glamorgan player and ECB administrator, passed away on 28th December.

Before my time but I think he played test cricket as well.

 

[ams4crows]

Apologies if this has been asked and answered, does anyone know why England are wearing a block arm band and Australia isn’t in this test?

Original thought was Bondi, but Australia doesn’t have them on.

Weatherald is wearing one

But I'm unsure as to why some are and some aren't

 

[Aussie pie]

As much as the pitches have played a part in this series. The English batting is not stellar by any means, then again neither is ours to be honest.
Game over before the end of day 3.

 

[satty]

More likely Tony Abbott

The aliens in the other galaxies might be able to hear the broadcast due to the signal amplification by his ears .

 

[Peter Bixley]

Weatherald is wearing one

But I'm unsure as to why some are and some aren't

Weatherald's is for his test career.

 

[grumbleguts]

What the hell? "I think the players will be deciding based on Gaffney's decision whether they decide to review or not. He gets them right more often than not"

Kerry, that means they'd never review.

 

[moginie]

I can't see JFM ever playing test cricket and scoring 3 fifties like Bethell has and his 40 in the last test was a matchwinning knock.

Neither can I.

Says a fair bit about England's depth.

 

[Daniel6]

Hugh Morris, former Glamorgan player and ECB administrator, passed away on 28th December.

Thank you. Appreciate your quick response.

 

[Cleavy]

Seriously Fox - do we really need Howard in the commentary box

do we ever need any current/former PM on cricket commentary? It's the worst!

 

[Lebbo73]

Of **** now Fox have John Howard in the box. I wonder who runs foxtel? Ffs why is this racist fossil worth even listening too.

Racist for preventing a Bondi style attack?

 

[Pistol Night]

Weatherald's is for his test career.

Maybe they can burn Jake’s bat and create some new Ashes

 

[ams4crows]

The field instantly going out when you come to the crease is a bit of a flex.