Test The Ashes Third Test December 17-21 1000hrs @ The Adelaide Oval

[Moonwatcher]

At least that is the only rain delay for the day/match.

 

[Moonwatcher]

So what do we think is the English mindset now. Go for it with nothing to lose? or bat for a draw?

They'll get the runs before they draw the match. They'll just be proactive with the scoring.

 

[Peter Bixley]

At least that is the only rain delay for the day/match.

Yes. And these types of things only help bowling sides. Jacks and Smith have to reset.

Honestly wouldn't mind Chris Gayle as a concussion sub right now to whizz through some overs.

 

[Tigerat2020]

So what do we think is the English mindset now. Go for it with nothing to lose? or bat for a draw?

Block most balls for an hour then get out on a reverse sweep

 

[aabp1978]

They'll get the runs before they draw the match. They'll just be proactive with the scoring.

Giving them a chance?

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Meh the rain delay might break their concentration a bit

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Get on the game ,delay for no reason
Drives me mental

 

[Neese]

Who knows what will happen.

We need a wicket soon though.

 

[Kennedy Parker]

So what do we think is the English mindset now. Go for it with nothing to lose? or bat for a draw?

A draw means we retain the ashes anyway so they will give the most unlikely of miracles a crack

 

[Moonwatcher]

Giving them a chance?

I think this partnership is capable (but unlikely) of getting them within 100 runs. Archer then needs 50 with some help from the rest.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

So Cummins is injured?

Guess we'll find out in a few overs

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Was an awkward number of overs till the 2nd new ball when the day started

We didn't want Cummins & Starc to spend energy with an old ball then have to go again shortly after

But while we were waiting have gifted Jacks and Smith a gentle opening. Surprised we didn't go with Boland and Green instead.

Lyon will obviously do some bowling today but the hour post-roller is when the pitch break up settles a fraction. Less turn, less variable bounce, fewer puffs of dust. Was going to be his least effective period

 

[Peter Bixley]

New ball is the key. It did for Stokes and Archer. It'll do for these two and the rest as well.

 

[Cold Sober]

England could win this.
Then what will the so called experts have to say.

 

[The Lobbster]

So Cummins is injured?

Guess we'll find out in a few overs

Don’t think he would bother fielding if he’s proper injured

 

[TigerCraig]

Get on the game ,delay for no reason
Drives me mental

Yep, should cancel or cut short the lunch break too. They've had a rest

 

[danielnajdek]

Jesus christ this wank fest on Fox for England.

 

[PAFCsince1870]

Who knows what will happen.

We need a wicket soon though.

We don't need a wicket 'soon' far out.

 

[The Lobbster]

England could win this.
Then what will the so called experts have to say.

If England lose what will you say?

 

[grumbleguts]

pitch it up FFS

He's been told not to.

 

[Peter Bixley]

Was an awkward number of overs till the 2nd new ball when the day started

We didn't want Cummins & Starc to spend energy with an old ball then have to go again shortly after

But while we were waiting have gifted Jacks and Smith a gentle opening. Surprised we didn't go with Boland and Green instead.

Lyon will obviously do some bowling today but the hour post-roller is when the pitch break up settles a fraction. Less turn, less variable bounce, fewer puffs of dust. Was going to be his least effective period

The last paragraph is right. The rain delay would therefore help Lyon. They can't score whilst off the field but the heavy roller effects can wear off.

 

[Cold Sober]

If England lose what will you say?

I'm hoping the Aussies wrap it up sooner than later.

 

[grumbleguts]

Greeny sealing his fate for the next test

He's bowling exactly what his captain wants him to bowl. This isn't on him.

 

[Mister B]

Should have three people under the nose of the batsman right now.

 

[Neese]

Nice