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

[Woody15]

While that ball was in the air, Potts could have ran through and obstructed Neser. He could have done it completely deliberately, he'd be given out, but he would save Root, the in form batsman.

Question I have: is there any scope in the rules to punish this behaviour (like a Tech foul in basketball I suppose)? Or would it simply come down to you being called a campaigner and stoking up the tired "spirit of cricket" debate.

In the right circumstances, in a big, tight game: it could happen.

The non-striker can be given out obstructing the field however, it would be difficult to prove. Depends on how good an actor they are. But I thought the same thing. He could have easily got in between the bowler and the ball.

 

[outabounds]

May I draw one's attention to the rain radar.

But they said we are right for the rest of the match!

 

[Plugger35]

Weatherald going with the Steve Waugh approach of playing the ball with his body.

 

[Costanza_]

Weatherald looking in sublime touch

 

[cats_09]

Which test was Weatherald out to a ball pitching outside leg?

Adelaide?

 

[jb04]

The Root score in comparison to everyone else suggests if you concentrate it's relatively easy batting but you will need to focus to navigate the nipping balls

Oh no we’re screwed aren’t we.

 

[Woody15]

Weatherald looks surprised that the ball is swinging in towards him even though Carse has been doing it all series.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Which test was Weatherald out to a ball pitching outside leg?

Third test wasn’t it? Second innings

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

Weatherald facing 160km thunderbolts

 

[Duckimus Prime]

The non-striker can be given out obstructing the field however, it would be difficult to prove. Depends on how good an actor they are. But I thought the same thing. He could have easily got in between the bowler and the ball.

The comment is about doing it deliberately, sacrificing himself so that Root isn't dismissed.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Jake is giving me palpitations every time he faces up.

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

Weatherald ain't it as a test opener. Technically looks a mess

Yeh he’s desperate for a wide one outside off stump.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Boland is a better opener lol

 

[cats_09]

 

[kickazz]

The non-striker can be given out obstructing the field however, it would be difficult to prove. Depends on how good an actor they are. But I thought the same thing. He could have easily got in between the bowler and the ball.

This is true, but even it was obviously deliberate as, then we have a problem where a tail enders saves the good batter via unethical play.

 

[Neese]

Gimme Head

 

[MarcMaverick]

Can Chris Martin come out of retirement to open instead of Weathers?

 

[Jimthegreat]

Jake is trying so hard to get himself out. Fortunately he has failed to do so.

 

[Bedi]

Not sure Weatherald has flown under the radar that much - at least from the fans

There's definitely been a bit of talk about how he needs to pull out a score or his spot should be in trouble, with some even suggesting he could have been replaced for this test

Or not the same level of vitriol hate let's say...

With Head doing so well, I've been banging on for ages we no longer needed Weatherald so long Ussie was playing. So his selection has baffled me. But sincerely hope he scores a double ton with that said!

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

Nice of the SCG to not cover every single pitch with their sight screens like the MCG did. The extra fans will appreciate it.

 

[troybe]

Good selection in Potts

 

[fuic08]

Head making it look so easy compared to Weatherald

 

[Carn The Berries]

Love Stokes' reaction to a ball that landed 30m over Duckett's (very short) head

 

[grumbleguts]

What's with Kerry barracking for England so hard the last 3 tests.

It's a fox directive, because their feed goes into whichever nation we are hosting, they treat the visiting team like a make a wish kid. They talked up Joe Root for a century, even though Ben Duckett lasted more than 20 balls and scored double figures.

 

[Plugger35]

Potts showing why he was England's last choice as a pace bowler.