Opinion Cricket thread

[SonofSamsquanch]

It's almost like the third umpire can't trust his instincts and has to go through all the technology. It clearly missed the bat but once he went to snicko he had to give it out.

I reckon they ****ed up with all of the replays of the ball passing the bat. It went on and on. Then when they finally went to snicko on the third call he was under the pump for a decision, so he went the quick and easy. Back to county umpiring for you mate.

 

[scottywiper]

This third umpire is a dill.
Meanwhile, Smudge.

 

[hellas_johnny]

Wadey killing me. Getting starts looks comfortable then out ffs

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Wouldn’t matter if Australia batted first or second, Smith would be excellent, Labuschagne would give him solid support, and the rest would crumble. Those two and our bowlers have retained the Ashes, the rest have tagged along.

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Wouldn’t matter if Australia batted first or second, Smith would be excellent, Labuschagne would give him solid support, and the rest would crumble. Those two and our bowlers have retained the Ashes, the rest have tagged along.

That's the way i have seen this series, our batsmen have been a problem for a long time.

 

[Hojuman]

Eagles lost.
Boomers lost.
Knew when l checked the cricket score l wouldn't be happy.

Don't let me down Storm !

 

[Black2Blue]

Eagles lost.
Boomers lost.
Knew when l checked the cricket score l wouldn't be happy.

Don't let me down Storm !

Friday the 13th Hoj. I went to bed knowing we would be bowled out cheaply. Nothing we could do about it...

Today is uncursed. Storm will be fine.

 

[Hojuman]

Friday the 13th Hoj. I went to bed knowing we would be bowled out cheaply. Nothing we could do about it...

Today is uncursed. Storm will be fine.

Roosters looked good last night. Rabbits very poor.

Hopefully boys burning inside.
Get today over with first.

 

[giantroo]

 

[hellas_johnny]

Good to see captain make a solid 1 again.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

Good to see captain make a solid 1 again.

Real captain made 80.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Real captain made 80.

Smith should not be captain. He is batting better than ever, he is saying his bit on the field without holding the the office, and his failings as captain were substantial and ban-worthy.

 

[R00StaR]

Good to see captain make a solid 1 again.

Time for Carey

 

[Nate7]

Time for Carey

Yeah look, Wayne is unavailable.

 

[hellas_johnny]

Now seeing controversy that looks like wade hit his lbw. This is rediculous. 3rd umpire got no fkimg clue

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Now seeing controversy that looks like wade hit his lbw. This is rediculous. 3rd umpire got no fkimg clue

Was it the one he went out on, or another from earlier where England reviewed and it was missing the stumps but the 3rd umpire missed the nick onto the pads?

 

[hellas_johnny]

Think the one he went out on coz ponting was talking about it after the game

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Think the one he went out on coz ponting was talking about it after the game

Nah, he didn't hit that one. But I'm not convinced ball tracker got it right.

 

[giantroo]

Yay.

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Average ball, excellent result.

 

[Twinkletoes]

As opposed to Stokes’ dismissal which was an excellent ball by the GOAT.

 

[Twinkletoes]

..........Annnnnnd Sids nails Denly on 94. We’re actually bowling well ATM.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

So. Whether Australia wins the series will depend on whether our batting lineup can redeem itself as England's has this Test.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

On reflection, this is entirely fittting. Having retained the Ashes, the team should have to put in one well-rounded performance to win the series, and the bats should have to do their bit for once.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

With the wicket the way it is, There is a chance that we could chase it down.

Would require our openers actually making runs though.