Opinion NMFC Board Cricket Thread III

[Dan]

 

[DarkPhoenix]

How long since the Poms won a test in Australia?

Like 2 weeks ago.

 

[ferball]

Like 2 weeks ago.

And before that?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

And before that?

Last win vs Australia in Australia was bang on 14 yrs ago.

Also according to BBC:
"This century alone, England's record in this country is 27 defeats from 35 matches. Three of their five Test wins in that period came in the glorious triumph of 2010-11 - the only series England have won here in the past 40 years."

 

[ferball]

Last win vs Australia in Australia was bang on 14 yrs ago.

Also according to BBC:
"This century alone, England's record in this country is 27 defeats from 35 matches. Three of their five Test wins in that period came in the glorious triumph of 2010-11 - the only series England have won here in the past 40 years."

So technically this side were the worst side in 15 years cos the only won 4-1?

Imagine being beaten 4-1 by the worst Australian Ashes side in 15 years...

What an absolute embarrassment.

 

[Nate7]

Well look who's slinking around the Virgin Lounge at Sydney airport.

 

[Merlin007]

I see Stokes acknowledging teams have worked out how to counter Bazball. One of the most important imo is Carey standing up to fast-medium bowling which pinned their bazballers to the crease. Starc no doubt player of the series, but Carey's extraordinary keeping mightily influential

Sack the vibe: goodbye Bazball and hello England’s search for a cricketing soul | Barney Ronay

There have to be consequences for Rob Key and Brendon McCullum but English cricket’s problems lie much deeper and will be much harder to fix

www.theguardian.com

 

[Roostorm]

How long since the Poms won a test in Australia?

Won one this series
But actual series 2010 -11

How long since the Poms won a test in Australia?

 

[Lomas]

Well look who's slinking around the Virgin Lounge at Sydney airport.
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Open toe shoes in a lounge

 

[Roostorm]

Well look who's slinking around the Virgin Lounge at Sydney airport.
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Did you ask about his selection policy on behalf of the ABC

 

[Nate7]

Did you ask about his selection policy on behalf of the ABC

Nah, he wouldn't make eye contact with anyone.

Adam Gilchrist was on my flight, but he kept to himself.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

I see Stokes acknowledging teams have worked out how to counter Bazball. One of the most important imo is Carey standing up to fast-medium bowling which pinned their bazballers to the crease. Starc no doubt player of the series, but Carey's extraordinary keeping mightily influential

Sack the vibe: goodbye Bazball and hello England’s search for a cricketing soul | Barney Ronay

There have to be consequences for Rob Key and Brendon McCullum but English cricket’s problems lie much deeper and will be much harder to fix

www.theguardian.com

Hopefully, marks the return of true medium pacers at international level.

 

[roo blitz]

This is a great watch for those that may not have seen it. I think its great how Aussie and English cricketers become great mates after they retire. They actually all seem a lot nicer when they retire

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Crazy start from the 'canes

 

[DuckYeah]

Crazy start from the 'canes

Unbelievable bowling.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Unbelievable bowling.

In-swinger from Meredith was one of the better ones I think I've ever seen.

 

[Roostorm]

Awwwwww this post has it all.
A budding fairtale
An eager sports journo
The book to set out their journey
And the harsh reality when it kicks in with the follow up