The Cricket Thread

[grizzlym]

Apparently Agar has just broken a 111 year old record for the highest test score by a number 11 on record.

 

[MinerBoy]

Might not of, but I reckon he's a fine bowler. Our batting is mostly horrible.

Oh yeah, he's a quality bowler no doubt. He's hardly been unplayable though. Our batsmen absolutely hate leaving the ball.

 

[grizzlym]

also wonder if a #11 has been the top scorer in an innings - for both sides. c'mon son!

beat me to it!

Now would just love to show him show his wares with his primary skill.

 

[grizzlym]

Oh yeah, he's a quality bowler no doubt. He's hardly been unplayable though. Our batsmen absolutely hate leaving the ball.

They do... 'dominate the attack' seems to be the mantra regardless of their skill or the skill of the bowler.

 

[Henry Jr]

I like the boy

 

[Willie_Rioli]

what an innings. take note Cowan et al
apparently bats number 3 for his local club in England, so no fluke

 

[Willie_Rioli]

14 more runs to get to 100 run 10th wicket partnership

 

[Henry Jr]

Great knock by Phil Hughes

 

[Willie_Rioli]

ha ha, highest score ever by aussie number 11. this is f-ing unbelievable. only 19 years of age too

 

[Jaeger]

Wow

 

[MinerBoy]

What an interesting turn of events.

The bigger this lead the better. Please please push on young fellas. Need to limit the 4th innings chase as much as we can.

 

[fabulon31]

Stand up and applaud

 

[grizzlym]

151 is the record for the 10th wicket. Would be amazing if they could exceed that.

 

[Willie_Rioli]

151 is the record for the 10th wicket. Would be amazing if they could exceed that.

need to get to 128 to beat the Australian record for 10th wicket stand, set in 1927 v Eng by Johnny Taylor and Arthur Mailey

 

[Langford4FBOTC]

Switched back and caught the highlights. Not only the highest score by an Aussie no11, but would have to be the best stroke play by any no11 ever. Not one agricultural shot.

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Been out seeing David Attenborough, shattered I have missed agar and Hughes Knocks.
Will try and catch the highlights when I get home

 

[Langford4FBOTC]

Bats 8 for WA, won't be long before he's batting at 8 for his country

 

[Willie_Rioli]

this is insane!

 

[Willie_Rioli]

equal highest 10th wicket stand in test cricket history! take a bow

 

[grizzlym]

And the record topples. Never seen anything like this.

 

[Langford4FBOTC]

He'd be having mixed feelings about been beaten by Swann.

 

[grizzlym]

He'd be having mixed feelings about been beaten by Swann.

What's your take on it, Langers?

Agar and Hughes have batted really well. Agar looks technically very good to me. Stays still. Plays each ball on it merits etc.

Just think England lost their way. Some bad bowling. Cooke looked frustrated and that flowed down etc.

Don't think it's just because the pitch has flattened out etc.

 

[Willie_Rioli]

highest ever score by a #11 in test cricket!

 

[Langford4FBOTC]

What's your take on it, Langers?

Agar and Hughes have batted really well. Agar looks technically very good to me. Stays still. Plays each ball on it merits etc.

Just think England lost their way. Some bad bowling. Cooke looked frustrated and that flowed down etc.

Don't think it's just because the pitch has flattened out etc.

It's a good deck and they've batted really well, but they've bowled really poorly. Just look at the run rate... Too many loose balls

 

[Langford4FBOTC]

How good is that. Setting him up for the hook, so he's worked a single on the leg side then worked it to 3rd man