Banter The No Dazzlering Big Cricket Thread - 2025/26 Ashes Edition

[RustyShacklefordFalcon]

Lol a guy at work who always says he has 'inside sources' was adamant that it was Zampa.

Why cant people just keep their junk to themselves?

The greek freak hey? Explains why he wasn't playing for the Renegades opener....if true anyways

 

[RustyShacklefordFalcon]

Nope....Ross Pawson, apparently? I guess I don't follow Shield closely enough. Never heard of him.

 

[THE A5]

Lol a guy at work who always says he has 'inside sources' (completely full of shit) was adamant that it was Zampa.

Why cant people just keep their junk to themselves?

Should tell that to Ross Pawson

 

[ioppolo]

He hasn't even been charged and his name is all over media. Tom Silvagni was charged and even then it was a mission to get his name public.

 

[TY24]

He hasn't even been charged and his name is all over media. Tom Silvagni was charged and even then it was a mission to get his name public.

Perks of being from a rich white family

 

[Keys]

Probably an unpopular opinion and not really cricket related but I’m not convinced people charged with a crime should be named prior to being found guilty

As it stands, it seems to be a privilege reserved for those with enough money to pay a bribe good lawyer

 

[Smeg Head]

Probably an unpopular opinion and not really cricket related but I’m not convinced people charged with a crime should be named prior to being found guilty

As it stands, it seems to be a privilege reserved for those with enough money to pay a bribe good lawyer

Wasn't near as big a problem as before social media for obvious reasons, its a definitely a concern now with regards to the right to a fair trail

 

[darksquare]

Cam Green with another huge payday at the IPL mini-auction. Bid got to 25.2 crore, but he’ll only get paid 18. Still, a lazy $3M is handy for 2 months work.

 

[happy_eagle]

Cam Green with another huge payday at the IPL mini-auction. Bid got to 25.2 crore, but he’ll only get paid 18. Still, a lazy $3M is handy for 2 months work.

Would be good to see him play a little more big bash.

 

[Astro7]

Perks of being from a rich white family

Father seems to be in denial. There's that sense of entitlement when you see them, but in all fairness, it should be allowed to play out.

 

[matthew_s]

I thought it was a given the Usman would be an inclusion. All the chat coming from McDonald seemed to be geared towards preparring everyone for a selection blunder.
I really hope this prompts Uzzie to call it a day now, there is no place in this team for him any longer, go with grace mate.

If we win in Adelaide, imagine he’ll get a farewell in Sydney or Melb.

 

[Tugga27]

If we win in Adelaide, imagine he’ll get a farewell in Sydney or Melb.

Unless there's an injury or Inglis fails, I can't see it.

I don't even know where these farewell tests originate from TBH.

 

[Tugga27]

Cooper Connolly just picked up a lazy half million at the IPL auction.

 

[FKASC]

Cam Green with another huge payday at the IPL mini-auction. Bid got to 25.2 crore, but he’ll only get paid 18. Still, a lazy $3M is handy for 2 months work.

IPL teams and Australian all rounders
Insatiable

 

[TY24]

Would be good to see him play a little more big bash.

It's a shame CA can't work out a way to schedule the Big Bash so it allows the best Aussie talent to feature for the whole tournament

 

[TY24]

Smith a late out. Khawaja in.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

McGrath stepping on the ball vibes.

That would be him out for the next 2 tests.

 

[Farang83150]

Come back Smudgggggggge

 

[kane249]

Another concussion apparently which is concerning

 

[Carbine Chaos]

If England play semi decent cricket they should really be beating a Smith-less Australia with an undercooked Cummins (and no Haze).

Zero excuses for them.

 

[TY24]

If England play semi decent cricket they should really be beating a Smith-less Australia with an undercooked Cummins (and no Haze).

Zero excuses for them.

If we use our heads when batting they shouldn't get near us. Their bowling attack is not test quality.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Poor old Slug still doesn’t get a look in.

I’m far from convinced about Khawaja at 4. I’d have brought in Webster, even if it necessitated a bit of a shift in the order.

 

[Farang83150]

Another concussion apparently which is concerning

Went to soon on that call

 

[Carbine Chaos]

If we use our heads when batting they shouldn't get near us. Their bowling attack is not test quality.

I think they've shat the bed with Bashir. If they weren't playing him down under they've wasted his and everyone else's time for the past few years.

Tongue is capable but I think he gives away too many boundary balls to really be effective.

Surprised they dropped Atkinson, he was unlucky at times.

Archer is an enigma. If he can reign in his ego, who knows.

Stokes is a very good bowler.

 

[Farang83150]

Poor old Slug still doesn’t get a look in.

I’m far from convinced about Khawaja at 4. I’d have brought in Webster, even if it necessitated a bit of a shift in the order.

I'm happy they haven't played with the order, have all looked pretty settled.