MasterBlaster76
ICC Chairman
Now, if you'd picked a frontline spinner, you'd have a chance. As it is, I can't see that happening. I think you'll be looking at 350 minimum target.
5th Test: England vs Australia at the Brit Oval
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Now, if you'd picked a frontline spinner, you'd have a chance. As it is, I can't see that happening. I think you'll be looking at 350 minimum target.
Yes it was very valuable and it rubs in the fact that Australia started poorly with the ball AGAIN. Too much rubbish, feeding Strauss on his pads and letting England cruise to lunch. Contrast with the way England bowled to Katich and Watson before lunch yesterday. Even though they got to 60 unbeaten, there weren't many bad balls and there was constant pressure from Anderson in particular.
Yep, it's been an awful selection call. I can't see Katich and North tag teaming us to victory here
But honestly, who designed this pitch??? And how lucky was England to have first use of it??? It's a shame the series has to be decided like this where the toss is worth it's weight in gold. Even so, England have made better use of the conditions, I just think the conditions suck. Shame on you groundstaff.
piriyanth
International Cricketer
Disgraceful batting by Australia.
: Only the rain can save us now.
: Only the rain can save us now.
WORLD CHAMPIONS
PC Battrick Cup Champion S17
Disgraceful batting by Australia.
Any chance of it ??
OffCutters
International Coach
I went out when they were 0/33, next day, go on cricinfo, 160 all out. :sarcasm
OffCutters
International Coach
This is definitely time for all our bowlers to become good bowlers.
Well North already has 1 wicket for this innings. And lets be honest, Hauritz got outbowled by Clarke on a similar dust bowl in India, hes never been the match winning type of bowler.
Jakester1288
School Cricketer
I'm kind of happy I went to bed last night just when Ponting came to the crease.
I too thought that England would win (weather permitting) if they won the toss and batted, I hope we can win or draw it from here.
I too thought that England would win (weather permitting) if they won the toss and batted, I hope we can win or draw it from here.
Yes it was very valuable and it rubs in the fact that Australia started poorly with the ball AGAIN. Too much rubbish, feeding Strauss on his pads and letting England cruise to lunch. Contrast with the way England bowled to Katich and Watson before lunch yesterday. Even though they got to 60 unbeaten, there weren't many bad balls and there was constant pressure from Anderson in particular.
Yep, it's been an awful selection call. I can't see Katich and North tag teaming us to victory here
But honestly, who designed this pitch??? And how lucky was England to have first use of it??? It's a shame the series has to be decided like this where the toss is worth it's weight in gold. Even so, England have made better use of the conditions, I just think the conditions suck. Shame on you groundstaff.
I really don't think the pitch is all that bad. I'm happy, because I was expecting the typical Oval pitch, which is "you get 600, we'll get 600, then we can faff about on day 5." There's something in it for the bowlers, but it's no minefield.
leftarmlegspin
Club Cricketer
15 wickets in a day? Far too many, though it makes for enjoyable cricket so that isn't my complaint.
My issue is with massive footholes on day 1, not good enough really. I wouldn't be too surprised if the ICC get involved and investigate, because the pitch is very close to being rated "poor."
My issue is with massive footholes on day 1, not good enough really. I wouldn't be too surprised if the ICC get involved and investigate, because the pitch is very close to being rated "poor."
mattfb
Chairman of Selectors
Stuart Broad - why the doh did you have to pull that outta your arse in this test?
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