3rd ODI: Australia v England at Sydney

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I thought the new run out law says, if it's over the line but in the air, it's not out? It is it only when the batsman is trying to protect himself?

That's only if it's been grounded then bounced up. Tremlett didn't even ground his bat. Pathetic running really, he didn't even try.

 

[angryangy]

I think the recent to-and-fro with these Ashes tours is a lot about the personnel. This summer, Australia definitely set a low bar, so for them to bring in players like Brett Lee and play a lot better is not overly shocking; coupled with it, Cook doesn't play limited overs for England and they're also missing Swann and Anderson now. Even though his injury ushered in some good bowling performances for England in the Tests, Broad is a key ODI player. The crux is that limited overs is different and the teams are almost always different, so why should they produce the same results?

 

[aussie1st]

I think the recent to-and-fro with these Ashes tours is a lot about the personnel. This summer, Australia definitely set a low bar, so for them to bring in players like Brett Lee and play a lot better is not overly shocking; coupled with it, Cook doesn't play limited overs for England and they're also missing Swann and Anderson now. Even though his injury ushered in some good bowling performances for England in the Tests, Broad is a key ODI player. The crux is that limited overs is different and the teams are almost always different, so why should they produce the same results?

Alot of the batters did play in that Ashes side but haven't shown the same respect. Even ignoring that the fielding standards have slipped and the running was poor. And we are talking about players from the successful Ashes side in Trott and Tremlett.

That was poor by Watson left a massive gap. Good bowling by Tremlett should have had him the ball before.

 

[Owzat]

That's only if it's been grounded then bounced up. Tremlett didn't even ground his bat. Pathetic running really, he didn't even try.

Made no sense running, then again England have made little sense in recent days.

I mean quack, quack - oops! That sums up England picking Prior as their "pinch hitting" opener. They've gone in with four frontline bowlers so opted to bat first?!?!? Unless they're kidding themselves Mr 3.6 overs per ODI Wright is an all-rounder, or perhaps they're just HOPING that Collingwood and Wright between them can muddle through 10 overs and noone else will be expensive

It's harsh to be crtical of the top scorer who made over 50 runs more than anyone else, but his innings showed no acceleration and their didn't seem to be a plan. They took the power play because they had no choice, while Trott and Wright were batting together might have been the best time.

Fair play to Wright for making a few runs, albeit when he could play normal cricket without much chance of blame - six down, overs in hand so 'rebuilding the innings' is generally deemed acceptable.

Trott & Wright

28th over - 0 runs off 2 balls
29th over - 1 run off 6 balls
30th over - 3 runs off 6 balls
31st over - 3 runs off 6 balls
32nd over - 5 runs off 6 balls
33rd over - 9 runs off 6 balls
34th over - 1 run off 6 balls
35th over - 3 runs off 6 balls
36th over - 4 runs off 6 balls
37th over - 7 runs off 6 balls
38th over - 3 runs off 6 balls
39th over - 2 runs off 6 balls
40th over - 4 runs off 6 balls
41st over - 4 runs off 3 balls - Wright out

49 runs off 77 balls at 3.8 rpo might not sound too bad, but 1/3 of those runs (7+9) came off two overs and Trott was well set yet how often did he find the boundary? A spattering of boundaries could have easily maintained a run rate nearer what would have set a decent total. With only four frontline bowlers, and Yardy being one of those, England not only have to defend a below par total but do it with limited bowling.

3-0 aussies, what a daft idea playing 7 ODIs.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

This is just happening like Hobart Haddin wasted yet another review

 

[aussie1st]

3-0 aussies, what a daft idea playing 7 ODIs.

Don't give up hope just yet, you guys just got rid of our 2 performers from last match. Now its over to the out of form fellas.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Don't give up hope just yet, you guys just got rid of our 2 performers from last match. Now its over to the out of form fellas.

This time, other guys will perform and take us home

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Clarke is simply wasting a spot, nothing more

 

[aussie1st]

Oh dear Clarke is hitting the ball in the air now just like he did in his early days.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

I hope, Pup get injured and do not travel with us during world cup. He is really wasting a spot. We shall consider another allrounder instead of him, on the second thought, Punter will be back to replace him

 

[Brook]

I hope, Pup get injured and do not travel with us during world cup. He is really wasting a spot. We shall consider another allrounder instead of him, on the second thought, Punter will be back to replace him

Or even Marsh?

 

[aussie1st]

Very lucky for Haddin, one too many big shots almost gets him. Let's see if he learns his lesson.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Damn !! White has also become a new Pup

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We have also both reviews for nothing

 

[aussie1st]

Over to player number 2 to show his worth to the team. White just never looked comfortable, infact hasn't that good all series.

 

[Aussie Team]

Damn !! White has also become a new Pup

You can't say anything because this pitch itself is green, and it's tough to bat. But really Clarke is struggling.

 

[aussie1st]

Geez what on earth Haddin and out to Collingwood (might as well call himself a bowler right now). I would have thought after his first brain explosion and the loss of White he would play sensible. Oh dear.

Onto bloke number 3 to prove himself.