Australia in Bangladesh

[Cricket_60]

As someone said earlier, it is lucky we rolled them quickly in the first innings. The time saved there could be the difference between draw and win judging by the upcoming weather. Even with this extra time I think it might still be a draw (rain forecast for 2 more days)

 

[jdbais]

Damn, this isn't good news. We better build a high 2nd innings total and hope that we don't bat again!

Of course it's good news. Australia lead the series 1-0 and they're very tired so one would think they'd would be quite happy.

 

[ZexyZahid]

The weather certainly doesn't look that good: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/BGXX0002.html

 

[IloveGilly]

Of course it's good news. Australia lead the series 1-0 and they're very tired so one would think they'd would be quite happy.

You don't think Australia + draw + Bangledesh is bad?

We definately need to get out as much runs as we can before the weather finishes us off.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Some news. Ponting has been fined.

Ponting fined after umpire incident
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/bdeshvaus/content/current/story/244619.html

 

[kodos]

About time the ICC took a stance on Ponting. Can't believe his arrogance on field hasn't resulted in fines in the past.

Brett Lee was seen in animated discussions with the Pakistani on the opening day about where Dar was positioned as he bowled, and at one point Lee thrust his sunglasses in the official's face.

After several appeals were turned down in one over Stuart MacGill also forced Dar to reach out to return his baggy green, while Lee also hit Dar accidentally in the back with the ball after throwing it following a catch.

Just shows that its not only Ponting that have been bad boys in this match

 

[angryangy]

Screw the code, 25% is worth a wicket.

 

[irottev]

^ I agree.

Hardly ever does it work though.

 

[sportzchick]

About time the ICC took a stance on Ponting. Can't believe his arrogance on field hasn't resulted in fines in the past.



Just shows that its not only Ponting that have been bad boys in this match

your kidding right???

[rant]
he had that outbust because the umpires had communication error when the decision of the 3rd Umpire was incorrectly given and that came from a bloke that could not speak English?

Am I correct in assuming that the 3rd Umpire of an International Test Match could not speak the Language of the teams?

Its the ICC's & the umpires mistake and they fine Ponting for being upset about it - WTF???

They fine players of 'dissent' or 'bring the game into disrepute' but sometimes the stupid decisions umpires make also bring the game into disrepute.

Any supporter can not tell me that they have not suffered from poor umpiring and not believe that.
[/rant]

 

[sportzchick]

play has started

dizzy survived the two balls to compleate the over - GO DIZZY!

 

[angryangy]

What a difference the 30s and 40s make; Australia pass Bangladesh's total with just the one half-century from Jaques.

 

[irottev]

Dizzy dropped lol. He needs to drop the cut shot to the spinners I rekon.

He is 1 off a half century. GO DIZZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like its going to be a big total here for Australia. Providing the weather is well behaved. Ponting has his first 50, he should up the anti and race to his second.

Good over by Rafique to Dizzy by the looks, almost coulda inside edged onto stumps.

WOOOOT 50 for Gillespie!!!! Now lets break your top score and maybe, if your lucky, get up towards that 100 mark.

He woulda been my fantasy captain too Brilliant all round performance, great bowling, a good catch and a solid 50.

WAIT! Ponting is the one out.

YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I was angry for a second there. I thought he ran out Dizzy. At least it was ponting's fault.

 

[angryangy]

I've spent 5 minutes trying to figure out what you are on about.

 

[vizard]

Dizzy getting a 100 may not be in Australia's best interests, there gonna be more rain around so dont want Bangla to escape with a draw having being 8 down..We need quick runs atleast 4 rpo..Ponting's gone for 52, looked good for another ton. Maybe Hussey can up the scoring now

 

[irottev]

I think DIzzy getting 100 is definatly in Australias interest.

LOL. Anyone watching? It must be like watching grass grow. Seriously though, Hussey needs to go on the attack. Dizzy can be the rock who bats through the innings. If theres runs comming from the other end thats perfect.