Nov 25-29: 1st Test: Australia v England at Brisbane

[aussie1st]

Here we go KP v Doherty and Doherty first ever test spell.

aussie1st added 1 Minutes and 9 Seconds later...

Hello what a first ball! 7.3 degree of turn.

 

[Sureshot]

He looks flat, that'll please War.

Also, can't be bothered to stay up beyond lunch. Chuck it on Sky+ for afternoon and evening sessions.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

Hello what a first ball! 7.3 degree of turn.

do you know that because channel 9 has a new gizmo?

I'm working on and essay and have to check this on cricinfo/here sadly I'm stuck in the middle of a pretty intensive course and can't really stay up watching it on TV.

 

[aussie1st]

do you know that because channel 9 has a new gizmo?

Sure do, can't remember the name of it but its a protractor. They have been using it for the seamers showing how much movement they are getting and then just used it there.

 

[RoboRocks]

I'll have to drive to college tomorrow, so I'm going to sleep at lunch as well.

 

[McLOVIN]

stop thinking about it XD (lol XD, that looks like a smily emo)

 

[RoboRocks]

Both cut shots have been at catchable height. Unlucky for the debutant.

 

[pcfan123]

Even Stevens I'd say because Cook and KP look relatively set.

 

[The Spin]

I'm going to ban anyone who says anything along the lines of 'well, the batsmen look good/set/comfortable'

Aussies session though, with 2 key wickets falling. Whilst KP looks good so far, we know what KP can be like...

 

[pcfan123]

that catch would've deffo made it Australia's session. Hauritz would've caught it

 

[aussie1st]

Our seamers let us down, in general they were too short. Siddle again showed his potential and also his inconsistency. His ball which darted back caused a bit of problems, needs to get the outswinger going a lot more though. His bouncers have been very average. Johnson has started better than last Ashes but hes not looking that threatening. Watson has been the pick of the bowlers followed by Hilfy and Doherty.

 

[angryangy]

It's not a wicket for bouncers just yet, but they still bowled half a dozen more than was needed to realise that. The surface is not hard and might not be all day. Could be a bit of a stalemate.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Doesn't seem like Mitch has got his radar working

 

[ferg512]

Man Johnson has been woeful so far.

 

[angryangy]

They've all been a bit short, but markedly too straight. After getting rid of Strauss early, they haven't really had to face anyone who will pwn them for bowling outside off.