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Post by harrysburrow on Aug 10, 2013 18:52:33 GMT
Don't know what the weather forecast is, but half way through the second innings after day 2 tends to suggest that a draw is very doubtful if there's no rain? Need some wickets from Anderson/Swann and a nice long innings from A. N. Other?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 21:21:35 GMT
Don't know what the weather forecast is, but half way through the second innings after day 2 tends to suggest that a draw is very doubtful if there's no rain? Need some wickets from Anderson/Swann and a nice long innings from A. N. Other? I don't think there is much if any rain forecast ......we need to get them out for something around a lead of not much more than 50. Anderson has been a bit quiet since the first test , hopefully he is due some wickets , and we need some big runs from a couple of our batsmen.....Hope you are enjoying Lagos Harry , its pleasant in those parts
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 21:59:04 GMT
Don't know what the weather forecast is, but half way through the second innings after day 2 tends to suggest that a draw is very doubtful if there's no rain? Need some wickets from Anderson/Swann and a nice long innings from A. N. Other? I don't think there is much if any rain forecast ......we need to get them out for something around a lead of not much more than 50. Anderson has been a bit quiet since the first test , hopefully he is due some wickets , and we need some big runs from a couple of our batsmen.....Hope you are enjoying Lagos Harry , its pleasant in those parts We're screwed then
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Aug 10, 2013 22:02:47 GMT
I don't think there is much if any rain forecast ......we need to get them out for something around a lead of not much more than 50. Anderson has been a bit quiet since the first test , hopefully he is due some wickets , and we need some big runs from a couple of our batsmen.....Hope you are enjoying Lagos Harry , its pleasant in those parts We're screwed then It's nice to see you have come round to my way of thinking. Ambassador.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 22:06:08 GMT
We're screwed then It's nice to see you have come round to my way of thinking. Ambassador. I've always swayed towards the negativity when it comes to cricket The Aussies have there tails up and we have been poor It's all going one way from the Ambassadors eyes
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Aug 10, 2013 22:08:45 GMT
It's nice to see you have come round to my way of thinking. Ambassador. I've always swayed towards the negativity when it comes to cricket The Aussies have there tails up and we have been poor It's all going one way from the Ambassadors eyes I agree, It's going to get very messy over the next couple of days.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 22:12:03 GMT
I've always swayed towards the negativity when it comes to cricket The Aussies have there tails up and we have been poor It's all going one way from the Ambassadors eyes I agree, It's going to get very messy over the next couple of days. Since the 2nd test The poor batting displays have been exposed now, plus the bowling hasn't been as good AND the improving Aussies Thank god the Ashes have been retained already
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 22:27:50 GMT
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 8:17:06 GMT
This could prove to be the crucial day of the series. Yes, I do know the Ashes are lost. If the Aussies can consolidate today then the remaining tests are up for grabs. This position is far removed from what the green and gold supporters could have dreamed of at the start of this series. If we win this test then look out for a tough visit to the fair land of Aus.
Lots of ifs I grant you, but in truth the Poms will have given a terrific boost to the chances of a recovery. I'm beginning to think that my first day ticket to the first day of the Sydney test is not wasted after all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 8:48:59 GMT
This could prove to be the crucial day of the series. Yes, I do know the Ashes are lost. If the Aussies can consolidate today then the remaining tests are up for grabs. This position is far removed from what the green and gold supporters could have dreamed of at the start of this series. If we win this test then look out for a tough visit to the fair land of Aus. Lots of ifs I grant you, but in truth the Poms will have given a terrific boost to the chances of a recovery. I'm beginning to think that my first day ticket to the first day of the Sydney test is not wasted after all. Still a lot of cricket to be played before you waste your ticket at Sydney mate.
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 9:01:36 GMT
Lol, irrespective of the state of the series the first day ticket to the New Year Sydney test is never if ever a waste of time or money. It's a joy that i have been fortunate to have enjoyed for the past 42 years. Why change the habit of almost a lifetime for the sake of a result. I'm joking of course. The Balmy Army liven the 5 days as well as the occasion.
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 9:07:38 GMT
BTW the ticket is already ordered. I will be sitting in the Churchill Stand with a beer and a meat pie at hand. It's without doubt an annual highlight.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:26:35 GMT
Lol, irrespective of the state of the series the first day ticket to the New Year Sydney test is never if ever a waste of time or money. It's a joy that i have been fortunate to have enjoyed for the past 42 years. Why change the habit of almost a lifetime for the sake of a result. I'm joking of course. The Balmy Army liven the 5 days as well as the occasion. It may well be Balmy in Sydney in January mate ....but the army will be "Barmy" as usual ....whats with the "Poms" bit ? ....are you a dyed in the wool " fair dinkum Aussie " now after 42 years over there ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:27:12 GMT
BTW the ticket is already ordered. I will be sitting in the Churchill Stand with a beer and a meat pie at hand. It's without doubt an annual highlight. Are the pies as good as Wright's ?
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 9:33:19 GMT
No, the pies are not Wrights quality but the peas, mash and gravy make up The beer is not quite Pedigree Ale either.
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Post by countofmontecristo on Aug 11, 2013 9:36:25 GMT
I know it's early for a sunday..... but - I've just watched highlights from yesterday. With regard to the Rogers LBW/caught situation - how does it actually work? I was under the impression that nobody is given out in cricket unless there is an appeal (therefore demonstrating the primacy of the 'appeal' over all else in the dismissal process). So when the umpire gave Rogers out for caught behind and was proved wrong what happens if the bowler says "hang on I wasn't appealing for a catch you fuckwit as he obviously hasn't fucking hit it - I was appealing for fucking LBW!" ... or words to that effect! In short...how does the umpire, in that situation, actually know what the appeal is for?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:37:14 GMT
No, the pies are not Wrights quality but the peas, mash and gravy make up The beer is not quite Pedigree Ale either. I suspected as much .....my son keeps me posted he has been in Sydney for 18 months or so ....
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 9:40:06 GMT
Yes, I've gone native. I'm fair dinkum Aus..... Green and Gold and a Wallabies supporter to boot. However,after all this time i'm still up and out of bed at 4am dialling into the Internet coverage of TMP's. You can take the man out of Stoke....... you know the rest
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 9:45:23 GMT
I know it's early for a sunday..... but - I've just watched highlights from yesterday. With regard to the Rogers LBW/caught situation - how does it actually work? I was under the impression that nobody is given out in cricket unless there is an appeal (therefore demonstrating the primacy of the 'appeal' over all else in the dismissal process). So when the umpire gave Rogers out for caught behind and was proved wrong what happens if the bowler says "hang on I wasn't appealing for a catch you fuckwit as he obviously hasn't fucking hit it - I was appealing for fucking LBW!" ... or words to that effect! In short...how does the umpire, in that situation, actually know what the appeal is for? To be fair this DRS is confusing everyone ! Even the England players on the field didn't know what was going on ....what chance have the spectators got then ? If that scenario you described happened ....it would still be not out .....I think as a decision has been made ....it would have been up to the fielding side to make it obvious to the umpire which method of dismissal they were appealing for ( I think !) ....I may be wrong !
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Post by countofmontecristo on Aug 11, 2013 9:55:10 GMT
I know it's early for a sunday..... but - I've just watched highlights from yesterday. With regard to the Rogers LBW/caught situation - how does it actually work? I was under the impression that nobody is given out in cricket unless there is an appeal (therefore demonstrating the primacy of the 'appeal' over all else in the dismissal process). So when the umpire gave Rogers out for caught behind and was proved wrong what happens if the bowler says "hang on I wasn't appealing for a catch you fuckwit as he obviously hasn't fucking hit it - I was appealing for fucking LBW!" ... or words to that effect! In short...how does the umpire, in that situation, actually know what the appeal is for? To be fair this DRS is confusing everyone ! Even the England players on the field didn't know what was going on ....what chance have the spectators got then ? If that scenario you described happened ....it would still be not out .....I think as a decision has been made ....it would have been up to the fielding side to make it obvious to the umpire which method of dismissal they were appealing for ( I think !) ....I may be wrong ! ........ but the umpire gave 'out' immediately after the appeal Bisp (as usual I know!). So HE couldn't have known what the appeal is for - therefore he couldn't give 'out' for a catch as there hadn't been an appeal for one - the appeal was for LBW! Do you think I've found a chink in the formidable 'rules of cricket' armour? Shall I contact Wisden!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:03:09 GMT
To be fair this DRS is confusing everyone ! Even the England players on the field didn't know what was going on ....what chance have the spectators got then ? If that scenario you described happened ....it would still be not out .....I think as a decision has been made ....it would have been up to the fielding side to make it obvious to the umpire which method of dismissal they were appealing for ( I think !) ....I may be wrong ! ........ but the umpire gave 'out' immediately after the appeal Bisp (as usual I know!). So HE couldn't have known what the appeal is for - therefore he couldn't give 'out' for a catch as there hadn't been an appeal for one - the appeal was for LBW! Do you think I've found a chink in the formidable 'rules of cricket' armour? Shall I contact Wisden!! Well it would have been widely assumed by every one concerned that the decision was given as caught.....that was the decision that Rogers reviewed ....there may be a a little chink there somewhere ? You have to take some things as read I'm afraid ....by all means contact Wisden !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:05:27 GMT
we needed that ! Great start ...
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Post by countofmontecristo on Aug 11, 2013 10:10:08 GMT
........ but the umpire gave 'out' immediately after the appeal Bisp (as usual I know!). So HE couldn't have known what the appeal is for - therefore he couldn't give 'out' for a catch as there hadn't been an appeal for one - the appeal was for LBW! Do you think I've found a chink in the formidable 'rules of cricket' armour? Shall I contact Wisden!! Well it would have been widely assumed by every one concerned that the decision was given as caught.....that was the decision that Rogers reviewed ....there may be a a little chink there somewhere ? You have to take some things as read I'm afraid ....by all means contact Wisden ! .....on second thoughts - I'll stick to posting my inane ramblings on here! Here's to a good start to the day
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 10:13:31 GMT
As far as I'm aware the umpire makes a decision based on his assumption for the appeal. Is there a chink in the appeals process? Could be. The bowler might have a right to appeal on either caught or LBW if caught is not upheld. Perhaps Lords would shed light on the if or maybe. Over to you Michael Brealey (spelling?)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:14:41 GMT
Well it would have been widely assumed by every one concerned that the decision was given as caught.....that was the decision that Rogers reviewed ....there may be a a little chink there somewhere ? You have to take some things as read I'm afraid ....by all means contact Wisden ! .....on second thoughts - I'll stick to posting my inane ramblings on here! Here's to a good start to the day Probably a wiser option to take ....
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Post by Gods on Aug 11, 2013 10:20:20 GMT
Hope we can do a better job of knocking over the Australian tail than we have done so far this series. Rogers Review - OUT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:21:38 GMT
Fabulous catch by Prior !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:23:28 GMT
What a start And Prior
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Post by sydneypotter on Aug 11, 2013 10:24:12 GMT
Trailing by 5. We need an Ager innings to liven up proceedings. Admiration for Swann
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:47:11 GMT
Good catch !
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