1st Test: Australia V Pakistan

[wycbloods]

He was quoted on the ABC yesterday that he has told Ponting he wont bowl again in a test match because of his back, again a selfish position IMO

If he bowls this summer than I will back down, if he doesnt then Ill await the apologies

I am not saying he will bowl again so you won't get an apology for me.

Calling him a softcock is a poor comment at best.

Who here knows how bad his back is?

[Adelaide Hawk]

What do you think guys? Which was better, Gayle's catch or Hussey's?

[Adelaide Hawk]

The Pakistani top order would be a worry to them, they don't seem to have a very high average, from memory their #3 (usually the best bat in the side) was only average 30? Maybe even 29.xx?

Things would be different with Younus Khan in the team.

[valleys07]

What do you think guys? Which was better, Gayle's catch or Hussey's?

husseys, just love the athleticism and admire how hard it is to hang onto a catch like that once you hit the ground. Gayle however did have less time to react. Both great catches but huss gets my vote

[Dutchy]

He was quoted on the ABC yesterday that he has told Ponting he wont bowl again in a test match because of his back, again a selfish position IMO

If he bowls this summer than I will back down, if he doesnt then Ill await the apologies

I am not saying he will bowl again so you won't get an apology for me.

Calling him a softcock is a poor comment at best.

Who here knows how bad his back is?

good enough to bat for long periods and to crouch low in the bat pad position

[locky801]

Pakistan now 2/105

[Dutchy]

2/150 at the end of that day would set up a great final days cricket

[rod_rooster]

He was quoted on the ABC yesterday that he has told Ponting he wont bowl again in a test match because of his back, again a selfish position IMO

If he bowls this summer than I will back down, if he doesnt then Ill await the apologies

I am not saying he will bowl again so you won't get an apology for me.

Calling him a softcock is a poor comment at best.

Who here knows how bad his back is?

good enough to bat for long periods and to crouch low in the bat pad position

Both of which use different muscles and put completely different strains on the back than bowling does.

[mal]

AU 5/454 DEC
PA 258
AU 8/225 DEC
PA 2/109[32]

Stumps day 2 PA were 4 for about 100 odd
Since then only Wattos epic innings has stood between them and a dominating effort on days 3 + 4

321 needed
I predict it all over between lunch + tea TOMorrow for 269

[Adelaide Hawk]

2/150 at the end of that day would set up a great final days cricket

With Pakis slight favourites in my book. Can't see Siddle or Hauritz ripping through them so it may be up to Doug & Mitch.

Hahah!!! The moment you open your mouth Horrie strikes

[mal]

PA 3/113

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PA $9-00
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AU are certs

[Adelaide Hawk]

That was just the ball the Aussies were hoping for. Now the Pakis have seen the spin, it gives them something more to think about.

[locky801]

Probably one of the best balls Hauritz has bowled in Test cricket, that was a gem

[mal]

For anyone just logging on
Some one off amazing occurences today

WATTO made a 100
AAMIR has not blown kisses at anyone
HAURITZ spun a ball more than 6 inches for his wicket today

[RoosterMarty]

Missed the Hauritz "ball of the century" as I was driving home from work, can't wait for a replay.

Another couple of wickets tonight and it could almost be over by lunch tomorrow.

[Adelaide Hawk]

Hello? Now Doug's got S.O.L.

[locky801]

Missed the Hauritz "ball of the century" as I was driving home from work, can't wait for a replay.

Another couple of wickets tonight and it could almost be over by lunch tomorrow.

Hope they didnt say that on the wireless, it was a very good ball, well flighted and hit the rough and turned, ball of the century no, Hauritz best ball in Test cricket yes,

And now he's starting to get platered all over the ground, if Pakistan dont lose another wicket tonight I would not right them off for a shock win

Pakistan now 3/140

[locky801]

Ponting has to do something different here, perhaps try Clarke for a couple of overs

[Adelaide Hawk]

Missed the Hauritz "ball of the century" as I was driving home from work, can't wait for a replay.

Another couple of wickets tonight and it could almost be over by lunch tomorrow.

Hope they didnt say that on the wireless, it was a very good ball, well flighted and hit the rough and turned, ball of the century no, Hauritz best ball in Test cricket yes,

And now he's starting to get platered all over the ground, if Pakistan dont lose another wicket tonight I would not right them off for a shock win

Pakistan now 3/140

The thing about Hauritz's ball is he never looked like turning one either way, then out of the blue came one that spun almost a foot. He hasn't done it since. I think Horrie is okay, but I really don't see a decade of him spinning the Aussies to victory on day 5. Hope I'm wrong.

[RoosterMarty]

Missed the Hauritz "ball of the century" as I was driving home from work, can't wait for a replay.

Another couple of wickets tonight and it could almost be over by lunch tomorrow.

Hope they didnt say that on the wireless, it was a very good ball, well flighted and hit the rough and turned, ball of the century no, Hauritz best ball in Test cricket yes,

And now he's starting to get platered all over the ground, if Pakistan dont lose another wicket tonight I would not right them off for a shock win

Pakistan now 3/140

Nah my antenna doesn't work in the car (stupid electronic one) so can't get AM... I was very much taking the piss with my comment.. I was just in shock that Hauritz got one to turn after watching his last over. Aiming for the rough and missed every time, had to get it up there a bit and maybe bring bat pad in or something.

MJ is back on to bowl, get a wicket son.