2018/19 Australian Summer of cricket

[Q.]

There looks to be heavier rain coming behind this drizzle.

Should be mostly past Adelaide by the time play starts.

Yeah just humid as **** out there. The ball will move around like a bastard this morning. And we know how well we handle a swinging ball.

Then dry out nicely for the Indian second innings

[PatowalongaPirate]

Outfield will be wet which is not good for the ball and makes it harder for the bowlers to grip. It could work in our favour.

[Armchair expert]

When the ball dries though sometimes it's been hit out of shape when it's wet and swings at right angles.

[tigerpie]

Wet balls don't swing and if the Indians find the slightest defect they'll get it changed.
Then we could be in some strife.

[heater31]

Wet balls don't swing and if the Indians find the slightest defect they'll get it changed.
Then we could be in some strife.

Some blokes can get a wet ball to swing....

Would assume at Test level this would be more prevalent.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

On India but had a saver on the draw, still $12s'this morning when I started work early. Reckon the Indians could bat for a while 2nd innings.

[daysofourlives]

On India but had a saver on the draw, still $12s'this morning when I started work early. Reckon the Indians could bat for a while 2nd innings.

As long as they dont bat into the 5th day they will win. No chance of a draw

[BoundaryRider84]

Carey makes a ton....how much longer does paine have?

[heater31]

Carey makes a ton....how much longer does paine have?

Until Steve Smith is eligible to captain again......

[helicopterking]

Carey makes a ton....how much longer does paine have?

Until Steve Smith is eligible to captain again......

Not sure Smith would want to Captain again.
Give it to Uzi or Hazelwood with Head or Carey as future Captains and Smith can provide support.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

On India but had a saver on the draw, still $12s'this morning when I started work early. Reckon the Indians could bat for a while 2nd innings.

As long as they dont bat into the 5th day they will win. No chance of a draw

Fine by me, Aus hang on today for a bit they may well bat into day 5.
edit-they being India

[LaughingKookaburra]

If we don’t lose any wickets in the next 15 mins we could cash in here. That drizzle ain’t going to help the Indians and the ball. By the time it comes to check the ball for any defects the damage will be done.

[stan]

Bloody hell Starc, just starting to look ok for a second there.

[Armchair expert]

Was always going to happen he was playing very loose, so dumb.

[PatowalongaPirate]

Today’s play now scheduled to finish at 6.30pm.

Play starting again at 12.30pm but a smaller, heavier rain band on it’s way.

[northerner]

Carey makes a ton....how much longer does paine have?

There is no one who could handle this period of transition as well as Paine. He is a good leader; diplomatic and composed. And his keeping is excellent.
Carey is clearly the heir apparent but if he replaced Paine now who would possibly lead?

[northerner]

I am gobsmacked by the use of Copeland in a media role which robs him of his playing resposibilities. I have never heard of anything like this in any mainstream sport. Its a massive sign of our times in corporate sport where the tail continues to wag the dog. (Another recent example being when a camera hovering over the contest had a direct impact on the game. Don would be quaking in his grave).

[heater31]

I am gobsmacked by the use of Copeland in a media role which robs him of his playing resposibilities. I have never heard of anything like this in any mainstream sport. Its a massive sign of our times in corporate sport where the tail continues to wag the dog. (Another recent example being when a camera hovering over the contest had a direct impact on the game. Don would be quaking in his grave).

On the flip side means he will retire from playing at the end of the season.....

[Armchair expert]

Hopefully keep the lead below 200

More rain coming

[RustyCage]

Had enough time off the field, take lunch then instead