Australian International Season 2022/23

[whufc]

Not that it helps having a lack of cricket but in fairness to Sydney despite the rain it does have a history of great day 5 last session finishes. Thinking last years Ashes, the last test against India, the Michael Clarke test, SAF 1993/94 test.

Probably helps that is the fifth test and most times series are decided so declarations are a little bit more generous than usual.

[Lightning McQueen]

According to Cricinfo this Sydney test match is the first Sydney test match since the Australia v World XI Super test in 2005 where both teams are playing two specialist spinners.

Who is our 2nd specialist "spinner"

Who are the South African ones?

[whufc]

According to Cricinfo this Sydney test match is the first Sydney test match since the Australia v World XI Super test in 2005 where both teams are playing two specialist spinners.

Who is our 2nd specialist "spinner"

Who are the South African ones?

This test has 3 slow bowlers and 1 spinner.

I actually mind Harmer seen a fair bit of him in the county championships and his pretty decent alot better than Maharaj.

[Lightning McQueen]

draw into $2.75

$3.25 on Sportsbet

[mighty_tiger_79]

It's time for Sydney to lose its test match

[Corona Man]

It's time for Sydney to lose its test match

I know you are taking the pi55 here...

Weather aside, I enjoy the Sydneys tests. Bucket list thing to go one year. It will be great if they can get the deck back to a raging turner. Drop in wickets make it virtually impossible to provide the characteristics of yester-year. Is Sydney a drop in now days?

[Lightning McQueen]

It's time for Sydney to lose its test match

I know you are taking the pi55 here...

Weather aside, I enjoy the Sydneys tests. Bucket list thing to go one year. It will be great if they can get the deck back to a raging turner. Drop in wickets make it virtually impossible to provide the characteristics of yester-year. Is Sydney a drop in now days?

I don’t think it is, and judging by the paddock a few pitches across I’m more confident that it isn’t.

[Corona Man]

It's time for Sydney to lose its test match

I know you are taking the pi55 here...

Weather aside, I enjoy the Sydneys tests. Bucket list thing to go one year. It will be great if they can get the deck back to a raging turner. Drop in wickets make it virtually impossible to provide the characteristics of yester-year. Is Sydney a drop in now days?

I don’t think it is, and judging by the paddock a few pitches across I’m more confident that it isn’t.

Yep I noticed that too, although I don't recall the centre square being a muddy heap during footy season which makes me think it is a drop in.

In the good old days - Perth quick & bouncy; Melbourne dead/slow; Adelaide featherbed; Sydney dust bowl; Brisbane seam a bit but consistent bounce.

[Brodlach]

Is Sydney the only ground not to use drop in pitches?

[heater31]

Is Sydney the only ground not to use drop in pitches?

Gabba also. Despite numerous attempts by the AFL to change both they have resisted so far.

[Lightning McQueen]

Yep I noticed that too, although I don't recall the centre square being a muddy heap during footy season which makes me think it is a drop in.

In the good old days - Perth quick & bouncy; Melbourne dead/slow; Adelaide featherbed; Sydney dust bowl; Brisbane seam a bit but consistent bounce.

Probz keep it covered during the week when it pisses down and traffic management to not churn it up.

Yeah, was great when pitches/grounds had unique traits/personalities.

[Lightning McQueen]

I can’t hear out of my right ear atm, with Langer commentating I’m half keen for my left ear to block up too!!

[Lightning McQueen]

This Harmer fella looks like he should be vice captain of Pulteney Old Scholars 4th XI

[Brodlach]

Well batted Usman

[Corona Man]

This Harmer fella looks like he should be vice captain of Pulteney Old Scholars 4th XI

Apparently takes a shed load of wickets in county cricket…. Which if true is a poor reflection on the standard there.

[Brodlach]

New ball moving around a lot more than the previous ball

[Lightning McQueen]

This Harmer fella looks like he should be vice captain of Pulteney Old Scholars 4th XI

Apparently takes a shed load of wickets in county cricket…. Which if true is a poor reflection on the standard there.

He just doesn’t look like a test cricketer, I do think he has more ability then his counterpart who has gone wicketless this series while conceding 230 runs

[Lightning McQueen]

New ball moving around a lot more than the previous ball

It could do cartoon tricks and these jokers will still be unable to do any damage

[Armchair expert]

Could get to 350 and do an aggressive declaration

The spud will bowl Aus to victory

[Lightning McQueen]

Could get to 350 and do an aggressive declaration

The spud will bowl Aus to victory

I was thinking 400, 45 minutes into the 3rd session, that’s if light and rain will see out a full day