The Ashes 25/26

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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby The Dark Knight » Thu Jan 08, 2026 8:03 am

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woodublieve12 wrote:Bethell looks like a genuine talent. More impressively he didn't carry on like a massive idiot when he made his ton


I didn't see his post innings presser but was all class by all reports............well the one person that mentioned it to me.
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby Booney » Thu Jan 08, 2026 9:14 am

The top two run scorers in the series:

Travis Head
Balls faced - 685
Runs - 600
Ave - 66.7
SR - 88

Joe Root
Balls faced - 686
Runs - 400
Ave - 44.4
SR - 58
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby DOC » Thu Jan 08, 2026 9:41 am

Anyone seen Nathan Lyon on any of the coverage at the ground?
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby Lightning McQueen » Thu Jan 08, 2026 9:54 am

DOC wrote:Anyone seen Nathan Lyon on any of the coverage at the ground?


Nope, probably not there, for memory during filming of "The Test" he mentioned struggling to watch matches that he should be playing in.

I have no opinion on it either way.
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby Booney » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:03 am

England left 15-20 runs out there last night, could that come back to bite them?
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby dedja » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:03 am

DOC wrote:Anyone seen Nathan Lyon on any of the coverage at the ground?


More importantly, has anyone seen Kate Collins.
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby dedja » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:09 am

The Dark Knight wrote:List of players to score their maiden First-class hundred in a Test match-
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Can he emulate Dizzy with a double ton?
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby amber_fluid » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:12 am

Lightning McQueen wrote:
DOC wrote:Anyone seen Nathan Lyon on any of the coverage at the ground?


Nope, probably not there, for memory during filming of "The Test" he mentioned struggling to watch matches that he should be playing in.

I have no opinion on it either way.


He’s not in the team so wouldn’t be expected to be there
Probably recovering at home
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby dedja » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:12 am

dedja wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:List of players to score their maiden First-class hundred in a Test match-
https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ma ... ch-1208761
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Can he emulate Dizzy with a double ton?


never mind
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby RB » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:12 am

New ball does the trick.

Perhaps a bit of extra bounce?
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby amber_fluid » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:13 am

dedja wrote:
dedja wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:List of players to score their maiden First-class hundred in a Test match-
https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ma ... ch-1208761
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Can he emulate Dizzy with a double ton?


never mind


Thanks AE
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby dedja » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:13 am

:lol:
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby DOC » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:24 am

Potts far batter with a bat than the ball.
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby DOC » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:35 am

Chasing 160.

We should.
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby amber_fluid » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:36 am

Uzzie to open with Head?
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby Armchair expert » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:37 am

amber_fluid wrote:Uzzie to open with Head?


He can bat 4
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby Booney » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:38 am

AE, do not even think about it.
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby carey » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:38 am

woodublieve12 wrote:Bethell looks like a genuine talent. More impressively he didn't carry on like a massive idiot when he made his ton


Nor did he carry on like a complete wanker his whole innings like someone else.....
you've gota keep on keep'n on .........
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby RB » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:52 am

Nice review
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Re: The Ashes 25/26

Postby Armchair expert » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:53 am

RB wrote:Nice review


Trav picked up 4 runs for it
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