Australian International Season 2022/23

[The Bedge]

Do people on here see Smith in the same bracket as Ponting, Tendulkar and Lara?
Stats wise he certainly is but I rate the other 3 much higher.

Stats wise he certainly stacks up, and is quite impressive. The other 3 had longevity as well though (less so Lara) - Tendulkar played 200 tests, and Ponting 160 odd.

They were the top batsmen for a very long time in a reasonably strong era of test cricket... and aesthetically very pleasing to watch.

[Armchair expert]

Thought the Windies would have worked out that these two don't mind it on leg stump by now...

[Lightning McQueen]

Thought the Windies would have worked out that these two don't mind it on leg stump by now...

They're just trying to give themselves something decent to chase down.

[Lightning McQueen]

Do people on here see Smith in the same bracket as Ponting, Tendulkar and Lara?
Stats wise he certainly is but I rate the other 3 much higher.

Stats wise he certainly stacks up, and is quite impressive. The other 3 had longevity as well though (less so Lara) - Tendulkar played 200 tests, and Ponting 160 odd.

They were the top batsmen for a very long time in a reasonably strong era of test cricket... and aesthetically very pleasing to watch.

They were text book, you knew when they came to the crease that they will be there for some time.

Smith is a bit of a flash in the pan, unorthodox with an amazing eye, I think the way that Smith improved over time was brilliant, it was like no other.

[amber_fluid]

Marnus nearing 200 and Smith 100

[mots02]

Do people on here see Smith in the same bracket as Ponting, Tendulkar and Lara?
Stats wise he certainly is but I rate the other 3 much higher.

Stats wise he certainly stacks up, and is quite impressive. The other 3 had longevity as well though (less so Lara) - Tendulkar played 200 tests, and Ponting 160 odd.

They were the top batsmen for a very long time in a reasonably strong era of test cricket... and aesthetically very pleasing to watch.

They were text book, you knew when they came to the crease that they will be there for some time.

Smith is a bit of a flash in the pan, unorthodox with an amazing eye, I think the way that Smith improved over time was brilliant, it was like no other.

Over 8000 test runs @ an average of 60 suggests he's slightly more consistent than a flash in the pan

[amber_fluid]

Well done to Smith and Marnus

[Jim05]

Marnus gone last over before lunch

[whufc]

Do people on here see Smith in the same bracket as Ponting, Tendulkar and Lara?
Stats wise he certainly is but I rate the other 3 much higher.

No....but i think thats just me being a 'my generation was the best' kind of bloke.

[PatowalongaPirate]

Do people on here see Smith in the same bracket as Ponting, Tendulkar and Lara?
Stats wise he certainly is but I rate the other 3 much higher.

Stats wise he certainly stacks up, and is quite impressive. The other 3 had longevity as well though (less so Lara) - Tendulkar played 200 tests, and Ponting 160 odd.

They were the top batsmen for a very long time in a reasonably strong era of test cricket... and aesthetically very pleasing to watch.

They were text book, you knew when they came to the crease that they will be there for some time.

Smith is a bit of a flash in the pan, unorthodox with an amazing eye, I think the way that Smith improved over time was brilliant, it was like no other.

Just another country cricketer with an amazing eye.

[Lightning McQueen]

They were text book, you knew when they came to the crease that they will be there for some time.

Smith is a bit of a flash in the pan, unorthodox with an amazing eye, I think the way that Smith improved over time was brilliant, it was like no other.

Over 8000 test runs @ an average of 60 suggests he's slightly more consistent than a flash in the pan

Yeah, my wording was off the mark, I meant by the way he came in and went bang with a unique batting style.

[Lightning McQueen]

Just another country cricketer with an amazing eye.

Wasn't my comment mate. Smith is a freak.

[Lightning McQueen]

Marnus gone last over before lunch

Must have needed a poo getting out to Daryl.

[whufc]

Do people on here see Smith in the same bracket as Ponting, Tendulkar and Lara?
Stats wise he certainly is but I rate the other 3 much higher.

Stats wise he certainly stacks up, and is quite impressive. The other 3 had longevity as well though (less so Lara) - Tendulkar played 200 tests, and Ponting 160 odd.

They were the top batsmen for a very long time in a reasonably strong era of test cricket... and aesthetically very pleasing to watch.

They were text book, you knew when they came to the crease that they will be there for some time.

Smith is a bit of a flash in the pan, unorthodox with an amazing eye, I think the way that Smith improved over time was brilliant, it was like no other.

Just another country cricketer with an amazing eye.

You obviously know what i mean when i stated that as you have used it in the right context.

Only difference being no country cricketer is as nervous, serious and fidgety as Smith.

Smith defies any formal coaching manual, he looks like a kid that was 'self taught'. Plays in ridiculous areas.

[Arry Gablett]

Poms of to a flier
0-97 of 13

[mal]

Head batting well
Wheres His Unlimited Form Critic ?

[whufc]

Head batting well
Wheres His Unlimited Form Critic ?

Havent been watching....catching up on last nights other world cup games.

Its great to hear he's batting well

Northern suburb boys taking the world by storm in recent weeks. What a breeding ground for international sport stars.

[The Dark Knight]

Partnership of 108
Smith 164* (272)
Head 48* (58)
3/510 from 140 overs

[amber_fluid]

As good as the Aussies have been, how bad are the Windies.
They just lack any real effort.

When do we declare?

550

[The Bedge]

As good as the Aussies have been, how bad are the Windies.
They just lack any real effort.

When do we declare?

550

It’ll be time not runs.. either late tonight or early tomorrow