The Quest - Ashes 2013/14

Brodlach · Post by **Brodlach** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:31 am

Fat fingers.

Lightning McQueen · Post by **Lightning McQueen** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:38 am

Johno6 wrote:really impressed with cowans strike rate!

he does realise its not a T20?

He'll never get a double hundred, they only play for 5 days.

test · Post by **test** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:37 am

Some good signs leading into the first test, this coaching thing has seemed to boost the mood, in boof we trust!

The Sleeping Giant · Post by **The Sleeping Giant** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:44 pm

Johno6 wrote:really impressed with cowans strike rate!

he does realise its not a T20?

I see what you did there.

Post by **RustyCage** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:27 pm

Funnily enough, Cowan's strike rate of 50.87 this innings is above his career first class strike rate of 46.76 and Test strike rate of 41.45. Him batting late at night our time could mean many people fall asleep

Aerie · Post by **Aerie** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:46 pm

Definitely a lot more positive now than after the Champions Trophy. Lehmann looks to have breathed new life in to the team with some changes and common sense. A batting line up lead by an in form Watson, who will also bowl, looks capable. Rogers had to play and his 75 gives hope that a shaky top order might become a strength, even if just for the next 10 Tests.

Looks like the top 4 will be the same as against Worcestershire - Watson, Rogers, Cowan, Clarke.

Then two spots for either Smith, Hughes, Faulkner or Warner. The former 3 have a chance to stake their claim - Faulkner would need to be an absolute stand out if Watson will bowl. I would rather see Haddin at 7 and Hughes and Smith at 5 and 6 to start the 1st Test.

The bowlers look easier to pick. Pattinson, Starc, Siddle and Lyon should get first crack.

Could it be that Australia has timed its run to perfection? Or perhaps just getting excited about some runs against a struggling County side which will amount to zilch once Anderson and co have a shiny new Duke in their hand?

UK Fan · Post by **UK Fan** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:53 pm

Aus 4/359

Smith 39*
Hughes 11*

Post by **RustyCage** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:58 pm

Australians 4d/396
Watson 109
Rogers 65
Smith 68*
Clarke 65
Cowan 58
Hughes 19*

Worcestershire 0/11

whufc · Post by **whufc** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:25 pm

The blonde don just HAS to be selected!!! :lol:

stampy · Post by **stampy** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:22 pm

he will play

whufc · Post by **whufc** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 9:44 am

Apparently Haddin missed a very very very easy stumping overnight!

whufc · Post by **whufc** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:01 am

Bird takes a four fa

I really like the attack of

Pattinson
Starc
Bird
Watson
Lyon

Dogwatcher · Post by **Dogwatcher** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:21 am

whufc wrote:Apparently Haddin missed a very very very easy stumping overnight!

Say it ain't so...

Lightning McQueen · Post by **Lightning McQueen** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:21 am

whufc wrote:Apparently Haddin missed a very very very easy stumping overnight!

Lucky it wasn't during the day I guess.

Post by **RustyCage** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:36 pm

whufc wrote:Bird takes a four fa

I really like the attack of

Pattinson
Starc
Bird
Watson
Lyon

yep, that's what we should go in with

Booney · Post by **Booney** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:52 pm

Lightning McQueen wrote:
whufc wrote:Apparently Haddin missed a very very very easy stumping overnight!

Lucky it wasn't during the day I guess.

Certainly a reasonable excuse.

whufc · Post by **whufc** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:11 pm

I noticed Cowan was run out in the first innings.

Is he the worse runner between wickets in the history of Australian test cricket.

Post by **RustyCage** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:54 pm

Australians 1st innings 4d/396

Worcestershire 1st innings 284
Bird 4/48 (25)
Faulkner 2/57 (14.1)
Harris 2/65 (21)
Agar 2/79 (23)

Australians 2nd innings 2/106
Rogers 26
Cowan 34
Hughes 25*
Clarke 19*

Aerie · Post by **Aerie** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:12 pm

whufc wrote:I noticed Cowan was run out in the first innings.

Is he the worse runner between wickets in the history of Australian test cricket.

Yes.

Did you see the replay? Looked like mid-on had tied his shoelaces together when he wasn't looking and he tripped as he took off for the single.

Post by **RustyCage** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:28 pm

Cowan was also out there when Clarke was run out, did anyone see it?

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