by stan » Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:46 am
by northerner » Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:50 am
by Armchair expert » Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:11 am
by whufc » Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:57 am
by The Dark Knight » Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:57 am
by northerner » Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:32 am
by batmanbegins » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:17 am
by whufc » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:25 am
northerner wrote:Cummins and Smith are the stars clearly with support from Marnie and the bowlers.
And kudos for Paine. He has had struggles with thw DRS and appeared to panic in the last hour of the last Test but he had an excellent day and a solid Test. A well timed declaration and proactive management of his bowlers. He made things happen with his decisions today. The decision to replace Lyon with an over from Marnie to winkle out Leach with 16 overs to go was a match winner. He stayed calm all day and once again led by example for his team by never dropping his head and never resorting to intimidating tactics of yore.
On top of that he kept well and Steve Smith was the only batsman on either team who scored more runs than him in this Test.
When many a man would have fallen apart after the last Test he once again showed why he has been a perfect leader for the current situation.
by northerner » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:49 am
whufc wrote:northerner wrote:Cummins and Smith are the stars clearly with support from Marnie and the bowlers.
And kudos for Paine. He has had struggles with thw DRS and appeared to panic in the last hour of the last Test but he had an excellent day and a solid Test. A well timed declaration and proactive management of his bowlers. He made things happen with his decisions today. The decision to replace Lyon with an over from Marnie to winkle out Leach with 16 overs to go was a match winner. He stayed calm all day and once again led by example for his team by never dropping his head and never resorting to intimidating tactics of yore.
On top of that he kept well and Steve Smith was the only batsman on either team who scored more runs than him in this Test.
When many a man would have fallen apart after the last Test he once again showed why he has been a perfect leader for the current situation.
I think your giving to much credit to Paine and underestimating the Smith effect.
No surprise Paine captained better, was calmer and made better DRS decisions when he had Smith five metres away from him.
Coincidence I think not.
by whufc » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:55 am
by whufc » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:16 am
by northerner » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:19 am
by Lightning McQueen » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:21 am
northerner wrote:Yes he clearly would need a wise head as a sounding board. Every captain needs one. Clearly Root does.
And what of his batting? Only Smith scored more runs this Test.. from either side. Reckon he did alright fir an imbecile who shouldnt be selected for the 5th Test.
by whufc » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:22 am
northerner wrote:Oh so it was all Smith? Thats your opinion not fact.. but yes he clearly would be a wise head. Every captain needs one. Clearly Root does.
And what if his batting? Only Smith scored more runs this Test.. from either side. Reckon he did alright fir an imbecile who shouldnt be selected for the 5th Test.
by whufc » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:25 am
DOC wrote:Holding us back?
WE just won the Ashes.
by am Bays » Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:28 am
Booney wrote:First Test :
Steve Smith 137
England 154
Steve Smith 203
England 139
Australia win by 47 runs just before lunch on day 3.
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