Australian International Summer 2024/25

[locky801]

Nothing better than an old fashioned washout.

Too bad we didn't have the highlights from the Windies and the Pakis.

probably wont be the only day washed out this test one thinks

[Armchair expert]

Cricket should be banned anywhere East of the Barassi Line

[locky801]

Weather looking ok for a start on time

Radar showing no rain in or around areas near the Gabba

[Brodlach]

Weather looking ok for a start on time

Radar showing no rain in or around areas near the Gabba

10:20 start time today?

[locky801]

Weather looking ok for a start on time

Radar showing no rain in or around areas near the Gabba

10:20 start time today?

hour earlier than yesterday

[The Dark Knight]

Weather looking ok for a start on time

Radar showing no rain in or around areas near the Gabba

10:20 start time today?

hour earlier than yesterday

*Half an hour, play will start at 10.20 our time for the remainder of the match and those who love whinging about over rates there will be a maximum of 98 overs bowled, see how many they get lol.

[dedja]

Yeah locky, stop your whining about the over rate …

[locky801]

Yeah locky, stop your whining about the over rate …

98 in the day, yeah right

[dedja]

Yeah locky, stop your whining about the over rate …

98 in the day, yeah right

Will be lucky to bowl 98 in the entire Test …

[Brodlach]

1/38

Uzi gone

[Brodlach]

McSweeney gone

2/38

[whufc]

Feel for McSweeney his had to be bat at the hardest times of the series.

His shown heart and value on his wicket which we all love but honestly hasn’t looked at the races as far as being able to score at this level.

Second innings might be his last chance with Konstas putting the pressure on and having hit a 100 versus this line up

[stan]

Good spell from Bumrah but neither of those 2 wicket balls moved that much. He just hit a good line and length.

[stampy]

usman stuck on the crease, how many ******* times has he got out that way ffs, it was a nothing shot, havent seen mcsweeneys dismissal but i presume he went the same way ffs...........

[whufc]

Yeah Usi is coming to the end of time on a great career

His obviously been the most impacted from his best mates Davey Warner retirement.

Gone from partnering an experienced attacking batsmen who could tear attacks apart versus having to take the lead whilst a younger defensive type find his way in test cricket.

[mal]

usman stuck on the crease, how many ******* times has he got out that way ffs, it was a nothing shot, havent seen mcsweeneys dismissal but i presume he went the same way ffs...........

In 3 days time Usman turns 38 years old
That is also a factor
Wonderful cricketer , but like Booney Rik E Boy Jackpot Jim and myself getting to middle age is a problem

[amber_fluid]

Feel for McSweeney his had to be bat at the hardest times of the series.

His shown heart and value on his wicket which we all love but honestly hasn’t looked at the races as far as being able to score at this level.

Second innings might be his last chance with Konstas putting the pressure on and having hit a 100 versus this line up

McSweeney has been dismissed by the best bowler in the world and he could go down as one of if not the greatest ever.
He has to play all 5 tests to see if he’s up to it

Konstas can replace Uzi if needed in the last test.

[whufc]

Feel for McSweeney his had to be bat at the hardest times of the series.

His shown heart and value on his wicket which we all love but honestly hasn’t looked at the races as far as being able to score at this level.

Second innings might be his last chance with Konstas putting the pressure on and having hit a 100 versus this line up

McSweeney has been dismissed by the best bowler in the world and he could go down as one of if not the greatest ever.
He has to play all 5 tests to see if he’s up to it

Konstas can replace Uzi if needed in the last test.

Uzi will 100% play his home test in Sydney.

I agree McSweeney needs all 5 tests and to be honest i would drop him until his had a chance to bat at 3 or below where his best cricket has been played. I'm not sure anyone would put their house on McSweeney making it at the moment though......fingers crossed he can.

Interestingly, is there something in it or is it just generational change but the top 5 batters in the world at the moment according to the rankings are......Brook, Root, Williamson, Jaiswal, Head. Four of them are all ultra-aggressive. On the flip side the 'workers of the ball' around the world in Smith, Labuschagne, Kohli, Babhar, Khawaja are all having a bit of a rough trot at the moment, apart from the odd fleeting innings.

[mal]

Just a reminder
The BBL starts tonight 6-45pm in Perth

[locky801]

double it now Trav