The Ashes 25/26

[The Dark Knight]

While going back to day tests at AO was great give me the day/night tests anyday, unfortunately with the SACA now locking in the Christmas Test it will be Day tests from now on.

Nope, day Tests for me.

2 of the day/night tests have had me searching for a ******* hot chocolate instead of beer at the night session as it was that ******* cold.

Adelaide has proven over a number of years that it deserves top billing in terms of timeslot, opponent and value for money for attendances. 5 days and a result in favour of the good guys.

With the weather this year it was the perfect time for a Day/Night test.

Previous years has been cold and freezing at night.

Just need bit of luck, but seems we have Day tests coming up except for one year.

Keep in mind that with the Big Bash starting when it usually does CA obviously won't have a day-night test match this close to Christmas clashing with it and with a test match during the day and then BBL match in the evening that obviously maximises viewers/interest. It's probably part of the reason why (if not the reason) why the Perth Test match as become the first test match of the summer.

[Lightning McQueen]

If RB were CEO of Cricket Australia, the Adelaide test would be the New Year's test. The Sydney test could occur at some point in the calendar where it does not rain in Sydney.

It needs to be 5 consecutive days though.

[stampy]

While going back to day tests at AO was great give me the day/night tests anyday, unfortunately with the SACA now locking in the Christmas Test it will be Day tests from now on.

Nope, day Tests for me.

2 of the day/night tests have had me searching for a ******* hot chocolate instead of beer at the night session as it was that ******* cold.

Adelaide has proven over a number of years that it deserves top billing in terms of timeslot, opponent and value for money for attendances. 5 days and a result in favour of the good guys.

With the weather this year it was the perfect time for a Day/Night test.

Previous years has been cold and freezing at night.

Just need bit of luck, but seems we have Day tests coming up except for one year.

not just cold but freezing as well!!

[Booney]

During England's infamous beach jaunt in Noosa, their strength and conditioning coach invited the entire squad for a run at 7.45am.

Three players turned up ... and the only one of them who'd even played a Test at that point was young wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

A damning report from the UK has revealed fresh details of a boozy six-day stretch after losing at the Gabba ... with the Noosa trip descending into "A GLORIFIED STAG DO" for some players.

[Lightning McQueen]

During England's infamous beach jaunt in Noosa, their strength and conditioning coach invited the entire squad for a run at 7.45am.

Three players turned up ... and the only one of them who'd even played a Test at that point was young wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

A damning report from the UK has revealed fresh details of a boozy six-day stretch after losing at the Gabba ... with the Noosa trip descending into "A GLORIFIED STAG DO" for some players.

It nearly paid off for them then.

[amber_fluid]

During England's infamous beach jaunt in Noosa, their strength and conditioning coach invited the entire squad for a run at 7.45am.

Three players turned up ... and the only one of them who'd even played a Test at that point was young wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

A damning report from the UK has revealed fresh details of a boozy six-day stretch after losing at the Gabba ... with the Noosa trip descending into "A GLORIFIED STAG DO" for some players.

It nearly paid off for them then.

They improved by 2 days so it worked!
Alcohol is the answer

[pmackk]

Really enjoyed my 5 days at the Adelaide test mix of watching cricket & out the back on the village green.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Really enjoyed my 5 days at the Adelaide test mix of watching cricket & village green.

Any highlights watching Village Green?

[Dutchy]

Keep in mind that with the Big Bash starting when it usually does CA obviously won't have a day-night test match this close to Christmas clashing with it and with a test match during the day and then BBL match in the evening that obviously maximises viewers/interest. It's probably part of the reason why (if not the reason) why the Perth Test match as become the first test match of the summer.

Spot on, by taking the Christmas Test we have given up day/night slot to Brisbane, no chance of them having day/night in this slot with the BBL now on.

[Jimmy_041]

During England's infamous beach jaunt in Noosa, their strength and conditioning coach invited the entire squad for a run at 7.45am.

Three players turned up ... and the only one of them who'd even played a Test at that point was young wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

A damning report from the UK has revealed fresh details of a boozy six-day stretch after losing at the Gabba ... with the Noosa trip descending into "A GLORIFIED STAG DO" for some players.

That training regime always worked for me

[Jim05]

Murphy and Richardson added to squad

[gadj1976]

During England's infamous beach jaunt in Noosa, their strength and conditioning coach invited the entire squad for a run at 7.45am.

Three players turned up ... and the only one of them who'd even played a Test at that point was young wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

A damning report from the UK has revealed fresh details of a boozy six-day stretch after losing at the Gabba ... with the Noosa trip descending into "A GLORIFIED STAG DO" for some players.

Seems like the tail is wagging the dog over there in the UK. The players look like they've come here for a holiday. When they get 'real' about test cricket, they might just be competitive. But not on this tour.

[Booney]

The English press, I can't get enough of it!

[RB]

I'm surprised that Murphy appears to be the frontrunner to replace Gaz. I would've thought Kuhnemann, who easily outbowled him in Sri Lanka with 16 wickets in two tests, or Rocihcchicchioccoli, based on recent form, would be well ahead. Murphy's not even all that much younger, really.

[whufc]

I'm surprised that Murphy appears to be the frontrunner to replace Gaz. I would've thought Kuhnemann, who easily outbowled him in Sri Lanka with 16 wickets in two tests, or Rocihcchicchioccoli, based on recent form, would be well ahead. Murphy's not even all that much younger, really.

Spinner this shield season so far

Swepson 21 wickets @ 36.04
Rocchiccioli 20 wickets @ 28.20
Murphy 10 wickets @ 23.70
Pope 10 wickets @ 37.10
Manenti 8 wickets @ 34.62
Warren 7 wickets @ 20.71
Agar 4 wickets @ 9.50
Kuhnemann 4 wickets @ 36.00

[Brodlach]

Poms will be shaking in their boots with Murphy playing

[Lightning McQueen]

Poms will be shaking in their boots with Murphy playing

He might cast a spell on them.

[Lightning McQueen]

I'm surprised that Murphy appears to be the frontrunner to replace Gaz. I would've thought Kuhnemann, who easily outbowled him in Sri Lanka with 16 wickets in two tests, or Rocihcchicchioccoli, based on recent form, would be well ahead. Murphy's not even all that much younger, really.

Probably concerned over trying to fit his name on a shirt.

[Lightning McQueen]

I'm surprised that Murphy appears to be the frontrunner to replace Gaz. I would've thought Kuhnemann, who easily outbowled him in Sri Lanka with 16 wickets in two tests, or Rocihcchicchioccoli, based on recent form, would be well ahead. Murphy's not even all that much younger, really.

Spinner this shield season so far

Swepson 21 wickets @ 36.04
Rocchiccioli 20 wickets @ 28.20
Murphy 10 wickets @ 23.70
Pope 10 wickets @ 37.10
Manenti 8 wickets @ 34.62
Warren 7 wickets @ 20.71
Agar 4 wickets @ 9.50
Kuhnemann 4 wickets @ 36.00

I'll add my usual line...................if you don't have anything up to standard then don't improvise. Play to our strengths, score runs and back our bowlers to bowl them out.

[Brodlach]

I would have played the pontiff