[Cricket] England vs Australia Third Ashes Test - Leeds 22nd-26th August 2019

[bhafc99]

If only we'd showed a fraction of this application in the first innings. Or indeed most of the series. Or indeed most red ball cricket in the past few years.

Still reckon we'll fall about 100 short, but if Root & Stokes can put on another 50+ and survive the new ball then it could get interesting.

 

[vegster]

If only we'd showed a fraction of this application in the first innings. Or indeed most of the series. Or indeed most red ball cricket in the past few years.

Still reckon we'll fall about 100 short, but if Root & Stokes can put on another 50+ and survive the new ball then it could get interesting.

Good points, just a little " stickability " and batting gets easier as the ball softens and the bowlers tire, sadly I think that yesterday's batting will not continue today, once one goes today I fear the door is open.

 

[The Wizard]

Time to save the ashes, our two best batsman at the crease. It’s doable.

But knowing England just lately we only manage one good day per match so today we’ll probably be all out before lunch, the worst thing is that they’ve given us hope now.

 

[The Wizard]

That’s the ashes, **** off Warner

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Root doesn't have a good record of resuming a decent innings the following day either (I don't think anyway). So he will need to stick there for a chunk more time too.

Although to be fair, bit of a freak catch from a cheat that shouldn't even be gracing an Ashes match.

 

[BensGrandad]

Root does his usual after a great effort yesterday fails to kick on and make it a big hundred.

 

[dangull]

Once the new ball is taken, I think it maybe all over pretty quickly.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

All eyes on the Ginger Revolution!!

 

[GT49er]

All eyes on the Ginger Revolution!!

Ginger revolution starting to get a bit too ambitious at the moment? Just calm down a bit for another hour chaps. Fours are all very well, but half a dozen of them aren't going to do us much good.

 

[BensGrandad]

We have enough batsmen left who could all get 50 and then the picture would change.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Ginger revolution starting to get a bit too ambitious at the moment? Just calm down a bit for another hour chaps. Fours are all very well, but half a dozen of them aren't going to do us much good.

I am of the mind we did the groundwork yesterday, I know we're all chewing our nails off, but if one partnership could reel off a quick hundred the Aussies will start doubting themselves.

 

[GT49er]

I am of the mind we did the groundwork yesterday, I know we're all chewing our nails off, but if one partnership could reel off a quick hundred the Aussies will start doubting themselves.

Yes, a quick hundred would be good - but in the circumstances, I'd rather grind out a slow hundred, no wickets, no risks, no chances - while really grinding down the bowlers. Don't risk going for the quick hundred - this isn't a one day-er or twenty20. Hit any bad balls, and keep the singles ticking over - but safety first!

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Yes, a quick hundred would be good - but in the circumstances, I'd rather grind out a slow hundred, no wickets, no risks, no chances - while really grinding down the bowlers. Don't risk going for the quick hundred - this isn't a one day-er or twenty20. Hit any bad balls, and keep the singles ticking over - but safety first!

No it isn't an ODI or twenty20 but test cricket does have the grind out and the exciting batting in the same innings sometimes. Just seeing them bowl a wide for 4 through first slips legs tells me they're rattled.

 

[banjo]

Yes, a quick hundred would be good - but in the circumstances, I'd rather grind out a slow hundred, no wickets, no risks, no chances - while really grinding down the bowlers. Don't risk going for the quick hundred - this isn't a one day-er or twenty20. Hit any bad balls, and keep the singles ticking over - but safety first!

This.
Loads of time. Get through each session at a time. try to get to lunch with no more losses.

 

[BensGrandad]

I would love the tea score to be 312 for 4. just live in hope.

 

[DumLum]

Ladbrokes now have us 4/5 on.

8/13 now.

 

[GT49er]

I would love the tea score to be 312 for 4. just live in hope.

I'd be equally happy if we were 312 (why 312 specifically, I wonder?) for 4 at close of play tonight - or at lunch tomorrow for that matter!

 

[Pantani]

Paine is a proper cheating ****. He appeals for absolutely everything, like it is 100% gone. Then surprise, surprise the replay shows the ball no where neare the bat. So much for a change of culture and all that Ozzie bs.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Paine is a proper cheating ****. He appeals for absolutely everything, like it is 100% gone. Then surprise, surprise the replay shows the ball no where neare the bat. So much for a change of culture and all that Ozzie bs.

Hopes he'll rattle the umpires. He only has one challenge left so appealing for everything might break them. Which of course is bad sportsmanship at the least.

 

[Eeyore]

Paine is a proper cheating ****. He appeals for absolutely everything, like it is 100% gone. Then surprise, surprise the replay shows the ball no where neare the bat. So much for a change of culture and all that Ozzie bs.

Most keepers appeal for everything. It puts pressure on the batsman. A psychological tactic. No problem with it.