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Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:17 pm**

I knew Stokes was due one. I reckon him and Bazz were worried that Bazball was in danger of coming off thr tracks - so Stokes' did a Stokes and resurrected it from the doubters.

Masterclass from the Kiwi's!

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:23 pm**

Aussies did a great job after lunch, didn't get bored and realised Stokes couldn't run two very often so wasn't going to be able to punish a fully spread field.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:27 pm**

Stokes went into his shell the last 3 overs and all the momentum went towards Aus. Then had to force it and skied one.

Should have taken more singles and trusted Borad a bit more. Keep the scoreboard moving.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:30 pm**

That’s pretty much over then.

Great match. 1 wicket to go.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:40 pm**

No matter what....the after game interviews are going to be fire!!!

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:40 pm**

Bowl at the stumps Aussies……

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:43 pm**

The diff between a young bowler (Tongue) standing his ground vs Jimmy and Broad pussying out the way is marked.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:44 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:27 pm Stokes went into his shell the last 3 overs and all the momentum went towards Aus. Then had to force it and skied one.

Should have taken more singles and trusted Borad a bit more. Keep the scoreboard moving.

Stokes couldn't run two very often and Australia bowled to prevent the big hits.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:46 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:43 pm The diff between a young bowler (Tongue) standing his ground vs Jimmy and Broad pussying out the way is marked.

Broad has been wearing short balls on the body and helmet for most of the day dude

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:49 pm**

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:46 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:43 pm The diff between a young bowler (Tongue) standing his ground vs Jimmy and Broad pussying out the way is marked.
Broad has been wearing short balls on the body and helmet for most of the day dude

Not because he’s standing still tho. He’s jumping around like a cricket on a skittle. Has done for the last 7 years.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:55 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:49 pm
JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:46 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:43 pm The diff between a young bowler (Tongue) standing his ground vs Jimmy and Broad pussying out the way is marked.
Broad has been wearing short balls on the body and helmet for most of the day dude
Not because he’s standing still tho. He’s jumping around like a cricket on a skittle. Has done for the last 7 years.

You don't stand still to short bowling. You have to move your body if you want to duck it, if you want to get on top of the bounce, if you want to try and get your hands out of the way.

These guys are bowlers, Anderson has just worn one in the grill, and Broad survived for nearly two hours showing great bravery. The old guard don't deserve to be accused of cowardice because they aren't squarely in line behind every single shortball.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:56 pm**

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:55 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:49 pm
JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:46 pm

Broad has been wearing short balls on the body and helmet for most of the day dude
Not because he’s standing still tho. He’s jumping around like a cricket on a skittle. Has done for the last 7 years.
You don't stand still to short bowling. You have to move your body if you want to duck it, if you want to get on top of the bounce, if you want to try and get your hands out of the way.

These guys are bowlers, Anderson has just worn one in the grill, and Broad survived for nearly two hours showing great bravery. The old guard don't deserve to be accused of cowardice because they aren't squarely in line behind every single shortball.

Just because they’re heroes doesn’t make my analysis of their technique wrong.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:58 pm**

Fair play to the last two.
….
Time for review

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:59 pm**

It’s fine

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:59 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:56 pm
JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:55 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:49 pm

Not because he’s standing still tho. He’s jumping around like a cricket on a skittle. Has done for the last 7 years.
You don't stand still to short bowling. You have to move your body if you want to duck it, if you want to get on top of the bounce, if you want to try and get your hands out of the way.

These guys are bowlers, Anderson has just worn one in the grill, and Broad survived for nearly two hours showing great bravery. The old guard don't deserve to be accused of cowardice because they aren't squarely in line behind every single shortball.
Just because they’re heroes doesn’t make my analysis of their technique wrong.

What's actually happening serves to do that quite nicely, actually. And calling them pussies is ridiculous.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:00 pm**

Jimmie and Tongue chipping away

Just 55 more.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:01 pm**

Jimmy in behind another short ball yet again

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:02 pm**

I wish he could duck, but he's never been able to. I guess he picks it up too late, and if he premeditates the duck he'll be bowled / lbw.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:02 pm**

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:00 pm Jm2k6 and Sandy chipping away

Just 55 more.

Fixed.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:02 pm**

He's going to be one big bruise at the end of this.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:04 pm**

Mahoney wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:02 pm He's going to be one big bruise at the end of this.

You'd have to imagine he won't play the next Test for a number of reasons. Woakes to come in?

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:05 pm**

Love it. Blaze of glory

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:05 pm**

Tongue backs away so far he's off the cut strip

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:06 pm**

Less than 50 now.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:07 pm**

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:05 pm Tongue backs away so far he's off the cut strip

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:08 pm**

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:06 pm Less than 50 now.

8 singles and 42 wides. Job done.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:09 pm**

Not wanting the new ball???

Arrogance, or fear?

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:10 pm**

Proteas bowl this short shit at tailenders and leak runs regularly

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:10 pm**

Why would you not just bowl full and straight to Tongue? He's going to miss one at some point.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:10 pm**

Ymx wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:09 pm Not wanting the new ball???

Arrogance, or fear?

Just wanted to add a few more bruises.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:10 pm**

Like that, for instance.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:11 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:07 pm
JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:05 pm Tongue backs away so far he's off the cut strip

Tongue bowled backing away...

Well done Australia. Comfortably the better cricket team.

No idea what side we'll be able to select for the next Test. Great to see Stokes tee off, though.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:11 pm**

Did him

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:11 pm**

Enjoyed that last day.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:14 pm**

More intelligent team won

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:18 pm**

You little bloody ripper.....

2-0

These English so called cricket crowds are putrid. In the long room for fucks sake......

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:26 pm**

If you’re a big enough shithole that the Long Room at Lords has a go at you, you probably need to reconsider your behaviour.

This Aussie team with its leadership group containing known and previously banned cheats are one of the least likeable, least watchable test sides I’ve ever come across.

And I’m Scottish and have Aussie citizenship.

That’s how much of a bunch of arseholes they are. They’re making me want England to win.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:36 pm**

Biffer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:26 pm If you’re a big enough shithole that the Long Room at Lords has a go at you, you probably need to reconsider your behaviour.

This Aussie team with its leadership group containing known and previously banned cheats are one of the least likeable, least watchable test sides I’ve ever come across.

And I’m Scottish and have Aussie citizenship.

That’s how much of a bunch of arseholes they are. They’re making me want England to win.

What a load of bullshit. The arseholes are the ones in the crowd and the long room. With the UK being a bonfire it's to be expected I suppose.....

Broken England.

.

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:39 pm**

Deepsouth wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:36 pm
Biffer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:26 pm If you’re a big enough shithole that the Long Room at Lords has a go at you, you probably need to reconsider your behaviour.

This Aussie team with its leadership group containing known and previously banned cheats are one of the least likeable, least watchable test sides I’ve ever come across.

And I’m Scottish and have Aussie citizenship.

That’s how much of a bunch of arseholes they are. They’re making me want England to win.
What a load of bullshit. The arseholes are the ones in the crowd and the long room. With the UK being a bonfire it's to be expected I suppose.....

Broken England.

.

Listen to the boos and jeers......

Really hope we do these pricks 5-0......

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:42 pm**

Deepsouth wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:39 pm
Deepsouth wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:36 pm
Biffer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:26 pm If you’re a big enough shithole that the Long Room at Lords has a go at you, you probably need to reconsider your behaviour.

This Aussie team with its leadership group containing known and previously banned cheats are one of the least likeable, least watchable test sides I’ve ever come across.

And I’m Scottish and have Aussie citizenship.

That’s how much of a bunch of arseholes they are. They’re making me want England to win.
What a load of bullshit. The arseholes are the ones in the crowd and the long room. With the UK being a bonfire it's to be expected I suppose.....

Broken England.

.
Listen to the boos and jeers......

Really hope we do these pricks 5-0......

Are you telling yourself to listen to the boos?

Odd.

Which bit is bullshit by the way?

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