NPR

That's that, then.

Off to Karachi next.

The Lankans go back to take on England.

Did I read that some England players had tested positive for the lurgey? No doubt that will be blamed on Capetown.

Rinkals wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:15 am
Did I read that some England players had tested positive for the lurgey? No doubt that will be blamed on Capetown.

Nope, Moeen was Covid-free in England but tested positive on landing in Sri Lanka. Filthy Heathrow.

Australia have won the toss and are batting in the third test. Warner won’t be making a difference in this innings at least, he has gone cheaply.

Four fucking run-outs in India's first innings.


Hmm...

Wonder if the world's greatest allrounder Cameron "Baggy" Green can improve on his highly promising first innings performance.

That LBW is typical of so many calls in Oz. It means the umpires calls all go in favour of them but that shout wasn't even that close.

That LBW is typical of so many calls in Oz. It means the umpires calls all go in favour of them but that shout wasn't even that close.

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:20 am That LBW is typical of so many calls in Oz. It means the umpires calls all go in favour of them but that shout wasn't even that close.

The Pujara review?

Conflicted. Australia winning is better for NZ qualifying for the WTC final. On the other hand, it would be extremely funny to watch them lose from here.

Won't happen though.

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:43 am Conflicted. Australia winning is better for NZ qualifying for the WTC final. On the other hand, it would be extremely funny to watch them lose from here.

Won't happen though.

A close Australian victory so that we get to see them squirm could be best case.

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:43 am Conflicted. Australia winning is better for NZ qualifying for the WTC final. On the other hand, it would be extremely funny to watch them lose from here.

Won't happen though.

Is a draw better for the Test Championship qualifying?

Enzedder wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:07 am

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:43 am Conflicted. Australia winning is better for NZ qualifying for the WTC final. On the other hand, it would be extremely funny to watch them lose from here.

Won't happen though.

Is a draw better for the Test Championship qualifying?

Ideally for NZ whoever wins the series does so 3-1. That means either India have to beat England 4-0 or Aus have to beat SA 3-0.

That probably does away with any thought of a win for India anyway. Last two recognised batsman in now with Jadeja injured and the new ball due. Shame for Pant - you can say silly shot, but it got him that far...

Would love to see India go for it here.

Gumboot wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 3:13 am Would love to see India go for it here.

Bingo - Pujara is bowled for 77

That's the ball game I reckon

Have to think an India win is out of the equation now. 127 in 36 overs in the final session = 3.5 an over. Hard to do when Vihari can't run and it's just the tail to come.

One more for Aus and it could all happen quite quickly. Jadeja with a broken thumb, then the tail who all have first class averages under 10.

I see Steve Smith is copping flak again - caught on camera scratching out the batsman’s guard markings during a drinks break.

https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/sportsca ... d-mark/amp

Jb1981 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:42 am I see Steve Smith is copping flak again - caught on camera scratching out the batsman’s guard markings during a drinks break.

https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/sportsca ... d-mark/amp

That is ridiculously petty.

Starc never bowls at 130~135km when playing the BCs.

Kiwias wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:00 am

Jb1981 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:42 am I see Steve Smith is copping flak again - caught on camera scratching out the batsman’s guard markings during a drinks break.

https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/sportsca ... d-mark/amp

That is ridiculously petty.

Stupid, unnecessary stuff. Not in the spirit of the game. Always came off as a petulant captain. Still remember his post match interview after an ODI in NZ in 2016 - the controversial Mitch Marsh dismissal. Came off as a sulky schoolkid, so this is in character.

Compare the way he carried on after his first innings ton to Williamson's reaction to his double the other day. Just not a good look.

On the actual game, it's certainly going down to the wire. Still think Australia get one and it could all happen quickly. Jadeja with a fractured thumb and then some genuine tail enders to come. Then again, 126 balls with 5 wickets in hand doesn't sound like that many...

Shame Vihari can't run otherwise this would be very interesting. Few more singles from him and you'd be looking at ~85 off 90 balls with 5 wickets in hand.

Paine showing his true colours now too. "I've got more Indian friends than you do", "At least my team mates like me, dickhead" to Ashwin. Schoolyard stuff.

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:28 am Paine showing his true colours now too. "I've got more Indian friends than you do, dickhead" to Ashwin. Schoolyard stuff.

And then he goes and drops Vihari. Karma.

Well done India - can't say I wanted them to win at the start of the match but that fight was magnificent.

What happened? I can't open cricinfo at the mo.

FujiKiwi wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:14 am What happened? I can't open cricinfo at the mo.

India held on five down.

Steve Smith disgraced himself again and Tim Paine dropped three catches.

Jb1981 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:15 am

FujiKiwi wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:14 am What happened? I can't open cricinfo at the mo.

India held on five down.

Steve Smith disgraced himself again and Tim Paine dropped three catches.

. Fantastic news, all round. Cheers.

Jb1981 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:42 am I see Steve Smith is copping flak again - caught on camera scratching out the batsman’s guard markings during a drinks break.

https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/sportsca ... d-mark/amp

That's bad. Grow up as much as anything but he ought to cop a ban

FujiKiwi wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:14 am What happened? I can't open cricinfo at the mo.

1.2 billion Indians all logged on together to laugh at Steve Smith.

Paddington Bear wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:49 am

Jb1981 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:42 am I see Steve Smith is copping flak again - caught on camera scratching out the batsman’s guard markings during a drinks break.

https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/sportsca ... d-mark/amp

That's bad. Grow up as much as anything but he ought to cop a ban

Fuck me all his crying in front of camera, and still he proves he doesn't understand sportsmanship. I know it may not of helped BCs, but I really stoked that Indians held on.
Gotta love 5 day cricket.

2nd offence in 2 years. 3 year ban should be about right.

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:34 am

mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:28 am Paine showing his true colours now too. "I've got more Indian friends than you do, dickhead" to Ashwin. Schoolyard stuff.

And then he goes and drops Vihari. Karma.

Seen on Twitter one of the funnier exchanges between Paine and Ashwin:

Paine: "Can't wait to see you at the Gabba"
Ashwin: "Can't wait to see you in India, it'll be your last series"

Heckuva job there Timmy

What happened to the culture review?

Have you seen how Paine reviews?

Aus Umps had a shocker...

Doesn't the envy just ooze off of them.

Pathetic really. For so called adults.

Australia is the greatest cricket nation in history.

Chew on that you cvnts......

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:18 am Australia is the greatest cheating nation in history.

fixed for accuracy.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:18 am Australia is the greatest cheating nation in history.

fixed for accuracy.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:18 am Australia is the greatest cheating nation in history.

fixed for accuracy.

Still the Greatest though. And yes your Country of course has never cheated at Cricket. Grow a brain imbecile and open your other beady little eye....

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:26 am

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:18 am Australia is the greatest cheating nation in history.

fixed for accuracy.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:18 am Australia is the greatest cheating nation in history.

fixed for accuracy.

Still the Greatest though. And yes your Country of course has never cheated at Cricket. Grow a brain imbecile and open your other beady little eye....

Did I say we didn't? Just pointing out who's the greatest, greatest.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:40 am

Green light echo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:26 am

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

fixed for accuracy.

Insane_Homer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:20 am

fixed for accuracy.

Still the Greatest though. And yes your Country of course has never cheated at Cricket. Grow a brain imbecile and open your other beady little eye....

Did I say we didn't? Just pointing out who's the greatest, greatest.

Rather than worry about the Australian Test Cricket Team perhaps a more pertinent use of your time and energy would be best directed to the Coronavirus thread.

There I'm sure you could regale us with how the UK response and organisation has been the Greatest of Greatest.......

Slightest hint of pressure and they revert to type. Any talk of turning a corner culturally was just that. Soon as the cameras stop rolling on that documentary they're back to normal.

Didn't spot Wade's antics but that's no better.

https://www.wionews.com/sports/disgrace ... est-355990