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The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Arthur Crabtree » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:47 am
Agree with comments about Ponting. I wouldn't say he is exactly a broadcaster yet, as his descriptive powers and facility of expression aren't great. But he's a fair, balanced observer.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by alfie » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:49 am
Arthur Crabtree wrote:I really mind what pitch they serve up as long as the bowler is rewarded for the edges. I suppose you could argue that excessive bounce closes off the lbw, but at least that opens up another way of getting the batter out.
Some have carried OK - Moeen and Warner both caught high at slip driving. With a newish ball . I've seen a lot worse pitches.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Arthur Crabtree » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:49 am
alfie wrote:I got 9/10 for the quiz.
Well done Alfie. Top marks.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by alfie » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:50 am
Arthur Crabtree wrote:alfie wrote:I got 9/10 for the quiz.
Well done Alfie. Top marks.
Living here , I sort of had to...shouldn't have missed the first one , actually.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Aidan11 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:52 am
To use an old cliche - this next session will be crucial.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Arthur Crabtree » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:52 am
alfie wrote:Arthur Crabtree wrote:I really mind what pitch they serve up as long as the bowler is rewarded for the edges. I suppose you could argue that excessive bounce closes off the lbw, but at least that opens up another way of getting the batter out.
Some have carried OK - Moeen and Warner both caught high at slip driving. With a newish ball . I've seen a lot worse pitches.
We get more of these pitches over here now. Cross bat shots become more difficult, and you get chop ons.
But, it sounds like I'm out of synch with other posters. I'll reset my view and look again.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Gingerfinch » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:54 am
alfie wrote:Arthur Crabtree wrote:alfie wrote:I got 9/10 for the quiz.
Well done Alfie. Top marks.
Living here , I sort of had to...shouldn't have missed the first one , actually.
The aussies and half aussie - Arthur, are getting the best marks.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Arthur Crabtree » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:56 am
Half Scots.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Arthur Crabtree » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:07 am
Watson reviews.
Looked out.
Looked out.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by sussexpob » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:08 am
has to be out
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Arthur Crabtree » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:08 am
Or high? Too much bounce!
No. Out.
Watson burns another review.
No. Out.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Aidan11 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:09 am
Good early breathrough and it isn't the nightwatchman.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by sussexpob » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:09 am
Boom... great start...
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by sussexpob » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:10 am
Broad essentially served up the perfect lesson on how to bowl to Watson before he gets his feet moving.
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Re: The Ashes; First Test, Cardiff, July 8-12
by Aidan11 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:11 am
Must admit in real time I thought it was too high.
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