Cricket

[Ready]

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The first five times he tried to pull from outside off he missed completely, then didn't time a few, then clubbed a few. Tried the dab over slips etc. but perished having a hook -- caught behind off the gloves.

 

[mb64]

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Thanks to channel 9 who again didn't show the full day's play.They continue to deprive cricket followers.

 

[TigerForce]

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Thanks to channel 9 who again didn't show the full day's play.They continue to deprive cricket followers.

and I thought the late Kerry Packer loved cricket.

Channel 7 & 10.....................WE ARE AWAITING.

 

[mb64]

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Thanks to channel 9 who again didn't show the full day's play.They continue to deprive cricket followers.

and I thought the late Kerry Packer loved cricket.

Channel 7 & 10.....................WE ARE AWAITING.

And hoping

 

[nitrotiger]

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Now dont flamin start me on the cricket.....
theyve been whacking into Warney,and sundry....whinging about appealin too much and stuff....
now Ill tell ya sumptin for free.....
Smithy....learn to walk the walk...leave those who talk heaps alone son...you might then be actually be in danger of then playin world class cricket.....Kallis lookin for glory he still reckons he,s entitled to.... :cutelaugh
as for the press...pay a bit of attention to the opposition to the Australian team.....
youll discover more *smile* coming from them than gold at Fort Knox........that lesson is woth 10000 bucks but....happy to help out anyone thats struggling at the minute....this sporting lesson,s on me!Dont mention it........Im a student of the real world!(and still learnin,)

 

[QueenC]

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I have had all kinds of fun at the cricket over the past three days (thrilled it didn't start on New Years Day though!!!) and hopefully it will be just as entertaining tomorrow (knocking them over cheaply, so we can have a good chase on the final day), and it was a great way to finish today with Lee's wicket on the final ball of the day. I'm just thankfull it was given out!!!

But I have to say that the umpires have been bloody awful. I actually think they have got themselves confused about what is actually out or not out in regards to lbw's and even caught behinds. And they have been poor against both teams as well. I actually feel sorry for Ashwell Prince for some of the decisions he has copped in the last couple of matches.

Now the Aussies have always done a fairly effective war dance when appealing for a wicket, but I genuinely have not noticed too much of a difference between this and previous matches. Frankly I think they are just getting more and more fustrated with umpiring incompetance. Blind Freddy could have made some better decisions.

Personnally I think the umpires should be more concerned with getting their decisions right (Lee had Kallis out twice lbw; Smith should have been caught behind; Hussey was lbw today; and Symonds' decision was just horrible - not that he instills me with a hell of a lot of confidence under any circumstances, but I'm especially nervous when our backs are against the wall) than all this other stuff because I think the other stuff follows on from the bad decisions.

And just for the record they are getting a little precious with their dissent charge. While at the ground we saw nothing except a (rightfully) fustrated (pissed off!!) bowler asking for clarification. I have seen plenty worse from other Australians as well as other teams that would be regarded as dissent. That just seemed ridiculous, but it probably summed up Lee's day really.

I just saw my first video of Botha bowling. Looks like someone has been watching Murali and decided if the authorities aren't going to stop throwing you may as well exploit it.

Ridiculous.

He did look a bit chucky TGN!!!

 

[Roar34]

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How about that dropped catch by the Umpy? Talk about butter-fingers!

 

[an_oxford_man]

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Billy certainly didn't cope to well with pain of the ball clipping his fingers. May be it was his arthritis that casued him to be in agony.

 

[TigerGoneNorth]

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I just saw my first video of Botha bowling. Looks like someone has been watching Murali and decided if the authorities aren't going to stop throwing you may as well exploit it.

Ridiculous.

He did look a bit chucky TGN!!!

He looks a lot chucky Queenie!

 

[mb64]

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1st wicket today falls when Smith is out lbw.Ball looked to be going over the stumps so another dubius decision in this match.Umpiring has been terrible with Aust getting the advantage.

 

[Tigers of Old]

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1st wicket today falls when Smith is out lbw.Ball looked to be going over the stumps so another dubius decision

One guy I don't feel sorry for. Suck eggs Smith.

 

[mb64]

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1st wicket today falls when Smith is out lbw.Ball looked to be going over the stumps so another dubius decision

One guy I don't feel sorry for. Suck eggs Smith.

Maybe so but my concern is the Aussies have had the better of the umpiring this match so w ecould be in for some shockers in our 2nd innings.

 

[Legends of 2017]

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Couldn't watch the cricket yesterday (what little there was, thanks sydney) due to work, but heard that Glenn McGrath was reported for something or other. All I could find out in the paper was he was upset when Warnie dropped a catch. He didn't abuse anyone, just was annoyed. Are officials going over the top with all this or is it warranted in this situation? First the ICC want to ban verbal barbs in the papers etc, now this. Yet they do nothing about chuckers, Zimbabwe etc

 

[QueenC]

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Couldn't watch the cricket yesterday (what little there was, thanks sydney) due to work, but heard that Glenn McGrath was reported for  something or other. All I could find out in the paper was he was upset when Warnie dropped a catch. He didn't abuse anyone, just was annoyed. Are officials going over the top with all this or is it warranted in this situation? First the ICC want to ban verbal barbs in the papers etc, now this. Yet they do nothing about chuckers, Zimbabwe etc

He was reprimanded by the ICC (for the sixth time) for, wait for it.....using foul language!!!

And it was apparently when Warne dropped a catch so it wasn't even at the umpires.

He got the same disciplanary action as Brett Lee did (reprimand) the other day for something equally as stupid, but they also reported South African coach Mickey Auther for criticising the umpires (and their shocking decision making) in the press. His hearing is this morning (6/1). It wil be interesting to see what happens, but he probably won't escape without a reprimand or a fine.

Apparently the umpires and the match referee have decided to take a "tough" stance against the perceived Australian bad tempers. And obviuosly the umpires are untouchable when it comes to criticism.

Couldn't watch the cricket yesterday (what little there was, thanks sydney)

And although the cricket is being unfortunately disrupted the rain comes as a very welcome relief up here, given the fact we haven't seen it at all in over a month, we burned down over New Years, and there are a few problems with a drought !!!

 

[Legends of 2017]

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Couldn't watch the cricket yesterday (what little there was, thanks sydney) due to work, but heard that Glenn McGrath was reported for something or other. All I could find out in the paper was he was upset when Warnie dropped a catch. He didn't abuse anyone, just was annoyed. Are officials going over the top with all this or is it warranted in this situation? First the ICC want to ban verbal barbs in the papers etc, now this. Yet they do nothing about chuckers, Zimbabwe etc

He was reprimanded by the ICC (for the sixth time) for, wait for it.....using foul language!!!

And it was apparently when Warne dropped a catch so it wasn't even at the umpires.

He got the same disciplanary action as Brett Lee did (reprimand) the other day for something equally as stupid, but they also reported South African coach Mickey Auther for criticising the umpires (and their shocking decision making) in the press. His hearing is this morning (6/1). It wil be interesting to see what happens, but he probably won't escape without a reprimand or a fine.

Apparently the umpires and the match referee have decided to take a "tough" stance against the perceived Australian bad tempers. And obviuosly the umpires are untouchable when it comes to criticism.

Couldn't watch the cricket yesterday (what little there was, thanks sydney)

And although the cricket is being unfortunately disrupted the rain comes as a very welcome relief up here, given the fact we haven't seen it at all in over a month, we burned down over New Years, and there are a few problems with a drought !!!

Thanks for that QueenC. Oh, and the rain. I was complaining only from a selfish point of view.

 

[mb64]

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Macgill picking up cheap wickets as South Africa go for the slog.South Africa have a lead of 244.Would think they would set Aussies a target of around 300.

 

[Michael]

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I just saw my first video of Botha bowling. Looks like someone has been watching Murali and decided if the authorities aren't going to stop throwing you may as well exploit it.

Ridiculous.

He did look a bit chucky TGN!!!

15% my big fat arse, this guys a chucker

He looks a lot chucky Queenie!

 

[Tigers of Old]

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Macgill picking up cheap wickets

Cheap or not he is getting them out Mb. Geez you're tough on this guy :hihi.

 

[mb64]

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Macgill picking up cheap wickets

Cheap or not he is getting them out Mb. Geez you're tough on this guy :hihi.

No I'm not.Hard but fair.

 

[nitrotiger]

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Flamin souf effricens.....sooks they are im tellin ya....Just cant accept the fact that they cant cut the mustard,so they have a whack at the aussies appealing...mate im tellin ya for free....hope the aussies give em what for....A PUBLIC FLOGGING...give em somethin to whinge about......