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Dec 18, 2016 at 1:34 AM
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Yeah, getting a bit of mojo back. Especially good is the fact that our new guys are getting good runs, except Maddinson who has struggled a bit. I'd probably let him play one more game and if he still can't get a score, then put another young face in there for the third test.
Dec 18, 2016 at 2:08 AM
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Originally posted by Zealot:
Yeah, getting a bit of mojo back. Especially good is the fact that our new guys are getting good runs, except Maddinson who has struggled a bit. I'd probably let him play one more game and if he still can't get a score, then put another young face in there for the third test.
The bowling and field placement have been pretty good to watch tonight.
Dec 18, 2016 at 7:19 PM
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Pakistan have made a match out of this. Only need 80 odd to win but only 2 wickets in hand! 
[ Edited by Zealot on Dec 18, 2016 at 7:20 PM ]
Dec 18, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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Originally posted by Zealot:
Pakistan have made a match out of this. Only need 80 odd to win but only 2 wickets in hand!
I will laugh if the beat us. Aussie cricket is going threw a 49ers period
Dec 18, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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Originally posted by Goatie:I will laugh if the beat us. Aussie cricket is going threw a 49ers period
Nope, Australia hold their nerve and finish it off, but Pakistan fought hard in that second dig and gave us something to think about for the next games, which is good really. After that first innings I thought they would roll over but they showed a bit of what we've lacked and got fairly close to a record run chase.
Dec 18, 2016 at 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by Zealot:
Originally posted by Goatie:
I will laugh if the beat us. Aussie cricket is going threw a 49ers period
Nope, Australia hold their nerve and finish it off, but Pakistan fought hard in that second dig and gave us something to think about for the next games, which is good really. After that first innings I thought they would roll over but they showed a bit of what we've lacked and got fairly close to a record run chase.
At least Pakistan are having a go and you have to respect them for it. Unlike some football team at the moment
Jan 2, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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David Warner becomes only the 5th player in history to score a century in the first session of a test match. 
Jan 2, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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My grandpa went blind in one eye from cricket.
Jan 2, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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Originally posted by 801niner:My grandpa went blind in one eye from cricket.
Yes, it can be a dangerous sport. How did it happen?
Jan 2, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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Originally posted by Zealot:Originally posted by 801niner:My grandpa went blind in one eye from cricket.
Yes, it can be a dangerous sport. How did it happen?
I'm not sure, I knew it came from cricket but never found our what happened. Someone explained it to me during the funeral but I think I was drinking
Jan 2, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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Originally posted by 801niner:Originally posted by Zealot:Originally posted by 801niner:My grandpa went blind in one eye from cricket.
Yes, it can be a dangerous sport. How did it happen?
I'm not sure, I knew it came from cricket but never found our what happened. Someone explained it to me during the funeral but I think I was drinking
Ah, fair enough.
Jan 2, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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A ball in the eye would do it. Cricket balls are very hard and hurt. I copped one in on the bottom lip once. Painful and bloody result.
The Aussies are off to a good start today. Just two wickets down and over 200 runs. A batting wicket in Sydney today
The Aussies are off to a good start today. Just two wickets down and over 200 runs. A batting wicket in Sydney today
Jan 2, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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Originally posted by Goatie:A ball in the eye would do it. Cricket balls are very hard and hurt. I copped one in on the bottom lip once. Painful and bloody result.
This one springs to mind, former Aussie Prime Minister Bob Hawke copping one. John Howard needs a lot of work on his line and length too.
Young Renshaw just copped one on the helmet in today's game. A very nawsty blow as the late Tony Greig might say.
And the youngster just got his maiden ton.
[ Edited by Zealot on Jan 2, 2017 at 9:16 PM ]
Jan 2, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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Originally posted by Zealot:Originally posted by Goatie:A ball in the eye would do it. Cricket balls are very hard and hurt. I copped one in on the bottom lip once. Painful and bloody result.
This one springs to mind, former Aussie Prime Minister Bob Hawke copping one. John Howard needs a lot of work on his line and length too.
Young Renshaw just copped one on the helmet in today's game. A very nawsty blow as the late Tony Greig might say.
And the youngster just got his maiden ton.
Much better then, "Oh dear, hit him in the groin".
Even with hector on it brings a tear to your eye
Jan 2, 2017 at 10:02 PM
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Originally posted by Goatie:Much better then, "Oh dear, hit him in the groin".
Even with hector on it brings a tear to your eye
I remember that one, from The Naked Vicar Show.
