The first test starts tomorrow in Adelaide....I am not confident Australia has the players to win this series....The batting looks very brittle???

:-/ :-/ :-/


Quote:

Australia's playing XI: Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Tim Paine (capt), Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc India's 12-man squad: Murali Vijay, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah

Khawaja has a cloud hanging over his head....

our guys always seem to have baggage.

Cricket..........yawnnnnnnnnn......

cods wrote on Dec 6^th, 2018 at 6:51am:

Khawaja has a cloud hanging over his head.... our guys always seem to have baggage.

Some people rise to adversity and some cannot handle the pressure....I believe Uzi is a very good player and I hope he performs well this summer....We will see???

:-? :-? :-?

India are crumbling....Uzi took a brilliant catch to remove Kohli....Go Aussies!!!

:) :) :)

Fuzzball wrote on Dec 6^th, 2018 at 7:46am:

Cricket..........yawnnnnnnnnn......

Especially Test Cricket.

It's like watching grass grow  ::)

India recovered to 9/250.

Gordon will be tearing his hair out.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Dec 6^th, 2018 at 9:23pm:

India recovered to 9/250. Gordon will be tearing his hair out.

Today you've mentioned my anus, my penis and now my hair.
You really need to stop obsessing about what's unobtainable  :)

Gordon wrote on Dec 6^th, 2018 at 9:30pm:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Dec 6th, 2018 at 9:23pm: India recovered to 9/250. Gordon will be tearing his hair out. Today you've mentioned my anus, my penis and now my hair. You really need to stop obsessing about what's unobtainable  :)

Are they being exclusively possessed by others?

Finch out to a shocker. He's not a Test batsman. Birng back Renshaw.

Bloody hot in Adelaide, keep them Indians out in the field all day today and it will be all over red rover for this test match.
OZ 1/41.

Gordon wrote on Dec 6^th, 2018 at 9:30pm:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Dec 6th, 2018 at 9:23pm: India recovered to 9/250. Gordon will be tearing his hair out. Today you've mentioned my anus, my penis and now my hair. You really need to stop obsessing about what's unobtainable  :)

you are a hotty gordy :)

    and un4 always had good taste 

he follows aussie everywhere.. bless him

its bloody hot in canberra too...we should be paid to live here. >:(

Australia is looking wobbly at 59/3.

Gordon will be throwing a wobbler himself.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Dec 7^th, 2018 at 12:51pm:

Australia is looking wobbly at 59/3. Gordon will be throwing a wobbler himself.

going for your home country are you?

so how we doin!..

haven t seen any today  whats up!

cods wrote on Dec 9^th, 2018 at 4:51pm:

so how we doin!.. haven t seen any today  whats up!

I needed an afternoon nap so flicked the cricket on. Was out cold in 2mins

235 & 228/8 * (100.4 ov, target 323)

The end is nigh.

India won.

1st Test, India tour of Australia at Adelaide, Dec 6-10 2018

India
250 & 307

Australia
235 & 291 (119.5 ov, target 323)
India won by 31 runs

India's 1st Test win in Australia since 2008....Well done India!!!

[smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Looks like the Aussies are going to win in Perth....1 all going into the boxing day test at the MCG hopefully???

:-? :-? :-?

Its not in the bag yet, looking forward to tomorrows play, if Australia loose this we cannot win the series, this is a critical match.

Johnnie wrote on Dec 17^th, 2018 at 8:16pm:

Its not in the bag yet, looking forward to tomorrows play, if Australia loose this we cannot win the series, this is a critical match.

The Indian tail is quite woeful and prone to collapse....It would take a monumental effort for India to win from here against probably the best bowling attack in the world....Don't like there chances???

:-? :-? :-?

philperth2010 wrote on Dec 17^th, 2018 at 8:23pm:

Johnnie wrote on Dec 17th, 2018 at 8:16pm: Its not in the bag yet, looking forward to tomorrows play, if Australia loose this we cannot win the series, this is a critical match. The Indian tail is quite woeful and prone to collapse....It would take a monumental effort for India to win from here against probably the best bowling attack in the world....Don't like there chances??? :-? :-? :-?

Agreed, the pitch is playing to well for the bearded ones to pull anything out of the hat here, I thought they had it for a while there, phew!

Johnnie wrote on Dec 17^th, 2018 at 8:51pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Dec 17th, 2018 at 8:23pm: Johnnie wrote on Dec 17th, 2018 at 8:16pm: Its not in the bag yet, looking forward to tomorrows play, if Australia loose this we cannot win the series, this is a critical match. The Indian tail is quite woeful and prone to collapse....It would take a monumental effort for India to win from here against probably the best bowling attack in the world....Don't like there chances??? :-? :-? :-? Agreed, the pitch is playing to well for the bearded ones to pull anything out of the hat here, I thought they had it for a while there, phew!

All over....India capitulated with out so much as a whimper....The summer of cricket is looking better for the Aussies....Apparently the MCG pitch has a very good covering of grass???

;D ;D ;D

But the South Africans will always beat Australia at Cricket
like the New Zealanders will always beat Australia at Rugby Union.

the Indian camp  seems to have some internal trouble as well so thats good news.... ;) ;)...

while they bicker the aussies will fire..

Jasin wrote on Dec 18^th, 2018 at 11:03pm:

But the South Africans will always beat Australia at Cricket like the New Zealanders will always beat Australia at Rugby Union.

History proves you wrong....Do you ever bother to check before posting bullshit mate???

::) ::) ::)

I still don't know the difference between baseball and cricket.

bellamor wrote on Dec 20^th, 2018 at 1:00pm:

I still don't know the difference between baseball and cricket.

Umm ok.

India may well have won a series in Australia back when our test team was actually our third best selection. (World Series Cricket)

Tony Mann the West Australian leg spinner came out to bat and made 105 (I think) and Australia won the test.
It was a great innings against the Indian spinners.
He was using his feet to get down the wicket, brilliant innings that decided the series.

miketrees wrote on Dec 20^th, 2018 at 3:21pm:

India may well have won a series in Australia back when our test team was actually our third best selection. (World Series Cricket) Tony Mann the West Australian leg spinner came out to bat and made 105 (I think) and Australia won the test. It was a great innings against the Indian spinners. He was using his feet to get down the wicket, brilliant innings that decided the series.

me and SUPER BILL have sent Tim Paine  everything we know about cricket and how to beat the Indians..

yes even a few tricks about kneeing  them in  silly short leg....it all helps...just dont get caught on camera....is my main advise to the lads..

miketrees wrote on Dec 20^th, 2018 at 3:21pm:

India may well have won a series in Australia back when our test team was actually our third best selection. (World Series Cricket) Tony Mann the West Australian leg spinner came out to bat and made 105 (I think) and Australia won the test. It was a great innings against the Indian spinners. He was using his feet to get down the wicket, brilliant innings that decided the series.

I remember that game Mike....1977 in Perth....The Australian team was decimated when our top players were banned for joining Kerry Packers World Series Cricket....Thanks for the memory!!!

:) :) :)

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17138/scorecard/63196/australia-vs-india-2nd-test-india-tour-of-australia-1977-78

Melbourne Test is at neutral.  Only two wickets and nowhere near 300 runs.

I am saying this will be a draw and we win in Sydney.

Slow going at the MCG. Day 2 and its India 5 out for 361.

The series is up for grabs.

In days gone by, Australia would have had the other team done within a day, and then set a big score for the opponent to not even be able to get the Australians bat again. We can't blame the sandpaper incident. This has been not happening for the last few years. What happened?

UnSubRocky wrote on Dec 27^th, 2018 at 8:21pm:

In days gone by, Australia would have had the other team done within a day, and then set a big score for the opponent to not even be able to get the Australians bat again. We can't blame the sandpaper incident. This has been not happening for the last few years. What happened?

Generation Y. They've been pussified.

Random low bounce is a problem.  However, with three days to go and India a tad over 400...Virat has made it a game....if he can get us out cheap tomorrow.  If Australia is 300 for only say 3 wickets at end of tomorrow's play.... Draw.

It's been a boring game in Melbourne.

India should have declared after lunch &
tried to bowl the Aussies out by the finish of today.
Now they have set up a likely draw.

Mr Hammer wrote on Dec 27^th, 2018 at 8:23pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Dec 27th, 2018 at 8:21pm: In days gone by, Australia would have had the other team done within a day, and then set a big score for the opponent to not even be able to get the Australians bat again. We can't blame the sandpaper incident. This has been not happening for the last few years. What happened? Generation Y. They've been pussified.

I think you summed it up well.

UnSubRocky wrote on Dec 28^th, 2018 at 1:56am:

Mr Hammer wrote on Dec 27th, 2018 at 8:23pm: UnSubRocky wrote on Dec 27th, 2018 at 8:21pm: In days gone by, Australia would have had the other team done within a day, and then set a big score for the opponent to not even be able to get the Australians bat again. We can't blame the sandpaper incident. This has been not happening for the last few years. What happened? Generation Y. They've been pussified. I think you summed it up well.

Sports cars, a trophy wife and a flash harbour / beach side apartment are part of the kit bag these days....The Michael Clarke syndrome???

:-? :-? :-?

Australia 3 for 88,   heading for a draw.

Bobby. wrote on Dec 28^th, 2018 at 11:21am:

Australia 3 for 88,   heading for a draw.

Not if we lose two more today, which looks likely given the turn....we just lost Marsh on last ball before lunch.

Aussie wrote on Dec 28^th, 2018 at 11:31am:

Bobby. wrote on Dec 28th, 2018 at 11:21am: Australia 3 for 88,   heading for a draw. Not if we lose two more today, which looks likely given the turn....we just lost Marsh on last ball before lunch.

But remember we're half way through a 5 day match.
Only 1 side as batted when by now at least both sides should have batted.

I doubt India will need to bat again.  It looks like a follow on to me, and a likely loss.

Aussie wrote on Dec 28^th, 2018 at 12:30pm:

I doubt India will need to bat again.  It looks like a follow on to me, and a likely loss.

How things have changed -
it looks like a batting collapse and yes a follow on.

7 for 138 - Australia is on the rocks.

Follow on not enforced as I would have done.  Maybe his bowlers are tired.  We are about 300 behind.......Virat will take that to as much as it get to...and declare out of there at Lunch tomorrow...giving him a day and a half to bowl us out, and on today's form, that ain't gonna be hard.

There is gonna be a huge whinge about that pitch with India 5/44 in their second dig.

We farqed.

India 8 for 106 declared on their 2nd innings.

The Aussies need 398 runs to win with a day and a half to go.
No chance - Australia has lost.

India lost their collective minds yesterday when they lost 5/45

Pat Cummins went on today to take a  great bowling to take a 6 for.... but with a target of 399 and Aaron Finch throwing his wicket for 3 we are farqued and far from home right now

Only a miracle can save Australia now.
The best Oz can do now is draw the series in the last test.

I am a cricket tragic,,,,, yet this wicket has been devastatingly bad for cricket.

Why not just do the toss, who ever wins the toss wins the test and then we can have some one day cricket and a couple of 20/20 games instead.

Choosing to bat should involve some calculated risk on the wicket having some life early and the chance of losing some wickets.

These dead wickets just hand the game to the toss winner.

It ruins cricket

RAIN WHERES THE RAIN... :'( :'( :'(

Australia  8 for 217

we need 399 - it's not possible.

miketrees wrote on Dec 29^th, 2018 at 2:40pm:

I am a cricket tragic,,,,, yet this wicket has been devastatingly bad for cricket. Why not just do the toss, who ever wins the toss wins the test and then we can have some one day cricket and a couple of 20/20 games instead. Choosing to bat should involve some calculated risk on the wicket having some life early and the chance of losing some wickets. These dead wickets just hand the game to the toss winner. It ruins cricket

isnt it time they had a different  place to play Test Cricket.....everyone is complaining about it...

cricket  doesnt  get the crowds the size of AFL ..

.watching cricket from up in the stands you would need binoculars .....no wonder the crowd misbehaves....

I cant bare to watch the aussies fold...

Bobby. wrote on Dec 29^th, 2018 at 4:29pm:

Australia  8 for 217 we need 399 - it's not possible.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

your funny bobs..

never say never... ;) ;)


it will rain tomorrow you watch..

cods wrote on Dec 29^th, 2018 at 4:31pm:

Bobby. wrote on Dec 29th, 2018 at 4:29pm: Australia  8 for 217 we need 399 - it's not possible. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D your funny bobs.. never say never... ;) ;) it will rain tomorrow you watch..

Weather forecast - just a few showers:


30.12.18

Melbourne area

Cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.

cods wrote on Dec 29^th, 2018 at 4:30pm:

miketrees wrote on Dec 29th, 2018 at 2:40pm: I am a cricket tragic,,,,, yet this wicket has been devastatingly bad for cricket. Why not just do the toss, who ever wins the toss wins the test and then we can have some one day cricket and a couple of 20/20 games instead. Choosing to bat should involve some calculated risk on the wicket having some life early and the chance of losing some wickets. These dead wickets just hand the game to the toss winner. It ruins cricket isnt it time they had a different  place to play Test Cricket.....everyone is complaining about it... cricket  doesnt  get the crowds the size of AFL .. .watching cricket from up in the stands you would need binoculars .....no wonder the crowd misbehaves.... I cant bare to watch the aussies fold...

Yes - I needed binoculars when I went to the MCG to watch the cricket
otherwise the players were just dots on the field.

Well done, Cummings.  If Clem Jones was still alive and at Melbourne, that wicket would be flooded at about 4.00 am, rendered unplayable for lots of hours....and let's hope that Melbourne pisses down...all day tomorrow.

Aussie wrote on Dec 29^th, 2018 at 5:28pm:

Well done, Cummings.  If Clem Jones was still alive and at Melbourne, that wicket would be flooded at about 4.00 am, rendered unplayable for lots of hours....and let's hope that Melbourne pisses down...all day tomorrow.

Cummings is a star.
What an amazing performance under extreme pressure.
Still it will be an almost impossible target with just 2 wickets in hand on the last day tomorrow.

Cummins's 'stand alone' performance is a good example of how bad Australian Cricket is.
When you get 'one' player holding the fort, while all others capitulate - then you have a side of 'individuals', not a 'team'.
Next test it might be Marsh, then Starc, etc.
This has been an ongoing trait ever since Clarke took captaincy (stole it from Katich because he sucked dickk to the Media).

During Taylor/Waugh - golden age. Everyone was part of a 'Team' - they 'all' fired. While Warne or McGrath were getting wickets, the Batsman were also getting centuries and everyone took catches.

But now - its just another year of 'One Man Show', in a team sport.

Cummins's effort isn't anything great - the rest of the team has made him look better than he really has been. Its a sad predicament.

*I wish to also highlight another 10 years of stupid Selection.
You should never choose a 20/20 Batting sensation into a Test Lineup. It's a whole different ball-game. You would think they learned something from Lehman's lackluster performance in Test, from a magnificent 'Super 8's' career.

Test Batsmen are 'defensive' (because the Bowlers are attacking)
20/20 Batsmen are 'attacking' (because the Bowlers are defensive).

Why they choose 'short game' Cricketers for the lengthy Test version is beyond me. These Selectors don't even know their own game of cricket anymore.  ::)


*edit] another good example of why Women, in Australian Sport are more 'professional' and doing this country proud. Australian 'male' cricket is definately 'over-paid'.  :P

absolutely  the women  even do better winning gold at the Olympics....sadly never quite being given the credit.. their sport is still under paid compared to the blokes....who get enormous pay even when they lose..
and behave disgracefully off field....

there is a lot not right with cricket   the gambling and match fixing...the sledging ..the racism  its been allowed to grow and turn ugly its  almost normal now for the sport.....

if you allow disgusting behavior to fester it will be like a brush fire out of control in moments......

and thats whats happened.....a lot of greed involved sadly.

Bring back the sandpaper and Warner for the next test.

Quote:

During Taylor/Waugh - golden age. Everyone was part of a 'Team' - they 'all' fired.

Not true of the Steve Waugh years.  Read Shane Warne's 'No Spin.'

Despite the entrenched internal undercurrent, as they were stars, they still won.

India could have narrowly won by an innings if they would have enforced the follow on.
It looks like the sandpaper incident has cost Australia dearly.

You can go back to the Kim Hughes years as Skipper. Lillee, Marsh et al never even attempted to hide their disrespect/dislike for Hughes...I saw it on the field in action......yes I have played again all of them..Hughes, Wood, Langer, Yardley, Lillee, Marsh, Alderman etc.  I am not going to give details, as there are way too many doxxers around these parts.

Yes Cods.
As an Australian male, I can admit (and many others do too) that in Australia (and North America) - when it comes to Sport (and Music), the WOMEN have conducted themselves more 'professionally'.

It's like Aboriginal culture: The males keep the past, the women take the future.

Australian Sport for males will always be a more 'glorious' past.
Unlike in Africa & Oceania where the Males are more 'professional' and have a bright 'future' (Hence why South Africa beats us in Cricket and New Zealand beats us in Rugby Union).

Ever since the disgusting "underarm bowling incident" against NZ I don't give a stuff about the Aussie cricket teams.

Jasin wrote on Dec 30^th, 2018 at 6:54pm:

Yes Cods. As an Australian male, I can admit (and many others do too) that in Australia (and North America) - when it comes to Sport (and Music), the WOMEN have conducted themselves more 'professionally'. It's like Aboriginal culture: The males keep the past, the women take the future. Australian Sport for males will always be a more 'glorious' past. Unlike in Africa & Oceania where the Males are more 'professional' and have a bright 'future' (Hence why South Africa beats us in Cricket and New Zealand beats us in Rugby Union).

Nobody bests Australia in the manufacture of excuses.

Captain Nemo wrote on Dec 30^th, 2018 at 10:25pm:

Ever since the disgusting "underarm bowling incident" against NZ I don't give a stuff about the Aussie cricket teams.

Well, you need to expose the laws that be.

How much bloody pitch doctoring and bs goes on in order to gain an advantage?

How about  the tanking involved because the bookies pay a better premium?


C'mon, get with the programme. Are you stupid?

The world knows that when it comes to corrupt Grubs at Sport - Australian & South American Males lead the way.

Boxing Kangaroo my arse.  ::)
If ever there was a Sporting equivalent to the USSR Soviet Flag to Politics - this is it.  :P

Amadd wrote on Dec 31^st, 2018 at 5:20am:

Captain Nemo wrote on Dec 30th, 2018 at 10:25pm: Ever since the disgusting "underarm bowling incident" against NZ I don't give a stuff about the Aussie cricket teams. Well, you need to expose the laws that be. How much bloody pitch doctoring and bs goes on in order to gain an advantage? How about  the tanking involved because the bookies pay a better premium? C'mon, get with the programme. Are you stupid?

Stupid is as stupid does.

I'm not a smart man but I know what sport is.*

https://imgc.allpostersimages.com/img/print/posters/forrest-gump_a-G-12681818-8363143.jpg





* Or what sport should be.

If Sport in the Southern Hemisphere was like a Business run by the men.
Then Africa & Oceania would be the Engineers & Academics.
With Australia (Sahul) and South America being the pleb workers of Labourer and Clerk.  :P

...with the Women, its the other way around. ;)

After stonewalling for a day and a half to ensure at least a draw in this match, ensuring India has their first test series win in Australia they are now cutting loose and are 6/621 in the first innings.

Declaration now at 7/621.

The curator has killed cricket for me.

miketrees wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 4:48pm:

The curator has killed cricket for me.

Yes, the Sydney pitch always used to have some life, not this time.

miketrees wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 4:48pm:

The curator has killed cricket for me.

Yes.

Aussie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 4:55pm:

miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes.

You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion.

We're gunna lose again.

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Bobby. wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 5:07pm:

We're gunna lose again. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Draw.

Johnnie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 5:00pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion.

Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities.

Aussie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 5:14pm:

Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities.

An all rounder then, or a mascot!

Johnnie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 6:14pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:14pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities. An all rounder then, or a mascot!

Aussie was a champion cricket player and that's not all -

also a champion at: boxing, swimming, golf & rugby.

Johnnie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 6:14pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:14pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities. An all rounder then, or a mascot!

All rounders can bat.  Mascots don't get a bat.

Bobby. wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 6:19pm:

Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:14pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:14pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities. An all rounder then, or a mascot! Aussie was a champion cricket player and that's not all - also a champion at: boxing, swimming, golf & rugby.

I saw his golfing logie in his avatar.

Bobby. wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 6:19pm:

Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:14pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:14pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities. An all rounder then, or a mascot! Aussie was a champion cricket player and that's not all - also a champion at: boxing, swimming, golf & rugby.

How many times must you be corrected Bobby?  No, to boxing, "rugby" and golf.

Aussie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 6:29pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:19pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:14pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:14pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities. An all rounder then, or a mascot! Aussie was a champion cricket player and that's not all - also a champion at: boxing, swimming, golf & rugby. How many times must you be corrected Bobby?  No, to boxing, "rugby" and golf.

Dear Aussie,
so you were only a champion at cricket & swimming?

Aussie Aussie Aussie  oi oi oi

The Chappelli era had 'talent' but they had no class (mostly drunk and unprofessional) and thus were dominated by the Windies.
Then Kim Hughes cried because the Windies wouldn't let him win.
The Border grumpily 'took responsibility' for a team that didn't.

Then a 'miracle' happened!  :o
3 Players: Bruce Reid, Dean Jones & Greg Matthews 'dominated' the Windies and showed everyone how to Bowl, Bat and Field. Talent, Class and Charisma.
Then Taylor came along and made it all Professional and brought 'consistency' out of 'all' of his players.
Steve Waugh emerged as Dirk Wellhams protege and took charge of the 2nd Half of the Golden Era.

...then the curse struck. As Ponting was the last of the Golden Age, holding on to what was left for as long as he could - he was alone in a team that went down the dark path under a little puppy called 'Celebrity' Clarke who somehow got the nod without really doing anything spectacular on the field. :-?
It was all down hill from then on and Smith took over as Captain even though he he had absolutely no Leadership skills and could only look after himself with his bat.
Warner emerged as the Master of the Team instead - not that anyone argued with him about it, not even the 'weak' Captain.

Sadly now for the current Captain - he has a team of inconsistent performers, nil personality, nil talent and nil results. But hey, at least they get paid more money right. ;)

Bobby. wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 6:39pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:29pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:19pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 6:14pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:14pm: Johnnie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:55pm: miketrees wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 4:48pm: The curator has killed cricket for me. Yes. You need to put your pads back on Aussie, I hear you were a champion. Could not bat for schit.  (My shame is that I am probably one of very few who were bowled by Kim far king Hughes who tossed down 'off spin' meat pies.)  I had other endearing qualities. An all rounder then, or a mascot! Aussie was a champion cricket player and that's not all - also a champion at: boxing, swimming, golf & rugby. How many times must you be corrected Bobby?  No, to boxing, "rugby" and golf. Dear Aussie, so you were only a champion at cricket & swimming?

You have missed quite a few sports Bobby, but Ima not gonna feed the doxxers any more.

Aussie wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 7:16pm:

You have missed quite a few sports Bobby, but Ima not gonna feed the doxxers any more.

So you claim to be a champion at more than swimming and cricket?

Well played India....The better team has won this series!!!

[smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

This Australian team is the worst I can ever remember

They are a total embarrassment. I sat watching them totally capitulate to India in the fourth test yesterday afternoon day 2 at Sydney

Another declaration by India with almost 700 runs on the board and 4 wickets still in hand

How long has it been since the Aussies actually bowled India out?

Perhaps the Aussies could get a couple of A grade cricketers in to help clean up the tail

Can't bat can't bowl

Never truer than when applied this this pathetic team

Bobby. wrote on Jan 4^th, 2019 at 10:57pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 4th, 2019 at 7:16pm: You have missed quite a few sports Bobby, but Ima not gonna feed the doxxers any more. So you claim to be a champion at more than swimming and cricket?

no pet... its about the NAME DROPPING.... :) :) he doesnt claim to be better than Kim Hughes....just that hes been in his presence....breathing in the same air..

as for the swimming prowess   thats a new one on me...there are of course many great Qld swimmers he has probably done laps with.. :)

red baron wrote on Jan 5^th, 2019 at 7:31am:

This Australian team is the worst I can ever remember They are a total embarrassment. I sat watching them totally capitulate to India in the fourth test yesterday afternoon day 2 at Sydney Another declaration by India with almost 700 runs on the board and 4 wickets still in hand How long has it been since the Aussies actually bowled India out? Perhaps the Aussies could get a couple of A grade cricketers in to help clean up the tail Can't bat can't bowl Never truer than when applied this this pathetic team

its a new low for us.... maybe its what they need...lets hope they have reached the bottom and now will return to the top.....they dont have to win everything....

.but who declares on 700... :( :( :(

it doesnt make for exciting cricket either does it?

A Team that is 2-1 up in a series of four games.  Just bat the opposition out of any chance of a win, and take the series 2/1 with one draw, or perhaps a 3/1.  Australia cannot win this Test, and that is why India batted and batted.....to ensure we never get a chance to win and level the series.

Aussie wrote on Jan 5^th, 2019 at 2:24pm:

A Team that is 2-1 up in a series of four games.  Just bat the opposition out of any chance of a win, and take the series 2/1 with one draw, or perhaps a 3/1.  Australia cannot win this Test, and that is why India batted and batted.....to ensure we never get a chance to win and level the series.

This will be their first test series win in Australia.

Shame.

Aussie wrote on Jan 5^th, 2019 at 2:24pm:

A Team that is 2-1 up in a series of four games.  Just bat the opposition out of any chance of a win, and take the series 2/1 with one draw, or perhaps a 3/1.  Australia cannot win this Test, and that is why India batted and batted.....to ensure we never get a chance to win and level the series.

Never give a sucker an even chance.

No team in any sport gives up an advantage so the other team can have a chance to win.

How many times has Australia scored 600+ in the first innings to close the game against a win by the opposition?

Australia has scored 600+ 31 times in tests. India is second with 23 600+ innings.

West Indies third with 20 and England 4th with 19.

SriLanka has the highest score with 952/6.

http://sportz-tracker.weebly.com/teams-with-most-totals-of-600-or-more-runs-in-tests.html#

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwGtwSUUYAE_Y0V.jpg

Australia is done for in the fourth test 1st innings 258/9.

India has a population of 1.4 billion people.
Cricket is their most popular game.
No wonder they can come up with a better cricket team than ours.
I don't think any team in the world can beat them.

Bobby. wrote on Jan 6^th, 2019 at 1:41pm:

India has a population of 1.4 billion people. Cricket is their most popular game. No wonder they can come up with a better cricket team than ours. I don't think any team in the world can beat them.

The poms thrashed them recently.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 6^th, 2019 at 1:42pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 6th, 2019 at 1:41pm: India has a population of 1.4 billion people. Cricket is their most popular game. No wonder they can come up with a better cricket team than ours. I don't think any team in the world can beat them. The poms thrashed them recently.

Not anymore - they are unbeatable.

Yes - this team is dismal, but they still have a way to go before being as bad as the Kim Hughes to Border era.

The Captain (Payne) Conference showed a Captain who couldn't talk properly. With "Um" being his every 4th word.
He showed a face that was like a grimace like he hated Cricket, but loved the money.

I think its time we have a complete and utter SELECTOR OVERHAUL! It's been them - since they chose Clarke over Katich (the more traditional 'follower' of Waugh/Taylor) and the rot began to set in.

We need to turf the Selectors out.

Jasin wrote on Jan 6^th, 2019 at 2:14pm:

Yes - this team is dismal, but they still have a way to go before being as bad as the Kim Hughes to Border era. The Captain (Payne) Conference showed a Captain who couldn't talk properly. With "Um" being his every 4th word. He showed a face that was like a grimace like he hated Cricket, but loved the money. I think its time we have a complete and utter SELECTOR OVERHAUL! It's been them - since they chose Clarke over Katich (the more traditional 'follower' of Waugh/Taylor) and the rot began to set in. We need to turf the Selectors out.

I appoint JaSin as the new selector.

Perhaps the Australian women's cricket team could issue a challenge for the right to represent Australia at international level against other nation's men's teams.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has been called in to defend Australia against a loss.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 6^th, 2019 at 4:07pm:

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has been called in to defend Australia against a loss.

Thank fuq someone is competent.......oh hang on.........

I wouldnt' be too bad a Selector.

I wouldn't choose (attacking) Batsmen who excel at 20/20
to play at the Test arena where the Batsmen have to dig in for the long haul, protect their wicket over hitting 6's and defensively make runs along the grass, not over the fence.

I also wouldn't choose 20/20 'defensive' Bowlers to play the longer Test arena where Bowlers have to 'attack' for a wicket, rather than curb the run-scoring.

These Selectors are incompetent and a 'who you know' method of choice. It showed with Clarke.
Their lack of 'what you know' - showed with their choice of Smith as Captain too. Just because a Player is 'good' at what they do - it doesn't mean they make a great Captain (Leader), etc. They chose him because of his batting scores.
Talk about a 'simple-minded' process  ::)

Once again Payne is not Captain material - but the Selectors have got desperate this time, after Warner scuttled the team. They have just thrown caution to the wind with Payne.

Laugh till you cry wrote Today at 1:42pm:
Bobby wrote Today at 1:41pm:
India has a population of 1.4 billion people.
Cricket is their most popular game.
No wonder they can come up with a better cricket team than ours.
I don't think any team in the world can beat them.


The poms thrashed them recently.



Not anymore - they are unbeatable.


The Poms are hard to beat at home, using that Jute ball, they play well in their conditions,,,,, if not they cheat.
Either way hard to beat.

The point that they have a huge population of cricket mad fans is so much more relevant now as 1) they are becoming more wealthy and 2) Selection is more based on merit now that it once was.

Remember Greg Chappell had a spell as coach there and he got very unpopular because he started more merit based selection.
Gangoolie the born to rule rooster sucker had to go because there were so many more better players (who weren't princes).

Dennis Lillie also did bowler coaching there and said there were hundreds of Tendulkar's coming through the ranks.

So we may well see India being unbeatable for a while,,,, or at least until we docto,,,,, improve our pitches.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 6^th, 2019 at 4:07pm:

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has been called in to defend Australia against a loss.

;D ;D
every night I have been praying for rain in Sydney   what else is there to do.. :'(

we could of course bring back the sandpaper trio.

well its just a thought... :(

cods wrote on Jan 7^th, 2019 at 6:53am:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 6th, 2019 at 4:07pm: The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has been called in to defend Australia against a loss. ;D ;D every night I have been praying for rain in Sydney   what else is there to do.. :'( we could of course bring back the sandpaper trio. well its just a thought... :(

Well, it just goes to show that if the Australia Cricket Team don't cheat, they don't win........bullying, sledging etc.....is the way to go Australia........lets get more embarrassed....if that's at all possible?

Miketrees: Interesting post. Good to see that the 'world' of Cricket has some good competition up ahead. India and as you say, England - putting on some good years ahead for the Cricketing world at large.

I prefer to dark horse to the fact that the All Blacks of New Zealand - wallop us in Rugby Union by a vast majority of something like 79%.
Which leaves it open to the Proteas of South Africa doing similar to us in the Cricket.

So I see South Africa as a superior side to Australia for starters, but with the All Blacks being the premier International Rugby Nation in winning. Then I will automatically consider South Africa as the premier Cricketing #1 than India or England.

Either way - a Series between SA & India would be a real entertaining spectacle of Cricket and its 'statistics'.

Alas, Australia really is in a doldrum. When our Selectors throw caution to the wind, its as if the wind has gone out of the Selectors themselves. They themselves, have 'given up'.
Maybe fed up, maybe resigned already??

But a lot has to change if the wallabies beat New Zealand respectably, as to the Cricketers (what f(ar)king animal is the nickname of the Cricketers?  :-? >:( if none, why the FRRK not?) to beat South Africa.


South Africa #1 Cricket
New Zealand #1 Rugby Union

Globally, Africa is to Sport - what Politics is to North America and Military is to Middle-East and Economics is to Asia and Music is to Europe... being #1

One day internationals against India are next. India will thrash Australia in that game.

Yes - well all the players that are exceptional at 20/20 might offer a lot better performance than what they did in the Test format.

Remember, Test Cricket is primarily the 'Bowlers Game'
20/20 is the 'Batsmans Game'.

and One-Dayers are the 'Crowds Game'  ;)

They called the game off, what a way to finish a test series.

Jasin wrote on Jan 7^th, 2019 at 1:14pm:

Yes - well all the players that are exceptional at 20/20 might offer a lot better performance than what they did in the Test format. Remember, Test Cricket is primarily the 'Bowlers Game'

Really, tell that to the Australian bowlers who were whacked by Indian batsman.


Quote:

20/20 is the 'Batsmans Game'.

No....pretty even but yes, the bat is supposed to take the initiative.


Quote:

and One-Dayers are the 'Crowds Game'  ;)

You are so full of schit.

In the fullness of time and in hindsight when we assess the careers of this Indian team we may see that there was no shame in losing to them.

They may prove to be an awesome team.

Well THANKYOU MR MARK TAYLOR

For saying on TV that "...the Australian Selectors need to make a better assessment of the different 'Formats' of Cricket." this evening.

As for Aussie  ;) Well Members, he's as about as 'right' as the saying "Yeah Right"  ::) is, which leaves him with nothing 'left' to offer.  ;D

Dadadedadadumb  ;)

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 7^th, 2019 at 12:59pm:

One day internationals against India are next. India will thrash Australia in that game.

Now the real challenge of the India V Australia clash is the 20/20 Format, to a lesser extent - One Dayers.

It's not just about winning the game - but by winning the Series it will prove who's 'Competition' is the best - The Indian one, where 'more cricketing Stars' appear, or the Australian one??  :o

In my mind, this is the real deal 'Format' that's important - more so than Test Format.
This is about an entire 'Competition'.

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 7^th, 2019 at 12:59pm:

One day internationals against India are next. India will thrash Australia in that game.

Who cares. They'll still have to go back to India and live like rats while aussies have it made. We win anyway.

Mr Hammer wrote on Jan 8^th, 2019 at 4:50pm:

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 7th, 2019 at 12:59pm: One day internationals against India are next. India will thrash Australia in that game. Who cares. They'll still have to go back to India and live like rats while aussies have it made. We win anyway.

Gawd....you have no idea, do you.

Aussie wrote on Jan 8^th, 2019 at 5:09pm:

Mr Hammer wrote on Jan 8th, 2019 at 4:50pm: Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 7th, 2019 at 12:59pm: One day internationals against India are next. India will thrash Australia in that game. Who cares. They'll still have to go back to India and live like rats while aussies have it made. We win anyway. Gawd....you have no idea, do you.

It's been a long time when I can say I've "agreed with Aussie", but sadly - this is one of those times. I am, afterall - just a Man, not a God... like Aussie  ::) F(UR)kWIT.

In India - when one 'makes' it in India. Unlike making it in America, or anywhere else.

One gets an ENDLESS supply of female CONCUBINES.
Only the Hindu God above gets an endless supply of VIRGIN concubines.

You seed your children out in their... THOUSANDS.

You live in lavish idyllic luxury, served to by those who accept you as their Demi-God and your only 'duty' in life is to do nothing other than to 'breed'. Your world is a 'bedchamber', from which you may never leave... upon pain of death by the forces of Evil beyond. This is your world - this is your *snap!

[this broadcast has been shut down by ...the Media :o]

Its a bit hard to motivate the Australian team the way the Indian team is motivated.

Our players are never at risk of being sent to the free sterilization clinic like the losing Indians are

miketrees wrote on Jan 8^th, 2019 at 11:06pm:

Its a bit hard to motivate the Australian team the way the Indian team is motivated. Our players are never at risk of being sent to the free sterilization clinic like the losing Indians are

No balls?

Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 8^th, 2019 at 11:11pm:

miketrees wrote on Jan 8th, 2019 at 11:06pm: Its a bit hard to motivate the Australian team the way the Indian team is motivated. Our players are never at risk of being sent to the free sterilization clinic like the losing Indians are No balls?

More like 'No Women' to be exact.

Fuzzball wrote on Jan 7^th, 2019 at 7:55am:

cods wrote on Jan 7th, 2019 at 6:53am: Laugh till you cry wrote on Jan 6th, 2019 at 4:07pm: The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has been called in to defend Australia against a loss. ;D ;D every night I have been praying for rain in Sydney   what else is there to do.. :'( we could of course bring back the sandpaper trio. well its just a thought... :( Well, it just goes to show that if the Australia Cricket Team don't cheat, they don't win........bullying, sledging etc.....is the way to go Australia........lets get more embarrassed....if that's at all possible?

from what I have read  the aussies in the past have been one of the top teams for sledging... yet get really huffy when it comes back......

now they have mikes on the pitch   it has stopped a lot of it.....which is good because it is BULLYING...and when kids see the professionals doing it.....they thinks is OK....

I didnt like Warnies attitude either   when he was at the height of his popularity......he got away with an awful lot..

it is after all meant to be for gentleman...not yobbos..

If you buy into sledging then you’re letting that person control your psyche.

Give your opponent nothing...!

Let your athleticism do the talking.

Ajax wrote on Jan 12^th, 2019 at 8:22am:

If you buy into sledging then you’re letting that person control your psyche. Give your opponent nothing...! Let your athleticism do the talking.

Some players are susceptible to sledging and criticism....Some rise to the challenge....Sledging is a means to get into an opponents head and put them off their game....Don't get sucked into it!!!

::) ::) ::)

Yes - Australians are the world's worse SLEDGERS.
Our 'verbal abuse' (mental abuse) is very aggressive.
Well, the males are - in Sport.

Chinese in Sydney "Me no speak English"
Aussie in Sydney "Then you're a stupid yellow dumb****, arse**** and bugger* **** **** then aren't you!?"

The Chappelli era of Cricketers called the Windies as N******S on the field of play, which immediately rattled the Windies players - but they decided to not respond in the same way, but to do so by winning.

Jasin wrote on Jan 12^th, 2019 at 2:09pm:

Yes - Australians are the world's worse SLEDGERS. Our 'verbal abuse' (mental abuse) is very aggressive. Well, the males are - in Sport. Chinese in Sydney "Me no speak English" Aussie in Sydney "Then you're a stupid yellow dumb****, arse**** and bugger* **** **** then aren't you!?" The Chappelli era of Cricketers called the Windies as N******S on the field of play, which immediately rattled the Windies players - but they decided to not respond in the same way, but to do so by winning.

The Windies went through a purple patch after the Aussies were banned because of Kerry Packers World Series Cricket and many of our top players retired....Overall the Aussies record against the West Indies is impressive!!!

:) :) :)

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ausvwi09/engine/records/team/series_results.html?class=1;id=2;id=4;type=headtohead

Sledging by Australian (male) Sportsmen in all sports participated by Australians - reveal that it is indeed, their 'flaw'. Cricket is the easiest to highlight, as they have more time and opportunity to open their traps and throw some verbal abuse to the opposition.

2 games all in the ODI series....Game 3 on Wednesday....Can the Aussies pull off a series victory against India with the World Cup in July....Maybe with Smith and Warner back we might give it a shake???

:-? :-? :-?

Marsh and Finch out
Warner Smith and Bancroft back

miketrees wrote on Mar 11^th, 2019 at 8:33pm:

Marsh and Finch out Warner Smith and Bancroft back

I agree Mike....I think Finch has lost the plot somewhat and Marsh is past it....Other players like Turner and Handscomb could help consolidate our middle order with the trio you mentioned and Maxwell has the X factor....Maybe we might have a shot at the World Cup???

:-? :-? :-?

Actually Smith or Warner may not fit

Dont know who Smith would replace

miketrees wrote on Mar 11^th, 2019 at 9:34pm:

Dont know who Smith would replace

Marsh???

:-? :-? :-?

Gee. And Australia was going so much better without Smith and Warner. So much more like-able too.

But, the ACB like's to protect its 'cheats', desperate it is for a win like an under-arm bowl, like the Church protects its dirty Cardinals and the Media protects its Creeps.

Jasin wrote on Mar 11^th, 2019 at 10:07pm:

Gee. And Australia was going so much better without Smith and Warner. So much more like-able too. But, the ACB like's to protect its 'cheats', desperate it is for a win like an under-arm bowl, like the Church protects its dirty Cardinals and the Media protects its Creeps.

The ACB suspended their cheats for a year unlike every other nation that accepts the paltry ban handed down by the ICC....Smith was banned for one test and his match fee by the ICC....The ACB is the only cricket board that has acted to stamp out cheating and awarded a penalty substantially higher than that imposed by the ICC....The underarm ball was not cheating by the way!!!

::) ::) ::)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-25/smith-warner-stand-down-as-captain-vice-captain-for-rest-of-test/9585260

Not sure if Atherton even got suspended for ball tampering
The whole Indian and Pakistan cricket boards should be banned for their cheating...but no.

miketrees wrote on Mar 11^th, 2019 at 11:11pm:

Not sure if Atherton even got suspended for ball tampering The whole Indian and Pakistan cricket boards should be banned for their cheating...but no.

He used dirt from the pitch to rough up the ball....Was fined a few thousand dollars from memory???

>:( >:( >:(

Australia are back to winning against high scoring teams.