Cricket- the sport not the insect

[darwin553]

Surely Khawaja could not do worse.

Considering his age and the fact that he has at least done as well as Cowan in the lead-up games, time for the kid to be given a good go.

 

[Alphabet]

The Australian management seem to hate Khawaja. Like punishing him in homework gate even though he didn't play a single match on tour. Ridiculous.

Cowan at 3 is untenable, best to drop him now, and bring in somebody who isn't that limited. Khawaja, Warner, anybody else who's available, ought to be considered. I'm not saying Cowan should be permanently ditched, I reckon after Rogers calls it quits, Cowan should considered to replace him if his form's good.

 

[darwin553]

The Australian management seem to hate Khawaja. Like punishing him in homework gate even though he didn't play a single match on tour. Ridiculous.

Different now that boof's in charge.

 

[movingtarget]

Different now that boof's in charge.

He's obviously more open minded than the last two coaches. Cowan has to open. That is the position for him, the only one I think. He is like a less talented Katich and less disciplined. If Warner gets runs for Australia A he will probably get back in.

 

[darwin553]

He's obviously more open minded than the last two coaches. Cowan has to open. That is the position for him, the only one I think. He is like a less talented Katich and less disciplined. If Warner gets runs for Australia A he will probably get back in.

The only thing Cowan gets after this test is an airplane ticket back to Hobart.

 

[Alphabet]

Clarke looking very, very shaky. I can sense the wicket coming.

 

[darwin553]

Clarke looking very, very shaky. I can sense the wicket coming.

Here we go again thanks for your pessimism

 

[Alphabet]

Every time he gets off strike I heave a huge sigh of relief. Rogers should protect him as though he's batting with a tailender, until Anderson and Broad tire.

 

[movingtarget]

The run rate has dropped to a crawl. English have tightened up their bowling.

 

[darwin553]

Wouldn't worry about the run rate with Clarke out there

 

[Alphabet]

The run rate has dropped to a crawl. English have tightened up their bowling.

Not really, it's just harder to score against the old ball. We shouldn't have taken the new ball, in hindsight, until it was impossible to keep using the old ball.

 

[Alphabet]

Heart in my mouth for a second there. This is like watching Phil Hughes vs. spin.

 

[movingtarget]

Luckily for us, Swann has not been at his best today and the pitch has slowed up.

 

[darwin553]

FFS rogers

 

[movingtarget]

Can't believe Rogers played that shot.

 

[Alphabet]

311 looks so far away now that Australia may as well be chasing 1111.

And here comes Sir Steve Border Waugh Chanderpaul Smith to bail us out of a tough spot.

 

[darwin553]

211 would be much better

 

[movingtarget]

It's looking a lot harder now. Need another tenth wicket partnership and a few more.

 

[darwin553]

Let's see what the current captain and future captain can do out there

 

[Alphabet]

Please, Mr. Cook, bowl Finn and Swann.

 

[darwin553]

Please, Mr. Cook, bowl Finn and Swann.

Anderson looks like he can easily bowl another 10 overs I'm afraid.

 

[Alphabet]

Swann's back. Getting some sharp turn.

It's so strange to see Swann not wearing full sleeves.

 

[darwin553]

Swann's back. Getting some sharp turn.

It's so strange to see Swann not wearing full sleeves.

Depends on how much you watch English cricket...

Must be a bit too warm for his liking.

 

[movingtarget]

This has to be the partnership for the Aussies.

 

[Alphabet]

Clarke looking more settled now.

Lol at the shouts of catch when the ball is slamming into the middle of the pad, a good 10 cm from bat or glove.