The Ashes 2013-2014 (England in Australia) - Page 2

Jadukor · #26 November 22, 2013, 01:02 PM

It seems England really has a problem with batting every time they start a series. This is a golden chance for the Aussies to go one up. I still think England has the better batting lineup and will be the better team at the end of the series. This could be a fascinating contest

tonoy · #27 November 22, 2013, 06:28 PM

What is this? Clemon Indoor Cricket? Dui side ei dekhi batting pare na. Fazlami naki?

Tiger444 · #28 November 22, 2013, 07:28 PM

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It seems England really has a problem with batting every time they start a series. This is a golden chance for the Aussies to go one up. I still think England has the better batting lineup and will be the better team at the end of the series. This could be a fascinating contest

On paper England's the better team but then again Australia's a very good side at home. So yes it'll be an interesting series

koushik · #29 November 23, 2013, 12:40 AM

25th Ton for Clarke.
Well played
6th vs england in ashes

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koushik · #30 November 23, 2013, 01:08 AM

Lead 524

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koushik · #31 November 23, 2013, 01:09 AM

Lead 528

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Maysun · #32 November 23, 2013, 01:33 AM

2 days to go. I want England to win it.

koushik · #33 November 23, 2013, 01:41 AM

AUS 401/7 DECLARE
LEAD 560

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Zeeshan · #34 November 23, 2013, 02:48 AM

bechara england

Gowza · #35 November 23, 2013, 05:28 PM

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On paper England's the better team but then again Australia's a very good side at home. So yes it'll be an interesting series

clarke and warner are the most reliable bats. rogers has been utterly disappointing but then he looked like a fish out of water when he played his 1st test years ago and he was still a good domestic batsman, he hasn't found what he needs to at international level and the problem with that is he doesn't have the time to muck around. watson as usual is still inconsistent, bailey bombed in his first match but it is only his first match so we will wait and see. our pacers are still our strongest asset. but after the first day's play totally expected australia to get mauled in this test match.

koushik · #36 November 23, 2013, 10:38 PM

Eng 130/4
cook 59*
target 540

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Jadukor · #38 November 24, 2013, 12:54 AM

absolutely terrifying spell from Johnson. Haven't seen a spell like this since the Steyn vs India spell in SA

Jadukor · #39 November 24, 2013, 12:59 AM

great field settings from Clarke as well... he never took his foot off the pedal and the let the game drift. Superb attacking fields made sure all the mistakes from the bat went to a catcher

cricheart · #40 November 24, 2013, 01:21 AM

This rain may save the English face, if it washes out the final day at Gabba.

NoName · #41 November 24, 2013, 02:12 AM

Whats with England ALWAYS losing the first test, if not a draw, in a series lol.

Jadukor · #42 November 24, 2013, 03:08 AM

5 test match series so still a long way to go. I remember the drubbing England got in the first test against India in India but in the end won that series. They batted like a team not used to the conditions yet.

Sohel · #43 November 24, 2013, 03:15 AM

If Mitchell Johnson continues to bowl like this, it'll be a decisive and memorable comeback for Australia (5-0). 9 for 103 and 103 with the bat. That's 9 for 0 in my book! Can't touch that.

koushik · #44 November 24, 2013, 04:10 AM

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5 test match series so still a long way to go. I remember the drubbing England got in the first test against India in India but in the end won that series. They batted like a team not used to the conditions yet.

england always strugle in first match of away tour.but i think AUS will win 2-1

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sum_1 · #45 November 24, 2013, 09:53 AM

A good start to a promising series. However, cricket can seriously do without these WWE style trash talks that we're seeing by players and media from both sides. While a little bit (or even quite a bit) of on-field sledging is ok, it should never be carried out of it.

Tiger444 · #46 November 24, 2013, 10:14 AM

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A good start to a promising series. However, cricket can seriously do without these WWE style trash talks that we're seeing by players and media from both sides. While a little bit (or even quite a bit) of on-field sledging is ok, it should never be carried out of it.

I love it honestly. That's what makes it the Ashes

Tiger444 · #47 November 24, 2013, 10:15 AM

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5 test match series so still a long way to go. I remember the drubbing England got in the first test against India in India but in the end won that series. They batted like a team not used to the conditions yet.

Australia is a lot more fearsome on their home grounds than India though

Tiger444 · #48 November 24, 2013, 05:24 PM

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clarke and warner are the most reliable bats. rogers has been utterly disappointing but then he looked like a fish out of water when he played his 1st test years ago and he was still a good domestic batsman, he hasn't found what he needs to at international level and the problem with that is he doesn't have the time to muck around. watson as usual is still inconsistent, bailey bombed in his first match but it is only his first match so we will wait and see. our pacers are still our strongest asset. but after the first day's play totally expected australia to get mauled in this test match.

I think Australia should stick with Hughes. Although he hasn't lived up to expectations in Tests, an average of a 32 at the age of 24 is not bad at all. He can only get better from here. Have him open alongside Warner.

Navo · #49 November 24, 2013, 06:23 PM

I can't imagine what our players would have done on such a pitch with a bowler like Johnson aiming at their throats.

Tiger444 · #50 November 24, 2013, 07:16 PM

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I can't imagine what our players would have done on such a pitch with a bowler like Johnson aiming at their throats.

Forget about playing in Australia, imagine our batsmen even in Bangladesh. They couldn't even handle the likes of Fidel Edwards and Tino Best. Think about Johnson, Harris and Siddle. It wouldn't be a pretty sight.