dicko Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Did they even practice for english conditions? England bowled well but the batting was woeful
dicko Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 "I watched guys around me get out trying to defend and I thought, like I've always said, the better the bowling the more aggressive you've got to be," Clarke said. ummm no isn't it "leave (or defend) the good ball, hit the bad ball"???
Philski Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 The conditions played a big part - overcast and humid weather in England = swingy ball. David Gower made a telling point yesterday, to the effect that in England, when the ball's moving a lot, batsmen learn to play the ball late and soft. The Aussies were stepping up and hitting hard, and that's what did for many of them. Trent Bridge is Broad's home ground, and he's known as a bit of a streaky player - he has periods of brilliance. England didn't drop a single catch. It was a perfect storm as far as the Aussies were concerned.
JohnS Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 I think Jim Maxwell, the veteran ABC Cricket Commentator, sums up want went wrong quite well below... http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2015/s4289482.htm I think his insights into Australia's intermediate cricket future is also insightful.
Vortigan Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 I think the score flatters England (not to take anything away from Broad's awesome performance), as we know from the second test how much closer the teams are in truth, but it was a sensational morning nonetheless. Ain't over yet though.... hahahaha you're kidding,right?? 1
Philski Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 hahahaha you're kidding,right?? Agreed. It would all be over by now, had a couple of catches not been dropped, and Neville caught off Finn by Cook being a no ball (plus another that I can't remember right now).
CaptainQuintero Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 There's a nifty new trick to find out your name if you were an Australian cricketer: Simply add "bowled Stuart Broad" to the end of your surname 2
ayepatz Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 hahahaha you're kidding,right?? Lol. Things have moved on a bit!
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