2011-12 Summer of Cricket

DexterPunk · Post by **DexterPunk** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:43 pm

Doubt it... Clarke's upped the pace a fair bit. Doesn't looked too fussed if he goes out.

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c.j · Post by **c.j** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:01 pm

I think they will turn it on a bit now.

Some speculating he will declare at 334. I doubt it.

DexterPunk · Post by **DexterPunk** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:12 pm

Didnt see that coming.

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Dr. Pain · Post by **Dr. Pain** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:21 pm

The best middle order batting display I've seen and to declare a head of personal achievements, Clarke has impressed me and I think I won't be alone.

c.j · Post by **c.j** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:28 pm

I thought he'd have kept going if it wasnt for the drinks break.

Post by **Bauer** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:20 pm

Brad Haddin is lucky Tim Paine is injured. Piss poor form and doesnt deserve his place in the team. Has done nothing to earn it and he should sit and watch like Mitch the bitch does.

Very impressive display by Clarke and Hussey. Full credit to them.

pixelboy · Post by **pixelboy** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:38 pm

I was at the SCG today. was great to see pup get his 300 but was a pretty boring day otherwise. The end was very frustrating, the Indians just wanting to get in the sheds and the aussie quicks bowling short to them.. made it easy for them to let everything go.. BOWL AT THE STUMPS!

Hazelb · Post by **Hazelb** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:45 pm

1 for 630 odd...not a bad track that..

Dr. Pain · Post by **Dr. Pain** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:45 pm

The population of India just dropped by one fifth. I really wanted Tendulkar to make 100

c.j · Post by **c.j** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:12 pm

Yea I was hoping to see that too, he is an icon so it's always nice to see them achieve their milestones and at the SCG would have been great for him.

That said, well played by the Aussies, some luck in the third innings. I enjoyed spending the whole day in bed, in aircon, eating crap and watching the cricket.

Post by **Bauer** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:28 pm

Dr. Pain wrote: I really wanted Tendulkar to make 100

He should be dropped as a national disgrace. It has been nearly 2 years since he has made an international century. Fucking woeful

oh wait

He is a long serving batsman who has done his country proud for many years and deserves his spot in the side regardless. Besides, who would you replace such talent with.

or as Kerry said, dont worry Sachin, you will no doubt be playing the Bangers in Dakar sometime soon

nutty · Post by **nutty** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:39 pm

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DexterPunk · Post by **DexterPunk** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:01 pm

c.j wrote:I enjoyed spending the whole day in bed, in aircon, eating crap and watching the cricket.

Just had a mental image of a small man in a racing car bed eating chicken drumsticks, and I laughed.

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c.j · Post by **c.j** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:04 pm

I'd like to cut your achilies tendon and put you on a land mine Dex.

Post by **norbs** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:59 pm

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Go Hawkey!

matticooper · Post by **matticooper** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:42 pm

Umm... do we tiptoe around this one awkwardly? or should we come out tell him?

Post by **norbs** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:36 pm

matticooper wrote:Umm... do we tiptoe around this one awkwardly? or should we come out tell him?

Tiptoe.

I actually thought I was posting it at a different forum. I'm blaming too much riding for the brain fart.

Post by **norbs** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:46 pm

Bauer wrote:
Dr. Pain wrote: I really wanted Tendulkar to make 100
He should be dropped as a national disgrace. It has been nearly 2 years since he has made an international century. Fucking woeful

oh wait

He is a long serving batsman who has done his country proud for many years and deserves his spot in the side regardless. Besides, who would you replace such talent with.

or as Kerry said, dont worry Sachin, you will no doubt be playing the Bangers in Dakar sometime soon

There is a slight difference. Sachin has scored 9 centuries since Pontings previous one. Ponting should just piss off and live of all the endorsements he so highly prizes.

Hazelb · Post by **Hazelb** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:43 pm

I find it interesting that the two are compared. I have no doubt that ST is a better bat, but as a cricketer I reckon Punter is better, plus Ponting flourished as captain re scoring runs, ST couldnt handle it.

I think its still very valid, I dont see anyone in the wings that could provide or better what he currently offers...no doubt hes not the cricketer he was, but hey thats what age does!

Post by **Bauer** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:57 pm

yeah I did exaggerate a little

It was January 2011 when Sachin got his last test century. So nearly a year.

c.j · Post by **c.j** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:02 pm

Perth next then Rad-elaide? I am not familiar with cricket on those grounds so not really sure what to expect. Will we win? I heard that Adelaide is more similar to an Indian pitch. Why?

Dr. Pain · Post by **Dr. Pain** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:59 pm

It can be a little flat at times. Perth is bouncy.

c.j · Post by **c.j** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:48 am

Oh, I thought it was more because of the weather, lol.

Thanks Doc.

Montey · Post by **Montey** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:24 pm

On late night ABC radio they were getting people to SMS in headlines for the next days newspapers describing the day of cricket when Pup got his triple-century. Most people were sending in headlines like "Pub becomes top dog" and other things about the knock of Clarke.

I was sorely tempted to SMS in "Indian bowling so crap, even Ponting got a century."

wobblysauce · Post by **wobblysauce** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:36 pm

Montey, That would be a ripper.

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