New Years Test - Australia vs Pakistan

[Twodogs]

Re: New Years Test - Australia vs Pakistan

India over there is going to be hard but with Lyon coming in to some form and Smith continuing to make runs Australia aren't without a chance.

[KT31]

Re: New Years Test - Australia vs Pakistan

Thoughts on that review?

Seems pretty dubious to me.

Terrible decision, I thought it was a nick to start with and still think it was a slight edge but on review it was not conclusive.
Not the first time it has happened in this series and I'm still of the opinion any doubt must to the batsman.
They just haven't got reviews right in any sport at this stage (insert JJ's GF goal) but I believe the ICC is meeting to review the 'review system' this year.

[Twodogs]

Re: New Years Test - Australia vs Pakistan

Well it has to work properly, ie eliminate mistakes in umpiring or it's pointless having it at all. Umpires are now just using it as a safety net to make sure they got it right or we are getting ridiculously over technical decisions like today's.

That was not out unless the umpire was convinced it hit his glove and not. His arm or flicked is shirt. If it's impossible to not still be guessing after all the replays we saw then it's not out.

[Remi Moses]

Re: New Years Test - Australia vs Pakistan

Great result and some positives after a torrid series against the saffers
Renshaw and Handscombe massive positives, and the bowling of Hazlewood was excellent .
India is going to be difficult, but the team seems in a better place .
I'd say Pakistan are extremely jaded never playing at home, and showed signs in NZ they were spent