Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Green has his first test wicket

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

8/140

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Cummins 4 wickets 9/144

[jeemak]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

All out 147, five for Cummins. Not a bad start as captain.

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

All out 147, five for Cummins. Not a bad start as captain.

Hopefully the bats perform as well.

[GVGjr]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Got to get off to a decent start now after the rain stoppage. It may not be easy

[FrediKanoute]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

I doubt it. Say what you like about the Aussie cricket team but they are rarely bowled out cheaply at home.

I would normally agree, but that wicket is green and being under then covers over a sticky hot Brisbane evening will not have helped it dry out any more. The new ball we zip and dart about like no tomorrow. Warner we know is suspect to a moving ball; Harris' technique is not there, we could be 2 for not much with Smith and Lambo exposed and a soft under belly to follow. Head is a mistake.

[Axe Man]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

I would normally agree, but that wicket is green and being under then covers over a sticky hot Brisbane evening will not have helped it dry out any more. The new ball we zip and dart about like no tomorrow. Warner we know is suspect to a moving ball; Harris' technique is not there, we could be 2 for not much with Smith and Lambo exposed and a soft under belly to follow. Head is a mistake.

I don't disagree. We are certainly susceptible - what I meant was I don't believe we are "just as likely to fold just as quickly". It could happen, but I think the chances are we will stand up better than they did.

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Harris out for 3

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Ric Finlay
@RicFinlay
233 players have now opened at least 20 times in Test matches. When ordered by average, MHarris comes in 223rd.

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Warner bowled on a no ball

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Still hard to get your head around any Welshman following the English cricket team.
I mean the heir to the throne is called the Prince of Wales after Edward the 1st took their sovereignty and did some awful things to Daffyd or Llewyln or whatever his name was the actual Prince of Wales.
They even still have the investiture at Caernarvon castle just to keep the tradition going!

Well it is the English and Wales Cricket Board. He certainly does not support England in sports where there are distinct Welsh teams.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Well it is the English and Wales Cricket Board. He certainly does not support England in sports where there are distinct Welsh teams.

Yeah I know I've been to Cardiff it's an awesome ground.

They wanted Simon Jones!

Think it's been 16 years since a Welshman played in the side and not many come to mind prior.

Ask him if he likes Brains

They don't say England and Wales in the team name either. It's a weird arrangement.

But I wasn't judging your friend of course.

Edit : Just checking populations Wales has 3.36 million NZ 5.08 wonder if they'll ever field their own side.

[Bornadog]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Nice partnership building up

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Ashes 2021 - 1st test 8 December to 12 December -Gabba

Yeah I know I've been to Cardiff it's an awesome ground.

They wanted Simon Jones!

Think it's been 16 years since a Welshman played in the side and not many come to mind prior.

Ask him if he likes Brains

They don't say England and Wales in the team name either. It's a weird arrangement.

But I wasn't judging your friend of course.

Edit : Just checking populations Wales has 3.36 million NZ 5.08 wonder if they'll ever field their own side.

My mate is from from the Western side of Wales, he sounds more like a scouser than a Welshman!
Reckon maybe Geraint Jones was the last one, and Robert Croft a bit further back too