ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

We will need a bit of a lead without the option of Lyon's day 5 magic

Without Lyon we are going to need a lead in excess of 400.

Bat through to tea and we could be 450 ahead with 4 sessions to bowl them out.

It would also a target that they will go for enhancing the wicket taking chances.

Anything less than 400 and they only need 1 or 2 batters to get going to really challenge.

[Bornadog]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

I would say lookin go for a lead of at least 400 plus

[whythelongface]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

Good start then the loss of Khawaja and Smith in quick succession. England changing tactics and bowling short. Slowed the run rate and making batting difficult. Looking forward to similar tactics being deployed by Australia

[Bornadog]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

5/214 a lead of 305. Carey and Green need to stay in and form at minimum a 50 plus partnership

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

5/214 a lead of 305. Carey and Green need to stay in and form at minimum a 50 plus partnership

Effectively 6 out right? Smith and Ussi gave their wicket away too easily. Important partnership now.

[Bornadog]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

Effectively 6 out right? Smith and Ussi gave their wicket away too easily. Important partnership now.

yes true, no Lyon.

[Bornadog]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

Only 351 ahead at the moment with 2 wickets left. This test will go down to the wire. Poor batting other than Ussi

[whythelongface]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

That Starc decision is the biggest load of BS ever. That catch is awarded every day of the week. Unbelievable

[Bornadog]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

That Starc decision is the biggest load of BS ever. That catch is awarded every day of the week. Unbelievable

absolute cheats

[GVGjr]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

That Starc decision is the biggest load of BS ever. That catch is awarded every day of the week. Unbelievable

Really strange to hear the thoughts of former players because it varies so much. It was a clean catch by all reasonable measures.

We are in a strong position but we need a couple of quick wickets.

[jeemak]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

I've only just seen that, what a load of horse shit.

[D Mitchell]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

That Starc decision is the biggest load of BS ever. That catch is awarded every day of the week. Unbelievable

The Laws of Cricket
33.3 Making a catch
The act of making a catch shall start from the time when the ball first comes into contact with a fielder?s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control over both the ball and his/her own movement.

The umpire aided by modern technology, if not the Empire, got it right.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

Regardless we should be wrapping this test up with a win. Those 4 quick wickets were critical and have put us in pole position. Remove Duckett early and we've got all day to remove their long tail. Shouldn't be losing this one.

[jeemak]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

The Laws of Cricket
33.3 Making a catch
The act of making a catch shall start from the time when the ball first comes into contact with a fielder?s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control over both the ball and his/her own movement.

The umpire aided by modern technology, if not the Empire, got it right.

I would argue Starc was in control of his movement. He slid and braced on purpose.

[whythelongface]

Re: ASHES 2023 - 2nd TEST JUNE 28 - JULY 3, LORDS

The Laws of Cricket
33.3 Making a catch
The act of making a catch shall start from the time when the ball first comes into contact with a fielder?s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control over both the ball and his/her own movement.

The umpire aided by modern technology, if not the Empire, got it right.

Starc had complete control over both. The ball was caught prior to him using it as an aide to support himself. You can get as technical as you want in regards to the ‘rules’ of cricket but that was out. Full stop.