4th Test Australia v England - MCG

[bulldogtragic]

Re: 4th Test Australia v England - MCG

Pretty soft dismissal from Warner. He'll be kicking himself for not taking the time to settle in on this wicket. Sure he came out with a positive mindset but that stroke and some of his slashes were not what we needed to get our innings going and turn the screws on England.

If we don't play ODIs in between tests so the players have continuity, why are they playing hit and giggle?

For once I agree with the ch9 com-box, Warner looked confused into T20 for some reason. Muscle memory and reflex is critical, mixing up formats in between tests seems stupid.

[jeemak]

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I don't buy into that.

He's played enough test cricket to know what's required to bed an innings down. He needs to be good enough to handle one or two games of 20-20 in between tests and any other distractions if he wants to have an enduring test career.

It's not as if he's come off the plane from playing a 20-20 game the night before and padded up in a test match. He's had over a days play to get his mind into test mode.

[Topdog]

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I don't buy into that.

He's played enough test cricket to know what's required to bed an innings down. He needs to be good enough to handle one or two games of 20-20 in between tests and any other distractions if he wants to have an enduring test career.

It's not as if he's come off the plane from playing a 20-20 game the night before and padded up in a test match. He's had over a days play to get his mind into test mode.

and yet he came out swinging at everything and mistimed about 4 shots before finally being caught for < 10

[jeemak]

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and yet he came out swinging at everything and mistimed about 4 shots before finally being caught for < 10

So do you think it's a lack of maturity on his behalf, or do you think it's a player management issue?

[Twodogs]

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Pressure building and building. This is great test cricket.

[Eastdog]

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So do you think it's a lack of maturity on his behalf, or do you think it's a player management issue?

Could be a bit of both jeemak.

[jeemak]

Re: 4th Test Australia v England - MCG

Pressure building and building. This is great test cricket.

Unfortunately the commentary couldn't match the standard.

Putrid performance during a very tense period.

[Twodogs]

Re: 4th Test Australia v England - MCG

I don't really notice the commentary. I have it turned down pretty low though.

[Bornadog]

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Unfortunately the commentary couldn't match the standard.

Putrid performance during a very tense period.

Stick 774 on or ABC Grandstand on digital and mute the telly. You will enjoy it more. The time lag is not that annoying at all (less annoying than Ch9 Comnmentary) and if you miss something on the radio you can look up and see it on TV.

[jeemak]

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Stick 774 on or ABC Grandstand on digital and mute the telly. You will enjoy it more. The time lag is not that annoying at all (less annoying than Ch9 Comnmentary) and if you miss something on the radio you can look up and see it on TV.

Yeah, was just about to do it. I was caught unawares.

[Bornadog]

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Yeah, was just about to do it. I was caught unawares.

Maybe you won't enjoy it the way we are collapsing. 6/112

[jeemak]

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I'm staggered technology that is inconclusive can overturn a caught behind decision, but can't overturn a LBW decision.

It's a farce.

[jeemak]

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Bailey isn't a grinder. He isn't a test bat either.

[GVGjr]

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Bailey isn't a grinder. He isn't a test bat either.

Agreed. We need to look at Maddinson at the number 6 spot.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: 4th Test Australia v England - MCG

Watson and Bailey are sensational ODI players.

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