Ashes third test

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:00 pm

Starc caught Brook

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:00 pm

England might even get a bat at this rate

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:00 pm

Typical that the cricket starts just as the football does.

Now seven down - building up to a top day tomorrow.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:01 pm

Another wicket. Wood gets Starc 168-7

Nearly a blunder between Brook and Barstow but Brook takes a cracking catch in the end

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:01 pm

Good job it was caught because Bairstow should have gone for it as he was facing it and he has dirty great big gloves on.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:03 pm

Whitgord wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:01 pm
Good job it was caught because Bairstow should have gone for it as he was facing it and he has dirty great big gloves on.

Cannot believe he didn’t go for that, clearly the keeper’s catch. Brilliant thought from Brook.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:04 pm

Whitgord wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:01 pm
Good job it was caught because Bairstow should have gone for it as he was facing it and he has dirty great big gloves on.

Really difficult catch for Brook. It possibly should have been Bairstows who had a much better view but hey ho, it's taken that's the main thing.

Another before close could be a cracking setup for tomorrow

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:06 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:03 pm
Cannot believe he didn’t go for that, clearly the keeper’s catch. Brilliant thought from Brook.

My only thought on that is Brairstow isn't the lightest on his feet and possibly realised that as Brooks had a bit more chance to make more ground.

First thing your taught in junior cricket is to call the catch, one of them should have attempted that at least

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:09 pm

Bairstow has caught this one but straight at him. 8 down.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:09 pm

And another!
Cummins gone!

170-8

Oh.... Review incoming

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:09 pm

Baaaaad review.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:10 pm

Bye bye Cummins

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:10 pm

Pointless review but they have three left so opted to use one.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:14 pm

Brilliant fielding, Mo!

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:20 pm

Some loose bowling here........costing very valuable runs.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:24 pm

We're blowing it here!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:28 pm

Head 50
He shouldn't be getting these runs,

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:33 pm

Head close to taking this away from England Just don’t get this 9 men on boundary

Culmclaret · Post by **Culmclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:34 pm

Playing into their hands

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:34 pm

If Aussies get the lead much above 250 then we should worry big time

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:37 pm

Calm the fnck down FCBurnley

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:39 pm

This is a horror show!........ideal bowling conditions being wasted.

Dressinggown · Post by **Dressinggown** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:42 pm

Twists and turns.

This is not Test Cricket.

Can batters not leave a ball once in a while?

The whole shebang has me at a complete mental standstill.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:45 pm

Broad showing how to bowl on this wicket......

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:46 pm

Bit if a no brainer to bring him back into the attack. We bowl so much better when we look to take the wicket rather than restrict the runs.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:48 pm

Bowl at the stumps at the tail - every single time

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:48 pm

Broad takes Murphy. 211-9

Aus Lead 237

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:51 pm

Wood has been terrible in this session.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:51 pm

This short bowling is mental

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:52 pm

Mark wood is having a shocker here

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:53 pm

Why are we bowling short

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:56 pm

England don’t half know how to throw leads away

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:57 pm

251 to get.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:57 pm

Get in broad.

He’s bowled beautifully today

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:58 pm

Head gone..224 All Out.

251 to win for England with 2 days.

Please please please bat sensibly Crawley and Duckett this next 30 mins

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:00 pm

Spain injury time penalty.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:02 pm

Just a few grains of intelligence now.... Pleeeease.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:06 pm

I'm feeling very nervous

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:07 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:00 pm
Spain injury time penalty.

Thanks for that. Recording it to watch later

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:08 pm

Firthy wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:07 pm
Thanks for that. Recording it to watch later

Sorry, Firthy...
Thought I'd swapped threads.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:09 pm

Weather forecast a bit iffy for next 2 days so probably won't have the 2 full days to get the runs, will be interesting to see how England approach this run chase.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:11 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:08 pm
Sorry, Firthy...
Thought I'd swapped threads.

No probs. I know our new goalie will save it

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:12 pm

Firthy wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:11 pm
No probs. I know our new goalie will save it

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:15 pm

Bathed in sunshine, crowd cheering , i'd give my left nut to be at Headingley right now.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:16 pm

I know they want to start on the front foot and show the Aussies they are up for it, but it just frightens me when England openers start so aggressively like this.

It's absolutely fine to leave bad balls, even more so when there's like 20 mins left and a ball swinging.

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:16 pm

Game on

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:19 pm

Edited out a picture of a large kangaroo

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:20 pm

Duckett trying his best to get out.

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:24 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:20 pm
Duckett trying his best to get out.

He will not change, you can post as much as you like.

My 16 year old now loves test cricket BECAUSE of this new style.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:25 pm

Some lovely shots by Duckett. Short slip catch which missed, and a edge which popped over slip again. Warning signs for him, will he take any notice?

25-0, run rate of 8 an over ....