5th Ashes test

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:04 pm

Woakes to join Brook

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:05 pm

Bairstow has been an utter disgrace this series.

Yes he’s had one good innings but come on. This is where we need players to step up

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:06 pm

Haven't caught much today but the last 15 mins.

Bloody hell though, is it a morgue down at the Oval? Literally no atmosphere at all and I can see some empty seats.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:08 pm

Brook gone, good knock 85.

212-7

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:08 pm

Atherton talks Brook out now
Brook hits a great drive for 4
Atherton says perfect no 5
Caught next ball to a poor shot

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:09 pm

We will need to bowl well

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:23 pm

criminalclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:06 pm
Haven't caught much today but the last 15 mins.

Bloody hell though, is it a morgue down at the Oval? Literally no atmosphere at all and I can see some empty seats.

Its southerners for you, different type of audience

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:34 pm

DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:08 pm
Atherton talks Brook out now
Brook hits a great drive for 4
Atherton says perfect no 5
Caught next ball to a poor shot

Atherton seems to have a knack of opening his trap too soon.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:35 pm

criminalclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:06 pm
Haven't caught much today but the last 15 mins.

Bloody hell though, is it a morgue down at the Oval? Literally no atmosphere at all and I can see some empty seats.

Suspect it would have been livelier had the series been 2-2. I think a lot of people are a bit deflated after being denied a series decider by the weather.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:35 pm

Aclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:34 pm
Atherton seems to have a knack of opening his trap too soon.

Best not to praise anyone then in case they play a **** shot after.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:36 pm

Root Stokes Bairstow. Total 12 runs

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:05 pm

Reprieve for Woakes.

Why does the TV umpire check the front-on angle for inside edges? Almost every time they need to go to ultraedge to confirm. I don't understand why they don't go straight to ultraedge.

daveisaclaret · Post by **daveisaclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:05 pm

Good job we're not Australians, Down The Clarets messageboard would have imploded with the standard of catching seen today.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:10 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:05 pm
Reprieve for Woakes.

Why does the TV umpire check the front-on angle for inside edges? Almost every time they need to go to ultraedge to confirm. I don't understand why they don't go straight to ultraedge.

It buys the producer time to get the footage together.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:14 pm

Declaration anyone?

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:27 pm

Hain, Rew, Foakes, Lees, Bailey and Tongue really need to come in for the second innings.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:28 pm

283 all out
Australia Day so far unless we grab a few wickets tonight

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:29 pm

Bailey
Would not get in a third England team

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:31 pm

I've a feeling a bowler like Broad or Wood might just go on a mad one here. Might get a 6 for 20 spell.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:33 pm

DAVETHEVICAR wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:29 pm
Bailey
Would not get in a third England team

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:34 pm

Woakes and Wood have done magnificently well there for us.

I think after the series is over we should be building exclusively for the series down under.

I’d be fobbing a few off for some more youngsters

CleggHall · Post by **CleggHall** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:44 pm

Below par 1st innings from England, let down by powerhouse middle order batsmen all failing, they appear to lack concentration.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:17 pm

Sad to say this but Jimmy appears to have gone 1 series too many.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:23 pm

The Australian batsmen treasure their wickets more than our reckless batsmen

Casper2 · Post by **Casper2** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:24 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:17 pm
Sad to say this but Jimmy appears to have gone 1 series too many.

Crazy he was picked for this game , straight after the Old Trafford test and the Oval isn’t his favourite ground

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:25 pm

Not a good day for England sadly as things stand. 3 or 4 quick wickets between now and close of play would change things, but we do look a bit flat out there at present.

Papabendi · Post by **Papabendi** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:30 pm

Anderson has been picked with the expectation of a different outcome but unfortunately the same result so far in each test - just not threatening at all. Strange to see his bowling be so anodyne. Like watching a different player.

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:33 pm

Papabendi wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:30 pm
Anderson has been picked with the expectation of a different outcome but unfortunately the same result so far in each test - just not threatening at all. Strange to see his bowling be so anodyne. Like watching a different player.

Clearly lacking rhythm and therefore confidence which is not a good combination for a bowler.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:35 pm

Papabendi wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:30 pm
Anderson has been picked with the expectation of a different outcome but unfortunately the same result so far in each test - just not threatening at all. Strange to see his bowling be so anodyne. Like watching a different player.

Currently set for his worst ever series in his career.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:48 pm

Strange day with all the extra bounce the Aussies got and then Wood gets an edge at 89mph that doesn't reach the keeper.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:54 pm

Wicket at last

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:57 pm

49-1
Woakes gets Warner

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:36 pm

79.4 overs bowled in the day.

Even with the innings change that’s poor.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:20 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:36 pm
79.4 overs bowled in the day.

Even with the innings change that’s poor.

Apparently England are one of the worst culprits in Test cricket for slow over rates and they don't seem that bothered about speeding up.

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:22 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:36 pm
79.4 overs bowled in the day.

Even with the innings change that’s poor.

Just need to fine the players 1% of their match fee for every over not bowled that is purely down to slow over rate and doesn't have mitigating circumstances, the over rate would soon improve trust me.

Need to scrap drinks breaks also, ridiculous on a day where it's about 17 degrees both teams break from play every hour for a drink. There are ample opportunities to get drinks to the players with natural breaks in play, wickets, reviews etc.

Heaven forbid if a fielding team member is that thirsty, he can even rotate down to fine leg and get one there..

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:02 pm

Andreshotboots wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:22 pm

Just need to fine the players 1% of their match fee for every over not bowled that is purely down to slow over rate and doesn't have mitigating circumstances, the over rate would soon improve trust me.

Need to scrap drinks breaks also, ridiculous on a day where it's about 17 degrees both teams break from play every hour for a drink. There are ample opportunities to get drinks to the players with natural breaks in play, wickets, reviews etc.

Heaven forbid if a fielding team member is that thirsty, he can even rotate down to fine leg and get one there..

Don't think fining the players is the answer. 5 penalty runs awarded to the batting side for each over not bowled would do the trick. And why walk off at 630 in the sunshine with overs to be bowled? The powers that be really need to look at this. At £70 ( ballpark) for a ticket, the paying public are being cheated!!

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:44 am

Aussie batters playing true test cricket. Just trying to occupy the crease. Boring but effective

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:47 am

We are going to struggle without a spinner here

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:47 am

Aussies playing for the draw.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:26 pm

Labushagne 9 off 82 balls. Embarrassing.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:26 pm

Out to amazing catch

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:27 pm

Ct Root b Wood

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:27 pm

Some catch that by Root

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:28 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:26 pm
Labushagne 9 off 82 balls. Embarrassing.

LaBoycshagne.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:30 pm

Fantastic catch from Joe .

Masham Ale · Post by **Masham Ale** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:35 pm

Great catch. Brilliant reactions. Keeper slow to react. Didn’t even move for it

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:34 pm

Masham Ale wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:35 pm
Great catch. Brilliant reactions. Keeper slow to react. Didn’t even move for it

Having watched it again, I’m amazed the keeper didn’t go but an outstanding catch from Root.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:37 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:34 pm
Having watched it again, I’m amazed the keeper didn’t go

Have you actually watched the last 4 games??

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:37 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:26 pm
Labushagne 9 off 82 balls. Embarrassing.

A very strange innings when you also consider he was batting with Captain slow at the other end!?

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:43 pm

Johnny in my view hasn't played enough county cricket since is freak accident and that's why he shouldn't be behind the stumps for England as he is either rusty or is leg is still giving him issues as to why he didn't move when Joe pulled of a stunner of a catch but if he hadn't TV commentators would have been all over Johnny.