Ashes 4th Test

TommyPicks · Post by **TommyPicks** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:03 pm

Another shocking bit of umpiring. Didn’t even make a decision

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:14 pm

Crawley having a great series.

333 runs at 55s

Opening the batting in England as well, superb.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:21 pm

Great way to get 50!
Shove it up these Aussies!

lizardlad · Post by **lizardlad** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:28 pm

Magnificent viewing - Aussies look demoralised

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:32 pm

This is quite staggering.

I’ve never seen Cummins looks so utterly devoid of ideas - Smith is looking irate at him as well.

Crawley on drive, off drive for consecutive fours against Pat Cummins.

Unbelievable stuff.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:33 pm

Fastest Test 150 ever at Old Trafford!
Good lad, Zak.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:43 pm

Reckon we’ll declare this evening.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:53 pm

The series that is giving us everything - and now England are 300/2

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:03 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:32 pm
This is quite staggering.

I’ve never seen Cummins looks so utterly devoid of ideas - Smith is looking irate at him as well.

Crawley on drive, off drive for consecutive fours against Pat Cummins.

Unbelievable stuff.

They look like they don't know what's hit them. Hope we can make it count and the weather doesn't come to their rescue as at the moment that looks like their only hope.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:05 pm

And in front

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:06 pm

A great batting performance today. But no, we surely won’t be seeing a declaration tonight, despite the weather forecast

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:06 pm

Wonderful how quickly we've knocked the Aussie total off.
Great stuff is this.
Rare you'll see an Aussie Ashes side so utterly demoralised!

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:10 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:43 pm
Reckon we’ll declare this evening.

Not sure if you're joking or not but it would be the stupidest decision of all time.

We are currently batting in the best conditions of the Test, with the fastest outfield. Batters with no pressure on at all.

Declaring could bring the loss in play as we would have to bat in damp conditions.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:19 pm

Bloody hell!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:19 pm

Shame it wasn't a double ton.
Superb knock though.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:22 pm

Great knock from Crawley.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:22 pm

Was very impressed with the Aussie players how they congratulated him….

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:43 pm

Root very unlucky there with a worm burner.
Shouldn't be happening on day 2.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:44 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:43 pm
Root very unlucky there with a worm burner.
Shouldn't be happening on day 2.

Not sure how you can deal with that ball.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:46 pm

Not bad news at all for England if its doing that on Day 2

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:46 pm

Crikey! That's a good reason to not want to bat again.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:48 pm

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:22 pm
Was very impressed with the Aussie players how they congratulated him….

So was i

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:25 pm

A bit of a slow end to the day after what we have seen.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:27 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:25 pm
A bit of a slow end to the day after what we have seen.

Maybe they should Quickenthetempo?
I'll get my coat....

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:33 pm

Another superb day of cricket

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:38 pm

Insightful Crawley interview for those who still have doubts over his role, and what he’s being asked to do.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:17 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:25 pm
A bit of a slow end to the day after what we have seen.

I think that was fair enough. Needed the wickets intact to be able to push on tomorrow. Another couple of quick wickets would have left us a bit vulnerable.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:45 pm

Too many reckless shots. This is not how test cricket should be played.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:11 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:17 pm
I think that was fair enough. Needed the wickets intact to be able to push on tomorrow. Another couple of quick wickets would have left us a bit vulnerable.

Just commenting on what was happening, not criticising.

Showed how easy Crawley and Root had found it.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:46 pm

Well played today England . If we get 200 in front by lunch tomorrow , it'll be tricky for the Aussies with the ball keeping low .

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:02 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:45 pm
Too many reckless shots. This is not how test cricket should be played.

Are you Geoff Boycott.?

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:04 pm

Been again today and the Aussies were very demoralised. Even their section of fans numbers dwindled after tea. Thought we were really going to push on after 5pm but we appeared to take our foot off the pedal.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:06 pm

Bad weather forecast Saturday & Sunday I believe.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:10 pm

The 200 partnership between Crawley and Root was made with the lowest number of balls in a test match at Old Trafford, and by England, and by Australia and actually by any test side, at any test match, in the history of cricket!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:32 am

Raining now in Manchester but expected to be fine for most of the time today - tomorrow, sadly, is a very different story.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:54 am

Silkyskills1 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:04 pm
Been again today and the Aussies were very demoralised. Even their section of fans numbers dwindled after tea. Thought we were really going to push on after 5pm but we appeared to take our foot off the pedal.

Judging by the forecast it’s not going to be the perfect batting conditions England enjoyed yesterday. If Starc gets the old ball to start reversing in the changed atmospheric conditions it may not all be plain sailing.
Funny old game cricket and always expect the unexpected.

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:57 am

We pretty much have today to save the Ashes...

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:09 am

Can't see the Aussies doing anything but slow things down today.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:10 am

I'm over in the UK ....what channel is the cricket on.... please.
Can't see it on the TV anywhere.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:11 am

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:10 am
I'm over in the UK ....what channel is the cricket on.... please.
Can't see it on the TV anywhere.

Sky Sports Cricket

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:12 am

400 up

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:29 am

Good first half hour this morning, added 38 runs with no loss and lead now 105.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:32 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:29 am
Good first half hour this morning, added 38 runs with no loss and lead now 105.

Aussie seamers look knackered again. Starc uncharacteristic half volley, full toss dispatched by Brook for consecutive fours

What’s the plan here - get to 200 ahead then declare?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:37 am

Not sure what the plan is but it’s Stokes so expect the unexpected. The one thing we do know is that we will have to bowl them out again.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:38 am

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:32 am
Aussie seamers look knackered again. Starc uncharacteristic half volley, full toss dispatched by Brook for consecutive fours

What’s the plan here - get to 200 ahead then declare?

Don't think Starc is fully fit.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:41 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:11 am
Sky Sports Cricket

Thanks Tony.......don't have it! I'm in an airbnb near Wakefield.
Story of my life...i finally get to watch Cricket in LA, come over here & can't watch...

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:44 am

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:41 am
Thanks Tony.......don't have it! I'm in an airbnb near Wakefield.
Story of my life...i finally get to watch Cricket in LA, come over here & can't watch...

If you have a VPN - set your location to Australia, then sign up on 9now.com.au , log in and you can watch the action live with sky broadcast

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:45 am

Is anyone else getting inexplicably giddy about the prospect of England being 444 for 4?

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:46 am

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:44 am
If you have a VPN - set your location to Australia, then sign up on 9now.com.au , log in and you can watch the action live with sky broadcast

I'm stuck in the Stone-age when it comes to technology i'm afraid.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:48 am

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:46 am
I'm stuck in the Stone-age when it comes to technology i'm afraid.

Option three - go to the nearest boozer