The Ashes.

[only1billybonds]

Just been announced that Josh Hazlewood will miss the first test due to start in Perth next Friday. This is a big blow to the Australians as they will already be without their captain and no.1 pace bowler Pat Cummins.

Englands preparations for the tour has been questioned by many as they have opted to play no warm up games aside from a one off against the English lions. 

Many are saying that its crucial that we get of to a good start in Perth which basically means we cant afford to lose seeing as the 2nd test in Brisbane is a day/night game ( fucking ridiculous) where the Aussies are strongly fancied.

Looking forward to this now but really unsure of how it will play out, I guess I'd still make them slight favourites due to home advantage. Going to be a few all nighters in the coming weeks for me, let's hope it'll be worth it.

[Takashi Miike]

[Come On You Irons]

I fucked off the run chase and put on the darts.

There is nothing more irritating than seeing the classless Indian team, supporters and commentators jizz themselves off over a tournament victory. Fuck that.

[Fauxstralian]

India looked like being on for 270 or 280 at one point
If NZ bat like they did in the semi & get after Bumrah they have a chance
Reckon it will be India though

[Come On You Irons]

There we go. I called it that India would post 250 again. So boring and predictable.

START THE CAR.

[Westside]

T20 is boring when you can only have 2 fieldsman outside 30m so it’s mindless slogging and edges over slip for 6 overs if not more
Reckon there should be no fielding restrictions to give the bowlers a chance



 

Agree with that.

[Westham67]

This is the the first T20 I have taken half an interest in . I agree it is boring, Its like American football a long pass get high fives and a hysterical crowd. Tinned excitement does become boring 

I liked the first matches because there new teams involved like Nepal and Italy but the second group stage has been a bore fest
I would love  it if the Kiwis win

[Fauxstralian]

T20 is boring when you can only have 2 fieldsman outside 30m so it’s mindless slogging and edges over slip for 6 overs if not more
Reckon there should be no fielding restrictions to give the bowlers a chance

India have gone for a batting pitch after stuffing up the 2023 ODI final with a pitch with some life for Bumrah 
Didnt seem to notice that Australia had Starc Cummins & Hazlewood
 

[Come On You Irons]

This is so boring. Nearly every ball is getting whacked out of the ground.

Wouldn't surprise me if India posts 250 again.

[Fauxstralian]

Looks a quick scoring pitch with the ball coming on nicely
The pitch India are incapable of preparing for Test matches

NZ under pressure already 

[Come On You Irons]

What a surprise. India batting first and smashing it all over the place.

I would be amazed if they fail to win this match.

[Westham67]

Dust bowl flat pitch rolled to death one would assume

[Fauxstralian]

NZ win the toss and bowl v India

[Fauxstralian]

After their post Ashes review it is understood Key & McCullum retain the support of the ECB and will continue 
McCullums contract is til after the 2027 ODI World Cup which is preceded by a home Ashes

[Fauxstralian]

Not there 
Who have England got?

So brave

[Eerie Decent]

Who have the Aussies got in the final, Sven?

[Fauxstralian]

Bethell does have that West Indian flair

Bat by Gunn & Moore
Hair by Gay Rupert of Soho

[Westham67]

I did get interesting but "Being brave the bat" cost us a shout at winning the Ashes and T20 world cup final

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"Brave with the bat " to quote Brook 

[Westham67]

I did get interesting but "Being brave the bat" cost us a shout at winning the Ashes and T20 world cup final

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[Takashi Miike]

what a brilliant innings by bethell. shame he had very little help from the top of the order

[Far Cough UKunt]

I just read that it's the highest T20 run chase for a losing side.

[Far Cough UKunt]

That was one heck of a run chase however you want to look at it.

[Westham67]

Looking forward to mong boy Brook putting a positive spin on dropping a catch and throwing his wicket away

Banton as well we needed 13 an over hits six off of the first ball of the  over then tries to smash the second ball of the over out of the ground and gets caught out

[Massive Attack]

Amazing effort by Bethell. What a future he's got. No shame losing to the likely winners on their turf.

[Come On You Irons]

The car is fully started now.

What a brave and brilliant innings by Bethell.

[goose]

Good effort from England but the seam bowling let them down.

Archer vs Bumrah is a no contest.