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ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
- ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
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RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
RussyRover > 01/08/2013, 15:43
TEA: AUS 180-3
Just the one wicket then of Chris Rogers, and Michael Clarke has made his 50 and now on 55 with his partner Steve Smith who's on 20.
Another review by England but this time they lose it as there is no sign of any mark or deviation of the ball, so Australia will feel a lot happier going in to Tea, but breaks tend to bring wickets, so let's see what England can magic up after the interval... -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
StrumSolo > 01/08/2013, 17:52
A ton for Michael Clarke and a 50 for Steven Smith.
We've been spoiled up until now with the frequency of wickets, but not today, just the 3 so far with the Aussies on a decent looking 269.
I think you're right Russy, this one's got draw written all over it. -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
RussyRover > 01/08/2013, 18:38
DAY 1 CLOSE OF PLAY: AUS 303-3
Well, what a good day (or should that be g'day?) for the Aussies, with Clarke on 125 and Smith 70, and there is Stuart Broad wishing that England had kept a review so he could have claimed his 200th Test wicket but alas twas not to be...
Ay Scotty, the draw looks to be the outcome, I don't think this shitty weather they're predicting will magically disappear?
Well done Michael Clarke, you given something for the Aussie brigade to cheer about. -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
RussyRover > 02/08/2013, 09:01
Well what a difference 24 hours make, as that dirty big raincloud that was over Manchester for Saturday has gone and changed according to the weather this morning on brekkie TV. For today there will be a small chance of showers, tomorrow a slightly bigger chance of showers and for Sunday, they're not saying as that raincloud is making it's way up from the South???
I'm still going with the draw though, the wicket looks great for batting and even though it might get some more turn later for the spinners, I don't think the Aussies will make best use of it...
Following on from Khawaja's dismissal that was upheld by DRS yesterday even the Aussie Prime Minister got involved as he tweeted: "That was one of the worst cricket umpiring decisions I have ever seen."
and Cricket Australia has asked the International Cricket Council to clarify the decision review system - see story here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/23532939 -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
StrumSolo > 02/08/2013, 09:22
This is how the BBC website has it, so we should at least see an uninterrupted first half of the day.
I suppose it was inevitable there'd be a big hoo-ha over DRS at some point. Early days and all that... -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
StrumSolo > 02/08/2013, 09:23
Also, Prime Ministers shouldn't be allowed on Twitter. -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
StrumSolo > 02/08/2013, 11:22
And they're back out at Old Trafford for day 2.
We're going to need to see more urgency from the England attack early on or it could start to get a bit daunting.
Michael Vaughan still reckons we can come good though. "I think England can bowl Australia out for less than 400. They have proved that at Trent Bridge and Lord's. But they need to grab Clarke's wicket early this morning - this Australia team has a habit of collapsing." Fair point, Mike. Let's hope you're right.
What are you chaps saying? Will today be better than yesterday?
As a side note, I believe Briss is there today, and he was yesterday too. I also seem to remember us having a bit of a shocker on the day he was at Lords.
Cursed? -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
StrumSolo > 02/08/2013, 12:17
We have a breakthrough!
Smith hits a Swann delivery high and is caught easily by Bairstow. Good innings from the Aussie batsman though, 11 short of his century on 89.
Will the floodgates open now? I'd say we need to get Clarke out sharpish, then who knows...
347-4 -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
StrumSolo > 02/08/2013, 12:42
Warner's gone after only 5 runs, that'll learn him.
Clarke's still in though...
378-5 -
RE: ASHES 2013: THIRD TEST - OLD TRAFFORD
RussyRover > 02/08/2013, 13:04
DAY 2 LUNCH - AUS 392-5 Clark 168 and Haddin 18
Yeah, the bowlers have been a bit unlucky this morning, they could have a couple more, especially that nick off Haddin that Prior grabbed at and missed...
The Aussies must be looking at 500 at least for any chance to get a result, and then they have to take 20 wickets to win !!! I think they could still struggle to get near to 500.
A good knock from Clarke, his highest against England, he's the one we need now.. Will be an interesting afternoon session as England look to wrap the Aussie innings up..