TP you need to leave your location for a moment and check who you are crediting quotes to?

Hrmm ... apologies, I've edited my post.

And thanks for your comment, I hope you're a bit different in person.

:D Hows the cricket going?

[Edited on 14-8-2005 by andyb]

:lol:

About as good as my qualifying - RUBBISH!!!

We need a touch over 4 runs an over and need to bat out the day to win, we've still got 10 wickets in hand although Clarke is a bit iffy ... A bit difficult to see it happening at the moment seeing as none of the top order has stood up and taken the responsibility to go on with it yet. Warne has top scored in the last two innings! I'd say 70% chance of winning this test to England, 10% to Aus winning and 20% of a draw.

England are bowling very well and Jones will be dangerous tomorrow once the ball starts swinging reverse. Giles is looking in good touch too.

Patience from the top order ...

COME ON AUSSIES!!!!

Hey TP sorry if that upset you, it looked harsher than the spirit in which it was sent.:roll:

Fair enough, being a text based medium makes it difficult to pick up without smilies etc when I don't know you.

Thanks.

:)

Havnt even mentioned the tri nations yet.................. :eureka:

Clearly you're bored!

I've only just seen that result, been away all weekend. From leading 13-0 to losing 13-30 ... and Eddie subb'd Gregan!!!

What is the world coming to? I turn my back for a second ...

Ha! You've got me mixed up with Rattler, I stayed rubberside down all day ...

;):lol:

So em...hows the cricket going......? :D

Is there a cricket match on?

Well match would imply 2 teams, but there appears to only be one in it at the moment..........

:D

:lol:

it aint over 'till the fat aussie (no offense intended) sings....if the all blacks can come back from 13-0 to win 13-30 (salt/wound etc etc)...you never know??????? what can happen in a game of cricket.

I'm crapping bricks here - just had to get another beer!!!

Oh and thanks MrPink - I think!

:D

:smug:

:o that was down to Ponting......

You're right, what an awesome Captains knock! You could see he was absolutely gutted when Harmison got him. More so that he didn't need to play at it.

Fair play to Clarke, Warne, Lee and McGrath at the end though. They each did their bit to save the game at crucial stages. I didn't give up on an Aus win until Warne was out to be honest, it was definitely still on the cards and you could see Punter was still thinking about it by the running between the wickets with Warne and his strokeplay. And Warne's - he's done very well!

England played very well for 3 out of the 4 days, and their bowling has been excellent all series. It's about time someone from the Aus top order stood up and made some runs, rather fitting that it was the captain. Leading by example.

Still 1-1 after 3 tests of excellent cricket. This series is exceptional. England have really stepped up and played very well and I'm very impressed with the England bowling attack.

If I was an Aussie selector I'd drop Gillespie now, he's been a fantastic player for Australia over a number of years and done the job but we can't afford to keep carrying him in a 4 man bowling attack. Especially with McGrath still recovering from his torn ankle ligaments.

I'd also be casting my eye over the batting to see if I could squeeze Andrew Symonds back in the team. He could have the impact on the series that Pietersen has had with the bat and is also a very useful bowler who can pick up some wickets and take the pressure off the main 4 bowlers.

Fantastic test match played in the right spirit, I'm buzzing now - as you might have noticed :D

I can't believe I have to wait 10 days until the next one starts!!!

And Ponting has been named man of the match - great results.

You watching now Tp? ..........Oh dear, Eddie and George, theyve got to go mate!:D:lol:

Still perhaps theyll settle for a draw...... again!

cough...wooden spoon...cough

[Edited on 20-8-2005 by andyb]

You stay down the Pub mate...............perhaps itll look better in a few pints time?:lol:

:lol:

You bastid!!!

Fortunately I was at Cadwell over the weekend and didn't find out the results until late on Sat night ... BUGGER!!!!

Lets give Georgie some more time but maybe Clive could use Eddie at Southampton?

;)

Hey forget the Rugby wooden spoon....for now, you watching the cricket.again! :lol::lol:

Yep ... not looking too good - will they survive the follow on?

Obviously im not discriminative, but...................ive seen some people enjoying this Aussie bashing!:P:lol::lol:

Obviously? To whom ....

Fair enough though, it's good to see England's rise. Their bowling has been simply sensational, very disciplined and always to the plan for each batsman.

Well done.

Can I go and hide now?

Yes you can because its 90 sumat for 5:D