The Ashes | 4th Test | MCG | Day 2 | 27/12/10

[Noork85]

Can mods create an official thread and merge this?

 

[Noork85]

No ones watching the game today?

 

[CricnPak]

Siddle just got a wicket but it's still game over for australia unless they restrict England's lead to under 250, after which they'd have a slim-to-none chance.

In other words, Australia need a Kolkata, and everyone thinks its highly unlikely.

 

[Noork85]

I second that. Hoping for it.
Trott needs to be caught early in the innings, he gives plenty of chances

 

[KingKhanWC]

Siddle strikes.

Aus need to bowl out England today to have any chance in this game.

 

[Noork85]

Good fielding by hilfy

 

[UP]

If Aus wants to win, Eng's lead should not cross 180.

 

[Noork85]

If Aus wants to win, Eng's lead should not cross 180.

Lol 180 lead or the actual score?

No chance still cuz the top order hasnt performed for 4 consecutive games.

 

[Noork85]

I could puke watching trotski

 

[Noork85]

Nice drive by strauss

 

[Noork85]

Btw, where is the world cup final going to be?

 

[CricnPak]

Whatta catch by Huss.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Siddle bags a second. Two new bats in, come one Aus!

 

[Noork85]

 

[Noork85]

Yessss fantastic catch by hussey

 

[Fawad2010]

Amazing Catch by Hussey!

 

[UP]

Lol 180 lead or the actual score?

No chance still cuz the top order hasnt performed for 4 consecutive games.

Obviously lead.

Right now Eng's lead is 70 odd runs. Aus need to bowl them out under 100 more runs to still have a chance in this game.

Someone has to bowl a miracle spell.

Ponting, Watson, Clarke, Hussey and Haddin all have to come to party.

Otherwise, they can kiss Ashes goodbye !

 

[Noork85]

2 saffers on now. Kp and trott

 

[CricnPak]

Loving all the American and Canadian flags in this Ashes thread Noor.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Btw, where is the world cup final going to be?

Bombay/Mumbai. You thinking about going?

 

[Fawad2010]

Aussies need to take at least couple more wickets in next hour

 

[Noork85]

Trott will give chances, aussies have to seize the oppertunity

 

[Noork85]

Bombay/Mumbai. You thinking about going?

I wish lol thats ariund exam time...and plus i duno any1 in india

 

[UP]

2010 Ashes has not lived up to the hype.

We need close contest!

2005 Ashes was one of the all time great series !

 

[KingKhanWC]

I wish lol thats ariund exam time...and plus i duno any1 in india

Good luck with the exams. Can't get a visa myself.

Aus need to sieze the moment here and take few more. Dodgy Collingwood next.

 

[UP]

I did not watch the game yesterday - but whatever happened to Johnson again?

Went for plenty.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Geez, just short. Siddle giving it his all.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Just tuned in. SIddle seems to be bowling well. If Australia manage to save this test it'll be a miracle

 

[Noork85]

Good luck with the exams. Can't get a visa myself.

Aus need to sieze the moment here and take few more. Dodgy Collingwood next.

Oh india gives visa problems? What if ur a citizen of the states?

Im trying to be optimistic abt this game and hoping australia can pull a miracle but i think their top order is going to take them down. The whole team cant depend on one player.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I did not watch the game yesterday - but whatever happened to Johnson again?

Went for plenty.

He left the swing at the other end of the country in Perth.

Good field to Trott but Hilfun bowling too straight

 

[Noork85]

Kp probably getting nervous...he doesnt want to go out on a duck

 

[Noork85]

Off the mark...finally

 

[Boi]

Siddle charging in...

 

[DeadlyVenom]

seems like most ppers went to sleep after a hard days work at the boxing day sales

 

[Boi]

Driven down the ground for four by KP.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Oh india gives visa problems? What if ur a citizen of the states?

Im trying to be optimistic abt this game and hoping australia can pull a miracle but i think their top order is going to take them down. The whole team cant depend on one player.

Only to people with links to Pakistan.

Does anyone know when was the last time a team won after scoring less than a 100 first innings?

 

[Strike!]

Do australia really want to bowl england out? If they do that it just lessens the chances of them saving the game.

 

[Fawad2010]

warne trying to sell his "spinner's underwear"

 

[KingKhanWC]

Water break. KP will either get out or start smacking them in the next hour.

 

[Noork85]

warne trying to sell his "spinner's underwear"

Lol those are his? mC posted a pic of siddle in one on twit

 

[KingKhanWC]

Johnson to try again.

 

[KingKhanWC]

One good ball from MJ.

 

[Noork85]

Good over

 

[DeadlyVenom]

this is one dull match

 

[KingKhanWC]

Bit of rain around.

 

[Noork85]

Maybe rain can save australia?

 

[Noork85]

Hoping for a draw....
Unlikely though

 

[KingKhanWC]

All 3 results possibe but only one likely.

Flicked through mid wicket KP for 3.

 

[Noork85]

Ugly bowling by MJ...hes lost it again

 

[Noork85]

200/2 sigh

 

[Noork85]

mj getting catty with KP...not a good move esp when ur on the back foot

 

[KingKhanWC]

KP knuckled down but MJ might force him to play shots.

 

[KingKhanWC]

1907 was the last time a team won after being bowled for less than a 100 first innings. It has only happened 5 times.

It would be the best ever comeback in modern history if Aus do win.

 

[Noork85]

1907 was the last time a team won after being bowled for less than a 100 first innings. It has only happened 5 times.

It would be the best ever comeback in modern history if Aus do win.

Too much to hope for.

Eng taking their sweet time to play

 

[KingKhanWC]

Short ball is a good tactic to KP. Target his ego.

 

[Noork85]

Short ball is a good tactic to KP. Target his ego.

Is it that inflated?

 

[KingKhanWC]

Is it that inflated?

You will see now. Leggie on.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Told ya. Skips down and hits over the top. Not timed though but still 4

 

[Noork85]

Ouch

 

[KingKhanWC]

And again. Superb shot this time, straight as an arrow back over the bowlers head.

 

[Noork85]

Ouch again

 

[KingKhanWC]

Smith continues to KP

 

[KingKhanWC]

Maiden. Head down till lunch.

 

[UP]

The moment Eng's lead cross 200, it will be all over for the Aussies.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Lunch. Couple of wickets but England came back well.

 

[UP]

C'mon Aus!

We need some contest!

 

[Noork85]

Lol ponting looking like an idiot

 

[Noork85]

Hilarious! Desperation

 

[Noork85]

Im so disappointed. What a whiner he is.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Punter gone crazy.

Hot spot showed a nick there. The bat was not even close to the pad. Had to be a nick. Snicko required.

 

[SAj55]

That was a disgrace.

Ponting has to be banned for that!

 

[SAj55]

Punter gone crazy.

Hot spot showed a nick there. The bat was not even close to the pad. Had to be a nick. Snicko required.

Hot spot showed a mark at the bottom of the bat yet the ball went past the bat higher up.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Crowd booing KP 50.

Come on show snicko!

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

Not watching the match.

Can anyone tell me why is Punter going crazy?

 

[SAj55]

See nothing on snicko.

Ponting is an absolute disgrace to the spirit of the game.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Hot spot showed a mark at the bottom of the bat yet the ball went past the bat higher up.

It wasn't that high but snicko showing nothing.

 

[atif.raza]

Punter is loosing it. That was shameful. Nothing on snicko either

 

[KingKhanWC]

Punter should be punished for that. At least a big fine.

 

[Kriketer]

This game is all done for Australia.

 

[Sanchez]

That was certainly a breach of player conduct. And Ponting has had too many of that. I just don't get how Punter always manages to escape punishments. He doesn't have any respect for umpires.