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West Indies Vs Australia | 3rd test | Barbados | 12/06/2008 - 14/06/2008

Anyone know what the pitch is doing?
 
I will leave off abusing Krapich for an entire day if he gets us to a competitive first innings total
 
OZGOD said:
Anyone know what the pitch is doing?
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Good bounce and carry through to the keeper. Not much movement through the air, but there's some life in the pitch if the bowlers put it in the right areas.
 
bublubhuyan said:
Even you started calling him Krapich.
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Because he is krap and its fun !
 
Milroastnescafe said:
Remember, we aren't Pakistan, we field players who are actually half capable with the bat.
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Which is why Symonds, Haddin, Jaques, Krapich and Clarke all average less than Moyo and YK :))

Milroastnescafe said:
That 'Wahab' lad who is supposedly the next destroyer of Australian batting lineups, what were his figures like? Impressive i'd imagine. :))
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He hasn't faced Aus yet, so you can't call it either way. The way your stars are collapsing against the WI trundlers, I wouldn't be getting too over excited about what they will do to Wahab (who has massive potential).
 
Katich out ct Gayle b Edwards
Aus 111-5 after 29.1 overs

29.1 Edwards to Katich, OUT, and it works a charm, does the change! Edwards steams in and hustles Katich with a bouncer which rears onto him, getting him late onto the pull shot, the top-edge spirals into the air over Ramdin, three men give chase but Gayle from first slip calls for it and does excellently to take it down near the ropes, he seems to have hurt himself in the process but that's a neat catch to give Windies a fifth wicket
SM Katich c Gayle b Edwards 36 (72b 5x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
 
Krapich the savior gone !
 
Krapich out on 36. What a choker!

29.1 Edwards to Katich, OUT, and it works a charm, does the change! Edwards steams in and hustles Katich with a bouncer which rears onto him, getting him late onto the pull shot, the top-edge spirals into the air over Ramdin, three men give chase but Gayle from first slip calls for it and does excellently to take it down near the ropes, he seems to have hurt himself in the process but that's a neat catch to give Windies a fifth wicket
SM Katich c Gayle b Edwards 36 (72b 5x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
 
I want this kind of pitch in every test centre in Pakistan !
 
Thanks mate - I'm at work though. Will see if I can get it past our firewall.
 
32.3 Bravo to Symonds, 2 runs, slashed and dropped by Marshall at second slip, Symonds giving the wide one a hard cut but the fielder cannot hold onto the ball as it rockets away towards his right side, he gets hands on it but cannot hold on, as it was slapped rather ferociously .. will that cost?
 
Seems like Haddin has a good defensive technique.
 
34.2 Bravo to Symonds, no run, what's this now? Bravo slips in another short one down leg stump, Symonds shapes to half-leave, half-tickle it fine and the ball clips the inside of his glove before Ramdin takes a good catch down the leg side, they all ask the question but umpire Benson is unmoved ... oh ho ho, replays show ball did indeed make contact with the gloves, and Symonds stands his ground, much to the crowd's displeasure, so West Indies can feel hard done

Bravo shakes his head. That was a poor call from Benson, already under pressure in the series
 
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Mark Blindson in the act ! :)
 
Symonds gets a life in every f'en test match it seems! Damn it is unbelievable, he will make the WI pay for this!
 
LAWLZ

34.2 Bravo to Symonds, no run, what's this now? Bravo slips in another short one down leg stump, Symonds shapes to half-leave, half-tickle it fine and the ball clips the inside of his glove before Ramdin takes a good catch down the leg side, they all ask the question but umpire Benson is unmoved ... oh ho ho, replays show ball did indeed make contact with the gloves, and Symonds stands his ground, much to the crowd's displeasure, so West Indies can feel hard done

I kind of feel sorry for WI now to be honest, but geez Symmo's a pretty lucky kind of bloke...
 
Seems like there are only two decent umpires these days, Taufel & Dar. Rest are just blind.
 
spinner Benn on in 39th over. Symonds hits him for 2 fours to take his average to 47. now he has to stay not out or double the score to stay there
 
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OZGOD said:
LAWLZ

34.2 Bravo to Symonds, no run, what's this now? Bravo slips in another short one down leg stump, Symonds shapes to half-leave, half-tickle it fine and the ball clips the inside of his glove before Ramdin takes a good catch down the leg side, they all ask the question but umpire Benson is unmoved ... oh ho ho, replays show ball did indeed make contact with the gloves, and Symonds stands his ground, much to the crowd's displeasure, so West Indies can feel hard done

I kind of feel sorry for WI now to be honest, but geez Symmo's a pretty lucky kind of bloke...
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This is pathetic stuff... disgraceful
 
He's definitely been given not out when he's been out more times than being given out when not out (he admitted it on national TV in Sydney during the 2nd Test v India). But surely you don't expect him to walk when given not out? It's the umpire's job to figure it out.

But a lucky bloke he is, I agree. I wish I was that lucky when I played! :D
 
12thMan said:
spinner Benn on in 39th over. Symonds hits him for 2 fours to take his average to 47. now he has to stay not out or double the score to stay there
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Symmo usually scores a ton after being the beneficiary of a favourable call.
 
OZGOD said:
Symmo usually scores a ton after being the beneficiary of a favourable call.
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and its also usually when Aus is in a bit of a bother
 
Symonds hits a six. Ponting and Hussey got out right after hitting a six
Aus 177-5 after 43 overs
 
Symmo hits hole-in-ones all the time in golf!
 
Benn going for a boundry every over. Time for Gayle to come back on

And Haddin out LBW Benn
Aus 198-6 after 48.4 overs
 
OZ 6-208. Let's try and get to 300 if we can.
 
:111: Symonds 50 off 78 balls
Aus 208-6 after 50 overs @ 4.16

Two lives during that innings, dropped on 7 and not given out on 14. Chalky

Casson can bat, I'm told. "Well he's in ahead of Lee," offers Brydon, my Australian colleague - cricinfo
 
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Man, Australia still is the best team, but the dominance they enjoyed for almost a decade have started to perish. They way Australia used to dominate from 1999 till recently was mind-boggling.
 
bublubhuyan said:
Man, Australia still is the best team, but the dominance they enjoyed for almost a decade have started to perish. They way Australia used to dominate from 1999 till recently was mind-boggling.
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hehe.. guess we'll have to take a wee bit credit for that :>
 
"Tea...Do join us shortly for the final passage of play, when it will be the lovely Jenny to walk you through..."
anyone has a pic? Is this the call center name or her name?
 
Casson opens his test run account first over after tea

51.4 Edwards to Casson, 2 runs, Casson collects his first Test runs with a cover drive played away from the body and on the front foot
 
"It's good to see that Symonds and Vettori are looking to bring the beard back to world cricket," observes Brydon Coverdale to much nodding from our colleagues in the vicinity - cricinfo

But Paksitan team had Inzi, Afridi, MoYo, at one time also Rana and Malik. SA has Amla

and Symonds out ct chattergoon :) off Bravo
Australia 213-7 after 52.3 overs

52.3 Bravo to Symonds, OUT, gone this time! Symonds looks to attack with a flourishing drive which goes uppishly out to the covers where Chattergoon takes a handy catch
A Symonds c Chattergoon b Bravo 52 (84b 5x4 1x6) SR: 61.90
 
Symonds gone.

I really hope the windies win this game :p
 
Why did Symmo walk? Should have asked for a replay! :p
 
53.3 Edwards to Lee, no run, dropped! Edwards softened him up, and the thick edge came to first slip but Marshall dived across Gayle who was standing ready and he parried it down

Aus 219-7

I should start watching again to see if Lee gets bombarded again by WI bowlers
 
53.2 Edwards to Lee, no run, bouncer greets Lee
55.3 Edwards to Lee, no run, short one testing Lee this time
55.4 Edwards to Lee, no run, another shorter one
55.5 Edwards to Lee, no run, short one follows Lee again
 
West Indies are beast

Let's harass these Aussies proper, lets take these three wickets quickly
 
Guys serious question - Colin Croft's moustache in the Sky Sports studio right now - why has he drawn it on?
 
Easa said:
West Indies are beast

Let's harass these Aussies proper, lets take these three wickets quickly
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This is the West Indies of old!

Violent bowling
 
DM said:
Guys serious question - Colin Croft's moustache in the Sky Sports studio right now - why has he drawn it on?
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:))) :))) :))) :))) I literally cried laughing!!!!
 
4.45pm Ah, news! An inspection is due in half an hour, so that's something. If you're just joining us, welcome to coverage of West Indies against Australia, the third Test from Barbados. You've missed a cracker of a day so far and we're currently in the middle of a rain delay.

Not sure what above means but scheduled close of play is in 15 minutes. They might be able to get 30 min light permitting
 
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DM said:
Guys serious question - Colin Croft's moustache in the Sky Sports studio right now - why has he drawn it on?
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:))) :))) you absolute drunk elephant :)))
 
DM said:
This is the West Indies of old!

Violent bowling
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This is plain and simple abuse of the Aussies

Long may it continue
 
5.00pm There's no easy way to say this, but play has been abandoned for the day. The second day will start half an hour earlier tomorrow so do join us at 2.30pm.

Aus 226-7 after 56.4 overs @ 3.98 an over
end of day
 
12thMan said:
53.2 Edwards to Lee, no run, bouncer greets Lee
55.3 Edwards to Lee, no run, short one testing Lee this time
55.4 Edwards to Lee, no run, another shorter one
55.5 Edwards to Lee, no run, short one follows Lee again
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Good stuff Fidel, Lee will be dishing it out in the WI innings
 
Random Aussie said:
Good stuff Fidel, Lee will be dishing it out in the WI innings
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He didn't in the first or second test. I forget which one he got hit couple of times. I think he only bowled to Edwards couple of balls in that match but didn't do anything
 
Symmo gets away again not being out caught behind, funny to see WI supporters abusing and booing when he got his 50.. I couldnt help but think bad KARMA set by the crusader Bucknor coming back to hurt his people..
 
OZGOD said:
LAWLZ

34.2 Bravo to Symonds, no run, what's this now? Bravo slips in another short one down leg stump, Symonds shapes to half-leave, half-tickle it fine and the ball clips the inside of his glove before Ramdin takes a good catch down the leg side, they all ask the question but umpire Benson is unmoved ... oh ho ho, replays show ball did indeed make contact with the gloves, and Symonds stands his ground, much to the crowd's displeasure, so West Indies can feel hard done

I kind of feel sorry for WI now to be honest, but geez Symmo's a pretty lucky kind of bloke...
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lucky yes but also very poor sportsmanship :12:
 
12thMan said:
53.2 Edwards to Lee, no run, bouncer greets Lee
55.3 Edwards to Lee, no run, short one testing Lee this time
55.4 Edwards to Lee, no run, another shorter one
55.5 Edwards to Lee, no run, short one follows Lee again
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Test cricket.
 
Inswinging Yorker said:
lucky yes but also very poor sportsmanship :12:
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It's the umpire's job to give someone out though. Name for me a current WI player on your team who regularly walks when given not out?
 
OZGOD said:
Name for me a current WI player on your team who regularly walks when given not out?
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That's the problem mate...it's a proven fact that umpires favour the dominating team more often than not. WI players don't have the choice to walk because they're given out everytime they have a shout against them concerning an LBW or nick. Most of the decisions that need made between the two sides are nearly always against the WI (unless it's so obviously plumb, my grandmother would give it out). I still remember Pakistan's complaints against the umpires during are last series against Australia (something like 29 decisions in your favor as opposed to our 5). So yeah, fair play is welcome - only if both sides are willing to make the sacrifice for the good. In this series, you're in no position to put the WI players in this.
 
By the way, awesome test cricket on at the moment, enjoyed the whole day.
 
CricnPak said:
That's the problem mate...it's a proven fact that umpires favour the dominating team more often than not. WI players don't have the choice to walk because they're given out everytime they have a shout against them concerning an LBW or nick. Most of the decisions that need made between the two sides are nearly always against the WI (unless it's so obviously plumb, my grandmother would give it out). I still remember Pakistan's complaints against the umpires during are last series against Australia (something like 29 decisions in your favor as opposed to our 5). So yeah, fair play is welcome - only if both sides are willing to make the sacrifice for the good. In this series, you're in no position to put the WI players in this.
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That was alleged by Bob Woolmer, it is not a fact.
 
Random Aussie said:
That was alleged by Bob Woolmer, it is not a fact.
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That is true but lets face it umpires always tend to give decisions which favor the dominant teams usually. You don't have to look at Australia Vs Some other country for that. Take a look at club cricket as well
 
deathstreak said:
That is true but lets face it umpires always tend to give decisions which favor the dominant teams usually. You don't have to look at Australia Vs Some other country for that. Take a look at club cricket as well
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Yep correct you are.

I guess another way of looking at it is that dominant teams tend to make those decisions count heavily by taking the opportunities - which then of course focuses attention more on the decision. Nobody really remembers a bad decision in the batsman's favour if he is out next over.
 
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OZGOD said:
It's the umpire's job to give someone out though. Name for me a current WI player on your team who regularly walks when given not out?
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....SYMMONDS IS NOT FOR FAIR PLAY THAT IS A FACT :12:

i cant say bout the current windies team coz i havent seen anyone who was out and never walked..but feel free to correct me if im wrong :p .

IT does not hide from the fact that symmonds will CHEAT if given the opportunity....as have been shown now ,have happened in the past .
and will continue in the future. :16:

yes its the umpires job but they r humans and make mistakes...the players

Must know if they edge a ball. :13:
 
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