Cook and Root need to bat cautiously now. 34/2.
English cricket 2015 - NZ, The Ashes, Pak and SA
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Jeez. Another 40 overs to go today. The lead could easily be 150+ by the end of today. Let's finish these off in under 2 days.
96 for 3 now. Not finished yet.
Just tuned in.
I just realized extras were Australia's top scorer with 14.
Joe Root is unbelievable.
And we already know he can do it in the sub-continet.
And we already know he can do it in the sub-continet.
Looks the best find since Cook. Worried about his back, though. That's not a problem that's going to go away.
You almost feel pity for the Aussies..almost. This is truly shambolic batting, England should bat out to a lead of 400 or more and bring them in again for another beating..
Joe Root, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson will extend this golden generation of batting. SA too have theirs but AB,Amla & co. are on other side of 30.
I'd be fecking amazed if England got a lead like that.
Batting is unlikely to be easy in the morning. Even if we get through that, the new ball should do a lot of damage.
England don't need 400 or even 300 runs lead. Even in normal situations, lead of 200 is a big advantage. Add to that how Australia are batting right now, England might not even need to bat again even if they get a lead of 225-250. It will take one of the greatest miracles ever for Australia to escape defeat this match. Unless it rains a lot. England supporters can relax and enjoy!
Yes its a high lead, and they might not even need it too, but I think the Australian players have given up...they will be no fight left in them..but England should push on , no mercy whatsoever
Absolutely.
It's not so much the scorecard that makes this look a doomed cause for the Aussies. It's the way they've been playing. They look utterly beaten.
Is it safe to say the Michael Carke's captaincy and probably his career is over?
Captaincy probably. Career, I'm not sure. Depends on how bad his back is these days.
EDIT - He's doing the 'spirit of cricket' lecture, at Lords, this year. That'll be fun for him...
I'm glad the Aussies are losing. The "Lehmann is a bloke's bloke and that's the way to coach" stories were nauseating.
He barely made it to the world cup because of injuries, and it appears he has lost the dressing room..I would walk away if I were him..three world cups, what more is there to play for? With the injuries and the scrutiny that will follow this, It may be better to just walk away
Quite possibly but it'll be down to him. I think he's still good enough to get in this side, if he's fit enough and he wants to.
The fact he is captain has actually extended his place in the side, anyone else with his form would have been dropped quite a while ago.
Played, Joe.
His form isnt though, it then comes to a point of being pushed out or walking away honourably.
If Clarke is fit, he should not be dropped. Players go through such phases & he is too good not to come back in form. Relieving of captaincy duty is possible though and will actually be good for him as batsman.
Exactly, and its not like he has been leading well either due to the supposed fallouts with some players
Oh, I think he'll resign the captaincy. Australia are heading to Bangladesh next, so that's a nice start for a new captain (Smith - obviously). I wouldn't be surprised if Clarke ruled himself out of that one but then left it up to the selectors, after a break.
England should aim for a lead of 300. Then they can trust their bowling to take care of the rest. Feck off arrogant Aussie cricket team.
Joe Root is just THE man at the moment. Him scoring runs is more inevitable than taxes & death.
South Africa, who havent lost a test series away since 2006 should have lost the first test there recently, but were saved by the Monsoon rains..Its not a nice place to visit anymore, in fact its probably one of the worst considering the fact that the Australian public will be expecting a win, based on previous history
It would be glorious if Bangladesh were able to compound the dismay. I have my doubts, though. They still only have one good player...
No. It's harder than it used to be but it's still the easiest.
It would be glorious if Bangladesh were able to compound the dismay. I have my doubts, though. They still only have one good player...
Shakib? He is their greatest player without doubt till date but as a team too they have improved. Openers have become consistent.Mushfiqur always seems consistent, Mahmadullah, Soumya Sarkar etc guys contribute. Bowling is not a strong point of theirs but Mustafizur has been a revelation. Two very good series to start career with vs India and South Africa. Otherwise too their fast bowling unit looks better.
Outside Bangladesh they will still be odds-on to lose easily but in Bangladesh they are very tough.
I feel the need to point out, having probably been more critical of the Bangladesh cricket team than any other, on this forum, that I do so out of love. They are the team after England I watch with the most passion. Also, as a former Worcestershire member, Shakib was great for us, so I'll sing his praises relentlessly.
He's been the one, of late. Turned himself in to one of the better wicket keeper batsman going.
My point is that facing an underdog that is pumped up, especially when morale is low isnt the best scenario to be in. If you win, then no no one cares, but if you lose..the pitchforks are out.
I think that's negated by the fact Australia will be a team desperate to get back to winning ways.
It is now.
Our latest results at home have been very impressive as of late, so it's not going to be easy.
It would be glorious if Bangladesh were able to compound the dismay. I have my doubts, though. They still only have one good player...
Shakib, Mushfiqur, Mahmudullah, Sarkar and even Tamim have been solid batsmen the last few ODIs. Bowling wise, we've been surprisingly good with Taskin and Mustafizur delivering great performances. I think you'll be in for a surprise.
I hope so!
But then you make mistakes under pressure..but we'll see . but lets hope they contune losing..200 lead now for England..on day 1
Quite.