***Official*** 1st Test at The Gabba

[Nate]

In reverse order, Bracken`s bowling in First-Class matches at the SCG.

1/20 off 17
2/63 off 24

1/20 off 8
3/61 off 29

5/36 off 14.2
1/28 off 13

1/33 off 16
2/20 off 13

1/28 off 15
2/64 off 27.4

0/24 off 12
4/32 off 18

0/45 off 17
7/4 off 7

1/18 off 9
1/22 off 13


To be fair, not an amazing record. But definately not poor.

Murphy, btw, I don`t even have an arguement. Just a bunch of numbers and an unhealthy obsession.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Johnsons form of late is superior to Brackens.

There's not much to sample to be honest, but going by their games in Malaysia, not really. Johnson bowled supremely in one game (albeit with helpful conditions, a night sky and after some nice juicy rain) but Bracken still consistently took wickets. The difference in averages is slight, but noticable. Johnson 6 @ 12.66 from two games whereas Bracken took 6 @ 15.33. The Champs Trophy could indeed prove me wrong (though match reports from warm up games suggest that Johnson's bowling has been rather innefective so far) but I don't really see how you could say his form has been superior, considering the few matches they've both played.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

****, fair dinkum, most pointless stats. Johnson in the Pura Cup final took a 10 fa on a road at the GABBA. Isolated stats are meaningless.

To be fair, the Vics pretty much batted like ****, especially in the second innings. If they hadn't been fielding for the last 3 months they could've batted forever.

 

[Nate]

Been typing up a post for the last 19 minutes and lost it all.

Highlights:

Warm-up OD for CT -
Bracken: 1/34 off 9
Johnson: 0/26 off 5

Only FC Match Bracken and Johnson have played together - SCG
Bracken: 3/83 off 44
Johnson: 1/123 off 27

ODI Matches together - New Zealand
Bracken: 1/41 off 9
Johnson: 0/64 off 9

Bangladesh
Bracken: 2/30 off 8 & 2/16 off 6
Johnson: 1/34 off 7 & 0/24 off 6

DLF Cup - West Indies
Bracken: 2/45 off 6.5
Johnson: 2/65 off 8

India (not together) -
Johnson: 4/11 off 4
Bracken: DNP

West Indies (not together) -
Bracken: 1/31 off 9 & 3/16 off 7
Johnson: DNP & DNP


Doesn`t have to mean anything, just interesting. However, to say Johnson has been in better form evidently isn`t true.

 

[Pratters]

The funny thing is that there is a IND/SA series going on at the same time, and I might just be watching the Ashes and flipping over to IND/SA, instead of the other way around.

Both will be at different times. Most Aussie tests start at 5.30 AM IST while RSA ones start at 3.30 PM IST. Even for the East coast centres in Australia, there would be maximum 1 hour over lapping if at all (not sure).

 

[silentstriker]

Both will be at different times. Most Aussie tests start at 5.30 AM IST while RSA ones start at 3.30 PM IST. Even for the East coast centres in Australia, there would be maximum 1 hour over lapping if at all (not sure).

Sweet. What times GMT? I live in the US, so one or both of them may not fit. I am willing to stay up at night but I do need slee from time to time.

 

[Pratters]

Sweet. What times GMT? I live in the US, so one or both of them may not fit. I am willing to stay up at night but I do need slee from time to time.

India is 9 and half hours ahead from most parts of the US AFAIK.

 

[Johnners]

Around 7pm Central American time

 

[Johnners]

It scares me really that the selectors do have Gillespie & Kaspa ahead of Bracken in the pecking order. Both are well past their peaks, and haven't shown anything much to suggest that they're returning to their form pre Ashes 2005.

In any case, Clark & Johnson will be the 1's fighting it our for the 3rd seamer spot imo. I would prefer they went with Johnson A) Because he's a queenslander and B) Because he is a Lefty, quick, and can get a decent amount of swing, whilst Clark is a similar bowler to McGrath, except nowhere near as good.

 

[Mister Wright]

If there are any forum members going to the first test I suggest a meet up. I'll be at The Morrison Hotel from whenever it opens - Hopefully 8am, but more likely 9am to begin preceedings for the day.

 

[howardj]

Geez I'm looking forward to this match - the atmosphere; the characters; the cricket; the mates; the $6 hotdogs; the two days off work; the sun spots.

Just everythin'.

The start of summer.

Good times. Good times.

 

[luffy]

Can't wait for the match. Now i just need to get out of school somehow. I might take a sickie.... for the whole summer.

 

[superkingdave]

already booked the Thursday and Friday off work, planning on sleeping during the day

 

[GIMH]

No Sky Sports makes Martyn a sad boy

Radio and Cricinfo for me

 

[silentstriker]

No Sky Sports makes Martyn a sad boy

Radio and Cricinfo for me

Sucks to be you. I'll be watching it on DirecTV in the US.

 

[aussie]

No Sky Sports makes Martyn a sad boy

Radio and Cricinfo for me

i feel for ya yo, i'd be gutted if i at 9:00 pm on November 23rd i couldn't get to see the 1st ball. Get to a frend who has Sky i say..

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

No Sky Sports makes Martyn a sad boy

Radio and Cricinfo for me

All the cool people will be at the pubs.

 

[superkingdave]

i feel for ya yo, i'd be gutted if i at 9:00 pm on November 23rd i couldn't get to see the 1st ball. Get to a frend who has Sky i say..

Aussie - In time warp


unfortunately the rest of us will have to wait until 12.00pm for the first ball

 

[age_master]

Team should look like this:

Langer
Hayden
Ponting*
Martyn
Hussey
Watson
Gilchrist+
Warne
Lee
MacGill
McGrath

12th Man: Clarke

agreed, Clarke wont be 12th man though as the selectors will want to give him every chance to play FC cricket this summer. They also dont usually pick batsmen as 12th men. Johnson or Tait will probably be the 12th man

 

[aussie]

Aussie - In time warp


unfortunately the rest of us will have to wait until 12.00pm for the first ball

ha, oh geez don't know where i got that from, but if my memory is correct test in Brisbane usually start around 1:30am our time.