*Official* Fifth Test at The Oval

[NUFAN]

Two bowlers on debut is always risky.

I don't know what to make of Kerrigan yet, I mean he can only get better.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Kerrigan the worst spinner to play for England since the last one from Lancashire.

 

[Son Of Coco]

You could say the 90/91 pitch was the last of its kind and Brisbane has been a dryer, truer pitch ever since. Besides if it was damp McGrath would've scattered them which he kind of admitted (and in doing so defeating his insinuation) by saying Aus' attack was all wicket

It's always done a little early though, and Warne has always enjoyed the extra bounce. There's no comparison between a wicket that has changed due to weather conditions (ie a drought) and a wicket that has been changed to suit what a team thinks is its strength (or the other team's weakness). Never saw the Gabba turned into a raging turner for Warne's benefit, which was along the lines of what Atherton was suggesting, although he didn't go that far.

The real benefit Warne got from the Gabba pitch was the extra bounce and pace complimented the fact he could turn it on anything.

 

[Spikey]

"reason for change in tempo"

probably bad bowling

 

[Prince EWS]

From what I've seen Monty is a far better bowler.

Oh I sincerely doubt even the selectors thought otherwise; Panesar's just been unofficially disciplined for his off-field thing in beautiful Brighton.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Watson sponsored by the ugly stick.

Going on Watson's innings so far I'd say the elephant's trunk is up.

 

[the big bambino]

Watson to join pretty elite company if he tons up before lunch. McCartney had his innings immortalised by Cardus. Watson's by cricketweb. Standards have definitely dropped all round.

 

[Dan]

22 runs in 9 minutes to make that.

Tell him he's dreaming.

 

[benchmark00]

Watson has been holding down the L and R buttons all innings.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Oh I sincerely doubt even the selectors thought otherwise; Panesar's just been unofficially disciplined for his off-field thing in beautiful Brighton.

Yep. He's got to tour though.

 

[four_or_six]

Oh Watto just get out ffs.

 

[NUFAN]

I haven't seen a Kerrigan get clubbed around so badly since Nancy did back in the 90s.

 

[benchmark00]

I haven't seen a Kerrigan get clubbed around so badly since Nancy did back in the 90s.

!!!!!

Best so far.

 

[Prince EWS]

**** Holding talks **** about pitches.

He talks **** about lots of things during the game but his comments about pitches are just ridiculous.

 

[fredfertang]

Glad I didn't have to watch those two overs of Kegga's - would certainly have been in Gents/behind the sofa for the duration if I'd been anywhere near it

 

[morgieb]

Oh wow. Astonishing start.

 

[Maximas]

Boof's opening plan coming to fruition at 1 down

 

[flibbertyjibber]

They didn't want the ball changed they just wanted to waste time to ensure this was the last over before lunch.

 

[Burgey]

I haven't seen a Kerrigan get clubbed around so badly since Nancy did back in the 90s.

Gold from N00fers

 

[dermo]

**** this is vintage watson, just when you think he might get dropped he comes out with something like this to sure up his spot in the team for the next series where he will no doubt be complete **** for the entirety

and kerrigan = doherty in 3rd gear