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*Official* 1st ODI at the MCG

Stace

Stace

First Class Debutant
They gave Luke a bit of a go but I don't think he knew how to construct an ODI innings then so they moved on, it didn't help that he wasn't given a consistent run, i'm happy to see him doing well in the BBL, he's a good honest lad
 
NUFAN

NUFAN

Y no Afghanistan flag
Stace said:
They gave Luke a bit of a go but I don't think he knew how to construct an ODI innings then so they moved on, it didn't help that he wasn't given a consistent run, i'm happy to see him doing well in the BBL, he's a good honest lad
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Yeah fair enough, his record is mediocre but I would be more fearful of England's batting lineup with him in it.

EDIT - Prince EWS is Pews.
 
ajdude

ajdude

International Coach
ffs cook, should've bowled first so i don't have to watch the dynamic top order of cook, bell, root
 
Spikey

Spikey

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Interestingly no spinner selected by England, while @MClarke23 has Xavier Doherty and Glenn Maxwell at his disposal #AusvEng


hmm.....
 
Crazy Sam

Crazy Sam

International 12th Man
Adders said:
I'm thinking this ODI series could well be a nail in One Day crickets coffin.

The BBL game in Brisbane tonight was played to a sell out crowd, I dunno, but I don't think a ODI would sell out at the GABBA atm. If this series is a dud (which is more than possible) it is competing against the BBL which is gonna be on a rival channel on Aussie TV and is getting bums on seats. What are the ICC and cricket boards around the world going to think if a domestic T20 comp conjures more interest than an International fixture??

We'll have to wait and see what the crowds are like but for those that still think ODI's are a better contest than T20 these are worrying times.
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Why would any Brisbane cricket fan choose to go to the ODI, which would be a lot more expensive than a BBL game, when Australia put in such a disgraceful effort at the Gabba last year and the game only lasted 50 overs as a result?

Having said that, ODI's are still my favourite format and I wish they could work out a way to continue to make them viable. I remember in the early 00's having to go on eBay to find tickets for the one ODI we would get up here because they were always sold out.
 
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howardj

howardj

International Coach
Crazy Sam said:
Why would any Brisbane cricket fan choose to go to the ODI, which would be a lot more expensive than a BBL game, when Australia put in such a disgraceful effort at the Gabba last year and the game only lasted 50 overs as a result?

Having said that, ODI's are still my favourite format and I wish they could work out a way to continue to make them viable. I remember in the early 00's having to go on eBay to find tickets for the one ODI we would get up here because they were always sold out.
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Yeah, last year sucked at the Gabba, for sure

However, at least this year, they are only resting one blue-chip player each game

Also, we only get to see international cricket twice each year, that's a big part of the reason I am attending on Friday
 
wiff

wiff

First Class Debutant
NUFAN said:
No worries. I actually think England are decent value today with many of the Aussies players in T20 mode. I rate Coulter-Nile higher than 85% of the forum (that's for Pews) but I feel as though we are missing a trick by not playing Pattinson for his aggression. I want us to go for the kill, not have 10 overs from Xavier Doherty going for 0/43.
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Yes I have the feeling we are going to get pummelled. Bowling lineup looks like it is missing something. My tip is England to win, but I also tipped them to win the ashes.
 
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Wonder what Finn has done to the selectors?

I know they're different formats but given how piss-poor Rankin was in the last test, you'd have thought Finn would be a shoe in here plus it's hard to see how he is going to improve when he never gets picked
 
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