*Official* Pakistan in Australia - Page 30

Nnanden · 25-12-2009, 11:21 PM

Nah, smart move imo. Clarke would've gotten out. Besides, Hauritz can still score runs off bad bowling. Hussey looking so good atm.

EDIT: Fantastic ball by Asif btw.

Cruxdude · 25-12-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Disappointing for Ponting there - was caning it. Genuinely unlucky to have that caught though.

Comms saying it moved away - looked a nud nut to me.

They were trying to be a bit too aggressive in my opinion.

Burgey · 25-12-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pasag

And have posted this over a million times but Aus running between the wickets is at an all-time low. Ever since India and even before it's been suicidal at best. Needs urgent attention.

Look, it's bad but those of us who remember the heady days of Graeme Wood and Rick Darling opening for Australia can tell you about the true nadir.

Burgey · 25-12-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruxdude

They were trying to be a bit too aggressive in my opinion.

Possibly true, though I don't blame them for wanting to entertain the big crowd after the ugliness that is Katich.

pasag · 25-12-2009, 11:54 PM

Top day for us, highlight was far and away Ponting.

Day full of laughs, the run-out, Katich getting out on 98, the Pak player dropping the beachball, and Australia finally catching on to Clarke's end-of-day uselessness.

dontcloseyoureyes · 26-12-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pasag

But when he gets started he always makes a big one!!!!

Haha yeah it's becoming a ridiculous cliche, he's been doing it since his return. Nath is right though, he doesn't keep any rhythm and hence gets bogged until he either gets out or gets away with hitting one in the air. Poor way to bat, though he seems to do right for himself.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-12-2009, 12:43 AM

Lynch Katich.

stephen · 26-12-2009, 01:09 AM

Well now, what are the odds on going for a 4th test with no hundred for an Aussie?

Johnners · 26-12-2009, 01:30 AM

watto. Katman most at fault though. If he ever called or responded instead of just doin his own thing it might happen a little less often. Skull was sayin today he's now been involved in 9 runouts in tests with his partner being the victim in 8 instances. Yeah watto wasn't blameless but it katich was the main culprit. Hauritz promoted cause he won't choke in the 90's IMO

Top_Cat · 26-12-2009, 01:32 AM

Yeah will be interesting what Haurie does with the bat tomorrow. Looked solid today, tipping him for 50+.

Sir Alex · 26-12-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Top_Cat

Yeah will be interesting what Haurie does with the bat tomorrow. Looked solid today, tipping him for 50+.

The pitch is flat and so I indeed expect Hauritz and Hussey more importantly to go and get that elusive australian hundred. However on any pitch swing will be a problem early on in the day so if Pakistan gets their pacers going with fairly new ball and get the early wickets we can see australia going kaput for about 400-450 which is not a bad score at all but cannot assure win.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-12-2009, 02:15 AM

The pitch is pretty flat, too flat for the first day, but it's not an absolute road. There's a bit of extra bounce out there to keep the bowlers interested, and Pakistan could easily have had a few more wickets if they held catches. Game is still alive if they bowl well in the morning, but it'll be tough for Pakistan if Australia make 450+.

Burgey · 26-12-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dontcloseyoureyes

Haha yeah it's becoming a ridiculous cliche, he's been doing it since his return. Nath is right though, he doesn't keep any rhythm and hence gets bogged until he either gets out or gets away with hitting one in the air. Poor way to bat, though he seems to do right for himself.

"For himself" being spot on imo.

vic_orthdox · 26-12-2009, 03:33 AM

Sat at the bar from 11:10am, drinking schooners. One of the great days. Never heard a greater roar than when they showed the replay of the run-out and everyone saw that Watson was the man out. Argh, "F" CW, I piss'd meself laughing, it was gold. Now I'm getting a slapper over to my joint to, "watch a DVD", although i've already flogged meself off a few times and taken some skin off the old fella. Anyways, he's "Your mate". Catch ya ****s.

vic_orthdox · 26-12-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

Lynch Katich.

Alistair was a far better full-back than plenty give him credit for.

25-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#436 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,190	Nah, smart move imo. Clarke would've gotten out. Besides, Hauritz can still score runs off bad bowling. Hussey looking so good atm. EDIT: Fantastic ball by Asif btw. __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

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pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	Top day for us, highlight was far and away Ponting. Day full of laughs, the run-out, Katich getting out on 98, the Pak player dropping the beachball, and Australia finally catching on to Clarke's end-of-day uselessness. __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

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FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Lynch Katich. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,197	Yeah will be interesting what Haurie does with the bat tomorrow. Looked solid today, tipping him for 50+. __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains

26-12-2009, 02:15 AM	#447 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	The pitch is pretty flat, too flat for the first day, but it's not an absolute road. There's a bit of extra bounce out there to keep the bowlers interested, and Pakistan could easily have had a few more wickets if they held catches. Game is still alive if they bowl well in the morning, but it'll be tough for Pakistan if Australia make 450+. Last edited by FaaipDeOiad; 26-12-2009 at 02:16 AM.

26-12-2009, 01:09 AM	#443 (permalink)
stephen International Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: aus Posts: 3,607	Well now, what are the odds on going for a 4th test with no hundred for an Aussie?

26-12-2009, 03:33 AM	#449 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,371	Sat at the bar from 11:10am, drinking schooners. One of the great days. Never heard a greater roar than when they showed the replay of the run-out and everyone saw that Watson was the man out. Argh, "F" CW, I piss'd meself laughing, it was gold. Now I'm getting a slapper over to my joint to, "watch a DVD", although i've already flogged meself off a few times and taken some skin off the old fella. Anyways, he's "Your mate". Catch ya ****s.

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