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    How did Bradman get as good as he did?

    Genius is the infinite capacity for taking pains - Thomas Carlyle I happened to meet a notable sports writer/commentator a couple of times this summer. I knew him best for his work on boxing - although I understand he now covers other sport. I asked him what he thought of the long term...
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    Walk or not walk

    This really applies to international cricket. I recall Michael Atherton being fined £2000 for raising an eyebrow when half way back to he pavilion having belted one into his pad but that was really because Peter Burge threw his toys because there was nothing in the 'dirt in pocket' allegations...
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    Wonder when was the last time (if ever) the first hour's play in a Test didn't see a boundary? Scoring rate now above 2 an over - thrilling modern day Test cricket :ph34r:
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    Shhhhhhh............ don't you know it's a raging green top provided by the cheating English groundsman to help the home bowlers. Or maybe the Australian openers bothering to play somewhat like you'd expect from a Test batsman?
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    Yet no evidence - what a shock. I bow before his obvious greatness. Aussies starting better than at Trent bridge 5 balls no wicket.
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    Walk or not walk

    I believe the laws of rugby union state "The referee is the sole judge of time and fact".Players accept that because they are (relatively) civilised. Players should also realise, in all sports, that the official will give a decision from what they see. As it was superbly put to me by a bowler...
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    Let's get serious. That statement is stupid and badly wrong. But hey - Aussies gotta whine.
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    On 5 of the last 7 days it has rained in London. On 3 of those it has rained a lot.. This affects preparation. Getting bright, not yet sunny, in London now.
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    Another player for England to retire this series? :laugh:
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    *Official* Fifth Test at the Oval

    The number of times over 40 years I've heard certain Australians moaning about the pitch after losing away and claiming it was prepared to suit the home team:wacko: They ignore the times when it's happened in Australia of course., We get varied weather in England. This can, and often does...
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    Walk or not walk

    This is very good level Club cricket. The players know how they should behave and are held to a standard. Oh, and it works,,,,,,,,,, Also, should the player apologise straight after the game a ban, if it is a first offence, is unlikely. I suspect those who did apologise have not reoffended...
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    Walk or not walk

    We've never met, clearly :)
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    Walk or not walk

    We don't. I take the line that it's the player's game and I do what is needed to facilitate that. I wkill play the minimum roll required. Seems to work pretty well.
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    Walk or not walk

    What a feeble reply. Funny how the better players appreciate the umpires, lesser one blame them and come out with comments like 'umpires are the worst'
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    Walk or not walk

    See how far a game goes without them :wacko:
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    *Official* Fourth Test at Trent Bridge

    The umpires will be receiving some folding stuff from the drink and food outlets at Trent Bridge - just made them some extra cash tomorrow.
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    *Official* Fourth Test at Trent Bridge

    Voges actually playing a 'proper' Test innings. It's not all about swish and slap - it's about dealing with different circumstances and conditions. That's why it's called a Test.
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    *Official* Fourth Test at Trent Bridge

    Surely you were thinking that after 30 minutes yesterday:ph34r:?
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    *Official* Fourth Test at Trent Bridge

    He looks like the kind of guy who would take the win and not give a rat's arse about the 10 fer. # Good shout that :laugh:
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    *Official* Fourth Test at Trent Bridge

    Actually there generally aren't many no balls in international (and actually lower level) cricket these days compared to the past. Sometimes, depending on the bowler's action, it is easier to see standing further back. And they are not standing much further back (if at all) anyway. Oh and8-):huh:
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