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Amazed the Aussies didn't run away at 1-0 when the trouble flared up. They are usually the first team to call off tours.
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*Official* Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2022
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Himannv
International Coach
Nah, the Aussies have been awesome this tour. Love them a lot. Obviously winning this last Test was nice for us and it’s against top competition so I think we will value it immensely although it’s in home conditions.
I know I whinged and moaned a bit (ok, a lot) about this series taking place during this crisis, but it’s really worked out nicely, and that’s because of the humanity and positivity the touring group showed throughout. They’ve been great guests and said all the right things to make this thing work. Will happily welcome them back and hopefully it will be in happier times.
It’s really a pity there wasn’t a third Test - there really should be 3 Tests at minimum so that there’s a better chance of someone winning the series. But whatever, this was still entertaining cricket and had its moments. Onward and upwards.
I know I whinged and moaned a bit (ok, a lot) about this series taking place during this crisis, but it’s really worked out nicely, and that’s because of the humanity and positivity the touring group showed throughout. They’ve been great guests and said all the right things to make this thing work. Will happily welcome them back and hopefully it will be in happier times.
It’s really a pity there wasn’t a third Test - there really should be 3 Tests at minimum so that there’s a better chance of someone winning the series. But whatever, this was still entertaining cricket and had its moments. Onward and upwards.
ashley bach
International Captain
Just woke up wondering what the score would be to find it's all over rover.
Brilliant from Sri Lanka, thoroughly deserved having dominated the last 3 days.
The experts here were on the money when they said the start of the 2nd day was the key turning point of the test.
Australia just failed to get that extra 75-100 runs in their 1st dig, which no doubt made a big difference in the end.
Great for the people of Sri Lanka, let's hope this win goes some way towards easing the dire political situation at the moment.
Brilliant from Sri Lanka, thoroughly deserved having dominated the last 3 days.
The experts here were on the money when they said the start of the 2nd day was the key turning point of the test.
Australia just failed to get that extra 75-100 runs in their 1st dig, which no doubt made a big difference in the end.
Great for the people of Sri Lanka, let's hope this win goes some way towards easing the dire political situation at the moment.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Looks like those mime hands. This is straight out of a degenerative horror flick.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Amazing win for SL. Australia should feel they have missed out on a golden chance here. 1-0 up, won the toss, 3 or 4 first choice players out for opposition at the last minute due to covid. They should have won.
Brilliant from Chandimal and the new Jayasuriya. Theekshana was quietly impressive too and the FC bully(s) showed they are to be reckoned with at this level as well, at least in these conditions. Happy for the SL people that they can enjoy some small comforts in these troubled times. And hopefully its the light at the end of the tunnel for all their suferings.
Australia have been such a likeable team through this SC sojourn too. They had bigger roles than just as cricketers, as ambassadors in many ways for different reasons in both Pak and SL and they have conducted themselves wtih great class and dignity throughout. Kudos and respect.
Brilliant from Chandimal and the new Jayasuriya. Theekshana was quietly impressive too and the FC bully(s) showed they are to be reckoned with at this level as well, at least in these conditions. Happy for the SL people that they can enjoy some small comforts in these troubled times. And hopefully its the light at the end of the tunnel for all their suferings.
Australia have been such a likeable team through this SC sojourn too. They had bigger roles than just as cricketers, as ambassadors in many ways for different reasons in both Pak and SL and they have conducted themselves wtih great class and dignity throughout. Kudos and respect.
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Nintendo
Cricketer Of The Year
Marnus's shot given the match situation was utterly diabolical. What was he even trying to do? Looks like he was shaping for a sweep but the ball just wasn't there for it at all. Hard loss to cop but if you told me that we'de win in Pak and draw in SL after losing paine before the ashes i'de have happily taken that. Hopefully cummins learns from all this, think the loss can be partially atributed to poor captaincy and bowler rotation on his end. Green was underbowled and starc should have bowled on day 3 after that spell where he got a wicket and had chandimal out caught behind on 30.
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Bijed
International Regular
Haha, this so much. I tend to believe that even with a long career behind them to extrapolate from, how any player goes in the future is basically unpredictable. But Lyon is destined to average 32. Even if he retires with it at something different, one of his matches will randomly lose test status to bring it back in line
Nintendo
Cricketer Of The Year
Warner's away form is a massive concern, but who do we realistically bring in for him? Street and hunt are only solid at shield level and are a dominant season away from demanding selection and pucovski can barely stay on the pitch. Wish whiteman had been given a go in the Aus-A games down here, he's done great for WA in recent season's and was MOTM in the last shield final.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Holy **** that is horrible.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Now there's a trophy a Belgian monarch would be proud to have in their collection
Shady Slim
International Coach
wait what
Adders
Cricketer Of The Year
I'm tipping he's carving out a better life for himself than you are......so where on the spectrum does that place you????
TheJediBrah
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I will reiterate my laughing at everyone who thought the Aussies had suddenly "figured out" how to bat in the subcontinent
davado
School Boy/Girl Captain
yes if you put it that way, i suppose he's doing well for himself given his disability
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Making us sit through 8 short form games for a test series to end 1:1 is criminal.
TheJediBrah
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Worst thing to happen in Sri Lanka lately