1st ODI: Australia v Pakistan D/N @ MCG Mon Nov 4th, 2024

[bazza]

that was closer than it should have been, we do like a good middle order collapse

preparing for the test series

 

[Chins get the wins]

Smith should stay at opener but know one is ready to admit that.

 

[Twizzle]

Smith should stay at opener but know one is ready to admit that.

there is a reason for that

 

[Chins get the wins]

there is a reason for that

The cupboard is bare mate. If Smith just jagged that win in the last test v the Windies all this wouldn't be an issue. That was a cracking innings

 

[Twizzle]

If................

 

[Chins get the wins]

If................

He more than did his part

 

[Marshall_magic]

Is Pat Cummins one the most clutch batsman you have seen that isn't a top-order batsman.

List of games he has been out there when the game was on the line and got us over the line with the bat

Tests
1 - Test debut at Joberg 2011 - 13 not out - came in at number 10 with 18 runs still required.
2 - Ashes Test at Edgbaston 2023 - 44 not out - came in at number 9 with 73 runs still required
3 - Christchurch Test this year with Carey - 32 not out - came in at number 9 with 59 runs still required

ODIs
1 - Afghanistan World Cup 2023 - 12 not out - came in at number 9 with 201 runs still required and blocked up at an end for Maxwell to go berserk
2 - World Cup Semi Final against South Africa - 14 not out - came in at number 9 with 20 runs still required
3 - Last Night - 32 not out - came in at number 9 with 49 runs still required.

Would love to know his run chase batting average in tests and ODIs. Reckon both would stack up very well

 

[King-Gutho94]

Would love to know his run chase batting average in tests and ODIs. Reckon both would stack up very well

Tests

Batting records | Test matches | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPNcricinfo.com

stats.espncricinfo.com

ODIs

Batting records | One-Day Internationals | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPNcricinfo.com

stats.espncricinfo.com

 

[hineyrulz]

Just putting the pressure on the government to refurb or knock down the Gabba.

I reckon the new government will go back to the Gabba proposal, the other options were pure idiocy.

 

[Fangs]

I reckon the new government will go back to the Gabba proposal, the other options were pure idiocy.

Not following it closely enough.

Right or wrong we've had a lot of new stadiums built, refurbed and proposed in the last 5-10 years. Brisbane will have to do that at an oval soon enough.

Unfortunately we aren't a rectangular game. The worst part about cricket in Australia is having to get in bed with the AFL.

 

[TheParraboy]

Its all about money over whats best for the side

I mean Parramatta Eels want to play tigers on Easter Monday and Bulldogs on a long weekend Monday

It aint the best thing for the players, but very nice for coin.

Best thing for the players would get these games over and done with earlier in the round so they can relax, enjoy family time etc..and be more focused rather than wasted energy waiting to play

But nope we have to stay focused and be in preparation mode, no wonder we often shit the bed in these matches (lost to tigers twice in the last 3 yrs)

 

[Fangs]

Its all about money over whats best for the side

I mean Parramatta Eels want to play tigers on Easter Monday and Bulldogs on a long weekend Monday

It aint the best thing for the players, but very nice for coin.

Best thing for the players would get these games over and done with earlier in the round so they can relax, enjoy family time etc..and be more focused rather than wasted energy waiting to play

But nope we have to stay focused and be in preparation mode, no wonder we often shit the bed in these matches (lost to tigers twice in the last 3 yrs)

I'd also like this coming SCG test moved to the Easter long weekend.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Its all about money over whats best for the side

I mean Parramatta Eels want to play tigers on Easter Monday and Bulldogs on a long weekend Monday

It aint the best thing for the players, but very nice for coin.

Best thing for the players would get these games over and done with earlier in the round so they can relax, enjoy family time etc..and be more focused rather than wasted energy waiting to play

But nope we have to stay focused and be in preparation mode, no wonder we often shit the bed in these matches (lost to tigers twice in the last 3 yrs)

Do you want us playing the Tigers on Good friday and for it to ruin our whole Easter Weekend.

At least Monday arvo easter is over we cop the punishment and back into work on Tuesday and still get to enjoy the easter break before it.

 

[TheParraboy]

Do you want us playing the Tigers on Good friday and for it to ruin our whole Easter Weekend.

At least Monday arvo easter is over we cop the punishment and back into work on Tuesday and still get to enjoy the easter break before it.

Yes on friday

Players can enjoy their easter weekend better

 

[King-Gutho94]

Yes on friday

Players can enjoy their easter weekend better

I reckon we should follow Penrith's lead and play on the september/october long weekend every year instead.

 

[Chins get the wins]

I reckon we should follow Penrith's lead and play on the september/october long weekend every year instead.

Sure that was our only stress free GF. You guys a more than welcome to get analed

 

[TheParraboy]

I reckon we should follow Penrith's lead and play on the september/october long weekend every year instead.

Agree

Piss off Mondays forever