1ST TEST: Australia v West Indies Brisbane Nov 26 - Nov 30 2009

[African Monkey]

I was very impressed with the Windies today. They showed a lot of character and didn't throw in the towel today. One problem they did have though was the no-balls but other than that they were very good I thought.

 

[Broncodr01d]

Disappointing no one could go on and make a century today. I think one of either North or Haddin or both, will do so by lunch tea tomorrow. The Windies performed above expectation and it could've been better if they held a couple more catches.

Mike Hussey made a timley half century, Katich showed again that he is the rock of the side as opener (love watching him grind out an innings in his un-orthodox style) and Watson failed in his first dig as opener on Australian soil. With each failure, the pressure will build.

I enjoyed Ponting's innings today as well.

 

[hineyrulz]

Going on seems to be a real problem for our batsmen lately.

Nothing to do with one day cricket

 

[beads6]

hopefully johnson can get going, could be entertaining viewing

I agree, he is easily one of the best Batsman to watch in world cricket IMO..

 

[beads6]

Strange day of test cricket IMO. The wicket was good yet nobody went on and made a ton. Time for our batsmen to stand up and start making big centuries I think. Hussey jagged another few test matches with his runs and Watto left a straight one?? I though only Hussey did that..... Useless boys. Full credit to the Windies they had a good plan and did well. Now for some fireworks in the first 2 sessions on day 2 and it will be good.

 

[aussies1st]

Hussey made 50s in the Ashes, his problem was making 100s. Until he makes a 100, his spot shouldn't be secure.

 

[Twizzle]

all those starts and no tons is a worry

we aren't in test match mode just yet it seems

 

[beads6]

Hussey made 50s in the Ashes, his problem was making 100s. Until he makes a 100, his spot shouldn't be secure.

I agree, it is a shame the selectors don't..

 

[Hallatia]

I underestimated North, Australia could be at 400 and declared before lunch unless Windies start taking wickets. They might not declare before lunch though ...

 

[skeepe]

Hmm, I didn't think that was out. Oh well.

 

[Hallatia]

there was no evidence to overturn the decision...

 

[aussies1st]

Can't blame that call, just wonder what happened to sniko.

 

[yappy]

The more I see of North the more I like. Only once out between 20 and 90 so far in his test career. He gets in and stays in. Seems to have loads of patience. Much better than watching Symonds look a million bucks for 20 and then throw it away again.

 

[yappy]

Can't blame that call, just wonder what happened to sniko.

snicko is the one thing they can't use. We needed a side on hotspot.

 

[Hallatia]

there was a noise ...

what is the point of a substitute feilder who can't catch balls like that one?

 

[skeepe]

25 overs in a session... man these over rates are slow.

 

[aussies1st]

snicko is the one thing they can't use. We needed a side on hotspot.

Whys that?

 

[yappy]

don't know why, but it's not part of the tool kit

 

[aussies1st]

That is easily the best tool to use for catches along with hotspot. Must be some issues with the license as they didn't even show snicko a few overs later.

 

[hineyrulz]

North our new middle order trouble shooter.