3rd test: Australia v Pakistan @ SCG Jan 3-7, 2024 (Warners last test)

[Bazal]

You know why he did that to Clarke yeah?

Cos he's a lunatic? He's backed that post career too. Shame cos Ioved him as a player.

A young player gets antsy cos the old boys are f**king around delaying the team song when he wants to make a date with his missus and family. Words are said.

The appropriate reaction from a senior player is to tell the young fella to cool his jets, maybe pull his head in. Not to cross the room and throttle him.

You reckon that's gonna fly if you do it at work?

 

[Pippen94]

I feel like this question needs to be asked.
Is test cricket racist for not being played in bad light?

Yes

 

[THE CHAMP]

Cos he's a lunatic? He's backed that post career too. Shame cos Ioved him as a player.

A young player gets antsy cos the old boys are f**king around delaying the team song when he wants to make a date with his missus and family. Words are said.

The appropriate reaction from a senior player is to tell the young fella to cool his jets, maybe pull his head in. Not to cross the room and throttle him.

You reckon that's gonna fly if you do it at work?

So it was a one off from Clarke?
Completely agree on katich as a player though. And he paid a heavy price for his actions. Bet he has no regrets about it though.

Clarke has proven he's a total bellend time and again since. When you are playing for your country I'm sure your family is very patient. Your girlfriend however......

 

[Pippen94]

We'll see the death of test cricket and rugby league in the next 20 years. What will be the point of living?

Esports will dominate - then we'll really get into serious arguments

 

[Bazal]

So it was a one off from Clarke?
Completely agree on katich as a player though. And he paid a heavy price for his actions. Bet he has no regrets about it though.

Clarke has proven he's a total bellend time and again since. When you are playing for your country I'm sure your family is very patient. Your girlfriend however......

Like I said, Clarke fairly cops it for his own divisive behaviour. Again,I was a big fan as a player but he certainly emulated his hero Slats...

All I'm really saying is Kat was out of line either way and shouldn't be praised the way some do. Who knows? A relatively young, arrogant player gets a solid chat at that stage rather than a hand around his throat and is Pup a different guy?

Probably not. But the point is the senior guy should be leading by example.

 

[mozza91]

I feel like this question needs to be asked.
Is test cricket racist for not being played in bad light?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Watto, the most selfish opener I think I have ever seen weighs in with this:

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/challenge-he-needs-stunning-steve-smith-call-amid-david-warner-dilemma/news-story/f7fc0b2183f1f6433d009d61b980b3ff

 

[JJ]

Watto, the most selfish opener I think I have ever seen weighs in with this:

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/challenge-he-needs-stunning-steve-smith-call-amid-david-warner-dilemma/news-story/f7fc0b2183f1f6433d009d61b980b3ff

It’s always good to hear from deep unbiased thinkers like Watson and Clarke, shame Warnie isn’t still around I’m sure there’s some Victorian plod about that he could talk up

 

[Twizzle]

was it true that the umps offered Pakistan (during bad light) they can keep playing but only slow pace/spin can be bowled?

why should the bowling team be restricted?

that is what Fox commentary team said, spinners from both ends

Pakis said they wanted pace at one end, so they went off, seems an odd decision, why wouldn't you at least suck it and see for a bit then decide rather than just go straight off

 

[Eelectrica]

It’s always good to hear from deep unbiased thinkers like Watson and Clarke, shame Warnie isn’t still around I’m sure there’s some Victorian plod about that he could talk up

He’d probably talk up Harris. We complain the Davey can’t score outside Australia, Harris can’t score outside of Victoria

 

[Twizzle]

Watto, the most selfish opener I think I have ever seen weighs in with this:

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/challenge-he-needs-stunning-steve-smith-call-amid-david-warner-dilemma/news-story/f7fc0b2183f1f6433d009d61b980b3ff

oh god no

 

[Twizzle]

He’d probably talk up Harris. We complain the Davey can’t score outside Australia, Harris can’t score outside of Victoria

He struggles in Victoria

 

[Twizzle]

 

[Twizzle]

Watto, the most selfish opener I think I have ever seen weighs in with this:

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/challenge-he-needs-stunning-steve-smith-call-amid-david-warner-dilemma/news-story/f7fc0b2183f1f6433d009d61b980b3ff

the plot thickens

 

[King-Gutho94]

It's clear they want Green back in the team.

If smudge wants to move up then I suppose it's solves a few problems for the short term.

Trav goes to 4, Bison to 5 and Green to 6.

And it keeps spuds like Bancroft and Harris anywhere near the Baggy Green.

 

[Pippen94]

It's clear they want Green back in the team.

If smudge wants to move up then I suppose it's solves a few problems for the short term.

Trav goes to 4, Bison to 5 and Green to 6.

And it keeps spuds like Bancroft and Harris anywhere near the Baggy Green.

Slow scoring top order & two all-rounders in top 6, not to mention Smith already struggling..oh, well test cricket is dying anyway

 

[Pippen94]

that is what Fox commentary team said, spinners from both ends

Pakis said they wanted pace at one end, so they went off, seems an odd decision, why wouldn't you at least suck it and see for a bit then decide rather than just go straight off

A draw will break losing streak so Pakistan happy to be off field..

 

[Chins get the wins]

Slow scoring top order & two all-rounders in top 6, not to mention Smith already struggling..oh, well test cricket is dying anyway

Yep struggled to average 40 for the year. Smiffy will be sweet

 

[Pippen94]

Yep struggled to average 40 for the year. Smiffy will be sweet

Looked great in Melbourne..

 

[Chins get the wins]

Looked great in Melbourne..

Stayed in. Just needs to walk away from white ball crap