3rd Test: West Indies v Australia at Roseau Apr 23-27, 2012

[vvvrulz]

What a terrific ton from Wade.. Haddin couldn't have produced that

Haddin would have cleared his stumps to attempt and audacious lofted cover drive, edged to the keeper for 2. He shouldn't be seen again in the interests of Australian cricket.

 

[Twizzle]

one swallow doth not make a summer

 

[lockyno1]

one swallow doth not make a summer

One more than Haddin has in 12 months!:lol:

 

[Twizzle]

12 months ?

when's the last time Haddin played a test match ?

 

[African Monkey]

Yeah the Nasser Hussain douchebag has rubbed off on Holding

Yes I forgot about all those muppets that we're gonna have to listen to soon.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Clarke and Wade are hardly going to come out and say Wade should have the job over Haddin considering the circumstances of Haddin's absence. That said IMO bringing back Haddin is a step backwards for the team.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Can you blame him, he has to comment on his rabble of a team and watch a trundler like Sammy he captain. Holding would still be a better option now. Supporting the Windies would be like supporting lol@50uff$ :lol:

There's been very little joy since about 1995 but I feel that the team is genuinely on the improve. The Windies have a very promising limited overs team and deserve to enter the t20 world cup as one of the favourites. Just look at the guys dominating in the IPL - Gayle, Pollard, Bravo, Cooper and Narine.

In test cricket they are struggling but making progress as reflected in their competitive performances against Australia, one of the best teams in the world. As for their bowling, they've ran through the Aussie top order in every match but have struggled to clean up the tail. The attack will be boosted by the addition of Narine when he finally becomes available following the IPL season. The batting is frail at the top and they've been hampered by the absence of Gayle, Edwards and Simmons. Bravo has been a huge disappointment this series, however, he has shown enough ability early in his career to indicate that he'll be a success in the long-term. The one glaring weakness (aside from the donkey captain) is the keeper. Ramdin is useless and Carlton Baugh is hopeless. Unfortunately, there are no wicketkeeper prospects on the horizon in the Busta Rhymes Cup.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Yes I forgot about all those muppets that we're gonna have to listen to soon.

Imagine what it's like for non-Aussies to have to endure Ian Healy, Michael Slater and Mark Nicholas!

 

[Hallatia]

There's been very little joy since about 1995 but I feel that the team is genuinely on the improve. The Windies have a very promising limited overs team and deserve to enter the t20 world cup as one of the favourites. Just look at the guys dominating in the IPL - Gayle, Pollard, Bravo, Cooper and Narine.

In test cricket they are struggling but making progress as reflected in their competitive performances against Australia, one of the best teams in the world. As for their bowling, they've ran through the Aussie top order in every match but have struggled to clean up the tail. The attack will be boosted by the addition of Narine when he finally becomes available following the IPL season. The batting is frail at the top and they've been hampered by the absence of Gayle, Edwards and Simmons. Bravo has been a huge disappointment this series, however, he has shown enough ability early in his career to indicate that he'll be a success in the long-term. The one glaring weakness (aside from the donkey captain) is the keeper. Ramdin is useless and Carlton Baugh is hopeless. Unfortunately, there are no wicketkeeper prospects on the horizon in the Busta Rhymes Cup.

and Gayle should be back in the WIndies side after the IPL finishes, which should be a good thing for the side

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Imagine what it's like for non-Aussies to have to endure Ian Healy, Michael Slater and Mark Nicholas!

Who really gives a shit? Mark Nicholas isn't Australian and Tony Greig is the worst of the lot.

 

[hineyrulz]

Imagine what it's like for non-Aussies to have to endure Ian Healy, Michael Slater and Mark Nicholas!

It's hard enough for Aussies to listen to them.

 

[Red Bear]

Can you blame him, he has to comment on his rabble of a team and watch a trundler like Sammy he captain. Holding would still be a better option now. Supporting the Windies would be like supporting lol@50uff$ :lol:

Windies are playing better cricket under Sammy and are turning their performances around. Hasnt been reflected on onfield result yet but they are showing a heap more fight and unity than they have in a long time. Very inexperienced top 4 is a problem but individually each one has a bit of talent. I reckon they'll do ok in the long run (hope so anyway).

What a terrific ton from Wade.. Haddin couldn't have produced that

Well, he could've, and has in his time for Australia. Probably not any more though.

 

[TheParraboy]

hopefully couple early wickets and a 150 plus first innings lead

Bat for the rest of the day, and maybe for 30-40 min day 4 morning before declaring with 400 plus lead with well over 5 sessions to get them out (weather pending)

we might win this one

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Who really gives a shit? Mark Nicholas isn't Australian and Tony Greig is the worst of the lot.

My point is that the commentators in Aus are just as insufferable as those overseas.

Mark Nicholas isn't Australian but he leads the cheer squad each summer. I think he's going for citizenship and he believes that brownnosing will endear himself to Australians and improve his application. It worked for Aussie Rudi.

 

[TheParraboy]

Ravi 30no

His highest test score is 40

I reckon he could get to 50

 

[Patorick]

WI all out (finally) for 218.

AUS lead by 110.

Ed needs runs desperately here.

 

[Jason Maher]

Warner the idiot. Swatting at a ball outside off without moving his feet 3 minutes before lunch.

 

[Twizzle]

350 lead with 2 days to go

Nice batting from Cowan and Punter.

 

[TheParraboy]

350 lead with 2 days to go

Nice batting from Cowan and Punter.

Actually 310 lead

I tell you what, If WI can skittle us early on day 4, and chase under 350, I reckon they could do it. We need a good 400 runs lead IMO

cheers

 

[Twizzle]

bit optimistic on that pitch, its terrible and I'd hate to be batting last on it