4th Test: Australia v India at SCG Jan 3-7 2019 - MATCH DRAWN

[vvvrulz]

Harris with now the highest Australian score this series.

Yep.

Bloody hell.

 

[roofromoz]

It was hotter at Rockdale this morning than out west.

That quirk has since corrected itself.

 

[Sphagnum]

The Indians are so much better at shining the ball legitimately than we are. 40 degree, blue sky scorcher and they've got it reverse swinging.

Seems legit

 

[hineyrulz]

Well done lads, top innings so far by Harris and Lasagne hanging in there.

 

[vvvrulz]

50 run stand, Lasagne isn't giving it up and good for him.

 

[Bazal]

The Indians are so much better at shining the ball legitimately than we are. 40 degree, blue sky scorcher and they've got it reverse swinging.

Seems legit

Just because this is the post that brought it up... Peter Lalor said on a podcast when asked about this that, post Cape Town, CA have issued a directive right down to first grade in the big cities about the ball.

Like, there is to be no lollies on the field, and other genuine ball tampering stuff. But also just about no bounce throws are to be tolerated, umpires will change balls that show any signs of being deliberately roughed up. Basically they've gone mental on ball condition right through high level cricket.

His metaphor was that we've shat ourselves and now we have to live with the stink for a while. Which I thought was clumsy, if amusing, but the idea is that they've been caught, so now they've gone completely the other way.

Which, if true, is quite pathetic if you ask me

 

[Incorrect]

I haven't watched much of Channel 7's coverage this summer, but I have had the displeasure of seeing that smarmy, fake dude who does interviews during breaks in play. Anyone know who the f**k he is ? Has a very punchable face.

I saw him interview Jason Gillespie and when dizzy was talking about his double ton v the Bangers in his comedic kind of way, the bloke was pissing himself like it was the funniest thing ever... Had to be for the camera because, while light hearted for sure, it just wasn't lol funny...

 

[hineyrulz]

Just because this is the post that brought it up... Peter Lalor said on a podcast when asked about this that, post Cape Town, CA have issued a directive right down to first grade in the big cities about the ball.

Like, there is to be no lollies on the field, and other genuine ball tampering stuff. But also just about no bounce throws are to be tolerated, umpires will change balls that show any signs of being deliberately roughed up. Basically they've gone mental on ball condition right through high level cricket.

His metaphor was that we've shat ourselves and now we have to live with the stink for a while. Which I thought was clumsy, if amusing, but the idea is that they've been caught, so now they've gone completely the other way.

Which, if true, is quite pathetic if you ask me

Pathetic and typical of the hang wringers from CA. It’s the worst run sport in the country these days.

 

[hineyrulz]

I haven't watched much of Channel 7's coverage this summer, but I have had the displeasure of seeing that smarmy, fake dude who does interviews during breaks in play. Anyone know who the f**k he is ? Has a very punchable face.

I saw him interview Jason Gillespie and when dizzy was talking about his double ton v the Bangers in his comedic kind of way, the bloke was pissing himself like it was the funniest thing ever... Had to be for the camera because, while light hearted for sure, it just wasn't lol funny...

He’s Brother runs the AFL, another fart sniffer of the highest order.

 

[Hutty1986]

I haven't watched much of Channel 7's coverage this summer, but I have had the displeasure of seeing that smarmy, fake dude who does interviews during breaks in play. Anyone know who the f**k he is ? Has a very punchable face.

I saw him interview Jason Gillespie and when dizzy was talking about his double ton v the Bangers in his comedic kind of way, the bloke was pissing himself like it was the funniest thing ever... Had to be for the camera because, while light hearted for sure, it just wasn't lol funny...

Haha yep i remember that. It was mildly funny and buggalugs was absolutely losing his shit.

 

[Incorrect]

Pathetic and typical of the hang wringers from CA. It’s the worst run sport in the country these days.

Ralene Castle and the ARU say Hello!!

 

[Hutty1986]

How about the schlick haircut on Choponra. So f**king smug.

 

[hineyrulz]

Ralene Castle and the ARU say Hello!!

Forget about Yawnion, Just like the whole of Australia.

 

[Hutty1986]

Really brave interview from the Klingers here, I had no idea Michael's wife had breast cancer. Three young kids, now having to endure chemo. Insidious c*** of a disease, it honestly affects everyone. It took my mum just over a year ago (hers was lung), but it'll never f**king win.

 

[mozza91]

Would not be surprised if Howard starts fellating Warne on camera soon.

 

[Bazal]

How good was Roy in the field?

Criminal the way they hung him out to dry

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Would not be surprised if Howard starts fellating Warne on camera soon.

Hopefully no pay per view

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Lol, Macavaney rattling off stats, pretending he knows the ins and outs of Klinger's career. What a tryhard sycophant he is

 

[Eelectrica]

Just because this is the post that brought it up... Peter Lalor said on a podcast when asked about this that, post Cape Town, CA have issued a directive right down to first grade in the big cities about the ball.

Like, there is to be no lollies on the field, and other genuine ball tampering stuff. But also just about no bounce throws are to be tolerated, umpires will change balls that show any signs of being deliberately roughed up. Basically they've gone mental on ball condition right through high level cricket.

His metaphor was that we've shat ourselves and now we have to live with the stink for a while. Which I thought was clumsy, if amusing, but the idea is that they've been caught, so now they've gone completely the other way.

Which, if true, is quite pathetic if you ask me

To me using the natural environment isn't ball tampering. It's using the natural surroundings. I'm all for playing within the rules - like a RL winger skirting down the edge of the sidelines.

ICC have said lollies aren't allowed, well ok then, that's fine. No foreign objects other than I suppose clothing worn by the fielders to shine the ball or a towel to dry the ball in damp conditions.
Surely sweat off the brow is OK though. Also some of these grounds are big, fielders aren't always going to get the ball to the WK on the full.

This is where Langer needs to earn his $$$ as coach. Find out how India do go about shining the ball the way they do. We have access to a bajillion cameras. Langer needs to quit looking at himself in the mirror and start breaking down game film and see exactly what's happening.

Man that's why Labuschagne was bowling - so as the batsmen would knock some reverse swing into the ball. Put it out on the cement a couple of times will rough it up.

 

[Eelectrica]

Big session coming up. Marcus Harris - first test century, Marnus Labuschagne - first test 50. Bring it on.