LOL no, a bit more literally than that. Bowling and batting in the better conditions, a number of wild swipes that narrowly failed to reach a fielder, Moeen Ali's finger, blablabla... but at the end of the day, it was an excellent knock <he said through gritted teeth> by Pat Cummins that got them across the finish line. Jolly well played, chaps...
I’m not sure you need to apologise - you can enjoy watching even if the quality isn’t as high as the men’s game - it’s the same in football, you can enjoy watching the ladies play, it just isn’t at the same skill/fitness level as the men - having said that, the gap is narrowing so if I come back in another life, maybe I’ll witness the men getting their ‘rse kicked by the ladies!!dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:20 am Yep, shame, I'd like to see them do well. But if I'm totally honest, I just can't bring myself to care all that much - maybe it's the history, but it's just not quite the same as the men's game.
These days, I probably need to delete that or follow it up with some kind of sincere apology and admission of my inner faults...
1. You've spent way too long in Thailand!Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:26 am ... if I come back in another life, maybe I’ll witness the men getting their ‘rse kicked by the ladies!!
During my playing days one of the teams I played with was my works team and similarly we would occasionally play against the girls at work. There were very few rules and there were numerous “accidental contact” incidents. I don’t think there was anyone keeping record of goals scored - possibly shorts pulled down!!dtaai-maai wrote:1. You've spent way too long in Thailand!Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:26 am ... if I come back in another life, maybe I’ll witness the men getting their ‘rse kicked by the ladies!!
2. 40 years ago my office football team had an annual game against the ladies (wives, girlfriends, female colleagues, etc.) in which we chaps had to wear wellies. Great fun. The ref was invariably extremely biased, the women wore football boots and were remorselessly vicious, and there was quaite a bit of 'accidental' groping. It was hilarious!
From an English point of view, definitely the highlight of the day - looking like a big lead on the cards for the Aussies!!dtaai-maai wrote:The best moment of the day for me was early on when Bairstow picked up a protester and literally carried him off the pitch. Loved it!
Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 12:59 am Looking like 500+ is a possibility, although they’re forecasting rain tomorrow so let’s see!!
A draw on the cards? Seems to be a good chance of rain during the coming days....dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 12:56 am Yes, but those 2 late wickets leave us with a glimmer of hope. Just a glimmer, but it wasn't there an hour ago!
No options other than Root, you mean, who got the 2 late wickets?pharvey wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:31 am I'm certainly no expert on the game, but was it a mistake to use/select an "All-Pace" bowling team for this Test (no options), especially judging by these conditions and bowling/fielding first? I'm assuming of course the conditions don't suit a fast bowler(?).
Well no, I was thinking more of Spin Bowlers - Ali would have been a risk fair enough, but there must be other options?dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:42 amNo options other than Root, you mean, who got the 2 late wickets?pharvey wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:31 am I'm certainly no expert on the game, but was it a mistake to use/select an "All-Pace" bowling team for this Test (no options), especially judging by these conditions and bowling/fielding first? I'm assuming of course the conditions don't suit a fast bowler(?).