Cricket Tragics Corner

[Mathy]

Yes, I confess, besides being a golfer, I’m also a cricket tragic.

I blame my Dad for this, always having the radio broadcast on when I was a child - I used to think how boring is this (those were Test Matches back in the day). Then I discovered that Women’s Cricket existed, and started playing, then I got hooked.

I watched during those awful times when we got smashed by everyone, in particular the West Indies and their fearsome quicks.

I rejoiced when Alan Border put a bit of backbone into the Aussies. Then we went on a bit of a golden run, with some fabulous players.

Now, here we are in 2017, women are being paid well to play, and our Male teams are an “interesting” collection of characters.

Have it away with your thoughts and comments, if the spirit moves you 😆

cheers M 🙂

Anyway, with The Ashes series underway, I wondered if there was anyone else who shared an interest 😊

First Test at the Gabba, looks like the Aussies are going to smash it, thanks to yet another creative Steve Smith innings. Mind you, bit disappointed in the pitch that was presented 😞

[topsy_]

Day 5 & a win coming up!

[Mathy]

topsy_ said:

Day 5 & a win coming up!

Yep, we need 56 runs with all wickets in hand. Even at our most inept (and we’ve had some major collapses) I think we can win this, thanks for contributing Topsy, cheers M 🙂

[demonblaster]

Heyaz

Nah not fussed but thought I'd drop by Maths, so you're a cricket tragic aye, how'd ya go playing, good to hear chooks are getting paid well and to see them being telecast (that the word for TV?) and golf nah not fussed either lol

I will say though about cricket first, the TV coverage on it is brilliant, so many facts, the graphics, little arrows on screen showing stuff etc, talking about history, I think probs the best of all sports but God knows there's enough time between balls to bake a cake or two 😄 😄 😄

OH btw GO THE KIWIS, even if they're not playing atm, that's for anytime they do something (Y) had to throw that in

Golf, looks lovely & peaceful, greens are beautiful, both very popular

Good thread chooks, answered my question on survival (Y)

[Mathy]

Hmmm DB so you’re a Kiwi eh?

Their time doesn’t cometh until next season me thinks 🙂 And no amount of “GO THE KIWIS” will save them from a loss, when they get here.

Women’s game is great, looking forward to the Big Bash, which is soon.

Hope your cake baking was successful 🍰 🎂 🍰! Better present one to the BB Cafe lol

Golf, well this weekend was a challenge because the Aussie Open was on at the same time, very enjoyable to watch. Great to see a young fella win it, particularly a talented lad who went back to play at his home town club (in the country), and busted a wrist bone when he tried to hit through a tree root ouch!

Meanwhile, back to The Ashes - Australia’s batsmen went on a romp this morning for an hour, made the runs, didn’t lose any wickets. Poms are in trouble if they can’t solve a few problems ......

Next Test Match starts in Adelaide on Saturday 🙂

[demonblaster]

Hey darls 🙂

Quote: And no amount of “GO THE KIWIS” will save them from a loss, when they get here.

Ahhh poor Maths, how can I prepare you for the deep pain you're going to have. You do realise in life, there's only one thing that's free.........dreams.....so I guess I need to go to bed and sleep the sleep of demons, but before I do ......must add......In your dreams hun 😄

I think they supply hankies, you may wanna put an order in for a box or 3.

Dig ya xx

[Mathy]

Well, Adelaide Test Match a real cracker. Captains making decisions all over the place, public and experts disagreeing, nearly 200,000 attended the game - everything was happening.

And the Aussies won early on the 5th day in dramatic fashion - couldn’t ask for more really 🙂

We (the Aussies) are 2-0 up in a 5 test series. It’s onwards to Perth and the very best of British luck to the Poms on winning that one 😝

Hey DB - can withstand your Kiwi ranting, doubt that your cricket team can do the same 😂

cheers M 🙂

[demonblaster]

Lol yeah you can withstand it for now but when we're playing ...mutters quietly...wish i had confidence in this ...had long dry run while back...WELL let's just say im a good sport,won't rub it in...too much...🙌...good hugger 🤗 (pffttt she'll need em) & promise to order extra hankies, maybe bucket too, could water the garden

Well done bloody (oops where's delete) Aussies. V.good at sport 😉...i mean 😊

Great thread..no birdies still?

[Mathy]

So, 2 days into the Perth Test, and England manage to lose 6/35 - as a Grandstand commentator noted - they got the momentum and had their foot on the Aussie’s throats, and then didn’t know what to do.

Really, going from 4/368 to all out 403 - unbelievable!

Mind you, I do feel that Stuart Broad ought to join BB Forums. He unfortunately got hit in the grill of his helmet in 2015. - the ball got through the gap between grill and peak, broke his nose, and made a mess of his mental state. He’s admitted to having nightmares, and his batting indicates that he is fighting some demons - PTSD? I feel for him, tough situation when the eyes of the cricketing world are watching, and you’re scared to death, of being hit. Criticism from one of the ABC commentators, not warranted.

So, Australia is batting, Warner and Bancroft semi failed, Ussie made a few, Steve Smith is looking like a double century is on the cards, the WACA pitch is the home ground for the Marsh brothers = lotsa runs?

Could end up a draw, the weather is not looking great for Sunday night/Monday morning. We’ll see 🙂

[topsy_]

Gosh what a good day we’ve had! Smith 200+ & Mitch Marsh 170+ atm. I hope we don’t lose any time to bad weather, it would be a shame to be dudded of the win!