Australia v England, 3rd Test, 16th December , 23.30

[Parkside]

Tbf this proves why the bazball came in, the lads mostly dont have the technical ability to bat properly

Or they've discarded proven method for bazball.

 

[scotch]

The selection of Jacks says "We don't have any test players".

Gonna end up with 9 batters next test

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

Carey has been superb and this highlights what was annoying me with Smith in their innings and the last test. Smith never came upto the stumps to put some pressure on the batters.

Don’t think Smith could do it to be honest. We’d have needed Foakes for that type of tactic

 

[Tongey]

"Fail to prepare.... Prepare to fail"

Or over prepare and fail (apparently)

 

[scotch]

A positive of this being so bad, is that there must be changes. From the very top. A total embarrassment. They've shown how test cricket needs to be played, both bowling and batting. We've been so poor.

New opener
New number 3
New Wicket Keeper
New Spinner

Throw in some players like Curran, Cook, Robinson maybe getting another chance in test cricket.

 

[Mr Redknapp]

You never know still a long way to go but this'll be the biggest win after 05 for me..

 

[zebediah]

They are cheating by targeting tail enders stumps imo

 

[Rokerparkpies]

Jesus...send them home now!!!

 

[scotch]

Don’t think Smith could do it to be honest. We’d have needed Foakes for that type of tactic

Then that's a failure in his ability

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

You look at that graphic now Boland bowled to Jacks, easily 90% of deliveries on the wicket making the player think/play a shot. We opened up with the new ball both times bowling short numerous times and at the 5th stump numerous times, easy work for the batting side. I think 1 delivery in 7 overs yesterday hitting the stumps. Absolutely dog shite

 

[Tongey]

Another example of bowling the right line and length, having pressure from both ends and no freebies.

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

It’s a bloodbath.

 

[Mr Redknapp]

3-9 in 9 overs..shame was hoping for at least a competitive series

 

[scotch]

Aussies have exposed our batters and their lack of foot movement by having Carey at the stumps.

 

[Tongey]

New opener
New number 3
New Wicket Keeper
New Spinner

Throw in some players like Curran, Cook, Robinson maybe getting another chance in test cricket.

Agree with the new bits. None of those 3 should be in the team if we're wanting to get better

 

[zebediah]

If only we could declare and follow on

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

You look at that graphic now Boland bowled to Jacks, easily 90% of deliveries on the wicket making the player think/play a shot. We opened up with the new ball both times bowling short numerous times and at the 5th stump numerous times, easy work for the batting side. I think 1 delivery in 7 overs yesterday hitting the stumps. Absolutely dog shite

And just as I post this, Boland bowls at the stumps and bowls Carse. It's absolutely relentless basic stuff

 

[Darlo1973]

These adverts on TNT are annoying.

 

[Sea to Shining Sea]

3-9 in 9 overs..shame was hoping for at least a competitive series

We’re in exactly the same position now as we were when Stokes took over. If Root doesn’t score big and hold the innings together, we’re totally knackered and uncompetitive

 

[GordonMuchallNo1Fan]

Aussies have exposed our batters and their lack of foot movement

I said this last test, some on here were having none of it. It's just very basic cricket and Australia know it