Australian International Summer

[Dutchy]

Would love to know how many times in the past 10 to 15 years, that we've gone from 0-100 (or similar), only to lose 3 or 4 wickets for 15, as the top/middle order collapses.

Our problem 20-25 years ago was chasing small totals for victory in our 2nd innings; these days its collapsing after a great start.

[westozfalcon]

I'm sure there was a time when the third umpire couldn't refer to Hawkeye for LBW decisions was there not?

The 3rd ump. should be able to have a front and side view and make a judgment based on experience. They shouldn't be putting blind faith in a computer model's prediction of ball trajectory.

Hawkeye is OK for TV viewers and the commentators but that's where it should end.

[locky801]

Aust will be chasing over 500 in the last innings here, SAFRICANS showing what can be achieved with disciplined batting

2/213

[FlyingHigh]

If it keeps going this way, third test in a row at Perth we have been in dominant positions against South Africa early only to end up losing the match.
Plus the test before that they batted all day last day to save it.

[locky801]

Can we go through the day without taking a wicket

[carey]

I've watched 1 ball of the test and it was an SA wicket

[locky801]

I've watched 1 ball of the test and it was an SA wicket

quick look at another ball then

[Brodlach]

I've watched 1 ball of the test and it was an SA wicket

quick look at another ball then

Another 7 balls please

[carey]

Watching it in the Aussie bar in Phuket.

[locky801]

finally a wicket 3/321 now

[Jim05]

Australian selectors are a disgrace, have announced the same squad for the second test. Warnie teed off on the selectors this morning

[Grenville]

Ian Chappell is always quick to voice his opinion when things go wrong and name names, if he's got a set he'll have a dip at his good mate Rod Marsh.

[BoundaryRider84]

Lyon getting carted

[mighty_tiger_79]

Smith gets philander out and the SA declare

[locky801]

Australian selectors are a disgrace, have announced the same squad for the second test. Warnie teed off on the selectors this morning

hopefully just giving them the excuse to get rid of a couple from the team forever

[The Dark Knight]

Warner ran out, great work from Bavuma. Australia 1/52

[The Dark Knight]

Nick Marsh gone. 2/52

[Grenville]

So Smith needs to score 380.

[carey]

So Smith needs to score 380.

He's no Matthew Haydon and this certainly isn't Zimbabwe!

[carey]

Could channel 9 commentary get any worse?