Pakistan vs Australia-1st Test

[Media Park]

He top scores in bowling paradise where a batsmen was never set, getting a little tiring now Dutchy. Point the finger at those who failed....

Not to mention the ball that got him was pretty decent!

North is done I reckon, time to bring in a new batsman NOW, we need to start to prepare for the Ashes and I don't think North is the man to help win them back.

If North fails the rest of the series, I would put Watson to 6, and bring in C.Rogers to open. Need to pick our best side against the Poms.

I wouldn't give North another game. Period.

Agree with the rest, unless Hughes makes a miraculous recovery, in which case Rogers can churn out a few more thousand FC runs...

[Rik E Boy]

FFS Katich, just when you country needs you to put up a big score, here we go again

Yeah why couldn't you do what Northy and Watto did? Give it up Dutchy The Kat is a GUN...................................................................and you know it!

regards,

REB

[Media Park]

I have finally gotten "over" with Katich, and now really enjoy watching him bat.

FWIW, I think that his score will be close to the highest in this match, and he could just about be the difference...

[Gozu]

Ponting moved ahead of Lara into second on the all-time runs list behind Tendulkar. Interesting fact in the 11 combined Tests those three have played at Lords the highest score anyone of them has scored in just 54.

Jarrod Kimber's Day 1 review:

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/sports/2010/ ... et-series/

[Media Park]

Ponting moved ahead of Lara into second on the all-time runs list behind Tendulkar. Interesting fact in the 11 combined Tests those three have played at Lords the highest score anyone of them has scored in just 54.

You would have thought with those three widely considered the best of the "modern" era, at least one of them would have stamped their authority on the Home of Cricket...

[interested observer]

I was quite amazed as Australia raced to 2/170 odd considering how much movement the Pakistani bowlers were getting and then in the blink of the eye Aust lose 3 quick wickets.
Aust now 5/177
North bowled by Muhommad Asif for a DUCK.
Brilliant bowling as had North LBW 1st ball (hit pad b4 bat in front of middle 1/2 way up) but given the benefit of the doubt. 2nd ball was almost identical but this time was a thin edge and then into the pads. 3rd ball there was no doubt as North was comprehensively clean bowled by a perfectly pitched inswinger.

AHH, there's nothing better than watching a genuine contest between bat & ball as distinct to that bash & smash T20 rubbish.

Could not agree more and loved every minute of the contest.

See how much a ball can swing if you pitch it up SB

[Gozu]

Marcus North has made more scores in single figures and triple figures than he has in double figures.

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/sports/2010/ ... -of-day-1/

[Media Park]

Gozu- Weird stats man!

LOVE IT!

[Pidge]

He top scores in bowling paradise where a batsmen was never set, getting a little tiring now Dutchy. Point the finger at those who failed....

Not to mention the ball that got him was pretty decent!

North is done I reckon, time to bring in a new batsman NOW, we need to start to prepare for the Ashes and I don't think North is the man to help win them back.

If North fails the rest of the series, I would put Watson to 6, and bring in C.Rogers to open. Need to pick our best side against the Poms.

I wouldn't give North another game. Period.

Agree with the rest, unless Hughes makes a miraculous recovery, in which case Rogers can churn out a few more thousand FC runs...

What are you guys smoking?

North is a good cricketer. Definitely deserves to be in the Aussie team. Beaten by arguably the best ball of the day.

I bet you guys are still calling for M Hussey to be dropped...

[Media Park]

No, Huss can stay... for now...

[Stumps]

Best Ball of the day there was probably 50 others the same but the batsman blocked it instead of playing a loose drive. Never makes it look quite as good when you play the correct shot

[Media Park]

4/72 Mohammed Aameer
56* MEK Hussey (Yeah he can stay )
Australia 253 (76.5 ov)

[brod]

Australia v Pakistan
MCC Spirit of Cricket Series
1st Test

DAY 2 - SESSION 2

Australia 253
SM Katich 80
MEK Hussey 56*
MJ Clarke 47
Mohammad Aamer 4/72
Mohammad Asif 3/63

Pakistan 4/72
Salman Butt 46*
Kamran Akmal 0*
BW Hilfenhaus 2/27
SR Watson 1/0
MG Johnson 1/16
TD Pain 3 catches

[brod]

WATTO!!!!!!

1.1 overs 2/0

Kamran Akmhal lbw 0

Pakistan 5/83

[GWW]

Pakistan 5/83

[brod]

Afridi comes in...

1st ball - beaten outside off stump
2nd ball - FOUR
3rd ball - defended
4th ball - FOUR
5th ball - SIX

Wattos second over 1/14

[brod]

Afridi cant help himself

Wattos third over

1st ball - FOUR lofted cover drive
2nd ball - no run
3rd ball - FOUR glided past gully
4th ball - 2 runs through mid wicket
5th ball - SIX!! Massive drive over Mid Off
6th ball - OUT...trying to repeat the ball before caught by Johnson

Afridi out 31 off 15 balls 4x4 2x6

Watson 3 overs 3/30

Pakistan 6/117
Salman Butt 57*
Mohammad Aamer 0*

[brod]

Aamer out for 0 caught Paine bowled Bollinger
Pakistan 7/117

[NFC]

Watto does it all!

[brod]

Another wicket
Umar Gul c Watson b Bolinger 7

Pakistan 8/129
Salman Butt 62*