Australia vs Sri Lanka 3rd test At the SCG

[locky801]

Aussies now may well be batting before stumps 7 down

[Grahaml]

The half ball rule is for margin of error. In other words, the technology isn't perfect.

For balls hitting the stumps, yes. For balls pitching inline, no. The rule for pitching in line is an interpretation of what pitching in line means.

No. The ball pitching isn't a prediction, as it is plain to see. What they do is because the technology isn't 100%, they have allowed a margin for error. Ball hitting the stumps is a prediction, and why the ball clipping the stump is referred back to the umpires original decision.

Which is exactly what I said originally.

[mighty_tiger_79]

he took a good catch running backwards 35m to take a diving catch at the MCG

Then take the gloves off him and make him a fielder.

I was a critic of Haddin's but Wade's not doing himself any favours.

Wade is there for the future

Haddin = haddit

[Phantom Gossiper]

Have a good chance of posting 350 to 400 here

Silly comment!

Batting is - as has shown - very brittle after the top order, with Sri Lanka 4/160 then 5/220, you really thought they were going to post >350??

[whufc]

This pitch looks perfect for Herath!

[on the rails]

Perfect ball from Starc! Not sure why he and Johnson don't bowl more of those inswigning yorkers to be honest?

[whufc]

Perfect ball from Starc! Not sure why he and Johnson don't bowl more of those inswigning yorkers to be honest?

X2

[Failed Creation]

Perfect ball from Starc! Not sure why he and Johnson don't bowl more of those inswigning yorkers to be honest?

X2

X3.

Starc's ball was almost unplayable. It would've troubled a top order batsman.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Have a good chance of posting 350 to 400 here

Silly comment!

Batting is - as has shown - very brittle after the top order, with Sri Lanka 4/160 then 5/220, you really thought they were going to post >350??

some of these well educated flying knicks to third man for 4 might get them to 350!

[mighty_tiger_79]

[locky801]

Have a good chance of posting 350 to 400 here

Silly comment!

Batting is - as has shown - very brittle after the top order, with Sri Lanka 4/160 then 5/220, you really thought they were going to post >350??

I'm only here for my stupid comments

[mal]

I would have Khawaja instead of Bird.

Thank goodness your not a selector

Mr Jack Bird 4/41 [19.4] today

Test career 10/102

[mal]

Australia won the toss and bowl.

Correct
Good post

[Media Park]

I would have Khawaja instead of Bird.

Thank goodness your not a selector

Mr Jack Bird 4/41 [19.4] today

Test career 10/102

Johnson so good last test, wicketless this inning. Jbird impressive again.
Hope we dont lose a few quick wickets...
Mj good with runs on the board putting the icing on the cake, dont want him saving a game at 5/50

[Jim05]

How many dropped catches missed stumpings for Wade this summer??? give me Haddin anyday!!!!

Dont say I didnt warn you all
He is no good, just lucky we dont have a real top class spinner at the moment
I hope Nevill gets a berth to India.

[The Sleeping Giant]

I would have Khawaja instead of Bird.

Thank goodness your not a selector

Mr Jack Bird 4/41 [19.4] today

Test career 10/102

He has been very good against average opposition. Who should of missed out if Australia went in with 3 fast bowlers Captain Hindsight? Don't think he will worry the better teams. Don't think the extra fast bowler added much today. Like mp said, let's hope Australia don't loose quick wickets tomorrow.

[mal]

I would have Khawaja instead of Bird.

Thank goodness your not a selector

Mr Jack Bird 4/41 [19.4] today

Test career 10/102

He has been very good against average opposition. Who should of missed out if Australia went in with 3 fast bowlers Captain Hindsight? Don't think he will worry the better teams. Don't think the extra fast bowler added much today. Like mp said, let's hope Australia don't loose quick wickets tomorrow.

What are you talking about ?
The extra fast bowler gave Australia bowling depth
The 4 fast bowlers took 9/216 between them on a goodish batting deck
Whats wrong with that ?

[mal]

I would have Khawaja instead of Bird.

Just to clarify this post
Are you actually posting that Khawaja is a better bowler than Bird ?

[mighty_tiger_79]

I would have Khawaja instead of Bird.

Thank goodness your not a selector

Mr Jack Bird 4/41 [19.4] today

Test career 10/102

He has been very good against average opposition. Who should of missed out if Australia went in with 3 fast bowlers Captain Hindsight? Don't think he will worry the better teams. Don't think the extra fast bowler added much today. Like mp said, let's hope Australia don't loose quick wickets tomorrow.

What are you talking about ?
The extra fast bowler gave Australia bowling depth
The 4 fast bowlers took 9/216 between them on a goodish batting deck
Whats wrong with that ?

if its a goodish batting deck why would clarke send sri lanka into bat?

[mal]

So Australia will want to bowl first, and Sri Lanka will more than likely want to bat first.

The Worlds no 1 authoritarian on cricket posted this b4 the match started
WN1AOC got it right
Perhaps he could offer an explanation was to why Clark put the opposition in

Got me confused why Clarke put the Sri Lankans in
Unless Australia bat well in their first innings, it now gives Herath the opportunity to bowl last on this deck

Perhaps Clarke thought the deck would be more bowler friendly on day 1 than it ended up ?

Perhaps because he was given 4 quicks, thats why he chose to bowl first ?

Best to leave it to WN1AOC to answer, he predicted Australia will want to bowl first