Third Aus vs Pak 14th-18th Jan in Hobart

[rod_rooster]

Can some body please answer me this.Why did Hussey bat at 4 ,am i missing something but i thought clarke bats at 4 and hussey at 5.

Nope been like that all summer.

Been that way for about 3 years.

[RoosterMarty]

I heard yesterday that Clarke is still average about 42 for the summer before his ton?

He hasn't had his best summer thus far but to still average 42 shows how good the guy is, great to see him smash a ton yesterday.

[Lightning McQueen]

3/366

Ponting 163*
Clarke 146*

[bayman]

i didn't see much of it so can someone please let me know who passed away as the aussies were wearing black armbands

black armband for the South African liason officer we have had on our last few tours there.
They did say his name but I cant remember it.

thankyou

[Thiele]

150 up for Clarke

Australia 3/388

[Thiele]

Lunch Day

Aus 3/393

Ponting 180
Clarke 153

[mal]

LUNCH
AU 3/393
SIR RICHARD PONTING 180* [319]
CLARKE 153* [310]

Great to see the skipper and the deputy rise to the occasion in this match
After the 2-0 win over WI
and the 2-0 lead of a 3 test series v PA
Its great to see them perform when we really needed them this summer

This is CLARKES highest test score
The partnership is reaching leviathan proportions of 322
Wonder what the record is for the best 4th wicket partnership is

CLARKE appeared fortunate to survive a confident caught behind appeal early today
PONTING is showing why he is one of the all time greats
35 years old, looking worse than a leaky boat yesterday, off a batting slump this summer, he has then creamed the Pakis today
The jury is still out on his propopensity to hook well early in his innings though

Is Ponting or Doc Baldock the greatest sportsman to hail from Tasmania ?

[locky801]

Is Ponting or Doc Baldock the greatest sportsman to hail from Tasmania ?

Nah neither, Max Walker is

[shoe boy]

Who do we have in the winter!!

On that have any of the Ausie cricket team no what winter even looks like???

[Lightning McQueen]

Wonder what the record is for the best 4th wicket partnership is?

437: Jayawardene & Samaraweera vs Pakistan 09

[Mythical Creature]

I wonder how Marcus North would be feeling at the moment. With all the speculation prior to this match in regards to his position in the side I wonder if this partnership is helping or hindering him. He would have probably already worked out that he won't need to have a bat in the second innings by now.

He could get out cheaply next and it would have no impact on the game or he could score a quick 50 and still not be recognised much for it. I think he is in a loses/lose situation.

[jackpot jim]

3/400
Boring Boring Boring
Bloody Docile Lifleless Pitches.

[Hondo]

I wonder how Marcus North would be feeling at the moment. With all the speculation prior to this match in regards to his position in the side I wonder if this partnership is helping or hindering him. He would have probably already worked out that he won't need to have a bat in the second innings by now.

He could get out cheaply next and it would have no impact on the game or he could score a quick 50 and still not be recognised much for it. I think he is in a loses/lose situation.

If we win I think they will stick with the winning formula - 5 of 6 tests this summer so North would probably be safe even if he failed

Ponting gives the impression he wants the winning team to stay together so he prob gets his way - while we are winning

The problem can come if he gets too stuck on sticking with his boys through thick or thin and we have seen 1 or 2 examples over recent years

[Rik E Boy]

3/400
Boring Boring Boring
Bloody Docile Lifleless Pitches.

Jeez you're hard to please Jimmy. If the Pakis get to 3/400 then yeah fair enough.

regards,

REB

[wycbloods]

Clarke out for 166.

4/423

[MAY-Z]

3/400
Boring Boring Boring
Bloody Docile Lifleless Pitches.

just like playing at adelaide

[stampy]

well done punter, 203*

[Swamp Donkey]

Punter's highest Test score sits at 257*, looks under threat today!

[Thiele]

Well done Punter on 200

Aus 4/431

[NFC]

Punter's highest Test score sits at 257*, looks under threat today!

He'll declare before that.