Australian International Summer 2024/25

[mal]

Not a biggy but is it absolutely necessary for folks to refer to Sam Konstas as a 'kid'? He's a 19-year-old man who is playing professional cricket, for Australia. Just my view.

My old man took up pennant bowls at 54, they all referred to him as "The Kid"

Your surname is Brereton ?

[Booney]

Khawaja C Rahul B Bumrah 2
Now a different perspective
If Rahul drops the catch
Do we then say Samball Konstas got under the Indians skin and flustered them enough for that fielder to drop that catch ?

He didn't drop it. Moot point.

[whufc]

I’m more interested in what Konstas brings with the bat tomorrow.

As predicted he brought the footwork charging Bumrah on a few occasions. How often can he get away with that especially given India will have a night to plan for it. Test cricket is a test for a reason. What’s his plan C?

[dedja]

I’m more interested in what Konstas brings with the bat tomorrow.

As predicted he brought the footwork charging Bumrah on a few occasions. How often can he get away with that especially given India will have a night to plan for it. Test cricket is a test for a reason. What’s his plan C?

3rd innings in and he’s already up to Plan C?

[whufc]

Khawaja C Rahul B Bumrah 2
Now a different perspective
If Rahul drops the catch
Do we then say Samball Konstas got under the Indians skin and flustered them enough for that fielder to drop that catch ?

He didn't drop it. Moot point.

It’s not a moot point because your acting like there is a magic formula that equals batter sledging a bowler automatically means the bowler performs better. Same as people saying he put more pressure on his self like this magic formula equals more pressure equals poorer performance like some people don’t thrive of pressure

If he was to hit a 50 odd would you then turn around and conceded his banter with the Indians was successful.

[mots02]

Khawaja C Rahul B Bumrah 2
Now a different perspective
If Rahul drops the catch
Do we then say Samball Konstas got under the Indians skin and flustered them enough for that fielder to drop that catch ?

I think most of us still say Sam mouthed off for no reason.

[whufc]

I’m more interested in what Konstas brings with the bat tomorrow.

As predicted he brought the footwork charging Bumrah on a few occasions. How often can he get away with that especially given India will have a night to plan for it. Test cricket is a test for a reason. What’s his plan C?

3rd innings in and he’s already up to Plan C?

In reference to facing Bumrah.

Not sure many of batsmen have found a plan B against Bumrah yet so I would think Konstas is doing ok. I mean McSweeney Khawaja and Marsh were all stuck trying to make plan A work

[dedja]

Who said Test cricket was dead?

Look at all the clicks.

[whufc]

Who said Test cricket was dead?

Look at all the clicks.

Exactly it’s great to watch. His not physically bumping blokes, his not racially vilifying people and his not putting sandpaper down his pants.

Let’s go!!!!

[mal]

Khawaja C Rahul B Bumrah 2
Now a different perspective
If Rahul drops the catch
Do we then say Samball Konstas got under the Indians skin and flustered them enough for that fielder to drop that catch ?

He didn't drop it. Moot point.

So Bumrah was upset with Konstas and thats why he got him out
Rahul made sure he caught it because of Konstas

My opinion
The worlds best bowler got out a bloke who is past his best, and has been his bunny this series
Rahul caught a catch you would expect a Test cricketer to catch

As for dont poke the bear , wrong sport ,
One bear was a Norwood ruckman/CHF or great rower
The other bear was one of the greatest golfers in the galaxy

[dedja]

I’m more interested in what Konstas brings with the bat tomorrow.

As predicted he brought the footwork charging Bumrah on a few occasions. How often can he get away with that especially given India will have a night to plan for it. Test cricket is a test for a reason. What’s his plan C?

3rd innings in and he’s already up to Plan C?

In reference to facing Bumrah.

Not sure many of batsmen have found a plan B against Bumrah yet so I would think Konstas is doing ok. I mean McSweeney Khawaja and Marsh were all stuck trying to make plan A work

I’m more interested in his plan to not get killed by the host supporters on the 2027 Indian Tour*

* if selected.

[whufc]

I’m more interested in what Konstas brings with the bat tomorrow.

As predicted he brought the footwork charging Bumrah on a few occasions. How often can he get away with that especially given India will have a night to plan for it. Test cricket is a test for a reason. What’s his plan C?

3rd innings in and he’s already up to Plan C?

In reference to facing Bumrah.

Not sure many of batsmen have found a plan B against Bumrah yet so I would think Konstas is doing ok. I mean McSweeney Khawaja and Marsh were all stuck trying to make plan A work

I’m more interested in his plan to not get killed by the host supporters on the 2027 Indian Tour*

* if selected.

I just hope he’s still around then stirring this forum.

The Ginnivan of cricket. Sends the 40+ men wild

[Booney]

Khawaja C Rahul B Bumrah 2
Now a different perspective
If Rahul drops the catch
Do we then say Samball Konstas got under the Indians skin and flustered them enough for that fielder to drop that catch ?

He didn't drop it. Moot point.

It’s not a moot point because your acting like there is a magic formula that equals batter sledging a bowler automatically means the bowler performs better. Same as people saying he put more pressure on his self like this magic formula equals more pressure equals poorer performance like some people don’t thrive of pressure

If he was to hit a 50 odd would you then turn around and conceded his banter with the Indians was successful.

Dear.

[dedja]

LOL

Actually, it’s an interesting point if he ever does tour … if he can manage to piss off Aussie supporters in only 6 days of cricket, imagine what it will be like on hostile turf.

[whufc]

Khawaja C Rahul B Bumrah 2
Now a different perspective
If Rahul drops the catch
Do we then say Samball Konstas got under the Indians skin and flustered them enough for that fielder to drop that catch ?

He didn't drop it. Moot point.

It’s not a moot point because your acting like there is a magic formula that equals batter sledging a bowler automatically means the bowler performs better. Same as people saying he put more pressure on his self like this magic formula equals more pressure equals poorer performance like some people don’t thrive of pressure

If he was to hit a 50 odd would you then turn around and conceded his banter with the Indians was successful.

Dear.

Come on youre smart enough to understand there is zero correlation between the ball before and Khawajas ability to play the next ball delivered to him.

As Mal said nothing was done different from one ball to the next from an Indian point of view. Next you will telling me the swapping the bails is genuinely got power to take a wicket

[whufc]

LOL

Actually, it’s an interesting point if he ever does tour … if he can manage to piss off Aussie supporters in only 6 days of cricket, imagine what it will be like on hostile turf.

The barmy army would already be making up chants.

[dedja]

LOL

Actually, it’s an interesting point if he ever does tour … if he can manage to piss off Aussie supporters in only 6 days of cricket, imagine what it will be like on hostile turf.

The barmy army would already be making up chants.

Exactly.

He’ll be fine if he ever tours South Africa, there’s only the Mums and Dads to upset at the ground.

[whufc]

LOL

Actually, it’s an interesting point if he ever does tour … if he can manage to piss off Aussie supporters in only 6 days of cricket, imagine what it will be like on hostile turf.

The barmy army would already be making up chants.

Exactly.

He’ll be fine if he ever tours South Africa, there’s only the Mums and Dads to upset at the ground.

Watch out for the kiwis they will start burning lounges.

[another grub]

Wouldnt happen on AB's watch

[whufc]

Wouldnt happen on AB's watch

Didn’t Dean Jones ask Ambrose to take his wrist band off under Borders watch.