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« Reply #285 on: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 23:57:09 » |
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So it's finally here, today is the day us cricket fans have waited for; the start of the 2013 Ashes series! Personally I can't wait as I'm going...leaving RWB at 7.30am, hoping to see England bat and pile on the runs before returning with a decent tan and more than just a few beers on board! Some odds for you (SkyBet http://www.skybet.com/cricket/the-ashes): -England series winners 2/5, Australia 4/1 and the draw at 13/2 -Some specials: England to win 5-0 16/1, KP top run scorer 4/1, Jimmy Anderson 11/2 for player of the series! Major's prediction: Personally I think England will retain The Ashes and beat Australia 3-1! Here's to a good day's play!  |
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« Reply #286 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 08:22:14 » |
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I don't post on this thread often, but...well, I just have. Bring it on. The Ashes! It's back. Settle in, everyone. This is going to be fun.
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« Reply #287 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 08:38:45 » |
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The best thing about today, is the rarity of knowing it won't be affected by rain. I can see why there's an assumption Engalnd will win, but I'm not wholly convinced....said before Engalnd are not as good as what people think and Australia not as bad. Therefore could go either way
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« Reply #288 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 08:43:03 » |
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Oz at 4/1 is pretty good, might chuck a few quid on it.
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« Reply #289 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 09:15:47 » |
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Ashton Agar a 19 year old left arm spinner debuts for Australia. A decent bat from what I have heard so could Aus take the aggressive option and play 2 spinner with Agar batting at 7?
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« Reply #290 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 11:44:32 » |
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Nervy start from England. In to bat and 78-2 shortly before lunch. Cook went very cheaply.
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« Reply #291 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 11:47:38 » |
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The best thing about today, is the rarity of knowing it won't be affected by rain. I can see why there's an assumption Engalnd will win, but I'm not wholly convinced....said before Engalnd are not as good as what people think and Australia not as bad. Therefore could go either way
Utter bollocks we'll thump them at home and still win away. |
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« Reply #292 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 12:07:33 » |
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Ashton Agar a 19 year old left arm spinner debuts for Australia. A decent bat from what I have heard so could Aus take the aggressive option and play 2 spinner with Agar batting at 7?
Agar has only taken 10 wickets in first class cricket, and baring in mind the 'quality' of Aussie spinners since Warne has retired, it's simply not going to happen. They didn't even play one spinner in one of the India tests a few months ago, just to prove how much faith they have in the spinner department. |
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« Reply #293 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 12:49:39 » |
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Bit loose from KP there...
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We made a promise we swore we'd always remember... no retreat, baby, no surrender
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« Reply #294 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 12:54:32 » |
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Bit loose from KP there...
Very. This cloud cover and ball moving isnt going to last forever. England need to make sure they dont get knocked over for 250 or so. Trott is the key man now me thinks. |
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« Reply #295 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 12:55:36 » |
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Feck
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« Reply #296 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 13:25:17 » |
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Trott goes. 124/4. Now Australia have a real opening ....
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« Reply #297 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:22:10 » |
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Fuck off Bell
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« Reply #298 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:28:46 » |
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Prior slaps it straight to point! What a cunt!
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« Reply #299 on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:29:22 » |
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Two sessions down in this series with a possible 73 to go. Is it time to adjust our expectations a little?  |
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