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Originally posted by Newryrep Newryrep wrote:

Originally posted by Kerrzy Kerrzy wrote:

Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

I kind of agree with you on the point that it is more exiting - but the test is the complete measure of a team and of a cricketer. Five days coming down to that.... it's a total battle and when the margins are so fine, it's remarkable and compelling.

T20 and ODIs are much more of a crap shoot, imo, whereas test cricket is a much better test of a team, for want of a better word.

They both have their places, all the same.
Ya it is but its not spectator friendly, hence I never watch tests. Its really a game for the purists. Though watched this throughout the week and was a real good advertisement for test cricket
 
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you get to the ground at 11.00 on a sunday , the sun was shining, you start drinking your own beer at 11.05 with all your mates  and probably the best australian team ever Warne, Waugh etc proceed to thrash it about for a few hours about putting quick runs on the board with the intention of putting England in with a day and a half to go with an impossible score. and you don't remember from about 18.00 hrs onwards as you are thatblocked  whats not to like ?
 
 
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Originally posted by Kerrzy Kerrzy wrote:

Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

I kind of agree with you on the point that it is more exiting - but the test is the complete measure of a team and of a cricketer. Five days coming down to that.... it's a total battle and when the margins are so fine, it's remarkable and compelling.

T20 and ODIs are much more of a crap shoot, imo, whereas test cricket is a much better test of a team, for want of a better word.

They both have their places, all the same.
Ya it is but its not spectator friendly, hence I never watch tests. Its really a game for the purists. Though watched this throughout the week and was a real good advertisement for test cricket
 
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you get to the ground at 11.00 on a sunday , the sun was shining, you start drinking your own beer at 11.05 with all your mates  and probably the best australian team ever Warne, Waugh etc proceed to thrash it about for a few hours about putting quick runs on the board with the intention of putting England in with a day and a half to go with an impossible score. and you don't remember from about 18.00 hrs onwards as you are thatblocked  whats not to like ?
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I have been following cricket for good few years .. 18+.....and this has been best test i have seen...now its not as good as Red Kevins innings in world cup...but in test cricket.....it had everything...remaining 4 tests will struggle to match it....
I suspect Agar was flash in pan...mediocre player at best...but if he continues to play Eng will win as his bowling is average....


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Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

I kind of agree with you on the point that it is more exiting - but the test is the complete measure of a team and of a cricketer. Five days coming down to that.... it's a total battle and when the margins are so fine, it's remarkable and compelling.

T20 and ODIs are much more of a crap shoot, imo, whereas test cricket is a much better test of a team, for want of a better word.

They both have their places, all the same.
Ya it is but its not spectator friendly, hence I never watch tests. Its really a game for the purists. Though watched this throughout the week and was a real good advertisement for test cricket
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I kind of agree with you on the point that it is more exiting - but the test is the complete measure of a team and of a cricketer. Five days coming down to that.... it's a total battle and when the margins are so fine, it's remarkable and compelling.

T20 and ODIs are much more of a crap shoot, imo, whereas test cricket is a much better test of a team, for want of a better word.

They both have their places, all the same.
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Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

Ah, and snickometer confirmed the edge.

Anyway, test cricket ClapClapClap

There's no ODI or T20 that comes close to that sort of drama.

Completely disagree.When a team needs 10 off the last over/4 off the last ball/a dot on the last ball in a 20 over game is much more dramatic and enjoyable to watch. IPL is great. Test cricket doesnt come near to it
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Ah, and snickometer confirmed the edge.

Anyway, test cricket ClapClapClap

There's no ODI or T20 that comes close to that sort of drama.
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There was a noise there, in fairness. I thought it was out on first watch. The hotspot wasn't exactly conclusive but it looked like the tiniest of white spots.
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Focking hell, it had to end like that. It sounded like an edge. Hotspot was a tad bit uncertain.
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Not one decent sportsman among the english there, where is freddie when you need him?
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Originally posted by Del-Piero Del-Piero wrote:

any streams?


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what a test so far, tis incredible, really hope aussies do it after all the sh*te that was talked about them beforehand
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Cynical this by the English...... I think everyone else wants it to be over.
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Originally posted by Kerrzy Kerrzy wrote:

2nd last over before lunch definitely SG


Suits the English to get in the dressing room and regroup. They are all at sea out there at the minute.

Aussies on the other hand probably want to see it out at this stage.
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2nd last over before lunch definitely SG
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