Official Ashes Thread

[Hilts]

Re: Official Ashes Thread

A ball can pitch outside off stump and be given out.it’s the point of impact with the pad or body which is important. If the point of impact is outside off stump, then it’s not out, unless the batsman isn’t playing a shot, whereas if in the umpires mind it’s hitting the stump then it should be given out. If the ball pitches outside off stump but the point of impact is in front of the stumps then the umpire has a decision to make.

If the ball pitches outside leg stump the point of impact doesn’t matter. Pitching outside leg stump should always be not out.

Yes I didnt explain right. Outside off its impact in line.

[John Buchanan]

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Yes I didnt explain right. Outside off its impact in line.

But it hit the wicket so how was it out of line. If it's going to hit the wicket, it's going to hit the wicket.

Just because a pad gets in the way.....

[Hilts]

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Then the rule is farcical. Best ball of the century and not out.

Should be called the anti bowler with any skill rule, seamer or spinner.

No its not farcial. Warne knew he couldnt get LBW and that makes the delivery all the better.

It wouldnt have been the same sensational delivery if it had hit his pads.

That ball spun so much Gatting didnt get anywhere near it.

[Hilts]

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But it hit the wicket so how was it out of line. If it's going to hit the wicket, it's going to hit the wicket.

Just because a pad gets in the way.....

Warnes delivery pitched outside leg. LBW cant be given.

[John Buchanan]

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No its not farcial. Warne knew he couldnt get LBW and that makes the delivery all the better.

It wouldnt have been the same sensational delivery if it had hit his pads.

That ball spun so much Gatting didnt get anywhere near it.

I agree it wouldn't have been as sensational but it still would have hit the wicket and therefore to my simplistic mind, should still be out.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

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A decent morning tomorrow and England are in big trouble.

Australia have had the more difficult conditions to bat in and have shown Bazball to be the nonsense that it is.

[Hilts]

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A decent morning tomorrow and England are in big trouble.

Australia have had the more difficult conditions to bat in and have shown Bazball to be the nonsense that it is.

England are already in big trouble. Like the first test a lot is self inflicted.

[Der Kaiser]

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England are already in big trouble. Like the first test a lot is self inflicted.

Agreed, the only hope England have is if Steve Smith loses his marbles in the first few overs before he gets cooking.

[Maurice Swan]

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Nathan Lyon batting? Do they not use runners these days???

This could still be an attainable target if England bat half-sensibly......and not lose too many wickets last session.

[TWGL1]

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Nathan Lyon batting? Do they not use runners these days???

This could still be an attainable target if England bat half-sensibly......and not lose too many wickets last session.

https://www.lords.org/mcc/the-laws-of-cricket/batsman-s-innings;-runners

[Hilts]

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More brain dead cricket from England. Bowl the ball at Lyons stumps you thick feckin tw@ts. Completely clueless. These are seriously experienced cricketers.

[TWGL1]

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More brain dead cricket from England. Bowl the ball at Lyons stumps you thick feckin tw@ts. Completely clueless. These are seriously experienced cricketers.

Body line 2023 going forward ….

[Maurice Swan]

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What is this ridiculous entering the pitch from England Batsmen? Stretching.....practising a slash...defensive bat....then sprinting to the wicket.....why not just a concentrated walk?? ye gods..

[jon1959]

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What is this ridiculous entering the pitch from England Batsmen? Stretching.....practising a slash...defensive bat....then sprinting to the wicket.....why not just a concentrated walk?? ye gods..

I don't think it is their walking out that is the problem. It is what they do after.

13 - 2 (4.2 overs).

[Maurice Swan]

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Cannot afford to lose another wicket tonight....and there is Root (whom I am a great admirer of...) dancing on the edge before entering the pitch.....Can you ever imagine Boycott doing that? Sorry..I am just a tradtionalist.....