Official Ashes Thread

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Ben Stokes what have you done?

[Vindec]

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Stokes knew it wasn't complete the moment it left his hand.

Lords Rules state (relating to a fair catch):

"33.2.2.1 the ball is held in the hand or hands of a fielder, even if the hand holding the ball is touching the ground, or is hugged to the body, or lodges in the external protective equipment worn by a fielder, or lodges accidentally in a fielder’s clothing."

Surely the ball was firmly in Stokes hand; that was my point.

[Hilts]

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Smith and Head gone. Game on?

[Harry Paget Flashman]

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Lords Rules state (relating to a fair catch):

"33.2.2.1 the ball is held in the hand or hands of a fielder, even if the hand holding the ball is touching the ground, or is hugged to the body, or lodges in the external protective equipment worn by a fielder, or lodges accidentally in a fielder’s clothing."

Surely the ball was firmly in Stokes hand; that was my point.

I don't know the law and CBA to look it up but the commentators on the radio were all in agreement that he wasn't in control of his body and therefore it wasn't complete. Bit like the Aussie catch earlier in the series.

EDIT:

33.3 Making a catch

The act of making a catch shall start from the time when the ball first comes into contact with a fielder’s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control over both the ball and his/her own movement.

[chrisp_1927]

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What on earth is happening. Australia were absolutely cruising that game

[Hilts]

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Whatever happens while we can say Wood was badly missed with his extreme pace Woakes has been brilliant and has shown he should have been in from the start.

[Hilts]

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Will Stokes take the new ball. ?

If Australia win whatever he does will be questioned.

Though really England should win whatever he chooses.

[Majorblue]

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What on earth is happening. Australia were absolutely cruising that game

Remarkable change of fortunes in such a short time.
Australia now 8 down and still need 90 odd.
Test cricket proving compelling viewing once again.

[Hot Shot Hamish.]

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Remarkable change of fortunes in such a short time.
Australia now 8 down and still need 90 odd.
Test cricket proving compelling viewing once again.

This series has proved once more how fantastic a game test cricket is. I wouldn’t cross the road to watch that Hundred shite starting this week.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Imagine if England had won the last one and the Ashes were coming down to this.

[bluesp]

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Had to be didn’t it?

[MacAdder]

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Had to be didn’t it?

Yeah, but he's not that good really though is he

[MacAdder]

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This series has proved once more how fantastic a game test cricket is. I wouldn’t cross the road to watch that Hundred shite starting this week.

This series has shown Test cricket at its finest 👏 👏

Me neither re the hundred.

The good news is, footy season starts this week!
Woohoo 🙌

[TWGL1]

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Yeah, but he's not that good really though is he

Amazing finale

GOAT 604 Test Wickets Ave 27.68

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/the-ashes-2023-1336037/england-vs-australia-5th-test-1336047/live-match-blog

[Hilts]

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Fantastic series and what an ending. Pity the 4th Test spoilt things but this series shows why Test Cricket is the best.

Final ball he faced he hits for 6 and wins the match with his final ball.

Broad is an all time great.